Israeli Elections

On March 17th, residents of Israel will go to the polls to elect a new government. Recently, in a survey, 51% of the citizens indicated that Benjamin Netanyahu is the most suited to continue as the Prime Minister while 28% preferred Isaac Herzog of the Labor Party.

Over the last few weeks, Israeli democracy has been under a sustained attack in a desperate effort to subvert the will of the people. This is being conducted by the mainstream media in an attempt to impose their minority world view on Israel. Sounds like "politics as usual" even in Israel.  

Rather than engaging in debates on how to conduct the affairs of their nation the Israeli media has attempted to oust a Prime Minister with petty attacks. They have also attacked Mrs. Netanyahu, certainly not a relative factor in determining the ability to govern. The media found it important to focus on who received a thousand dollars for recycled bottles, the cost of Sara Netanahju's hairdos and was the Prime Minister's garden furniture purchased within proper guidelines? The public trust in the media is among the lowest for any of the country's institutions.

All of this is happening while the nation is facing the possibility of a Nuclear Iran; ICIS is threatening Jordan; ICIS is taking over Iraq and Syria; Jihadist terrorists are dominating the Sinai; and anti-semitism is on the rise in Europe.

Earlier, it was mentioned the Labor Party probably is the Prime Minister's and his Likud Party's main opponent. They have traditionally supported turning over Judea and Samaria to the Palestinians thinking this will achieve peace. Prime Minister Netanyahu has continually stated he is "For Peace" but will not give up Judea and Samaria unless the Palestinians recognize Israel as a State which they say they will never do. Even more important, if Israel turns over Judea and Samaria to the Palestinians, the remaining geography of Israel will be almost impossible to defend.

Obviously, the residents of Israel need to seek the wisdom of our Lord God   in determining how to vote in the upcoming election. Our prayers on their behalf within the next three weeks is very important. Proverbs 3:5-7 would be a special way for us to pray for the Israelis, "Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes."

May The Lord Bless You And Keep You This Day And Each Day,

Frank