Donald Trump will make sure Iran never gets nuclear weapons – Pence

US President Donald Trump will make sure Iran never develops a nuclear weapon capable of threatening any NATO member state or, especially, Israel, Vice President Mike Pence has said in a statement.

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Pence claimed the easing of nuclear-related sanctions has given Iran more freedom to threaten the region.

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UN Committee against Torture: See Reports Against France, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Philippines, Israel

 GENEVA (May 2016) – The UN Committee against Torture has published its findings from its latest session from 18 April to 13 May when it reviewed France, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Philippines and Israel.

The findings cover positive aspects of how the respective State is implementing the Convention against Torture, Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and also main matters of concern and recommendations.
The reports, officially termed concluding observations, can be found here.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR MONDAY 20th JULY 2015; THEME : REGRESSION AND REPRESSION BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR MONDAY 20th JULY 2015

THEME : REGRESSION AND REPRESSION  - BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

Memory Verse: Isaiah 65:21

And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.


Read: Judges 6:1-6

1 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.

2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.

3 And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them;

4 And they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, till thou come unto Gaza, and left no sustenance for Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor ass.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR WEDNESDAY 20th MAY 2015; THEME : THE TURNING POINT IV BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR WEDNESDAY 20th MAY 2015

THEME : THE TURNING POINT IV

Memory Very: Ecclesiastes 5:10

He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity. 

Read: 2nd Kings 5:15-20

15 And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all earth, but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take a blessing of thy servant.

16 But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL For Saturday 6 September 2014 - THEME : THE WRONG KINGDOM BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL...

DATE : Saturday 6 September 2014

THEME : THE WRONG KINGDOM

Memory Verse: John 6:15

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Read: John 6:11-15

11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

BREAKING: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas seeks peace talks with Israel to resume in Cairo as soon as possible; Egypt to invite delegates to resume Gaza truce talk

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas seeks peace talks with Israel to resume in Cairo as soon as possible. Egypt to invite delegates to resume Gaza truce talk!

Abbass said peace talk with Israel should resume as soon as possible. Israel kept up the pressure on Hamas in Gaza on Saturday, carrying out multiple air strikes that killed six Palestinians, five of them from the same family, as Egypt prepared to convene new truce talks.

Eighty-three Palestinians and a four-year-old Israeli boy been killed since Tuesday, when a previous round of frantic Egyptian diplomacy collapsed, shattering nine days of calm.

"Egypt is going to invite delegates to return to the negotiating table to consider a long-term truce," Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas said after talks with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

"What interests us now is putting a stop to the bloodshed," Abbas said.

BREAKING: Hamas Confirms three of its senior commanders killed in a pre-dawn Israeli air strike on Rafah

Armed wing of Hamas announces that three of its senior commanders have been killed in a pre-dawn Israeli air strike on Rafah.

wo senior Hamas commanders, including the head of Hamas’s southern command in the Gaza Strip, were killed in Rafah Wednesday night, both Israel and Hamas confirmed Thursday morning


“The strike was the result of intelligence and operational activities, which led to the detection and attack on two central operatives from the heart of Hamas’s military leadership,” the Shin Bet security service said in a statement.

BREAKING: Six bodies recovered from ruins of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif's house

More six bodies have so far been recovered from the ruins of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif's house in Gaza.

In Israel, Iron Dome missile defense system intercepts four rockets over Ashdod.

Earlier reports confirmed that an Israeli air strike on Gaza City kills the wife and infant daughter of elusive Hamas military leader, Mohammed Deif foollowing the collapsed of the Israeli/Palestinian Cairo peace talk. 

BREAKING: Israel has begun withdrawing some troops from Gaza: army spokesman

BREAKING: At least 11 killed in strike on UN school in Gaza, Palestinian medics say

Israel has begun withdrawing some troops from Gaza. Israeli army spokesperson said Sunday some troops had begun withdrawing as operations against Hamas continue.  "We are removing some (forces), we are changing from within," Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner said, saying it as "an ongoing mission". 

"We are redeploying within the Gaza Strip and taking out other different positions, and relieving other forces from within, so it won't be the same type of ground operation," he told AFP. "But indeed we will continue to operate ... (and) have a rapid reaction force on the ground that can engage Hamas if required," he added.

These remarks follow yesterday’s indications that operations in Gaza were coming to an end after the army informed citizens of Beit Lahiya and Al-Atatra in the north that it was "safe" to return home.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR SATURDAY 19 JULY 2014 - THEME: COMPELLING UNWILLING HELPERS BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR SATURDAY 19 JULY 2014 - THEME: COMPELLING UNWILLING HELPERS BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

MEMORY VERSE: Acts 9:15

But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel

READ: ACTS 9:10-15

10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

GAZA CONFLICT UPDATES: Comprehensive ceasefire not true

The official who leaked reports of a "comprehensive ceasefire" agreement now seems to rowing back slightly. Reuters reports:

An Israeli official said on Thursday that Israeli senior representatives at talks in Cairo had accepted an Egyptian proposal for a comprehensive Gaza ceasefire starting on Friday, but Israel's leaders still had to approve the deal.


The official, who earlier said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision-making security cabinet had agreed to the truce, later told Reuters the forum had not yet voted and was still examining its details.


In Gaza, there was no immediate comment from Hamas or other Palestinian groups on whether they had accepted a permanent ceasefire to end warfare now in its 10th day.

Also Rocket sirens in Israel have marked the end of the acclaimed humanitarian truce, and the bombardment of Gaza has also resumed. Exactly at the end moment of the ceasefire that never really happened, there is a siren in Ashkelon region.

Israeli, Hamas Conflicts: Scepticism about reports of ceasefire agreement

Today's humanitarian truce, which was largely observed despite the exchange of mortar fire, is not expected to last.

Israel's prime minister has signalled that Israel will resume bombardment of Gaza when the five-hour truce expires in the next few minutes. PM Netanyahu has rejected request of extending current ceasefire, and said Israeli air force to react as soon temporarily ceasefire ends.

BREAKING NEWS: Rockets fired from Gaza into Israel amid ceasefire, Israeli army says

Rockets fired from Gaza into Israel amid ceasefire, Israeli army says.

Israel and Hamas agree new ceasefire to begin Friday, Israeli official says.

Reports has that Mortars was fired from Gaza during humanitarian cease-fire.

Israel: Timings of arrivals and departures at Ben Gurion airport may change due to security situation, Eilat airport closed

Timings of arrivals and departures at Ben Gurion airport may change due to security situation, Eilat airport closed.

Israel sees delays at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport as flight corridor changed in precaution against Gaza rockets; Eilat airport shuttered.
The Israeli military launched what could be a long-term offensive against the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Tuesday striking nearly 100 sites in Gaza.

Reports has it that 11 people died, including six civilians, and 80 people were wounded, eight houses bombed by Israel so far on Tuesday while rockets into Israel continue.

As Israel OPERATION DEFENSIVE EDGE CONTINUE; IDF Source Says Hamas Will Target Tel Aviv Overnight

More details to follow....

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRIDAY 4 JULY 2014 - THEME: FEAR DISALLOWED BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR FRIDAY 4 JULY 2014 - THEME: FEAR DISALLOWED BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE


MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 89:17

 

For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. 

READ: PSALM 89:15-18

15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.

16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

17 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.

18 For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

MESSAGE

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR MONDAY 23 JUNE 2014 - "SECRETS OF PRAISE & PRAYER" BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR MONDAY 23 JUNE 2014 - "SECRETS OF PRAISE & PRAYER" BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

MEMORY VERSE:  Psalm 18:3

I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

READ: 2 CHRONICLES 20:8-24

8 And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,

9 If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.

10 And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;

11 Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.

12 O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.

13 And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.

14 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;

15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.

16 To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel.

17 Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.

18 And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.

19 And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.

20 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.

22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.

24 And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.

MESSAGE

FAREWELL SPEECH BY CHIEF BISI AKANDE, INTERIM NATIONAL CHAIRMAN,ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS, APC

FAREWELL SPEECH BY CHIEF BISI AKANDE, INTERIM NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS, APC, AT THE INAUGURAL CONVENTION HELD IN ABUJA ON JUNE 14TH, 2015.

Fellow party men and women,

Let me start by congratulating you all on this historic occasion - the first convention of our great party since the consummation of our merger on April 18th 2013.

It has been a long journey to come this far, but we are here, thanks to your commitment, your loyalty and above all your hard work. The journey has been long, but arriving at this stop has made it worth the while. Let me make it clear that this is but a stop in our steady and progressive march to Aso Rock next year.


When we consummated our merger, we said the aim of that historic and unprecedented achievement is to create a credible, alternative platform for Nigerians who are tired of the perpetual misrule of the PDP. Now, I can say clearly that Nigerians heard us clearly, and have reacted by joining our party in huge numbers. Our membership registration attests to this.

Boko Haram Terrorists abduct another 20 women near chibok

Suspected Islamist gunmen abducted about 20 women from a nomadic settlement near the northeastern Nigerian town of Chibok where more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped two months ago, a local official said.

The ethnic Fulani women were taken after the assailants attacked a settlement known as Garkin Fulani at midday yesterday and ordered the women into their vehicles at gunpoint, Alhaji Tar, a member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, said in a phone interview. They were driven off to an unknown location, he said.

“We got the information that they went there and took away the women at the time none of the males were there,” Tar said. “The three young men they met there could not help the women, as the gunmen also ordered the three of them to enter the Hilux vans and took all of them away.”

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2014 "COMPLETE DELIVERANCE" BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

RCCG OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2014 "COMPLETE DELIVERANCE" BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

MEMORY VERSE: John 8:32

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. 

READ: EXODUS 14:26-31

26 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.

27 And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.

28 And the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them.

29 But the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea; and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

30 Thus the LORD saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore.

31 And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant Moses.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR Wednesday 4 June 2014 "LEADERSHIP AND ANOINTING" BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR Wednesday 4 June 2014 "LEADERSHIP AND ANOINTING" BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

Memory Verse: Psalm 23:5b

Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Read: 2 Samuel 5:1-3

1 Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.

2 Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.

3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.