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Powerful article James.

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A most reasoned plea for prayer. You have, as ever, distilled the essence of the crisis.

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Lord let there be peace in Jerusalem, show the world they are your people

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Apr 15·edited Apr 15

Ps Re: Biden fundings

I think Most people have forgotten that Biden also released $6 Billion to Iran to release 5 hostages in September last year !! In middle of recession. Knowing this can invite future market for taking hostages.

( though not sure if later that money was blocked for access but who knows ).

The money which Iran also claimed it was theirs to begin with and would be used only for humanitarian purposes !!

He’s a total failure .

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Our PM has cried tears, made speeches and given flowers for people murdered in a Sydney shopping centre. Nothing from him or his party for 1,200 people murdered, amputated, raped, burnt alive in their homes or teenagers at a music festival.

Nothing for the hundreds of kidnapped people, many of whom must be dead by now from the torture, rape and starvation.

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How we combat it now requires strength and good leadership. Something that is severely lacking in our current government....I see great strength and leadership in Israel however.

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I get so frustrated.

Why can’t people see, especially those in authority?

Have always and will continue to pray for Israel and peace in Jerusalem.

Thank you. I feel as though I am in a community of like minded people.

May we stand together as we push back.

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I'm running out of words to describe how I feel about the stupidity of people who cannot see the truth...in particular, Australians.....not Australians with immigrant parents and born here, but true generational Australians who support these terrorist nations. Don't they see that by supporting these people here is destroying this country. They or their parents have brought the hate with them.

Simply, you only have to compare the behaviour of Jewish people and Islamic people living here...in. every town and. city in Australia. The Jewish people just go about their every day lives in a peaceful organised manner, whereas the activist slice of the Islamic people does anything but. They don't seek to hide the hate of the Jews , however at the moment they haven't yet exposed the hatred for Christians. I might remind everyone that Australia is an existentially Christian country.

Thank you James for all your work and energy in exposing this evil....and yes bring on good old Trumpy...may not always be politically correct, but he's straight as that arrow!!

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According to information I've received, the attack by Israel on the Iranian Embassy in Syria, was NOT the Embassy but the building annexed to it. This was the target and military leaders were the only ones killed. IAF is using precision guided weapons and they are very accurate indeed.

The financial cost of war for Israel is huge. Almost 1Bn$'s was spent in protecting Israel just last night alone! With Albo/Wong et al ruining our domestic and foreign relations, spending less on defence and more on useless energy plans, I'm almost considering migrating to Israel. That is one country which has more praying over it than ours or any other in the world!

Deuteronomy 28 lists what will happen to those countries which bless Israel, and the consequences for those that curse Israel.

Our support for Israel, is a critical factor in us being blessed as a nation by God. Wong has tipped the balances and we may be found wanting and unfavourable in His sights.

Please God, not all of the citizens of Australia deserve your anger in this situation!

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Thanks for the spot-on analysis James. It's incredible to me that Iran hasn't already experienced a few hundred missiles and drones directed towards it over the decades for all the stuff they've been up to. The tragedy is that a huge percentage of everyday Iranians are kept under the Islamic Republic jackboot, so that a random drone could easily take out Iranian folk equally opposed to the regime. Now a pinpoint surgical strike on the mullahs residences and government buildings ? ... boy it must be tempting for Israel. How long does the world let the Iranian bullies have their way? Thanks for pointing out the madness of Biden's Democrats backhanded support for the murderous hardline regime, what an insult to common sense and Western dignity this guy is.

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Apr 15·edited Apr 15

I think Iran government is smart enough ( calculating enough) to know if they engage directly in this war it’s like committing suicide.

They also know the west and Israel have been and will be on high alert and standby.

They knew already that the rest of the world are watching waiting for an attack to happen after Israel bombed the Syrian embassy . And I believe - like I mentioned ( in my innocent and naive opinion) that they truely do not want to be “directly” engaging in wars specially this one because a lot of people -including many Iranian people (who are against the current regime ) and other nations want the regime to be destroyed.

I believe the drones were sent as a warning , to save face ! To say don’t mess with us because we can attack … and if you ( ie Israel ) continue we will give it back to you. “ And btw , if others mess with us .., we can respond by attacking “ …

Most likely they also knew the drones will get destroyed ( because like I said for few weeks US and Israel and allies have been on standby).

But as I mentioned it was about pride and ego, it was a warning, and to save face and they probably thought this is a “ safest” way to play the game - so then Israel and Us back off…

Carefully choreographed to display power and strength if being messed with.

In a way Iran hopes ( I assume ), that Israel can say “ we won” and now … Iran says “we are done - we have done our job by responding to Israel’s attack on Iranian consulate.”

But now one wonders - will Israel respond ?

So probably now Iran wants to get back to what it has been doing > funding and provoking their allies and indirectly help Hamas and Hezbillah ….

It’s all Manipulative tactics and mind games of evil !

Iran wants to be the big player/ the powerful player in the Middle East. Wants to be praised by other middle eastern countries. And praised by Palestinian supporters as their hero ! As their guardian ! Hence the celebration !

I Cannot understand to this day why Biden funded them all that money knowing Iran funds Hamas , Hezbollah etc .

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Apr 15·edited Apr 15

Praying psalm 121 is what the Jews are doing as well as ps 22. Joel Rosenberg’s All Israel News are praying Isaiah 61:1-3 for the hostages every day. I have found these practices helpful.

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God willing they’ll be voted out at the next election, before they do too much more damage to countries where democracy actually exists. Biden, Albo and Wong all need to go home and enjoy their life-long government funded retirement.

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Thank you for this article, James.

The hypocrisy of world leaders is on full display after Iran’s totally proportionate (joke!) response to Israel’s elimination of known terrorists in the Iranian Embassy compound.

Albo’s response was pathetic; yes, he condemned Iran’s attack on Israel but missing was any show of support to Australia’s only legitimate ally in the region.

Albo & Wong have made their opinions quite clear & in the process have succeeded in embarrassing all but a tiny minority of albeit loud Australians.

They are so desperate for a few votes they’re prepared to sacrifice decency & morality. They are pathetic, I believe not representative of the majority of Australians & be need shown the exit stage left or right at the next election.

I await Albo/Wong/Labor’s criticism of Israel irrespective of what retaliation may come Iran’s way. When I say “Iran” I mean the extremist Islamic terrorist theocrats (IRGC) that oppress the Iranian people. Iran needs be freed from the IRGC as Gaza needs be freed from Hamas, Lebanon from Hezbollah etc. These murderous maniacal terrorists need to go!

The world is depending upon Israel to do its heavy lifting for them! Let’s hope they succeed…for all of us & for future generations. 🤞🏻

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What we can’t afford Mr Gutteras is fools like you,Penny Wong and Joe Biden spouting rubbish about what Israel should do and ignoring Iran and its proxies.

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It is hard to understand how the rest of the world can condemn Israel for defending themselves. I keep thinking of any other nation that would turn the other cheek if they were attacked. USA was very determined to defend themselves and chase down the terrorists when 9/11 happened. It is so obviously a spiritual war against Israel. I suppose the Archangel Michael is fighting a huge battle in the heavenlies against the prince of Persia. Definitely praying for Israel and that many will come to know Jesus in this troubled time. If this is the Ezekiel 38 war then it is not pretty. So much is happening so fast. Bible prophecy happening before our very eyes and at times, I wonder what I expected to see! I am surprised we are still here, but look out Christians, we are next in the firing line

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