Risk of Blind Assistance

To: Honourable Shadow Cabinet Minister of Foreign Affairs Stockwell Day Prime Minister Paul Martin, in his speech yesterday at the UN, promised Canada’s financial aid package to, and diplomatic support for the Palestinians, to aid in the expedition of the formation of a Palestinian State, now that Israel has disengaged from Gaza. Although this gesture by the Canadian Government would, on the surface, appear to be both generous and timely, I wonder if there are factors that have not been considered, simply because our understanding of the situation has been based upon trust in conclusions and statements purported as factual by the mass media? Yes, the Palestinian Arab people are impoverished, and it would be wonderful to know that Canadian aid is reaching them and caring for their needs. But, the premise of the formation of a Palestinian State carved out of territory formerly referred to as “Palestine” under the Ottoman Turks, and subsequently under the Syrian auspices, and formerly administered through the British Mandate, is not clearly understood by most folk in the West. First of all, there never EVER has been a sovereign nation of Palestine, let alone an Arab-only Palestine. Even the Palestine under the Romans was considered to be Jewish! This Jewish connection to the entire area referred to as The Holy Land of Palestine, has been the reality right up until the formation of the current nation of Israel, and in fact, the formation of a homeland for the Jews, mandated and recognized by the Balfour Declaration and the League of Nations, was in its entirety to be given to the Jews. The United nations also officially recognized the right for Israeli sovereignty over the entire geographical (not nation) area formerly known as “Palestine.” Although this has never been legally rescinded or changed, the UN obviously operates now under the facade that it was revamped. Therefore, to state Israel “illegally occupied” Gaza since 1967, or continues to “illegally occupy” any portion geographically west of the Jordan River, and therefore to intimate such land has been wrested from a national sovereign Arab Palestine, is not only deceptive, but patently dangerous when it comes to international relations. Applying the term “Palestinian” solely to Arabs who have lived in, or have come to live in the area, is only a recent development by the Arabs themselves since Israel became a nation. For a succinctly summarized explanation related to the sovereignty over the lands in what was considered to be the Holy Land, please go to http://www.mythsandfacts.com. and follow the links. This information is not hidden in a box, but is readily available from many reliable sources. This particular site condenses much of the information, with documentation and direct official quotes from the Balfour Declaration, the League of Nations, the United Nations, and gives documentation regarding the British Mandate. I’m afraid the politicians of the Western nations are being led around by the nose, and milked by the Arab world for massive amounts of funds, all collected under the guise of aid, much of which is being channeled into supporting terrorism. Massive relief grants have been sent to alleviate the poverty of the Palestinians, but still they live in squaller, and the population is no better off. Before promising more funds, should there not be an open accountability as to where such funding has gone, instead of throwing more money at the problem? I know our politicians are doing a wonderful job, spending hours of time in drafting appropriate decisions. But, it is necessary that those currently in positions of power be able to trust those who have been in office before them, or who currently sit in institutions such as the UN. Because, even within the UN, recent corruption has been brought to light. The latest example being the Oil for Food Program debacle. Therefore, it would do well for everyone to take time out to do some homework relative to the entire Middle East scenario before continuing to jump on the international band-wagon of popular political trends, decisions, declarations and funding. There are a number of questions which must be clarified: 1. Who are the Palestinians? Is the commonly understood equation “Palestinians” are Arab citizens of a former nation called “Palestine,” which was wrested from their jurisdiction by the presence and aggression of Britain, then Israel, actually true? 2. And, is the conclusion being fed to us nightly by our media that the Withdrawal of Israel from Gaza has “returned” rightful ownership of Gaza to these “Palestinians” true? 3. Will the push by the international community to form a sovereign Arab nation called Palestine, to co-exist alongside Israel in peace and security, carved out of the so-called “illegally occupied territories” literally lead to peace in the Middle East? Who is able to give us such a guarantee? 4. How did the designation “illegally occupied territories” come to be acceptable terminology? What is so “illegal” about Israel’s claim to the land, and who exactly has determined their presence is “illegal?” 5. What geographical area was supposed to be given to the Jews for a homeland, and how was this mandated, and why is everyone now ignoring the internationally agreed upon declaration, which has never formally been reversed? 6. Is it not possible that the rush to form a Palestinians State for the so-called Palestinians is based upon misunderstandings and outright lies? Therefore, would not such a State be patently “illegal?” 7. Do the so-called Palestinians really desire a State of their own to co-exist along-side Israel, or do they have a more aggressive agenda? What is their real goal? Has anyone taken note of their rendition of a Middle East map? They do not show, or even name, Israel! The entire area is labeled “Palestine!” I am merely requesting, for the sake of Canada’s reputation, that you check the historical record. Please also take note of what the Arab Palestinian leadership, along with the terrorist organizations, are stating. Read the translations from the Arab media. If we are a nation actively waging the War on Terror along with the United States, Britain, and others, then we had best understand our enemy! What everyone fails to comprehend, or refuses to believe, is that the Palestinians are actively on the front lines to deceive the West! And, they are doing a masterful job, because we are letting them get away with it! Would a Palestinian State be a nation of peace? If we are to take what they themselves are saying seriously within their own ranks, not a chance! So, why is Canada assisting in the effort toward the formation of what will likely become another terrorist State? Why, since Hamas is a terrorist organization, is PA Chairman Mamoud Abbas taking steps to include Hamas in the up-coming Palestinian elections, thus making room for them in his administration, while hoodwinking the West, declaring his opposition to their deadly shenanigans? Do our Canadian politicians understand the dangerous dichotomy, and that we are being played for fools? Is it not time our elected Government representatives took steps to honestly seek for the balanced truth, and then decisively stop the bed-time stories being fed by our media to the Canadian population? After-all, our hard-earned tax dollars are being played-with here!! Canadians are entitled to know the truth. It is incumbent upon our politicians to know and understand the truth before drawing up Canadian international policy. Don’t go by what others before you have said or believed. They obviously have not done their homework. Don’t let that be said of you also. The facts are easily found simply by reading the documented political history of the Middle East over the past 100 years, and by paying attention to the news coming directly out of Israel, or published by the Arab press, and reading the statements being made by their politicians. Also read the commentaries and editorials published by many highly respected Middle East analysts. Little of this information is being reported by the CBC, CNN, or the BBC, et al. We are, whether we recognize it or not, engaged in a war, which the terrorists are now calling World War III. In times of war, propaganda is effectively used. What propaganda is being fed to the vast majority of the Canadian public, and influencing our Canadian politicians? Stockwell, I know you have a strong faith and believe in the authority of Scripture. I also understand the policy of our Canadian Government is to separate Church from State, much to our own hurt, as has been recently illustrated by the passing of the Marriage Definition Bill. But there are times when we must look beyond the politically-correct status quo, and recognize God has a say in world affairs. The very existence of the nation of Israel is a fulfillment of prophecy. The geographical extent over which this sovereign nation is to dwell is clearly spelled-out in Scripture, and it includes Gaza, and the entire area of what we refer to as the West Bank, not because the nations say so, but because God has declared so. Anyone coercing Israel to part with land God has declared is the fulfillment of the Abrahamic Covenant regarding the Land of Canaan, will ultimately run into loggerheads with God Himself. I doubt Canada would like to find itself in this position! Read Psalm 105 carefully! Psa 105:7 He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth. Psa 105:8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. Psa 105:9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; Psa 105:10 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant: Psa 105:11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance: Psa 105:12 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it. Psa 105:13 When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people; Psa 105:14 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; Psa 105:15 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. Israel has been promised, by divine Everlasting Covenant, all the Land of Canaan. This Covenant has not yet been fulfilled! No one is going to be able to contest this Covenant without dire ramifications, because it is an Everlasting Covenant! Joe 3:1 For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, Joe 3:2 I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land. Joe 3:3 And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink. Joe 3:4 Yea, and what have ye to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and all the coasts of Palestine? will ye render me a recompence? and if ye recompense me, swiftly and speedily will I return your recompence upon your own head; Why will the LORD gather the nations into the Middle East? According to Joel, because they have “parted” the Land, and attempted to again “scatter” the Israelis. Who is at the forefront of this travesty against God’s Chosen People? Those who have “cast lots” for His people, or in other words have used Israeli citizens and the Land of inheritance as bargaining chips! Why would they gamble on Israeli territory? Because they believe peace will be achieved in the Middle East by Israel giving-up Land. Land for Peace!! Who is at the forefront of this bargaining? Those who are willing to “give a boy for a harlot, and sell a girl for wine” Who among the nations is willing to sacrifice their sons as shahids in their cause, promising them they will enjoy a paradise of harlots as reward for their death in the name of Allah? And who is willing to sacrifice their young women for the promise of the indulgence of wine in the after-life? The Muslims!! What is their stated goal? To annihilate Israel, and remove all Jews from “Palestine” either through death, or through scattering them again among the nations. These are only two of many passages written by the Prophets in warning regarding what is even now transpiring in the Middle East, and what the nations will endure as a result! Does Canada really want to face the discipline of the LORD regarding partitioning- off portions of the Land of Promise, calling it Palestine, in order to accommodate a Muslim Palestinian State? The Song of Moses makes a prophetic reference which we ought to note. Certainly, it is mostly about the miraculous deliverance of the Children of Israel from Egypt through the Red Sea. But the last few verses have not yet been fulfilled! And that is precisely why the Song of Moses will again be sung before the Throne and before the Lamb as mentioned by John the Revelator. Exo 15:13 Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation. Exo 15:14 The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina. Exo 15:15 Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away. Exo 15:16 Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased. Exo 15:17 Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established. Exo 15:18 The LORD shall reign for ever and ever. The name “Palestina” is mentioned in this passage. Philistia existed when the Hebrew Children first went into the Land. But this reference is not regarding Philistia. It is about Palestina,” which is a terminology currently used by Palestinian Arabs in reference to what we translate as “Palestine,” and is not even an Arabic language word. Rather, it is a Roman term that was used regarding the Holy Land of the Jews. This term is also mentioned by Isaiah regarding prophecies that are soon to unfold. So, will there be a Palestinian State according to Scripture? Apparently. But it is going to be a rogue State, and God will judge its people severely, along with all who support such a State. They will be afraid and sorrow will overtake them. Those of Edom and Moab (southern Jordan,) where even now dwell many relatives of the so-called Palestinians) will tremble and be amazed! Why? Because the people who the LORD has purchased (redeemed) will He bring in, and plant upon the mountains of His inheritance, in the place God has prepared for them to dwell. Israel will be redeemed! And over them, Messiah will reign for ever and ever! Has this been fulfilled? Not yet! The formation of a Palestinian State carved out of Israel as Land for Peace, will thrust the entire world into a period of God’s judgment, because Israel is to forever inherit the Land, and the LORD Himself is to rule forever over them from Jerusalem! All nations will need to be brought up short on this! Should Canada be promoting the Palestinian cause? Should we be encouraging Israel to give up more Land for Peace? Does Canada desire to be one of the nations God calls into the Middle East to discuss this situation with Him!!?? I guess politicians like yourself will decide! Sincerely concerned, Maureen Metcalf

Maureen Metcalf is author of "The Final Schedule Revealed: In the Fall Feasts and Festivals" http://teshuvatrumpet.org

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