Foreign media reports indicate Israel has just deployed a third Iron Dome Battery in Northern Israel. Within the last ten days Iron Dome Batteries have also been deployed in the Upper Galilee and Haifa areas. Iron Dome launchers are used to destroy in the air missiles fired at Israeli cities. They had an 84% interception rate of rockets fired from Gaza during the Pillar Of Defense Operation last November.
Why all this sudden concern for the safety of Northern Israeli towns? The continuing conflict in Syria where rebel forces are trying to overthrow the Assad government has caused much unrest in the Middle East and in Northern Israel particularly. Complicating the situation, it is now learned that 50,000 military from Iran and Hezbollah are now fighting in Syria for Assad.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has described Syria as an undeveloped country with the world's most developed weapons. He also said Israel would not sit idly by and let those weapons fall into the hands of terrorists. Recently, Israeli fighter planes destroyed a convoy carrying missiles across the Syrian/Lebanon border probably headed to Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon. A major concern for Israel now is possible retaliation.
How can we pray for the government of Israel and for those living in Northern Israel? As Joshua was about to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land in Joshua Chapter One, The Lord said to Joshua three times "Be strong and of good courage," and in Deuteronomy 31:6 The Lord says "He is The One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you." I believe The Lord will react in similar fashion today for the Israelis as we pray for their protection. Praise The Lord!
May The Lord Bless You And Keep You In His Care And Each Day,
Frank
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