Jun. 01
Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert plans to present Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas with a ‘framework’ agreement to ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to a report in a Saudi newspaper.
Jun. 03
France will take the helm of the European Union July 1, at a pivotal point in the Union’s history — the end of the Lisbon Treaty’s ratification process. During its six-month presidency, France’s agenda will include beefing up the EU military and leading the selection of a new European Council president and foreign policy chief.
Jun. 04
U.S. Democratic presumptive nominee Barack Obama said that if he is elected president in November, he will push for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. Ancient Bible prophecies foretell a temporary peace for Israel before the nation is betrayed by the Antichrist.
Jun. 05
Newsweek blogger Eboo Patel says what the world needs is a global interfaith leader — and he thinks Tony Blair is the man for the job. Revelation 13 foretells the rise of such a world religious leader called the ‘false prophet.’
Jun. 06
For $40 a year, a new Web site offers to send e-mails to your friends who miss the rapture, letting them know where you’ve gone. Question: Will they refund money when the tribulation begins and Christians are still here?
Jun. 08
French president Nicolas Sarkozy plans to create an EU military headquarters when France assumes the EU presidency. “ ‘[Javier] Solana thinks we need a more permanent structure in Brussels. There’s no doubt about that. The big problem is the Brits,’ said an EU foreign policy official.”
Jun. 09
The future of the European Union is in the hands of the Irish this Thursday, June 12, when voters will decide the fate of the Lisbon Treaty. Polls show the “Yes” and “No” camps are running neck and neck.
Jun. 10
French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner warned Ireland that a “No” vote on the Lisbon treaty would have negative repercussions for Ireland. He said that even if the Irish reject the treaty, France will continue to implement it during its six-month rotating presidency.
Jun. 11
Ireland braced itself Wednesday, on the eve of a public referendum that will determine the fate of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty. Results will be declared Friday.
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Irish voters have rejected the Lisbon Treaty, according to the country’s justice minister, Dermot Ahern. “This triggers a political crisis in Europe that requires strong leadership in Ireland, in Brussels and elsewhere in Europe,” said Antonio Missiroli, of the European Policy Centre.
Jun. 15
EU foreign ministers will meet Monday in Luxembourg to find a way to salvage the Lisbon Treaty, which suffered a major defeat when it was rejected by Irish voters. They will also pressure Britain and the Czech Republic to ratify the treaty.
Jun. 16
Based on its fulfillment of its ENP obligations, Israel was awarded significantly upgraded relations with the EU, Monday, signaling a “new era in Israeli-European relations.” According to Bible prophecy, the revived Roman Empire (EU) and Israel will share a deepening relationship that will end abruptly when the Antichrist betrays Israel (Daniel 9:27).
Jun. 18
“Despite the Irish no vote, the EU’s destiny is to lead the world on security, trade and climate change,” according to a Guardian article.
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Members of the Mideast Quartet met in Berlin, Tuesday, where they urged the Israelis and Palestinians to reach an agreement by the end of 2008 on the creation of a Palestinian state.
Jun. 25
Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert has at least three more months in office to pursue a peace deal with the Palestinians, after a last-minute agreement was made in the Parliament Wednesday.
Jun. 26
“The Quartet of Middle East peacemakers decided this week to pursue the organization of a regional conference in Moscow in November … to provide the stage either for the signing of an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement or, in a much more likely scenario, a joint statement on the course of negotiations planned for 2009.”
Jun. 27
The Palestinian Authority’s top negotiator, Saeb Erekat, says time is running out for the Israelis and Palestinians to reach a peace deal, but he believes the core issues can be resolved. ‘Israeli and Palestinian leaders who reach an agreement will be more important to region’s history than Jesus,’ he said.
Jun. 30
A BBC news video shows how a German supermarket allows customers to use their mobile phones to scan and ring up their purchases. Revelation 13:16-17 says that, in the last days, no one will be able to buy or sell without receiving a mark of the Antichrist on their right hand or forehead. Emerging technologies show how such a scenario may soon be possible.
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Jun. 01
“A series of European countries hostile to Israel, starting with Sweden, are about to assume leadership of the EU when the Czechs retire at the end of the month.”
Jun. 02
“With the public spat between Jerusalem and Washington over construction in the settlements intensifying daily, US President Barack Obama dropped in unannounced on Defense Minister Ehud Barak while he was meeting National Security Adviser James Jones in the White House on Tuesday.”
Jun. 03
Israelis fear they are losing America’s support.
Jun. 04
“‘The United States does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements’ on the West Bank and outskirts of Jerusalem, he said. ‘It is time for these settlements to stop.’”
Jun. 07
Will Netanyahu cave to pressure to stop expanding Israeli settlements?
Jun. 08
“US Mideast envoy George Mitchell’s first endeavor upon landing in Israel Monday night was to try and lower the volume in the US dispute with Israel over settlement construction.”
Jun. 10
Leaders of the global economy are meeting this week in Montreal, Canada, to seek better ways of ‘Adapting to a New World Order.’
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Jun. 11
Pastor Bill Randles shows how Obama’s speech in Cairo marked a watershed moment in American history — the first time America turned its back on Israel.
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Jun. 12
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said he expects Benjamin Netanyahu to make a clear commitment to a two-state solution and a commitment to stop expanding settlements when he delivers his much-anticipated speech on Sunday.
Jun. 14
Benjamin Netanyahu said — during his highly anticipated speech on Sunday — that Israel would recognize a demilitarized Palestinian state, but would not stop expanding settlements in the West Bank.
Jun. 15
“European Union foreign ministers welcomed Monday the Israeli prime minister’s conditional endorsement of a future Palestinian state, but said it was not enough to raise EU-Israel ties to a higher level.”
Jun. 17
The 2nd Annual Pre-Wrath Conference, sponsored by Prewrath Rapture Dot Com, will be held July 16-18 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Jun. 18
Just 6 percent of Jewish Israelis see the Obama administration as pro-Israel — plummeting from 31 percent a month ago.
Jun. 21
“Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen has hailed as ‘entirely successful’ the outcome of an EU summit in which a text designed to make the Lisbon Treaty more palatable to the Irish people was agreed.”
Jun. 22
“A new Jewish interfaith initiative launched last week argues building the Third Jewish Temple in Jerusalem would not necessitate the destruction of the Dome of the Rock.”
Jun. 23
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana endorsed fellow Spaniard Felipe Gonzalez for the EU’s first permanent president — should the Lisbon Treaty enter into force by the end of 2009.
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According to Revelation 11:2, Jerusalem will be “tread under foot” by the nations for three and a half years. Will we soon see this prophecy fulfilled?
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Newsweek writer Andrew Moravcsik says the European Union isn’t going anywhere — despite what its critics say. It sounds like he’s been reading the Bible, which says that the EU will be the final world empire.
Jun. 03
“The faith of most Christians, even that of many pastors, will not stand up to intellectual scrutiny, according to renowned apologist Josh McDowell.”
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Jun. 07
“Some EU governments have given a cautious welcome to proposals for a new EU-Russia security committee, as more details emerge about the surprise initiative.”
Jun. 08
“Pope Benedict XVI reiterated Sunday his call for an ‘urgent and concerted’ international effort to resolve the ongoing tensions in the Middle East before the conflicts there lead to greater bloodshed.”
Jun. 09
“Hamas said today that it is in favour of a reintroduction of EU inspections at the land border crossing of Rafah, between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, and the presence of EU ships off the coast of the Gaza Strip to inspect ships headed towards Gaza, ‘so long as Israel does not interfere.’”
Jun. 10
Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas seeks ‘end of conflict’ with land swaps, okays NATO presence.
Jun. 11
Yet Obama administration denies the Weekly Standard report. See more here.
Jun. 13
“Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Saturday his country wants a ‘strong, joint EU position on the siege on Gaza and the humanitarian situation there.’”
Jun. 14
“Civil rights watchdogs and MEPs have attacked new EU plans to gather data on people who voice or share ‘radical messages’ in a bid to pre-empt terrorist attacks.”
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“In the face of the major challenges of our times, Mr. Obama has taken a stand with a comprehensive doctrine that goes beyond the dominant, unilateral paradigm and includes a defence of international law.”
Jun. 22
“To be on its feet by 1 December, the corps is supposed to give impetus to the EU’s often incoherent foreign policy by bringing all its different aspects – external relations, military, civil and development – under one roof.”
Jun. 27
“Relations between Israel and its staunchest ally, the US, have suffered a ‘tectonic rift,’ according to Israel’s ambassador to Washington.”
Jun. 27
“You see it in the movies: fighting has broken out somewhere in the former Soviet Union, the US president walks into his situation room, monitors are showing satellite images, security advisors are shouting at each other, the president is given a briefing note and sends an agent to gather intelligence. Now, the EU’s foreign relations chief, Catherine Ashton, is to get a situation room of her own.”
Jun. 27
“The Obama administration is set to propose a new system for authenticating people, organizations and infrastructure on the Web. The online authentication and identity management system would be targeted at the transactional level — for example, when someone logs into their banking website or completes an online e-commerce purchase.”
Jun. 29
The White House has released a draft document of its new plan to create “trusted digital identities” for organizations and individuals to conduct business over the Internet.