As Sweden commits to support a Palestinian statehood effort, with unrest looming large in Egypt and rockets continuing to pelt Israel from Gaza, Turkey is scheduled to sign a military pact with Egypt after cutting trade ties with Israel we must remember that 'He who watches Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps'.

America, promising to veto any resolution for Palestinian statehood, admits  the US will probably be unable to stop the PA from becoming a non-member state. The Palestinians believe they have the votes to pass the resolution in the 193-member General Assembly, which would elevate their status to nonvoting observer state from a simple observer.

Despite US and Israeli efforts to derail the Palestinians' UN strategy, Israel's ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, was quoted in the Israeli press as saying  efforts have failed.

As the tiny nation of Israel is surrounded by her enemies, those determined to see her destroyed, those committed to her destruction,  let us remember David and Goliath:

"David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied." 1 Samuel 17:45

and Jonathan, son of King Saul, and his armor-bearer:

“Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.” 1 Samuel 14:6

The Lion of the Tribe of Judah will defend His people and His land.

"On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves." Zechariah 12:3


     "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem." Psalm 122:6