Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Israel, Syria, Obama and Iran

Luis Hershou
The events in the last twenty four hours are developing at a fast pace. What follows is my analysis regarding these developments and their implications.
Obama’s ”chemical red line” to Syrians was loud and clear.
The Syrians got the message, but one has to understand the ”middle east mentality” to understand their behavior afterwards.
Assad didn’t attacked the ”rebels” immediately with WMD on a grand scale.  Instead, he began to test the West’s reaction using the “salami slice” method.
Small, limited attacks using the substances began months ago.  The West’s failure to react allowed him to “up the ante” little by little until it became clear to everyone that chemicals were in fact being used.
Proof of these activities were collected by certain teams on the ground and brought to the attention of the US Administration.
Obama is now faced with having to take action against the use of deadly gas by Assad forces.
At this stage – and even later – it is fair to assume that no massive American  ground operation will occur.  Instead, special forces for dealing with the WMD depots there will be used.
It’s also a fair assumption that the US Air Force will be soon felt in the skies above Syria.
Bottom line: Intense American activity should be expected above as well as in Syria in a matter of days.This is the ”game changer” the President has spoken about.
Now, regarding Israel’s position:
In the event of an American intervention in Syria – even a limited one – Israel will restrain itself from acting so as not to “jam” the American operations.
But…and this is a big ”but” - if attacked, Israel will defend itself.
It’s possible that under orders from Iran, Hezbollah may retaliate against Israel if Syria is attacked by the Americans.
It is really no surprise then, the sudden and division-level military exercise executed by IDF today in northern  Israel.
Thousands and thousands of reservist troops are being mobilized with no advance warning.The American intervention in Syria is likely to be a limited one that will not involve other related countries such as Lebanon and Iran.
Israel can be expected not to attempt to widen the war to Iran at this stage.
But…- and this is an even bigger “but” than the previous one – If Iran and its surrogate Hezbollah overplay their hands and launch missiles at Israel, then the theater of operations will be extended.
We will then be witness to the annihilation of Hezbollah as a military force in Lebanon’ .
Speculation is running wild about the outcome in Syria. In this era of a re-gathered Israel, every Christian should be closely monitoring what's happening on Israel's northern border. With Daniel's Days prophecies fulfilled (it is true, although I know Christians who will argue til they're blue-faced that I'm wrong), and with Israel becoming a nation again on one day (Isaiah 66:8) - expect to see big things in our time. We are at the time of the end, a time of great hope and expectation for every Christian. Just don't get caught up in the mindset of the seventh, last church - Laodicea. It doesn't go well for them in the end. 

Revelation 3:
14 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodicea. This is the message from the one who is the Amen—the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s new creation:
15 “I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! 16 But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth! 17 You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I don’t need a thing!’ And you don’t realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.18 So I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see. 19 I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.
20 “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. 21 Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne.
22 “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.”

It won't go well in Syria either - 

Isaiah 17:

This message came to me concerning Damascus:
“Look, the city of Damascus will disappear!
    It will become a heap of ruins.

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