Climate Change on and around the Temple Mount

 

Some people say climate change is having an effect on the extent of sea ice caps at the north and south poles and uncovering land and sea.  Climate changes and their causes are studied and debated.  Although I hold the view that the sun is the most dominant cause for changes in the earth’s climate, humans have a part to play.  Be that as it may, I see the changes at the poles as an analogy or sign of the times.  There is another pole that is changing.  It is the center pole.  In the heart of the cradle of civilization of the Middle East, another change and uncovering is coming to light.  Jerusalem and the Temple Mount—held by some to be the Axis Mundi or omphalos (navel of the world)—are also seeing something like climate change.  More and more evidence is being uncovered that demonstrates the existence of the Semitic civilization centered on and around the Temple Mount in Jerusalem over 2000 years ago.  Most recently, a two-shekel weight, which is thought to be more than 2600 years old (that is, First Temple Period) was uncovered under Wilson’s Arch, which once stood by the Western Wall of the Temple Mount.  Things that have been hidden are coming to light under the Sun. 

Edited 10/15/2020

Photo Credit: Shai Halevi and the Israel Antiquities Authority 

Jared Kushner on the Normalization of Relationships between Israel and Saudi Arabia

 

I came across a video of an interview with Jared Kushner, dated August 14, 2020, in which he discusses the possibility of normalization of relationships between Saudi Arabia and Israel.  Kushner argues that “it's an inevitability that Saudi Arabia and Israel will have fully normalized relations and they will be able to do a lot of great things together.”  How is it possible among the Saudis?  Although the older generation is impeded with memories and conflicts from the past, the younger generation is more open to relationships and partnerships with Israel with the hope of a brighter future.  

 

The Saudis may be preparing for “an eventual deal with Israel” following the normalization of the UAE and Bahraini with Israel.  As early as March 2002, the “Crown Prince Abdullah Peace Plan” held out an olive branch to Israel, which was endorsed by the Arab League.  The plan was reaffirmed in 2007 and 2017.  More recently Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan Al-Saud, who has been a longtime critic of the Palestinian Authorities’ failure to reconcile with Israel, has again been critical of the Palestinian leadership for its rejection of the UAE-Israel peace agreement.  There is a longing among many for Israelis and Palestinians to live peaceful and godly lives.  However, for various reasons, the Palestinian Authority (PA) has not been able to move forward and the situation is complicated because Hamas has become separated and at odds with the PA.  Can the Saudis help?