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News in Brief, 2 June 2017

02 Jun 2017 General
News in Brief, 2 June 2017

Some recent news to inform your prayers.

Society & Politics

  • Corbyn under fire for terrorist sympathies: The Labour leader is facing accusations of partaking in a memorial ceremony in 2014 for Palestinian terrorists, possibly including Atef Bseiso, who was involved in the 1972 Munich attack. Read more here.
  • Jews blamed for Manchester attack in anti-Semitic tweets: In the wake of the terrible attack last week, an array of Jew-hating comments hit social media. Read more here.

World Scene

  • EU Parliament adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism: To the joy of Jewish groups, the resolution calls on member states and agencies to adopt and apply the helpful definition. Read more here.
  • 20,000 pro-lifers march in Croatia: The second annual March for Life in Zagreb attracted huge support and attention. The Croatian law on abortion is set to change in the next two years. Read more here.
  • Swedish government moves to fight Holocaust denial: A new stipend has been announced for a national programme for Holocaust remembrance, to help combat anti-Semitism and racism. Read more here.
  • Trump disappoints by signing embassy waiver: Amidst months of speculation about this controversial campaign promise, the US President this week deferred the move of the US embassy in Israel for at least six months. Read more here.

Israel and Middle East

  • Charged meeting between Trump and Abbas: The US President reportedly shouted at the Palestinian leader and accused him of lying. Read more here.
  • PA pay terrorists and their families $1 billion in last four years: The payments increase with time spent in prison, with promises of rewards and jobs upon release. Read more here.
  • Israelis prepare evacuation plan for citizens near Lebanon border: Tensions with Lebanese group Hezbollah are prompting partial evacuation plans, in anticipation of a possible escalation into military conflict. Read more here.

 

Upcoming Events

  • A Night to Honour Israel (22 June): 7pm, Westminster. Unite with Christians and Jews in the Balfour centenary year to show your support for Israel. Click here to find out more and book tickets (£10 for adults, children free).
  • Foundations Taster Day, Somerset (8 July): 10am-5pm, Rockwell Green Christian Centre, Wellington. Free. Click here to find out more and register your interest.
  • London Bible Week (17-22 July): Emmanuel Centre, Westminster. Click here to find out more.

 

Recommended Sources

At Prophecy Today UK we are aware that the world is moving very quickly and it is difficult to keep up with all the latest developments – especially when the material circulated by our mainstream media is increasingly far from reality and definitely not devoted to a biblical perspective!

Though we are not a news service, we want to help keep you informed by passing on updates and reports as we are led. This will be a selective, not an exhaustive, round-up, which we hope will be helpful for your prayers. Click here to browse our News archive.

We also recommend the following news services for regular updates from a Christian perspective: