Christians United for Israel - UK
15 Jul 2022
"...You shall rejoice in the Lord,
And glory in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 41:16b
In this CUFI Weekly Review
Biden's visit to Israel || Saudi opens airspace to Israeli flights || Moscow chief rabbi ousted for speaking out || CUFI Prayer

Lapid tells Biden: ‘To stop Iran we must put credible military threat on table’

Israel’s Prime Minister Yair Lapid hosted US President Joe Biden in Jerusalem this week where the Israeli leader said words and diplomacy may not stop Iran from achieving nuclear weapons, but force will.

The pair signed the Jerusalem declaration during their meeting highlighting the joint desire to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. However, it seems the leaders are at odds with how Israel and the US want to deal with the situation. Yair Lapid is clear that diplomacy is not the answer, but President Biden continues to believe it is.

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Saudi Arabia opens airspace to Israeli flights in “first step” in possible new relations

“After a long road of intense and covert diplomacy with Saudi Arabia and the United States, today we have good news. The Saudi aviation authorities have announced that they will be opening Saudi airspace to Israeli airlines,” said Prime Minister Yair Lapid.

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Iran to supply Russia with terror drones for war with Ukraine

The United States has warned that Iran plans to provide Russia with potentially hundreds of drones for its assault on Ukraine.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin has said Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Iran’s capital, Tehran, on 19 July. He is expected to meet Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan for peace talks on Syria.

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Russia is pulling new ‘iron curtain’ on country’s Jews

The Russian government could ban the Jewish Agency in Russia, causing the organisation to cease operations in the country. The reports are very concerning as this move will effectively prevent Russian Jews making Aliyah to Israel and may lead to antisemitism in Russia.

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‘I could not remain silent’: Moscow chief rabbi ousted for speaking against Ukraine war

The chief rabbi of Moscow was removed from his position this week, two months after he fled Russia due to mounting pressure by authorities to support the war in Ukraine.

“I could not remain silent, viewing so much human suffering, I went to assist the refugees in Eastern Europe and spoke out against the war.”

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President Biden shows naivety when talking about the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

While the death of Abu Akleh is a tragedy, there is no doubt it is being used to attack and smear Israel and we would have hoped America’s leadership would be wise enough to know this. Sadly, it does not appear to have been the case.

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IN OTHER NEWS

Israel sends more defensive aid to Ukraine

Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Tuesday approved a new shipment of defensive aid to Ukraine’s emergency services as Russia’s invasion presses on.
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Biden lands in Israel: ‘Connection between Americans and Israelis is bone deep’

“I realized that I had the great honour to be part of the great history of this country,” he said, “I’ll say it again, you need not be a Jew to be a Zionist.”
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Jewish graves desecrated in Istanbul cemetery

Five children have been arrested by Turkish police after dozens of graves were desecrated inside a Jewish cemetery in Istanbul.
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In first, Israeli cycling team’s rider wins stage of Tour de France

Australia’s Simon Clarke of Israel Premier Tech takes victory in fifth section of legendary race, thanks Israeli team for giving him the opportunity to compete.
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Israeli rhythmic gymnast wins two golds, one silver at World Games

 Israeli rhythmic gymnast Daria Atamanov won two gold medals and one silver in the World Games, taking first place for her ribbon routine on Wednesday.
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For the USA

This week has seen Joe Biden make his first visit to Israel since becoming US President. All visits by American presidents are heralded as historic, and this latest trip by the POTUS has come at a testing time in Middle East and world affairs.

The signing of the 'Jerusalem declaration' this week is a symbolic reminder of the strong bond between the two countries. But pray particularly about the differing opinions articulated by both the Israeli government and President Biden concerning Iran. The US President wants dialogue only, with a return to the Iran deal, but the Israeli Prime Minister, current Israeli government and including Netanyahu's opposition party, have all this week expressed the need for a more forceful approach towards Iran, saying words and diplomacy may not stop Iran from achieving nuclear weapons.

We received another reminder of Iran's threat this week, when it was reported that Iran plans to provide Russia with potentially hundreds of drones for its war on Ukraine. An axis of evil is rapidly forming and we need to pray for Israel, the US, Britain and our allies in how we will respond.

Pray also regarding President Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia. This week Saudi changed its airspace rules, which effectively allows Israeli planes to enter its airspace. This is a long overdue decision, but one that has sparked renewed speculation regarding a possible warming of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Note that similar relaxing of airspace rules by UAE and Bahrain preceded the eventual success of the Abraham Accords. Could we be on the verge of something truly historic? Iran will certainly be observing closely!

Give thanks for the way in which God has used the United States over the decades in standing with Israel; for the example it has given to other countries through its relationship with the Jewish state, and the way in which it has supported Israel as a key ally in the Middle East. Give thanks for the testimony of America's Christian Zionists, including pastors and church leaders, who have contributed to the country's substantial Christian support for Israel.

Pray for CUFI in the United States. We are grateful for the way in which the Lord is using the millions of CUFI supporters in the US in effective advocacy for Israel. Pray especially for CUFI this week as it holds the annual Washington Summit, and for all those attending. May it be a truly blessed time and one that will be memorable in the advancement of Christian Zionism in America and the world.

For Russian Jews

Pray for the chief rabbi of Moscow, Pinchas Goldschmidt, who has been removed from his position after speaking out against the Kremlin, saying "I could not remain silent." He left Russia to assist Ukrainian Jews and decided it could place Jews in Moscow in danger if he returned.

He said, “I thank God that I had the opportunity to be part of the Jewish resurrection story after the fall of communism. This is a special time in the history of the Jewish people, and I will continue to serve the European community, and also serve and continue to help the community in Moscow from afar."

Pray for this dear man and his family. May the Lord bless him. And may He bless the Jewish community in Moscow.

Pray also for all Jews in Russia. There is great concern that the Kremlin could be about to place a ban on the Jewish Agency in Russia. This agency is pivotal in assisting Russian Jews in making Aliyah to Israel. Shutting it down would effectively lower a new 'iron curtain' on Russia's Jews. Pray for them.

Thank you for joining with us in prayer for Israel today. We close with this reminder in Scripture:

"For Zion’s sake I will not hold My peace,
And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest,
Until her righteousness goes forth as brightness,
And her salvation as a lamp that burns."
(Isaiah 62:1)

AMEN!
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