Israel's ongoing fight to survive

The Israeli government is trying to amend the national Pledge of Allegiance to include recognition of Israel as a "Jewish and democratic state."  I agree with Danny Ayalon, deputy foreign minister and an Israel Beiteinu MK,

There is nothing wrong with asking prospective citizens to pledge allegiance to the ‘Jewish and democratic State of Israel.’

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Those non-Jews who become citizens need to fully appreciate that the State of Israel is the national expression of the self-determination of the Jewish people.

While there is a lot of media and political debate about this, the latest number on a Jerusalem Post poll,  64.71% for the measure, suggest that it has popular support.  Let us hope the Knesset passes it.


All Christians should support Israel  From Abraham onward God has promised that He will bless those who bless His chosen people.  America has from its founding been a friend of the Jewish nation. (Not perfect, admittedly.)  This is one reason God has so richly blessed America.

These promises are also God's assurances that, in the end, Israel will survive and prevail.

Israel and American share similar values. Israel has been a steady and loyal friend of America.   We need to stand by our friends.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, support Israel.