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Around the World
Biden warns Iran to ‘be careful’ in wake of Hamas terror attacks
President Joe Biden on Wednesday told Iran to "be careful" in the wake of a major terrorist incursion by Hamas into Israeli territory.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IAF hits Gaza on ‘unprecedented scale’; Strip’s power plant shuts down
The Israel Air Force was striking in the Gaza Strip on an “unprecedented scale” Wednesday according to senior Air Force officer Brig. Gen. Omer Tishler, as Israel focused its efforts on targeting Hamas officials.
Israel Walks Back From Hostile Aircraft Warning; No Casualties Reported
Israel on Wednesday walked back from a warning that many “hostile aircraft” had entered the Jewish nation’s airspace from Lebanon, but rockets landed elsewhere. Alert systems showed several red warnings in northern Israel while sirens sounded in every town.
Israel Forms War Cabinet As Death Toll Rises To 1,200
Israel formed a rare emergency government with opposition members to see the Jewish nation through its war with Hamas as the death toll of those killed by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Israel rose to 1,200.
US does not intend to send ground troops to help Israel fight Hamas
The United States has announced it does not intend to send ground troops to help Israel in its ongoing new war against the Hamas Islamic terrorist group, which rules over Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Netanyahu and Gantz form emergency unity government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, Chairman of the National Union party and former Defense Minister, have come together to create an emergency national unity government in response to the ongoing conflict.
Israel instructs Gaza Palestinians on where to shelter from IDF counter-attack
The Israel Defense Forces have been giving Palestinian residents of Gaza instructions on where to evacuate from Israel’s military response to Saturday’s devastating surprise attack on Israeli civilians by the Hamas terror group which rules the Strip, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Majority Leader Scalise defeats Jordan in battle for GOP nomination for House speaker
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise defeated fellow GOP Congressman Jim Jordan on Wednesday in the speaker election before the House GOP conference, following the House vote to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from the speakership post
Christian News
Nepal: Pastor to spend year in jail for allegedly converting Hindus to Christianity
A pastor in Nepal has lost his appeal against conviction on false charges of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity and will now spend a year in prison, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Nepal is no longer officially a Hindu state, but Nepalese Christians are subjected to persecution from radical Hindu groups who want the country to return to Hinduism.
US Christian anti-trafficking ministry has rescued more than 40,000 women and children from sexual predators
Amid the global plagues of sex trafficking and child pornography, the US-based Christian organization All Things Possible Ministries has helped to free 40,000 trafficked women and children around the world, CBN News reports.
Biden warns Iran to ‘be careful’ in wake of Hamas terror attacks
President Joe Biden on Wednesday told Iran to "be careful" in the wake of a major terrorist incursion by Hamas into Israeli territory.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IAF hits Gaza on ‘unprecedented scale’; Strip’s power plant shuts down
The Israel Air Force was striking in the Gaza Strip on an “unprecedented scale” Wednesday according to senior Air Force officer Brig. Gen. Omer Tishler, as Israel focused its efforts on targeting Hamas officials.
Israel Walks Back From Hostile Aircraft Warning; No Casualties Reported
Israel on Wednesday walked back from a warning that many “hostile aircraft” had entered the Jewish nation’s airspace from Lebanon, but rockets landed elsewhere. Alert systems showed several red warnings in northern Israel while sirens sounded in every town.
Israel Forms War Cabinet As Death Toll Rises To 1,200
Israel formed a rare emergency government with opposition members to see the Jewish nation through its war with Hamas as the death toll of those killed by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Israel rose to 1,200.
US does not intend to send ground troops to help Israel fight Hamas
The United States has announced it does not intend to send ground troops to help Israel in its ongoing new war against the Hamas Islamic terrorist group, which rules over Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Netanyahu and Gantz form emergency unity government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, Chairman of the National Union party and former Defense Minister, have come together to create an emergency national unity government in response to the ongoing conflict.
Israel instructs Gaza Palestinians on where to shelter from IDF counter-attack
The Israel Defense Forces have been giving Palestinian residents of Gaza instructions on where to evacuate from Israel’s military response to Saturday’s devastating surprise attack on Israeli civilians by the Hamas terror group which rules the Strip, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Majority Leader Scalise defeats Jordan in battle for GOP nomination for House speaker
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise defeated fellow GOP Congressman Jim Jordan on Wednesday in the speaker election before the House GOP conference, following the House vote to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from the speakership post
Christian News
Nepal: Pastor to spend year in jail for allegedly converting Hindus to Christianity
A pastor in Nepal has lost his appeal against conviction on false charges of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity and will now spend a year in prison, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Nepal is no longer officially a Hindu state, but Nepalese Christians are subjected to persecution from radical Hindu groups who want the country to return to Hinduism.
US Christian anti-trafficking ministry has rescued more than 40,000 women and children from sexual predators
Amid the global plagues of sex trafficking and child pornography, the US-based Christian organization All Things Possible Ministries has helped to free 40,000 trafficked women and children around the world, CBN News reports.
Around the World
European Union reverses earlier announcement that it was suspending development aid to Palestinians
The European Union late Monday reversed an earlier announcement by an EU commissioner that the bloc was “immediately” suspending development aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hamas to make sure no money was misused.
IMF outlook worsens for a ‘limping’ world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty
The world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion of Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts, and it now faces new uncertainty from the war between Israel and Hamas militants, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Moscow sees ‘high risk’ of 3rd party opening front against Israel amid war on Hamas
The Kremlin said Monday there was a “high risk” of a third party entering the conflict between Israel and Palestinian terror group Hamas after the US moved warships closer to the Jewish state.
IDF says Gaza border has finally been sealed although isolated terrorists may remain
While warning a small number of terrorists may still be on Israeli soil, the Israel Defense Forces announced Tuesday that, some 72 hours following Saturday’s devastating surprise attack by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians, Israel’s border with Gaza has finally been sealed, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel Recovers 1,500 Bodies While Restoring Control Over Gaza Border
Israel’s military said about 1,500 bodies were found in Israeli territory while it "restored full control" over the border with Gaza on the fourth day of fighting after an unprecedented surprise attack.
US Says Largest Aircraft Carrier In Eastern Mediterranean, Second Underway To Help Israel
America’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships, some of which have nuclear capabilities, have arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to support Israel, Worthy News learned.
Israel’s War Spreading As US Moves Ships In Mediterranean
Israel’s declared war against its enemies appeared to escalate Tuesday further after more than 900 people, including 11 Americans, were confirmed killed by Palestinian terror group Hamas.
Netanyahu: Israel Is At War And Will Launch Launch Historic Battle
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his nation Monday that Israel will launch a historic battle against the enemies of the Jewish nation.
Inside the United States
House GOP report: ‘More than 99% of illegal aliens released’ by Biden administration remain in U.S.
More than 99% of illegal immigrants released by the Biden Administration from the border between Jan 20, 2021 and Mar 31, 2023 remain in the United States, according to a report released on Monday by Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee.
Christian News
Chinese government continues crackdown on Christianity
China’s ruling Communist Party is continuing its crackdown on Christianity by removing crosses from churches and adding new restrictions to religious activities, Missions Box reports. With an authoritarian atheist government that feels threatened by any kind of religious expression, and Christianity in particular,
European Union reverses earlier announcement that it was suspending development aid to Palestinians
The European Union late Monday reversed an earlier announcement by an EU commissioner that the bloc was “immediately” suspending development aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hamas to make sure no money was misused.
IMF outlook worsens for a ‘limping’ world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty
The world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion of Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts, and it now faces new uncertainty from the war between Israel and Hamas militants, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Moscow sees ‘high risk’ of 3rd party opening front against Israel amid war on Hamas
The Kremlin said Monday there was a “high risk” of a third party entering the conflict between Israel and Palestinian terror group Hamas after the US moved warships closer to the Jewish state.
IDF says Gaza border has finally been sealed although isolated terrorists may remain
While warning a small number of terrorists may still be on Israeli soil, the Israel Defense Forces announced Tuesday that, some 72 hours following Saturday’s devastating surprise attack by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians, Israel’s border with Gaza has finally been sealed, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel Recovers 1,500 Bodies While Restoring Control Over Gaza Border
Israel’s military said about 1,500 bodies were found in Israeli territory while it "restored full control" over the border with Gaza on the fourth day of fighting after an unprecedented surprise attack.
US Says Largest Aircraft Carrier In Eastern Mediterranean, Second Underway To Help Israel
America’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships, some of which have nuclear capabilities, have arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to support Israel, Worthy News learned.
Israel’s War Spreading As US Moves Ships In Mediterranean
Israel’s declared war against its enemies appeared to escalate Tuesday further after more than 900 people, including 11 Americans, were confirmed killed by Palestinian terror group Hamas.
Netanyahu: Israel Is At War And Will Launch Launch Historic Battle
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his nation Monday that Israel will launch a historic battle against the enemies of the Jewish nation.
Inside the United States
House GOP report: ‘More than 99% of illegal aliens released’ by Biden administration remain in U.S.
More than 99% of illegal immigrants released by the Biden Administration from the border between Jan 20, 2021 and Mar 31, 2023 remain in the United States, according to a report released on Monday by Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee.
Christian News
Chinese government continues crackdown on Christianity
China’s ruling Communist Party is continuing its crackdown on Christianity by removing crosses from churches and adding new restrictions to religious activities, Missions Box reports. With an authoritarian atheist government that feels threatened by any kind of religious expression, and Christianity in particular,
Around the World
U.S. demands condemnation of Hamas at U.N. meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action
The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors Sunday, with the United States demanding all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas,” but they took no immediate action.
UK Home Secretary calls for crackdown on public support for Hamas’ terrorism against Israel
The UK’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman has called on British police to “use the full force of the law” against people publicly celebrating the killings and abductions committed by the Palestinian terror group in the surprise attack it launched on Israel on Saturday October 7, the Guardian UK reports.
Dutch Fishermen’s Town Prays For Israel; Lighthouse Lit For Jewish Nation
Reports are emerging of Christians praying for wartorn Israel, including in the Dutch fishermen’s town of Urk, known for its many churches. Hundreds of Christians gathered around Urk’s lighthouse to pray for the Jewish nation, where more than 700 Israelis were killed in a surprise attack by militants.
Denmark, Ireland, and Luxembourg refused to describe Hamas as “terrorists” in an EU statement condemning attack on Israel, diplomatic source says
The European Union was forced to soften its statement condemning the heinous attack launched against Israeli civilians by Hamas on October 7 because Ireland, Denmark, and Luxembourg refused to describe the Palestinian rulers of the Gaza Strip as a “terrorist” organization, i24News reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran helped Hamas to plan and execute surprise attack on Israel, WSJ report
While the US and the Israeli military said they do not yet have concrete evidence of Iran’s involvement in Hamas’ devastating surprise October 7 attack on Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported exclusively on Sunday that the Iranian regime helped the Palestinian terrorist rulers of the Gaza Strip to launch the ongoing war. Vehemently antisemitic, Iran’s Islamic regime is the world’s greatest sponsor of terrorism; it supports the Hamas terror group in Gaza and the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon, both of which are committed to the destruction of Israel.
Israel Mobilizes 300,000 Reservists; Gaza Siege Announced
Israel mobilized a record 300,000 reservists and imposed a complete siege on the Gaza Strip to respond to a multi-front Hamas terror group attack from Gaza, the chief military spokesperson confirmed.
Israel Death Toll Rises To 700; Body Of Half-Naked Israeli Woman Paraded In Gaza
The Israeli military says the attacks launched by Hamas on Saturday are like the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, with more than 700 people now confirmed dead in Israel. “This is our 9/11 - they got us," says a spokesman, while another compares it to the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack by the Japanese against U.S. forces.
Inside the United States
RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, an environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist and son of the former senator, announced on Monday in Philadelphia that he is dropping his Democratic Party bid for president and will run as an independent.
US wealth, income concentration resume upward climb in post-pandemic era
The richest Americans are emerging from the coronavirus pandemic with their share of wealth and income on the rise again despite some thought that the tight job market and hefty wage gains spawned by the crisis might narrow the gulf between rich and poor.
Biden says 11 Americans were killed in Israel; hostages unconfirmed
At least 11 Americans were killed in the Hamas attacks on Israel, President Biden confirmed Monday, raising the toll from nine.
Christian News
Malaysia: Court rules plaintiff cannot renounce Islam and revert to Christianity
A plaintiff in Malaysia who converted to Islam to marry a Muslim woman has been told by a civil high court that he cannot now renounce his Islamic identity and return to his original identity as a Christian, Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reports.
U.S. demands condemnation of Hamas at U.N. meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action
The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors Sunday, with the United States demanding all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas,” but they took no immediate action.
UK Home Secretary calls for crackdown on public support for Hamas’ terrorism against Israel
The UK’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman has called on British police to “use the full force of the law” against people publicly celebrating the killings and abductions committed by the Palestinian terror group in the surprise attack it launched on Israel on Saturday October 7, the Guardian UK reports.
Dutch Fishermen’s Town Prays For Israel; Lighthouse Lit For Jewish Nation
Reports are emerging of Christians praying for wartorn Israel, including in the Dutch fishermen’s town of Urk, known for its many churches. Hundreds of Christians gathered around Urk’s lighthouse to pray for the Jewish nation, where more than 700 Israelis were killed in a surprise attack by militants.
Denmark, Ireland, and Luxembourg refused to describe Hamas as “terrorists” in an EU statement condemning attack on Israel, diplomatic source says
The European Union was forced to soften its statement condemning the heinous attack launched against Israeli civilians by Hamas on October 7 because Ireland, Denmark, and Luxembourg refused to describe the Palestinian rulers of the Gaza Strip as a “terrorist” organization, i24News reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran helped Hamas to plan and execute surprise attack on Israel, WSJ report
While the US and the Israeli military said they do not yet have concrete evidence of Iran’s involvement in Hamas’ devastating surprise October 7 attack on Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported exclusively on Sunday that the Iranian regime helped the Palestinian terrorist rulers of the Gaza Strip to launch the ongoing war. Vehemently antisemitic, Iran’s Islamic regime is the world’s greatest sponsor of terrorism; it supports the Hamas terror group in Gaza and the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon, both of which are committed to the destruction of Israel.
Israel Mobilizes 300,000 Reservists; Gaza Siege Announced
Israel mobilized a record 300,000 reservists and imposed a complete siege on the Gaza Strip to respond to a multi-front Hamas terror group attack from Gaza, the chief military spokesperson confirmed.
Israel Death Toll Rises To 700; Body Of Half-Naked Israeli Woman Paraded In Gaza
The Israeli military says the attacks launched by Hamas on Saturday are like the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, with more than 700 people now confirmed dead in Israel. “This is our 9/11 - they got us," says a spokesman, while another compares it to the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack by the Japanese against U.S. forces.
Inside the United States
RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, an environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist and son of the former senator, announced on Monday in Philadelphia that he is dropping his Democratic Party bid for president and will run as an independent.
US wealth, income concentration resume upward climb in post-pandemic era
The richest Americans are emerging from the coronavirus pandemic with their share of wealth and income on the rise again despite some thought that the tight job market and hefty wage gains spawned by the crisis might narrow the gulf between rich and poor.
Biden says 11 Americans were killed in Israel; hostages unconfirmed
At least 11 Americans were killed in the Hamas attacks on Israel, President Biden confirmed Monday, raising the toll from nine.
Christian News
Malaysia: Court rules plaintiff cannot renounce Islam and revert to Christianity
A plaintiff in Malaysia who converted to Islam to marry a Muslim woman has been told by a civil high court that he cannot now renounce his Islamic identity and return to his original identity as a Christian, Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reports.