Israel is Israel's Only Hope Vs. an Iranian Nuke Program



Please note that I am looking at this from a purely strategic point of view.  Most accurately, from a spiritual point of view, Jesus is the only hope for Israel.  And Jesus, Israel's Deliverer, will do just that at His Second Coming.  In the meantime, the spiritual warfare behind the scenes manifests itself in the following ways in the physical realm.  Let's remember to obey the Scripture:  "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:  May they prosper who love you" Psalm 122:6 (NASB).

If true, this could be considered a major act of betrayal to Israel:
Exclusive: Obama’s Secret Iran Détente
by Eli Lake, Josh Rogin Nov 8, 2013 5:45 AM EST
Long before a nuclear deal was in reach, the U.S. was quietly lifting some of the financial pressure on Iran, a Daily Beast investigation reveals. How the sanctions were softened.

pic from CNN story here


Recent U.S. policy in the Middle East has so far produced two results:  1) more animosity to the U.S. and 2) more trouble for its "chief" ally, Israel
Hopes rise for Iran nuclear deal amid 'intense' talks, but Israel skeptical
By Karl Penhaul and Elise Labott, CNN
November 8, 2013 -- Updated 1502 GMT (2302 HKT)


Saudi Arabia to get its own bombs if Iran goes nuclear:
Pakistan built nuclear weapons for Saudi Arabia: report

My Note: ultimately, they have very divergent goals for the Middle East with Israel desiring to live in peace with its neighbors with borders that it considers vital to its security and the Saudis being more willing to see developments on the ground that result in a Sunni domination of the region and hurt Israel in the long run.


And Europe is no friend to Israel:
EU survey: Every fifth Jew victim to anti-Semitism
Survey shows 29% of European Jews considered emigrating due to anti-Semitism.
By JTA and DPA | Nov. 8, 2013 | 3:17 PM
My note: this article also shows an equally shocking number of Jews feeling that the country in which they reside is not safe and considering emigrating as a result.  


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