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The Middle East has often been a hot bed of intricate political chaos but Bashar al-Assad and his regime continue to clearly divide the world into two camps. The support for Bashar al-Assad is quite unprecedented. The great nuclear super powers of Russia and China out rightly support him. They have continued to veto taking military action against him at the UN. In the last few days Putin has used the G20 to publicly strengthen his stance against President Barack Obama’s intention to deploy a military strike against the Syrian government. Obama and several other world leaders have accused Assad of using chemical weapons against his own people.
Interestingly, Israel has kept silent in the midst of all this debate but some of those supporting Assad have spoken about attacking Israel if Syria is attacked. Furthermore, the divide between the world’s superpowers regarding Syria, as well as the existing tensions in the Middle East, will likely escalate the entire situation to where the world has never been before. However, many questions have yet to be answered.
For us, God does not declare in His Word the dates of when prophecy will be fulfilled, but we do know bible prophecy is Middle-East and Israel centric. Before the final 7 years occur the world stage will need to have been prepared. This stage is now being set before our eyes. As God’s children we are instructed to watch and be aware regarding what’s happening around us. So let’s watch!!
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Below is a link, from Al Jazeera. This is an interactive map illustrating the political and military positions for and against military intervention in Syria. Click on the picture to open up the interactive map in another page…
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Report: Bashar al-Assad and the Devil’s Gambit
The Syrian leader has become a de facto U.S. ally. How’d he do it?
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Report: Saudi Arabia to Obtain Pakistani Nukes as Last Resort
Evidence the Gulf state has a ‘Plan B’ in the event of Iranian nuclear proliferation, which could mark the start of a nuclear arms race.
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US Air Force will also target Syria’s air force, ballistic missiles and sections of its air defences
(07/9/2013) The reports coming out of Washington in the last 24 hours indicate that US President Barack Obama has resolved not just to degrade Syria’s chemical capabilities but also to take down Bashar Assad’s air force, destroy his air bases and knock out his ground-to-ground ballistic missiles, using giant B-52 bombers and B-2 stealth bombers. Some of the bombers will fly in directly from the US; others from the Al Udeid base in Qatar. F-22 Raptor fighter-bombers are also scheduled to take part in the US air offensive. Obama decided to expand the scope of the US operation for Assad’s use of chemical warfare against civilians on Aug. 21, when his experts advised him that these additional blows would dramatically diminish the Syrianj ruler’s military edge over rebel forces without toppling him. These air raids could moreover be conducted from afar without American aircraft coming within range of Syrian air defense batteries.Click HERE to read the full article.
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Gloating Syria Hails ‘Historic Retreat’ by US
Syrian officials say Obama showed “hesitation” and is looking for a way to “get down from the tree he climbed.”
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Syria: If U A top Syrian official said Monday that if attacked, his country would react – against Israel. S Attacks Us, We’ll Attack Israel
A top Syrian official said Monday that if attacked, his country would react – against Israel.
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Egypt gripped by deadly clashes
At least 30 people have been killed in fighting between supporters and opponents of ousted president Morsi.
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Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Leaders Arrested,
Army Moves In
Senior Muslim Brotherhood officials are placed under house arrest. The military is securing strategic facilities, Egyptian sources say.
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G8: Russia Won’t Back Anti-Assad Syria Call
Russia tells Sky News it will not agree any G8 statement which demands a transitional government to replace Syria’s Assad regime.
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Report: Israeli Pilots Training for Syria, Lebanon Threats
Israeli air force pilots are training daily to meet threats posed by instability in neighbouring Syria and Lebanon.
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Yaalon: We’ll Know what to Do If Syria Gets S-300
Defence Minister hints Israel has a plan of action, if advanced missiles reach north eastern neighbour.
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Russian arms ‘to deter foreign intervention in Syria’
Russia says it will go ahead with deliveries of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Syria, and that the arms will help deter foreign intervention.
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More centrifuges fitted at Iran’s Natanz plant, says UN
Iran has installed hundreds of new centrifuges at its Natanz plant, the UN’s atomic agency says in a report.
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U.S. to keep Assad in the picture to avoid threat of all-out Mideast war
Due to the lack of U.S. policy on Syria, encouraging a negotiated solution between Assad and the rebels now appears to be the West’s least dangerous course of action.
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Report: Syrian Army Aiming Missiles at Tel Aviv
The Syrian army is aiming advanced surface-to-surface missiles at Tel Aviv, according to the Sunday Times.
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US scolds Russia for sending arms to Syria
Senior military officer says weapons transfer will “prolong suffering” amid push for international peace conference.
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UN condemns Syrian government for violence
General Assembly approves Qatari-drafted move condemning alleged rights abuses by government amid continued violence. (click on the video below)
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Obama and Cameron discuss Syria crisis
Meeting in White House, US president and UK prime minister pledge to work together to increase pressure on Assad regime.
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Israel ‘Fully Determined’ to Halt Syria Missile Deal
PM is “fully determined” to halt sales by Russia of advanced missiles to Syria, Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom said on Sunday.
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Syria will ‘Respond Immediately’ to More Israeli Strikes
“Our retaliation will be strong and will be painful against Israel”
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Hezbollah head says Syria will supply ‘game-changing’ arms
Nasrallah claims resistance groups set to open front against Israel on Golan Heights
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Report: Russia to Sell Syria Advanced Missiles, Keep Assad Going
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Iran Ready to ‘Train’ Syria Army, Says Commander

Syria: ‘Israeli strike’ hits army centre
State television says Israel targeted military base on the outskirts of Damascus; no comment from Israeli army.
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Israeli warplanes ‘launch air strike inside Syria’

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Syria is being destroyed while Assad displays remarkable staying power
