Israel is the Land of God's own people and all living around belong to Esau, not Jacob and this is also important. In that the world will hate God's chosen people, which I might add, is also those of us that are saved. Having said that, is it any wonder to anyone, the Holocaust, the creation of Israel as a nation, the constant threats and actions of the "Sons of Esau" against Israel??

May I also add, look at any older map of Israel and notice the location of the "Valley of Miggido". Eygpt did not take or use this area and neither has any other nation, in referance to the "Up coming battle that will take place there". I am constantly amazed at the "Perfect Will of the Lord" in regard to all things yet to come, so far 100% of the Prophecies in the Bible have been fulfilled.

I look forward with great anticipation of anything happening in the area of Israel, it tells a story as it unfolds. Our God is an Awesome God,Praise His Holy name!!

Well written. I read this in the wake of an animated discussion with my son regarding the use of force to justify any conflict.

I would like to see a follow-up article on Palestinian Christians stuck in the crossfire. It was only after listening to Compassion Radio's interviews with believers in the warzone that I put aside my totally Pro-Israel mindset, and remembered that, "Yeah, what about our brothers and sisters, and their fellowships?"

I would also like to see more balance in coverage regarding this conflict. Are the shots begin called by the (Israeli) hardliners during an election year? Is "collateral damage" an "unfortunate" justification for the deaths of hundreds of civilians?

Like many Christians, I tend to have a kneejerk reaction to all things Israeli, yet, we need to look both ways, before crossing an argument.

I was stunned to see the facts when I googled "Wikipedia 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict".

Shalom.