Apr. 02
Archive: April 2019
Apr. 03
Israel’s ENP progress report
‘Israel has been an active partner in the framework of the ENP, as demonstrated by the progress made in implementing a large number of priorities of the Action Plan.’
Apr. 04
Blair: I want to awaken world’s conscience
Argues that religions of all kinds should be rescued from extremism
Apr. 08
Solana meets on the AoC
‘Mr. Solana and Mr. Sampaio exchanged views on how the EU and the AoC can further their cooperation in a comprehensive, yet concrete and result-oriented manner.’
Apr. 14
Could Ireland topple Lisbon Treaty?
Ireland is the only one of 27 EU Member States set to hold a public referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. A poll released today shows that 60 percent of Irish voters are still undecided. What will the Irish decide come June 12?
Apr. 15
Irish government embarrassed by leaked EU treaty e-mail
The fate of the EU Lisbon Treaty may be in the hands of Irish voters. Today, a leaked e-mail revealed a secret strategy between the Irish government and Brussels to get the treaty through.
Apr. 17
Abbas says Mideast peace conference will be held in Moscow in June
“Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appealed Thursday for greater urgency in reaching peace in the Middle East … He said peace between Israel and Palestine is possible by the end of 2008 because ’90 percent of our problems with Israel are already solved.’”
Apr. 18
Pope addresses the UN Friday
“Pope Benedict XVI today stressed the United Nations major role in seeking a better world as he highlighted, during an address to the General Assembly, the need to protect human rights, ensure development, security and reduce local and global inequalities.”
Apr. 20
Putin makes historic visit to Libya
Russian president Vladimir Putin met with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, April 16, to discuss energy contracts and arm sales. This may be the start of an alliance, including Russia and Libya, that will attack Israel in the last days (Ezekiel 38:1-6). Note: “Put” is the biblical name for Libya.
Apr. 21
British prime minister calls for new world order led by Europe and U.S.
During his first foreign policy address in the United States, Gordon Brown called Friday on the United States and Europe to lead a new world order. The stage is being set for the Antichrist to step into his global role.
Apr. 22
Brian McLaren tells youth ministers to lessen focus on Second Coming
Focusing on the Second Coming leads to less effective Christian lives, according to Brian McLaren, who spoke at a Willow Creek student ministries conference, April 9-10. McLaren is among a growing number of Christian leaders who discourage their followers from studying end-times prophecy.
Apr. 23
Jerusalem Post recognizes Solana’s role in the Mideast
The Jerusalem Post featured an interview with Javier Solana, Wednesday, in an article titled “Europe’s Role in the Middle East: Model or Mediator?” Bible prophecy foretold a European leader who will succeed in bringing temporary peace to the Mideast.
Apr. 23
Messianic Jews win citizenship
Apr. 25
EU treaty to be examined by Czech and German courts
Czech and German courts are set to examine the Lisbon Treaty, which has been ratified by 11 of the 27 EU member states. The treaty calls for the creation of a powerful foreign minister post that bears striking similarities to the office of the Antichrist.
Apr. 25
EU launches major media strategy
Apr. 27
Second Galileo satellite launched into orbit
Galileo — the European Union’s new global navigation satellite system — is much more powerful than the United States’ GPS system, delivering real-time positioning accuracy down to the meter range.
Apr. 28
Solana gets his own ‘You Tube’ channel
EU high representative Javier Solana now has his own channel on You Tube, featuring videos of him in action. Read our “Overview” for more information on this intriguing world leader and his connections to Bible prophecy.
Apr. 28
EU condemns Israel, Hamas
Apr. 29
Egypt looks for lead role in Mediterranean Union
In a meeting with the EU’s Javier Solana, Monday, Egypt’s foreign minister said Egypt wants to play a leading role in the Mediterranean Union — calling Egypt the “coordinator of the south.” Bible prophecy speaks of an Egyptian “king of the South” who will become a political enemy of the Antichrist (Daniel 11:40).
Apr. 30
Olmert makes secret visit to Jordan
Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert made a two-hour surprise visit to Jordan, Wednesday, to discuss Israeli-Palestinian peace talks with King Abdullah. The king urged Olmert to reach a peace deal by the end of the year.
Apr. 01
Speaking for Solana
After meeting with Javier Solana in Brussels on Wednesday, the Quartet’s envoy to the Middle East, Tony Blair, said Netanyahu must commit to a two-state solution now.
Apr. 03
British PM declares: ‘The new world order is emerging’
‘I think the new world order is emerging and, with it, the foundations of a new and progressive era of international cooperation,’ said British prime minister Gordon Brown during the G20 summit in London.
Apr. 05
AoC Forum kicks off
Istanbul, Turkey—The Alliance of Civilizations second annual forum will be held April 6-7, with U.S. President Barack Obama expected to attend.
Apr. 05
The end of Christian America
Apr. 05
Barack Obama’s new world order
Apr. 07
The G20 moves the world a step closer to a global currency
“The world is a step closer to a global currency, backed by a global central bank, running monetary policy for all humanity.”
Apr. 08
US-Israel confrontation looms over Mideast peace
“A week after a largely right-wing Israeli government took power, differences are emerging with main ally Washington over Middle East peace efforts that could develop into an all-out confrontation.”
Apr. 12
Tony Blair on restarting the Middle East peace process
“The next couple of months will determine if we can breathe new life back into this process.”
Apr. 15
Dept. of Homeland Security says ‘end times prophecies’ fuel extremism
A new report published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says those who follow ‘end times prophecies’ are a threat to national security.
Apr. 19
Obama’s stance worries Israelis
Washington is sending Israel a strong message: go along with the peace process or go it alone.
Apr. 19
Clinton and Solana meet on Iran
Apr. 20
New European bill threatens ‘shechita’
The stage is being set for the Antichrist to put a stop to animal sacrifices in a rebuilt Jewish temple.
Apr. 21
Obama invites Middle East heads
“U.S. officials say the leaders of Israel, Egypt and the Palestinians have been invited for talks in Washington in a new push for Middle East peace.”
Apr. 22
Brussels quietly trains a foreign service
The EU already is preparing embassies for the new “foreign minister” — before the Lisbon Treaty goes into effect.
Apr. 26
EU not ready to upgrade ties with Israel
After releasing progress reports for its “neighbourhood policy,” the EU has decided to halt an upgrade of its relationship with Israel.
Apr. 26
ENP Progress Report on Israel
Apr. 27
Solana seeks to calm row over upgrading Israeli ties
The EU foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, said the decision on whether to upgrade ties with Israel could be made next month — after Israel’s new government sets out its Middle East policy.
Apr. 29
Netanyahu to tell Obama he accepts ‘some form’ of Arab peace plan
“According to sources close to the policy review being undertaken by the new government, Israel will compromise on the Palestinian issue to obtain more direct and aggressive US assistance on the Iranian front.”
Apr. 30
Israel threatens to end EU diplomatic role
After the EU froze plans to upgrade its ties with Israel, Israel has now issued a threat of its own.
Apr. 30
Pope’s visit sparks high hopes
Apr. 04
An Easter revisited
Apr. 11
EU’s Ashton not invited to U.S. mini-summit
“The US’ decision not to invite any EU officials to a top-level security event in Prague is being seen as a fresh put-down by some in Brussels.”
Apr. 14
Obama speech signals a U.S. shift on Middle East
“It was just a phrase at the end of President Obama’s news conference on Tuesday, but it was a stark reminder of a far-reaching shift in how the United States views the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and how aggressively it might push for a peace agreement.”
Apr. 18
Report: Obama to push Israel to renew peace talks
“US President Barack Obama informed his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy that he plans to continue to pressure the Israeli government to resume peace talks with the Palestinians – even if this costs him in elections to Congress in November, al-Sharq al-Awsat quoted Israeli sources in Paris as saying.”
Apr. 18
Obama’s war on Israel
Apr. 19
Israel’s Independence Day ‘celebrates two miracles’
“‘Israel’s Independence Day celebrates a double miracle in the life of the Jewish people,’” Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said in a personal statement to the Jewish communities of the Diaspora released Monday, on the eve of Yom Haatzmaut.
Apr. 22
Coalition may back PM on Jerusalem freeze
“Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s key coalition partners seemed to give a tacit nod Thursday to the possibility of a building freeze within Jerusalem itself, despite a reiteration by Netanyahu that no such freeze would be enacted.”
Apr. 24
Abbas urges Obama to impose Mideast peace solution
“Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urged the Obama administration on Saturday to impose a solution to the Middle East conflict that would give his people an independent state.”
Apr. 26
East Jerusalem construction frozen
“The Israeli government has imposed a de facto freeze on new Jewish construction in Jerusalem’s disputed eastern sector, municipal officials said Monday. The decision was made despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s public insistence that building would not be stopped in the face of U.S. pressure.”
Apr. 01
Saving Private Ashton
“With the Lisbon treaty in hand, Europe has its trinity in place, and the High Representative is all-powerful. … All the same, its policy has yet to get off the ground. We may finally have the institutions, but seem to be missing a personality who can lead vigorously from the front.”