Gina McCray (5 Aug 2006)
"Turkey's role in Gog-Magog"

Also,

Today, Foxnews showed in Turkey big anti-America and anti-Israel rallies (actually chants of death to America, death to Israel and the burning and stomping of our flags).

This is very pertinent too. Turkey seemed to be a fairly neutral Muslim country but evidently is has as many radicals as the rest ot the ME.

So, when Turkey was referenced I had wondered how it could happen anytime soon as that it did not seem possible due to the impression that Turkey was not as antagonistic to America and Israel.

Wrong impression huh?


http://www.rapturealert.com/
The latest Gog-Magog developments in Turkey
by Michael G. Mickey
(8-4-06)

In Ezekiel 38 & 39, we're told of an incredible military attack that is set to take place against Israel in the prophetic future. Those on tap to participate, according to many respected theologians, are the following nations:

Turkey, in spite of its efforts to remain a pro-Western nation, clearly appears headed for a dramatic change of mind in the prophetic future - one that will see it become one with its Islamic brethren in seeking Israel's destruction. Is there any evidence to support that notion? Yes, as I have documented on numerous occasions. As Turkey continues to attempt to gain entry into the European Union, all kinds of issues are popping up, seemingly frustrating Turkey's efforts. Am I surprised by that? Not at all, as this is what Bible prophecy seems to indicate we should expect to see happening.
The latest? Turkey, according to a Fox News story, recently tapped a hardliner to head its military, General Yasar Buyukanit. As I perused the story's content, I didn't see a great deal of significance in this taking place until I read the following (emphasis added mine):

Buyukanit's outspokenness and his strong nationalist views have made him popular in Turkey, especially as Turks become increasingly disillusioned with their country's EU bid and the growing opposition in Europe to their possible membership.
The appointment came in advance of a meeting of the military's top leadership, which is expected to make a regularly scheduled series of appointments to the military's top positions. A Western diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the subject, said the extensive military changes were likely to have delayed the military's consideration of the possibility of Turkey contributing to a possible Lebanon peacekeeping force.

The Fox News story above is dated 7-31-06. What has shown up in the news since then is equally interesting, in my opinion. Middle East Newsline, in a story dated 8-3-06, is claiming Turkey plans to buy 30 advanced F-16 aircraft from the United States at a cost of $1.5 billion. Additionally, a Middle East Newsline story dated 8-4-06 indicates China and Turkey have developed and marketed an advanced rocket - the B-611, which the story indicates was "developed in secret", adding that "its arrival marks a secret Chinese-Turkish project meant to supply artillery-based rockets to both countries as well as client states."
While there seems to be no cause for anyone to conclude that General Yasar Buyukanit had anything to do with either of the matters addressed by the Middle East Newsline articles, isn't it interesting that, at a moment when tensions in the Middle East are so high, a hardliner would be appointed as the commander of Turkey's military? Isn't it likewise interesting that he is specifically popular with Turks who are disillusioned with Europe's growing opposition to Turkey becoming an EU member? Isn't it interesting that Turkey is presently looking to upgrade its air forces, in light of Ezekiel's prediction that the Gog-Magog alliance will "be like a cloud to cover the land?"
I think it's quite possible we're witnessing yet another development leading us closer to the fulfillment of Ezekiel's end time prophecies hidden within the selection of this Turkish hardliner to head Turkey's military - another reason for us to keep looking up!
Jesus Christ is Lord and He is coming soon!