In our last message we learned exactly how the Nation of Israel was established. However, this act of Jehovah God was not accepted by all the countries surrounding Israel. In reality, the forming of Israel expanded the conflict over this plot of land that continues to the present day.
Our message today will outline the wars and their results that Israel has fought to protect their God-Given land:
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Immediately after Israel became a nation on May 5, 1948, five Arab States invaded Israel but this war to destroy Israel failed. In 1949, peace agreements were formed with Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.
The 1949 peace agreements failed because in 1951 Israeli bound shipping was blocked in the Suez Canal. After an eight-day conflict, Israeli Defense Forces captured the Suez Canal and the Sinai Peninsula.
On May 16, 1967, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq and Saudi Arabia combined forces to invade Israel. On June 5, 1967, the entire Israeli Air Force in less than two hours destroyed 300 Egyptian aircraft ending this conflict.
During Yom Kippur 1973, which is Israel's Holiest Day, Egypt and Syria conducted a surprise attack against Israel. Syrian tanks totaled 1,400 plus there were 80,000 Egyptian troops. The battle lasted 16 days and Israel prevailed.
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Israel won each of these wars against over-whelming odds only with the help of The God of Israel. What A Mighty God We Serve!
Most Muslim nations are committed to the elimination of Israel and the Jewish People. Revelation 21 describes the New Jerusalem coming down from Heaven over the current day Jerusalem. Israel will survive and be even larger than it is today. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Our next message will examine the Land of Israel today. Stay Tuned.
Blessings,
Frank
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