Netanyahu determined to warn of Iranian nuclear threat

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to warn the Congress of the USA and others that Iran is determined to produce nuclear weapons and that the deal being negotiated with the Obama Administration will not prevent Iran from acquiring those weapons:

March 1, 2015

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is headed to Washington where he is set to give a controversial address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress.

The prime minister said Sunday at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport that he was on a “historic mission” to try and stop a nuclear deal with Iran.

The White House was angry that Republican House Speaker John Boehner did not consult with it before extending the invitation to Netanyahu to speak to the lawmakers. Some Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott the Netanyahu speech on Tuesday.

National Security Adviser Susan Rice has called Netanyahu’s plans “destructive to the fabric of the relationship.” …

Netanyahu, who is facing reelection later this month, said Sunday he would do “everything in my power” to insure Israel’s future. …

Israel top obligation

On Saturday, the Israeli prime minister said he respected President Barack Obama and believed in strong ties with the U.S., but he said Israel’s security was his top obligation.

Netanyahu made a rare pilgrimage to pray at the Western Wall, Jerusalem’s holiest site, before his visit to Washington.

“As prime minister of Israel, it is my obligation to see to the security of Israel; therefore, we strongly oppose the agreement being formulated with Iran and the major powers, which could endanger our [Israel’s] very existence,” he said Saturday.

Referring to the Nazi Holocaust, he said, “Eighty years ago, no one could raise their voice when there were plans to destroy us. Today there is and it is my obligation.”

The United States and its so-called P5+1 partners are looking to reach a deal with Iran to keep it from building a nuclear weapon.

Nuclear bomb threat

Netanyahu said earlier that it appears U.S. and European powers have accepted a gradual easing of restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program that, within a few years, could allow Tehran to make a nuclear weapon. He said such a deal would endanger Israel’s existence. http://www.voanews.com/content/netanyahu-on-historic-mission-to-stop-iran-nuclear-deal/2663379.html

March 1, 2015

(Bloomberg) — When Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress on Tuesday, the Israel prime minister will call for a halt to President Barack Obama’s emerging nuclear deal with Iran, a step viewed by some as a bold act of principle and others as crude electioneering.

Since accepting Republican House Speaker John Boehner’s invitation in January, Netanyahu has clashed repeatedly with Obama, who said he would not be welcome at the White House during the trip. The 65-year-old leader refused appeals from Democrats to cancel the speech, saying the threat to Israel from a nuclear Iran is so great, he can’t be bound by ordinary protocol.

Even some frequent supporters disagree, arguing that he is endangering the state’s main alliance.

“No matter how Churchillian Netanyahu may be when he speaks, no matter how powerful his words, he misunderstands the dynamics in Washington,” said Gil Troy, an American-Israeli historian and commentator. “With each added insult, we’re going from the usual spat to a really serious and game-changing challenge.”

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday attempted to ratchet down tensions, saying on ABC television that Netanyahu was always welcome to speak in the U.S. and the allies share the goal of barring an Iranian nuclear program. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-01/netanyahu-congress-speech-targets-obama-iran-deal-israel-voters

Iran has repeatedly claimed that it would destroy and eliminate the nation of Israel. Its delays and obstacles in negotiations related to its nuclear program are consistent with those of a nation that wants to develop nuclear weaponry secretly.

What the Obama Administration does not seem to wish to acknowledge publicly is that all the pressure on Iran has not stopped its ambitions nor goals.

In the past, Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel would take unilateral steps against Iranian nuclear-related facilities if it felt that this would prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

As I have written many times, I believe that because it will not be the King of the South of biblical prophecy (Daniel 11:40-43 does not mention Iran), somehow Iran will be ‘neutralized’ so that its influence in the Middle East will be reduced. Israel may strike Iran.

It is also possible that God will allow Iran to strike the nation of Israel.

1 The burden against the Valley of Vision.

What ails you now, that you have all gone up to the housetops, 2 You who are full of noise, A tumultuous city, a joyous city? Your slain men are not slain with the sword,Nor dead in battle. 3 All your rulers have fled together; They are captured by the archers. All who are found in you are bound together; They have fled from afar. 4 Therefore I said, “Look away from me, I will weep bitterly; Do not labor to comfort me Because of the plundering of the daughter of my people.”

5 For it is a day of trouble and treading down and perplexity By the Lord God of hosts In the Valley of Vision — Breaking down the walls And of crying to the mountain. 6 Elam bore the quiver With chariots of men and horsemen, And Kir uncovered the shield. 7 It shall come to pass that your choicest valleys Shall be full of chariots,And the horsemen shall set themselves in array at the gate.

8 He removed the protection of Judah. You looked in that day to the armor of the House of the Forest; 9 You also saw the damage to the city of David, That it was great; And you gathered together the waters of the lower pool. 10 You numbered the houses of Jerusalem, And the houses you broke down To fortify the wall. 11 You also made a reservoir between the two walls For the water of the old pool. But you did not look to its Maker,Nor did you have respect for Him who fashioned it long ago.

12 And in that day the Lord God of hosts Called for weeping and for mourning,For baldness and for girding with sackcloth. 13 But instead, joy and gladness, Slaying oxen and killing sheep, Eating meat and drinking wine: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!”

14 Then it was revealed in my hearing by the Lord of hosts,”Surely for this iniquity there will be no atonement for you, Even to your death,” says the Lord God of hosts. (Isaiah 22:1-14 NKJV)

Elam seems to be a reference to at least some in Iran. Kir is of interest as it has several possibilities. One is that the Bible tells that after Tiglath-Pileser king of Assyria took over Damascus, he moved Syrians to Kir. While this does not mean that Kir must (or must only) be a reference to Syria, the fact that Syria is an ally of Iran is interesting. Some believe Kir is an area in the south of Iran, while others suggest closer to the Black Sea.

Anyway, the point I wish to make is that the above scripture shows, presuming that it has a future application, that a time is coming when God will take away the protection of Judah and the City of David (Jerusalem, cf. 2 Kings 9:28). Benjamin Netanyahu is correct that his nation faces major threats.

How much his speech will really help with will remain to be seen. But the reality is that Iran wants to be a threat to Israel and I believe Iran would be willing to use nuclear weapons against Israel if it had them and concluded that it would help it attain some of its improper goals.

Several items of possibly related interest may include:

Jerusalem: Past, Present, and Future What does the Bible say about Jerusalem and its future? Is Jerusalem going to be divided and eliminated? Is Jesus returning to the area of Jerusalem? There is also a related YouTube video you can watch titled Jerusalem To be divided and eliminated.
Iran in Prophecy Is Iran in Bible prophecy? If so, what does the Bible teach? What names, other than Persia, may be used to describe Iran? There is also a YouTube video titled Iran in Prophecy. Here is a related video Iran In Prophecy.
The Arab and Islamic World In the Bible, History, and Prophecy The Bible discusses the origins of the Arab world and discusses the Middle East in prophecy. What is ahead for the Middle East and those who follow Islam? What about the Imam Mahdi? What lies ahead for Turkey, Iran, and the other non-Arabic Muslims? An item of possibly related interest in the Spanish language would be: Líderes iraníes condenan la hipocresía de Occidente y declaran que ahora es tiempo para prepararse para el Armagedón, la guerra, y el Imán Mahdi.
Is the Future King of the South Rising Up? Some no longer believe there needs to be a future King of the South. Might Egypt, Islam, Iran, Arabs, or Ethiopia be involved? Might this King be called the Mahdi or Caliph? What does the Bible say? A YouTube video of related interest may be: The Future King of the South is Rising.
The Prophesied ‘Islamic’ Confederation Where is an Islamic caliphate prophesied? Will one happen? Should you be concerned about it? A related video is Will an Arabic Calphiphate Destroy the West?
Obama Administration Pushing for an Islamic Empire? Because of the rise of groups such as the Islamic State, the Obama Administration and others are pushing for a coalition of Arab nations along with Turkey. Does this resemble the final King of the South of Bible prophecy? Is there an Islamic antichrist? Does the Bible teach that terrorism and the sword will affect the USA and some of its allies? What does the Bible teach in Ezekiel about a confederation involving Egypt? Will an Arabic confederation end in destruction for those who strongly support it? Are the 10 nations in the Arab coalition the ten kings of Revelation 17:12-13? Are the 10 nations including the USA and Turkey the ten nations of Revelation 17:12-13? Who is? Was the pushing of the Obama Administration to do this predicted by in 2009 in a writing by Dr. Thiel? What does the Bible show?
Iraq, the King of the South, Armageddon, and Prophecy What will happen to Iraq? Is it the prophesied Mystery Babylon? What is Armageddon and how does that have to do with Iraq? Here is a related video Iraq, Armageddon, & Prophecy.
How Will Middle East Peace be Brought About? Can humans bring peace to the Middle East? Here is a link to a related video: Middle East Peace? When?
The ‘Peace Deal’ of Daniel 9:27 This prophecy could give up to 3 1/2 years advance notice of the coming Great Tribulation. Will most ignore or misunderstand its fulfillment? Here is a link to a related sermon video Daniel 9:27 and the Start of the Great Tribulation.
Anglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-América & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter? and British are the Covenant People. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be Barack Obama and the State of the Apocalypse.
When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2015, 2016, or 2017? Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: ¿Puede comenzar la Gran Tribulación en 2014 o 2015? ¿Es el Tiempo de los Gentiles? You can also see the English language sermon video: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives.
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