Massive troop movements in Israel.

[Kris762]

IDF launches surprise live-fire drill in Golan

By YAAKOV LAPPIN

09/19/2012 10:49

Exercise in Golan Heights aims to test army readiness and fitness in North and Central Commands, Artillery Corps.
Photo: IDF Spokesman's Office

The IDF launched a surprise drill early Wednesday morning on the Golan Heights.

Units were scrambled to the North without warning following an order was given by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz.

The exercise is aimed at testing the fitness and readiness of several IDF units, with the Artillery Corps taking up center stage.

The Air Force has joined units from the IDF's Northern and Central Commands to take part in the drill. Other military forces, including reserves, are also taking part.

The exercise will end with a live fire exercise on Wednesday afternoon.

"This drill is part of a routine program of checks and surprise exercises held throughout the year by the IDF Comptroller. It is being held under the command of Brig.-Gen. Roee Riptin, who is the chief artillery officer," the IDF Spokesman's Unit said.

Sources in the IDF said the drill was planned ahead of time, and that it should not be seen as a sign of a change in the level of alert.

It comes on the heels of a major Golani Brigade infantry and Armored Corps drill, which was was jointly held in the Golan Heights over recent weeks.

Perhaps the above is what all the fuss was about?

[WalterNZ]

According to reports, theres no war on the horizon

[Suzanne]

As always, praying for Israel...

Praying in agreement for the safety of Israel and the peace of Jerusalem.

[daygo]

IDF launches surprise live-fire drill in Golan

By YAAKOV LAPPIN

09/19/2012 10:49

Exercise in Golan Heights aims to test army readiness and fitness in North and Central Commands, Artillery Corps.
Photo: IDF Spokesman's Office

The IDF launched a surprise drill early Wednesday morning on the Golan Heights.

Units were scrambled to the North without warning following an order was given by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz.

The exercise is aimed at testing the fitness and readiness of several IDF units, with the Artillery Corps taking up center stage.

The Air Force has joined units from the IDF's Northern and Central Commands to take part in the drill. Other military forces, including reserves, are also taking part.

The exercise will end with a live fire exercise on Wednesday afternoon.

"This drill is part of a routine program of checks and surprise exercises held throughout the year by the IDF Comptroller. It is being held under the command of Brig.-Gen. Roee Riptin, who is the chief artillery officer," the IDF Spokesman's Unit said.

Sources in the IDF said the drill was planned ahead of time, and that it should not be seen as a sign of a change in the level of alert.

It comes on the heels of a major Golani Brigade infantry and Armored Corps drill, which was was jointly held in the Golan Heights over recent weeks.

Perhaps the above is what all the fuss was about?

Kriss 762 you are probably right except for one small detail the info. I got was from someone who advised them to go to america and stay awhile. Also their admonition is to watch carefully and pray for Israel, what has been seen was not normal can only be described as serious.

[WKUHilltopper]

Dr. Mike Evans has sent out an email today that says, in part:

"I have received an email from a friend and supporter of the Jerusalem Prayer Team who lives in Jerusalem with an urgent message about massive troop movements underway in Israel. The scale of the mobilization is like nothing this family has seen in more than twenty years in the Jewish state. They have seen massive armored columns being moved toward the front lines, additional air and missile defense batteries being put in place, and buses filled with soldiers making the trip to the Western Wall for prayers prior to being deployed.

"As I have been telling you, we are now in the window of the most likely time for an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear program, and it appears that pieces are being put in place right now in preparation. One of the members of this dear family is a former special forces soldier, so he understands full well the difference between routine maneuvers and serious preparations for war. This could be the beginning of the most critical war in Israel’s history. Please join me in urgent prayer for the defense of Israel and the Jewish people.


"Decisions are being made in Israel right now regarding the future and how they will respond to Iran’s continuing nuclear program. If America chooses to stand on the sidelines—or even worse actively hinders Israel from doing what must be done—we are placing ourselves on the wrong side of God’s prophetic Word. And no matter what our nation’s leaders do, we must do all that we can to support Israel and the Jewish people."

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I have checked this information out with various news sources and it is correct. There is a massive mobilization of the IDF underway. It would appear that Israel is preparing for a major war.

Prayer is definitely called for!!!

Got a good friend, who is also a WKU fan, living in Israel...I'll check with him.

[WKUHilltopper]

Here's what I got back from him. Yes, he's Jewish...I keep trying to get some points in. Ha. I'm hoping he'll eventually ask "What you talkin 'bout, Willis?"

This is the first I have heard of anything like this. I know we have been doing a lot of drills. Mass text messaging test. and other preparations but I have not heard of any troop movements. At my current work I deal with all British people so my exposure to Israeli's is limited. Also living in the Tel Aviv area now my exposure to soldiers is quite limited. It would not surprise me though that this is happening.

I do remember reading about a mass drill in the north not sure if that is what they are referring to. I am not going to lie, its all a bit scary but I believe G-d will protect us and we will prevail stronger.


thanks for the blessings and well wishes

He did also point me to this Debka article:

Tens of thousands of Israeli troops in surprise Golan drill. Khamenei: No bending to the West
http://www.debka.com/article/22366/T...ng-to-the-West

[Lujack Skylark]

Could the massive troop movements in Israel be related to the Palestinian declaration status at the United Nations? Is the Arab Spring coming to Judea and Samaria? OR Syria's attacks on Lebanon an indication of the wider war Assad has promised?

[mattfivefour]

Got a good friend, who is also a WKU fan, living in Israel...I'll check with him.

Man! Jewish people are REALLY misled!!! He's a WKU fan???

[livin_in_the_Son]

Man! Jewish people are REALLY misled!!! He's a WKU fan???

[Ohioan]

Tens of thousands of Israeli troops in surprise Golan drill. Khamenei: No bending to the West

[Ohioan]

All of you may find this interview of Bill Salus interesting as he talks of Iran's part in the Psalm 83 war and the war of Ezekiel 38 and 39 in what he calls "Iran's" double jeopardy.

Bill Salus on Iran in Bible Prophecy - Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis, April 22, 2012 - YouTube

[eddie]

[WKUHilltopper]

Man! Jewish people are REALLY misled!!! He's a WKU fan???

He gets on the "WKU game chat rooms" all the time too! We get him to call in to the local post-game call in shows...and they're like, "What? You're from Israel?? Is that a town in Barren county??"

[Noah Cotterill]

Jesus roots for the Seahawks and Trail Blazers only


/endofdiscussion

[SonSeeker]

He gets on the "WKU game chat rooms" all the time too! We get him to call in to the local post-game call in shows...and they're like, "What? You're from Israel?? Is that a town in Barren county??"

Other than us here on RF, do you have any friends who AREN'T WKU fans? Enquiring minds want to know.

[Littlejoe]

War is speeding up on all fronts.Today Iran is sending in troops in to Syria and Lebanon.

[WKUHilltopper]

Other than us here on RF, do you have any friends who AREN'T WKU fans? Enquiring minds want to know.

Hilltopper nation, baby!

[anath]

I love em, Hill....I think you've converted me. Go Hilltoppers!

[ForgivenOne]

Where did you find those smileys

[SonSeeker]

I love em, Hill....I think you've converted me. Go Hilltoppers!

Not LSU, Anath?

I'm a Wildcat through and through.

Arizona, Boise State, and then ok, I'll say it, WKU. I did catch part of the game last weekend. Congrats, Hilltoppers.