August 18, 2023 | Messianic World Update | Israel Controversy, Palestinian Issues, & more
Shalom, everyone. I'm Monte Judah with Lion and Lamb Ministries. Welcome to another edition of Messianic World Update. Today's date is August 18th of the year 2023. Let's start off by discussing the ongoing controversy in Israel surrounding the coalition government's attempt to make changes to the Jewish Supreme Court. The issue of a judicial overhaul has been causing protests all around the country, even among IDF representatives and volunteers. There are calls for the government to stop its actions, with some saying that Israel is losing its democracy. Netanyahu himself had to cancel his vacation to deal with the IDF issues, and he even yelled at IDF officials, accusing them of trying to take control of the government. The tension is high, and the situation in Israel is becoming more dramatic every day.
Meanwhile, extremist groups such as the ultra-Orthodox Haredi men are causing further division within the country by requiring women on public transportation to be pushed to the back of the bus. This has been a long-standing issue in Israel, and it is now causing more conflict and tension than ever before.
The situation in the Palestinian Territories is also deteriorating, with terrorist groups moving in as the Palestinian Authority loses control. Terrorists are moving into various parts of the country, carrying out suicide attacks and other acts of violence. The situation is so out of control that Israel is now facing a huge dilemma on how to deal with the terrorists and terrorist acts taking place inside the land of Israel.
Closer to home, the Biden administration is also considering an informal agreement with Iran, which would release nearly $10 billion in Iranian assets in exchange for the release of certain American prisoners. However, this move could embolden Iran and increase the danger for Israel. Netanyahu is very opposed to this informal agreement that the president is trying to put together. It looks like it's going to go forward to the harm of Israel.
I want to touch on the increase in crime and public hostility in the post-COVID era. Mobs are stealing from large stores, and the police lack the support and resources to handle the issue. There's no police intelligence that can see where this is going to come from, and prosecutors won't prosecute these people. When they do get arrested, they're not punished; they're just released. This is causing an increase in crime and violence all around the world, not just in the United States.
Despite the difficulties and challenges, I want to remind you to pay attention to what the Lord said about these days and to keep their focus on Israel, as all End-Time Prophecies center on what God does with Israel in the last days. It is important to pray for Israel and to support her in any way possible. The situation in Israel is complex, but with faith, we can overcome any challenge that comes our way.
That's our report for this week. Shabbat Shalom to all of you.