Within the next few months, tremendous pressure will be exerted
upon Israel to accept the idea of Jerusalem becoming an
"international city." The United Nations passed a resolution in
1949 calling for the Holy City to assume such a status, including
100 square miles around Jerusalem. The Vatican was behind this
vile idea. But why should the eternal capital of Israel be
disputed? Especially by those who profess to believe the Bible?
What is the agenda of those who will increasingly demand
Jerusalem be surrendered to international control?
Supposedly, even the most liberal Jews are against any division
of Jerusalem, but certain Jews will sell out their people and
state, falling for European lies of peace and security.
Meanwhile, Europe flatters those kapos of compromise, stroking
their egos with political attention, promising them a prominent
place in the "New Jerusalem" while setting Israel up for a fall.
Such bloody fools are nothing more than cheap prostitutes who'll
get dumped in the ditch! What other country would allow others to
decide where their capital can be? What other country would
contemplate surrendering their sovereigny to foreigners?
Beware any German moves into the Middle East! After this peace
process falls apart (once the violent argument starts over
Jerusalem's final status), Europe will take over where America
leaves off, waging a NEW CRUSADE called "peace". They'll
deceitfully enter Jerusalem under the guise of good intentions,
but actually they'll backstab and betray both Arab and Jew!
Apparently, Prime Minister Peres will follow Arafat's lead in
this danse macabre, asking the Europeans to mediate and flood the
area with "peace-keeping" troops. However, such drastic actions
will pave the way for war! The pope is not a Prince of Peace, but
a clever politician. The Vatican wants Jerusalem for itself and
will enlist Europe's help in obtaining it - by force if
necessary. Germany still considers itself the "Defender of the
Faith". One only need look at the mess in the former Yugoslavia
to see what havoc Germany and the Vatican can wreak.
Jerusalem is already an international city - under Israeli
sovereignty, as it should be. Israel doesn't need outsiders
meddling in their politico-religious affairs. Freedom of access
to religious sites has been guaranteed - for the first time - for
all faiths. (The notable exception being that Jews and Christians
continue to suffer religious discrimination at the Temple Mount
where they are forcibly prevented from praying or reading the
Bible, even though no law forbids them).
The Bible - not the Koran - has made Jerusalem famous around the
world. Jerusalem isn't even mentioned once in the Koran!
Jerusalem has been the capital hill of Israel, not Ishmael. No
other people, country or religion can honestly claim that. King
David, the greatest Jewish king in history, declared Jerusalem to
be the political and spiritual center for Israel and Judah. In
fact, the celebration of Jerusalem 3000 is in full-swing now,
marking the anniversary of Jerusalem's liberation by David.
Festivities, concerts and more are scheduled for the entire year,
expected to draw multiple thousands.
Recently there has been much talk about moving the American
embassy to Jerusalem. Hopefully we'll see some action soon, but
the greatest embassy we should work toward settling in Jerusalem
is the Embassy of the Eternal. The Bible declares that Jerusalem
will become an international city - under the United Kingdom of
Israel. When the Third Temple is built - and it will be shortly -
it will be consecrated as a House of Prayer for all nations.
People will eagerly arrive from the far ends of the earth to
learn about Israel's God and study His marvelous ways.
International representatives will come and celebrate the Biblicl
holy days, trashing their former vain traditions. This is the
divine will and plan for Jerusalem. It's been called to become
the "City of the Great King" and house the Temple of our God.
We're to pray that Jerusalem fulfill this holy calling.
Only when the Temple Mount is restored as the Temple Mount will
there be any lasting peace. Until that wonderful time, the Temple
Mount will increasingly become a mountain of troubles. Therefore,
the two mosques (the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aksa) - those
militant obstacles to the true peace process - must go. They're
symbols of foreign occupation and will soon be history. The
sooner we recognize this fact the better. Any attempts to deny
this reality or enforce contrary ideas upon Jerusalem and Israel
will invite disaster. Such misguided actions will meet a
miserable end.
Jerusalem has the potential to ignite World War or usher in World
Peace. Before it becomes the "City of Gold," it could become red
with the blood of every nation. To prevent such a slaughter, we
need to understand that a united Jerusalem must remain, without
apology, the eternal capital of Israel alone. May our leaders
stand strong on this life and death issue, refusing to bow before
international pressure. Now, more than ever, we need statesmen
not self-seeking politicians. Thankfully, some will rise to the
occassion, testify to this truth and defend Israel's honor.
(By David Ben-Ariel, author of BEYOND BABYLON:Europe's Rise and
Fall; published in the January issue of The Traveller, P.O. Box
32232, Jerusalem, Israel).