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Around the World
Macron proposes anti-Islamic State coalition fights Hamas
French President Emmanuel Macron proposed on Tuesday that an international coalition fighting against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria be widened to include the fight against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.
US Plans To Evacuate Hundreds Of Thousands Americans From Mideast
The United States government plans to evacuate hundreds of thousands of Americans from the Middle East amid fears that the Israel-Hamas war will escalate into a broader armed conflict, U.S. officials confirmed Tuesday.
Iran facilitated drone/rocket attacks on US bases in Mideast last week
The Biden administration announced Monday that Iran actively facilitated a number of rocket and drone attacks by Iranian-backed proxy groups on US military bases in Iraq and Syria in the last week, Reuters reports.
Czech Priest Regrets Smashing Halloween Pumpkins But Condemns ‘Satanic Feast’
A Czech Catholic priest has apologized for smashing Halloween pumpkins designed by children near his village church, saying he had been upset about growing satanic influences in his nation.
Major cyber attack could result in global losses of $3.5 trillion, report
British commercial insurance market Lloyd’s of London warned Wednesday that a massive cyber attack on a financial services payments system could lead to global losses of $3.5 trillion, with much of it not covered by insurance, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Warplanes Hit Syrian Army
Israeli warplanes struck Syrian military infrastructure early Wednesday in retaliation for rockets launched from Syria toward Israel, military officials said.
US has delivered 1,000 tons of armaments to Israel since Oct.7 Hamas attack
Continuing its supply of military aid to Israel in its ongoing war against the Hamas Palestinian terror group, the US sent its 45th cargo plane of armaments to southern Israel’s Ramon airport at the weekend, All Israel News (AIN) reports.
Inside the United States
US Gov’t Memo Warns of Potential Terrorist Influx of Hamas, Hezbollah Across Southern Border
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning of potential Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists entering the U.S. through the southern border.
Nearly 303,000 people illegally entered US through southwest border in September
Nearly 303,000 people illegally entered the U.S. through the southwest border in September, according to newly released U.S. Customs and Border Protection data and gotaway data first reported by The Center Square.
Christian News
Myanmar: 29 Christians, including children, killed in air strike
As Myanmar continues to reel under the violent conflict instigated by the Buddhist Burmese army at least 29 Christians, including children, were killed in an air strike on a camp for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Kachin state earlier this month, the Open Doors international Christian aid group reports.
Macron proposes anti-Islamic State coalition fights Hamas
French President Emmanuel Macron proposed on Tuesday that an international coalition fighting against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria be widened to include the fight against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.
US Plans To Evacuate Hundreds Of Thousands Americans From Mideast
The United States government plans to evacuate hundreds of thousands of Americans from the Middle East amid fears that the Israel-Hamas war will escalate into a broader armed conflict, U.S. officials confirmed Tuesday.
Iran facilitated drone/rocket attacks on US bases in Mideast last week
The Biden administration announced Monday that Iran actively facilitated a number of rocket and drone attacks by Iranian-backed proxy groups on US military bases in Iraq and Syria in the last week, Reuters reports.
Czech Priest Regrets Smashing Halloween Pumpkins But Condemns ‘Satanic Feast’
A Czech Catholic priest has apologized for smashing Halloween pumpkins designed by children near his village church, saying he had been upset about growing satanic influences in his nation.
Major cyber attack could result in global losses of $3.5 trillion, report
British commercial insurance market Lloyd’s of London warned Wednesday that a massive cyber attack on a financial services payments system could lead to global losses of $3.5 trillion, with much of it not covered by insurance, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Warplanes Hit Syrian Army
Israeli warplanes struck Syrian military infrastructure early Wednesday in retaliation for rockets launched from Syria toward Israel, military officials said.
US has delivered 1,000 tons of armaments to Israel since Oct.7 Hamas attack
Continuing its supply of military aid to Israel in its ongoing war against the Hamas Palestinian terror group, the US sent its 45th cargo plane of armaments to southern Israel’s Ramon airport at the weekend, All Israel News (AIN) reports.
Inside the United States
US Gov’t Memo Warns of Potential Terrorist Influx of Hamas, Hezbollah Across Southern Border
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning of potential Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists entering the U.S. through the southern border.
Nearly 303,000 people illegally entered US through southwest border in September
Nearly 303,000 people illegally entered the U.S. through the southwest border in September, according to newly released U.S. Customs and Border Protection data and gotaway data first reported by The Center Square.
Christian News
Myanmar: 29 Christians, including children, killed in air strike
As Myanmar continues to reel under the violent conflict instigated by the Buddhist Burmese army at least 29 Christians, including children, were killed in an air strike on a camp for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Kachin state earlier this month, the Open Doors international Christian aid group reports.
Around the World
Pentagon outlines multiple Chinese attack plans for Taiwan
China’s military is building up forces for an attack on Taiwan that could take place in the coming years as part of a campaign by President Xi Jinping for “national rejuvenation,” according to the latest Pentagon’s annual report on the Chinese military.
Pakistan Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile As World Faces Nuclear Turmoil
Pakistan has test-fired a potentially nuclear Ababeel missile with a range of up to 2200 kilometers (1,367 miles) on the same day the United States conducted a nuclear test, several defense sources confirmed Monday.
Ukraine Fears Over China’s Drones Move After Russian Strike Kills Many
Kyiv fears that China's move to place restrictions on exports of drones could hit supplies at a time when Ukraine steps up its counter-offensive against invading Russian troops despite deadly strikes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Army Reveals Graphic ‘Black Sabbath’ Footage Amid Antisemitism
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have taken journalists on tour to share evidence of the horrors of “Black Sabbath” on Saturday, October 7, when Hamas killed over 1,000 Israelis, including men, women, and children.
Red Cross Says Two More Hostages Freed By Hamas
The International Committee of the Red Cross says the Palestinian militant group Hamas set free two more hostages taken captive from Israel in its worst attacks on record.
IDF uses new “Iron Sting” precision-guided mortar bomb to strike Hamas terror targets
A commando unit in the Israel Defense Forces has begun using “Iron Sting,” an innovative precision-guided mortar bomb that allows it to strike terrorist targets with significantly reduced collateral damage, i24News reports. Israel has been fighting the Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip since the brutal surprise attack and on Israeli civilians of October 7.
‘Hundreds Killed’ As Israel Hits Hamas Infrastructure
The health ministry in Gaza, which is under the control of Hamas, reported on Monday that 436 people had been killed in the previous 24 hours. These casualties occurred as Israeli airstrikes continued in the aftermath of what has been described as one of the worst atrocities against Jewish people since the Holocaust. In Israel, the terrorist attack committed by Hamas on October 6 is now referred to as "Black Sabbath."
Inside the United States
U.S. posts $1.7 trillion deficit despite warnings about unsustainable fiscal path
The U.S. posted a $1.7 trillion deficit for the 2023 fiscal year despite repeated warnings that federal spending is on an unsustainable path.
736 known or suspected terrorists apprehended at U.S. border in fiscal 2023
There were 736 known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) apprehended at the northern and southern borders in fiscal 2023.
Violent crime is falling nationally, but not in pro-criminal California
While violent crime dropped nationally in 2022, California has once again proven that it is inept at providing its residents with any increase in safety or quality of life.
US antisemitic crimes increased by 36% between 2021-2022, report shows
A new report by the FBI shows that hate crimes against Jews in the US rose 36% from 2021 to 2022, making up over half of all reported religion-based hate crimes during that period, the Washington Times reports.
Pentagon outlines multiple Chinese attack plans for Taiwan
China’s military is building up forces for an attack on Taiwan that could take place in the coming years as part of a campaign by President Xi Jinping for “national rejuvenation,” according to the latest Pentagon’s annual report on the Chinese military.
Pakistan Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile As World Faces Nuclear Turmoil
Pakistan has test-fired a potentially nuclear Ababeel missile with a range of up to 2200 kilometers (1,367 miles) on the same day the United States conducted a nuclear test, several defense sources confirmed Monday.
Ukraine Fears Over China’s Drones Move After Russian Strike Kills Many
Kyiv fears that China's move to place restrictions on exports of drones could hit supplies at a time when Ukraine steps up its counter-offensive against invading Russian troops despite deadly strikes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Army Reveals Graphic ‘Black Sabbath’ Footage Amid Antisemitism
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have taken journalists on tour to share evidence of the horrors of “Black Sabbath” on Saturday, October 7, when Hamas killed over 1,000 Israelis, including men, women, and children.
Red Cross Says Two More Hostages Freed By Hamas
The International Committee of the Red Cross says the Palestinian militant group Hamas set free two more hostages taken captive from Israel in its worst attacks on record.
IDF uses new “Iron Sting” precision-guided mortar bomb to strike Hamas terror targets
A commando unit in the Israel Defense Forces has begun using “Iron Sting,” an innovative precision-guided mortar bomb that allows it to strike terrorist targets with significantly reduced collateral damage, i24News reports. Israel has been fighting the Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip since the brutal surprise attack and on Israeli civilians of October 7.
‘Hundreds Killed’ As Israel Hits Hamas Infrastructure
The health ministry in Gaza, which is under the control of Hamas, reported on Monday that 436 people had been killed in the previous 24 hours. These casualties occurred as Israeli airstrikes continued in the aftermath of what has been described as one of the worst atrocities against Jewish people since the Holocaust. In Israel, the terrorist attack committed by Hamas on October 6 is now referred to as "Black Sabbath."
Inside the United States
U.S. posts $1.7 trillion deficit despite warnings about unsustainable fiscal path
The U.S. posted a $1.7 trillion deficit for the 2023 fiscal year despite repeated warnings that federal spending is on an unsustainable path.
736 known or suspected terrorists apprehended at U.S. border in fiscal 2023
There were 736 known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) apprehended at the northern and southern borders in fiscal 2023.
Violent crime is falling nationally, but not in pro-criminal California
While violent crime dropped nationally in 2022, California has once again proven that it is inept at providing its residents with any increase in safety or quality of life.
US antisemitic crimes increased by 36% between 2021-2022, report shows
A new report by the FBI shows that hate crimes against Jews in the US rose 36% from 2021 to 2022, making up over half of all reported religion-based hate crimes during that period, the Washington Times reports.
Around the World
US gets personnel out of Iraq, warns citizens not to visit
The US State Department on Sunday ordered the departure of all non-emergency embassy personnel and their families from its Baghdad and Erbil embassies in Iraq, "due to increased security threats against US personnel and interests."
China, US Rush War Ships To Mideast As Fears Mount Of Broader Conflict
Fears were mounting Sunday that the Israel-Hamas war will grow into a broader armed conflict in the Middle East, centered around the Jewish nation, with the U.S. and its allies on one side and China and its partner Russia on the other.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Concerned About Mideast Escalation Amid Pending Israeli Offensive (Videos)
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern Sunday about the rapidly evolving tensions in the Middle East, suggesting they could escalate into a broader armed conflict involving Iran.
Israel Facing Growing Arab Pressure Over War Against Hamas
Two Western allies that made peace with Israel decades ago are losing patience with its two-week-old war against Hamas.
Israel Soldier Killed, Three Others Injured
An Israeli soldier was killed and three other troops wounded as they entered the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip ahead of an expected massive ground offensive, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Sunday.
Israel Vows To Intensify Air Strikes After Killing ‘Dozens Of Terrorists’
Israel's military said Sunday it would intensify airstrikes on Gaza after “killing dozens of terrorists” in overnight attacks, but it warned Palestinians still in the north of the territory to flee south.
Israeli Army Says Nearly 7,000 Rockets Fired Towards Israel
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say more than 6,900 rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel over the last two weeks, with over 450 failed launch attempts within the Palestinian enclave.
Israel Hits Targets In Lebanon After Rocket Attacks
Israel’s military released footage early Saturday local time that it said was the airforce hitting “terror targets” in neighboring Lebanon.
Hamas releases two hostages, American mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan
Hamas on Friday night released two hostages — Judith Raanan and her teenage daughter Natalie — who were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nahal Oz during the terror group’s October 7 assault on Israel.
Israel Says 20 Children Among 200 Hostages, Some Released
Israel’s military says some 20 children under the age of 18 are among roughly 200 hostages being held in the Gaza Strip, where an Orthodox Church reportedly suffered damage in an air strike, killing many.
Gaza Church Hit In ‘Israeli Strike On Hamas’; Several Reported Killed
A Greek Orthodox church in the Gaza Strip sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians was hit overnight by a deadly Israeli air strike, church officials said, but Israel denied it was the intended target.
European Parliament Urges Elimination Of Hamas As Israel Unfolds Strategy
The European Union’s legislature says the “Hamas terror group” must be “eliminated” while Israel’s defense minister unfolds a plan for how to make that a reality.
Israel sets out 3 phases of war; will seek new ‘security regime’ once Hamas vanquished
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Friday laid out Israel’s objectives in its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, saying that after the terror group has been destroyed, there will be a new “security reality” in the territory.
Inside the United States
US budget gap soars to $1.7 trillion, largest outside COVID era
The U.S. government on Friday posted a $1.695 trillion budget deficit in fiscal 2023, a 23% jump from the prior year as revenues fell and outlays for Social Security, Medicare and record-high interest costs on the federal debt rose.
President Detroit Synagogue Killed; Investigation Ongoing
The president of a synagogue in the U.S. city of Detroit has been stabbed, police said, raising fears that the Israel-Hamas war is spreading to streets thousands of miles away.
Republican Jim Jordan Loses Vote For US House Speaker
The United States stumbled into more political upheaval Friday as Jim Jordan, the Republican legislator from the state of Ohio, was out of the race for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Christian News
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association announces major Europe gathering to reinvigorate evangelism
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is preparing to gather Christian leaders from around Europe for a major gathering on evangelism.
Persecuted Christians Increasingly Denied Asylum in U.S.
As thousands of immigrants cross the United States’ southern border illegally every week, a recent report by two global Christian relief organizations has found that the U.S. has reduced the resettlement of Christians fleeing global persecution by 70% compared to 2016.
US gets personnel out of Iraq, warns citizens not to visit
The US State Department on Sunday ordered the departure of all non-emergency embassy personnel and their families from its Baghdad and Erbil embassies in Iraq, "due to increased security threats against US personnel and interests."
China, US Rush War Ships To Mideast As Fears Mount Of Broader Conflict
Fears were mounting Sunday that the Israel-Hamas war will grow into a broader armed conflict in the Middle East, centered around the Jewish nation, with the U.S. and its allies on one side and China and its partner Russia on the other.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Concerned About Mideast Escalation Amid Pending Israeli Offensive (Videos)
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern Sunday about the rapidly evolving tensions in the Middle East, suggesting they could escalate into a broader armed conflict involving Iran.
Israel Facing Growing Arab Pressure Over War Against Hamas
Two Western allies that made peace with Israel decades ago are losing patience with its two-week-old war against Hamas.
Israel Soldier Killed, Three Others Injured
An Israeli soldier was killed and three other troops wounded as they entered the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip ahead of an expected massive ground offensive, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Sunday.
Israel Vows To Intensify Air Strikes After Killing ‘Dozens Of Terrorists’
Israel's military said Sunday it would intensify airstrikes on Gaza after “killing dozens of terrorists” in overnight attacks, but it warned Palestinians still in the north of the territory to flee south.
Israeli Army Says Nearly 7,000 Rockets Fired Towards Israel
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say more than 6,900 rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel over the last two weeks, with over 450 failed launch attempts within the Palestinian enclave.
Israel Hits Targets In Lebanon After Rocket Attacks
Israel’s military released footage early Saturday local time that it said was the airforce hitting “terror targets” in neighboring Lebanon.
Hamas releases two hostages, American mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan
Hamas on Friday night released two hostages — Judith Raanan and her teenage daughter Natalie — who were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nahal Oz during the terror group’s October 7 assault on Israel.
Israel Says 20 Children Among 200 Hostages, Some Released
Israel’s military says some 20 children under the age of 18 are among roughly 200 hostages being held in the Gaza Strip, where an Orthodox Church reportedly suffered damage in an air strike, killing many.
Gaza Church Hit In ‘Israeli Strike On Hamas’; Several Reported Killed
A Greek Orthodox church in the Gaza Strip sheltering hundreds of displaced Palestinians was hit overnight by a deadly Israeli air strike, church officials said, but Israel denied it was the intended target.
European Parliament Urges Elimination Of Hamas As Israel Unfolds Strategy
The European Union’s legislature says the “Hamas terror group” must be “eliminated” while Israel’s defense minister unfolds a plan for how to make that a reality.
Israel sets out 3 phases of war; will seek new ‘security regime’ once Hamas vanquished
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Friday laid out Israel’s objectives in its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, saying that after the terror group has been destroyed, there will be a new “security reality” in the territory.
Inside the United States
US budget gap soars to $1.7 trillion, largest outside COVID era
The U.S. government on Friday posted a $1.695 trillion budget deficit in fiscal 2023, a 23% jump from the prior year as revenues fell and outlays for Social Security, Medicare and record-high interest costs on the federal debt rose.
President Detroit Synagogue Killed; Investigation Ongoing
The president of a synagogue in the U.S. city of Detroit has been stabbed, police said, raising fears that the Israel-Hamas war is spreading to streets thousands of miles away.
Republican Jim Jordan Loses Vote For US House Speaker
The United States stumbled into more political upheaval Friday as Jim Jordan, the Republican legislator from the state of Ohio, was out of the race for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Christian News
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association announces major Europe gathering to reinvigorate evangelism
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is preparing to gather Christian leaders from around Europe for a major gathering on evangelism.
Persecuted Christians Increasingly Denied Asylum in U.S.
As thousands of immigrants cross the United States’ southern border illegally every week, a recent report by two global Christian relief organizations has found that the U.S. has reduced the resettlement of Christians fleeing global persecution by 70% compared to 2016.