Back when I was at University, I had the opportunity as part of my Law degree to study a subject called “International Law.” At the time, that specific area of law was the poor relation of all other options offered by the faculty. In fact, there was still significant debate about whether or not it… Continue reading A primer on International law and ethics for those engaging with current news stories
Tag: Israel
On the balance of probabilities: Evaluating evidence and making your mind up about disputed claims
This week, in the middle of the Israel-Hamas conflict, an explosion was reported at the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza city. This was initially reported, all around the world as an Israeli missile strike causing 500 deaths, Many got the impression that the hospital had been destroyed or severely damaged. The hospital is run by the… Continue reading On the balance of probabilities: Evaluating evidence and making your mind up about disputed claims
Is war a crime?
Scott McKnight writes: “Why do more Christians not recognize what war experts know, namely, that “we fight war crimes but have forgotten the crime of war”?” https://scotmcknight.substack.com/p/sponges-and-war-immoral-word-choices?r=1nrx1&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post I must admit I’m not too sure who these “war experts” are or what it is that makes someone a “war expert.” However, I am not convinced by… Continue reading Is war a crime?
On staying in lane (again)
When the COVID pandemic struck, lots of us had opinions and views. At the time, I remember some discussion about the importance of “staying in lane.” I think I contributed to that discussion. The point was simple and good. We were facing a global pandemic, a serious medical crisis and there were politicians, clergy and… Continue reading On staying in lane (again)
Is modern Israel the fulfilment of Biblical prophecy – and should that affect our view of Israel?
There’s a lot of prophecy that points to an age of prosperity and peace for the people of Israel. Various Scriptures describe a situation where exiles return to the land, many enemies are defeated, the Temple rebuilt, God’s King reigning and the nations looking to Israel’s King for wisdom, teaching and leadership. Well, there seem… Continue reading Is modern Israel the fulfilment of Biblical prophecy – and should that affect our view of Israel?
The BBC, Hamas, Terrorism and impartiality
One concern raised over the last few days about the way that the Israel-Hamas conflict has been reported is that broadcast media have at times appeared equivocal in the handling of things. This, perhaps out of a desire to be impartial has given the appearance at times that guests have been invited onto news programmes… Continue reading The BBC, Hamas, Terrorism and impartiality
Boycotts, Blockades and Sieges
Israel has announced over the past few days that electricity and other supplies to the Gaza Strip are being cut off. This alongside warnings for non-Hamas civilians to move away from where Has operatives hide out. I believe the cutting off of essential supplies to be wrong. It will be harmful to many Palestinians who… Continue reading Boycotts, Blockades and Sieges
Israel, Hamas and antisemitism
The CST, or Community Security Trust is a charity that was set up to help protect Jewish communities from antisemitism. Yesterday they shared this warning on social media. Sadly, it is true and events over the past couple of days have demonstrated this. Here are some of the ways in which we’ve seen antisemitism at… Continue reading Israel, Hamas and antisemitism
Israel, conflict and end times prophecy
A few times over the weekend I’ve seen/heard people ask whether the events in Israel over the past few days are pointing to the last days? Will it lead to Armageddon? As I’m also doing some teaching on Revelation for the Faithroots Podcast at the moment, I thought it was worth taking a bit of… Continue reading Israel, conflict and end times prophecy
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
On Saturday we woke up to horrific news from Israel as Hamas terrorists had cut through security fencing and infiltrated into much of southern Israel where they had gunned people down and taken hostages. They had also launched extensive rocket attacks on Israel. We are used to tensions in the Middle East but something seemed… Continue reading Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
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