Prophecy News Watch - February 12, 2025
Around the World
EU Vows Retaliation Against Trump’s Tariffs, Trade Wars Loom
The president of the European Commission has vowed to retaliate and strongly condemned President Trump's decision to levy a 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum, as markets anticipate a potential trade war between the U.S. and Europe.
Trump Suggests Bombing Iran Without Nuclear Deal (Video)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump threatened to “bomb the hell out of” Iran if the Islamic Republic continues a nuclear program that he suggested is aimed at developing a nuclear weapon.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Warns War Will Resume if Hostages Are Not Returned by Saturday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that if Hamas does not release the hostages by Saturday at noon, the ceasefire deal will end, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will resume "intense fighting until Hamas is defeated."
Rubio Calls Hamas ‘Evil,’ Urges Leaders to Step Up with Gaza Plan
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday condemned Hamas as an "evil" organization that must be "eradicated," urging leaders to "step up" with a plan for Gaza if they do not support President Trump's vision for the region.
Palestinian President Claims To End System Of Payments To Jailed Terrorist Families
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree Monday "to end" a system of payments to families of Palestinians imprisoned or killed after carrying out attacks against Israel, but critics called it window dressing as disbursements would continue under a new scheme.
Trump Warns Jordan, Egypt On Aid If They Reject His Gaza Plan
Tensions were rising in the Middle East on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Jordan and Egypt he could "conceivably" withhold aid to them if they don’t take Palestinian refugees he seeks to relocate from the Gaza Strip, which was partly destroyed in the Israel-Hamas war.
Inside the United States
Trump Criticizes ‘Activist Judges’ for Obstructing Federal Policy Changes
President Donald Trump sharply criticized a series of federal judges on Tuesday who have issued rulings to block several of his executive orders and attempts to reform the government.
Religious Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Immigration Arrests in Churches
Over two dozen Christian and Jewish groups, representing millions, sued the Trump administration to block expanded immigration arrests at houses of worship.
FEMA Employees Terminated Over $59M Payment for Luxury Hotels for Migrants
Four FEMA employees were fired for approving a $59M payment to house illegal migrants in NYC, according to DHS. The decision came after Elon Musk criticized federal spending on ‘luxury hotels’ for migrants.
Christian News
Ai Boosts Bible Translation: Fewer Than 900 Languages Left, Completion Expected by 2025
Wycliffe Bible Translators, a leader in Bible translation for decades, is advancing towards their Vision 2025 goal, set in the late nineties, to make the Bible accessible in every language by 2025. The integration of artificial intelligence is accelerating this translation process, according to CBN News.
Three-Quarters of U.S. Teens Committed to Lifelong Learning About Jesus, Survey Finds
Over three-quarters of U.S. teens (77%) express motivation—52% very motivated and 25% somewhat motivated—to continue learning about Jesus throughout their lives, according to a recent Barna study titled 'The Open Generation.'
Evangelical Leader Killed In Nigeria
A prominent evangelical leader has been killed in northeastern Nigeria, a friend confirmed to Worthy News on Tuesday.
Mastermind Of Killing Pakistan Christian Detained At Lahore Airport
The main suspect in the killing of a young Christian man in Pakistan that shocked the Christian community has been detained at the international airport of Lahore, the country’s second-largest city, sources involved in the case told Worthy News on Tuesday.
Worthy Insights
Iranian ex-commander – now believer in Jesus – addresses members of Knesset: ‘I’m here, standing with Israel’
Just days before the streets of Tehran filled with people declaring “Death to Israel! Death to America!” to mark the anniversary of the Islamic revolution, an Iranian from that same city stood to address the Knesset in Israel with exactly the opposite message.
Rabbi: Trump’s Gaza plan the catalyst to bring Messiah
Rabbi Pinchas Winston praised Trump's unique vision for Gaza, humorously noting the shift from viewing it as a "terrorist resort" to a "tourist resort." He likened Trump to the biblical Cyrus, highlighting his role in helping Jews return to Israel and in establishing the Third Temple, a move aligned with prophecies about the Messiah and the ultimate gathering of Jews in Israel.
Federal Judge Threatening Trump Admin With Criminal Charges Over Spending Freeze Used To Be A Major Dem Donor
The federal judge who suggested Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt over the spending freeze on Monday is a Democrat donor.
Unedited ’60 Minutes’ Kamala Interview Proves Again The Democrat 2024 Campaign Was A Media-Driven Psyop
It’s been three months since the election, and there are still so many unanswered questions as to what exactly happened in the very obvious partnership that took place between the dying national news media and the Kamala Harris campaign. But a little more clarity was offered this week when Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, released the full nearly hour-long interview CBS “60 Minutes” aired with Harris several weeks before Election Day.
Operation Mockingbird and DOGE: Exposing Deep State Corruption
For decades, the deep state has quietly manipulated American institutions, consolidating power beyond the reach of the electorate. Two distinct efforts—Operation Mockingbird and the contemporary DOGE (Disclosure of Government Expenditures) movement—highlight different aspects of this subversion.
Unraveling the deep state: Here are the most egregious things USAID was doing with your money
Over the past several decades, billions of hard-earned American taxpayer dollars have been funneled into left-wing initiatives around the globe through the United States Agency for International Development.
EU Vows Retaliation Against Trump’s Tariffs, Trade Wars Loom
The president of the European Commission has vowed to retaliate and strongly condemned President Trump's decision to levy a 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum, as markets anticipate a potential trade war between the U.S. and Europe.
Trump Suggests Bombing Iran Without Nuclear Deal (Video)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump threatened to “bomb the hell out of” Iran if the Islamic Republic continues a nuclear program that he suggested is aimed at developing a nuclear weapon.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Warns War Will Resume if Hostages Are Not Returned by Saturday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that if Hamas does not release the hostages by Saturday at noon, the ceasefire deal will end, and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will resume "intense fighting until Hamas is defeated."
Rubio Calls Hamas ‘Evil,’ Urges Leaders to Step Up with Gaza Plan
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday condemned Hamas as an "evil" organization that must be "eradicated," urging leaders to "step up" with a plan for Gaza if they do not support President Trump's vision for the region.
Palestinian President Claims To End System Of Payments To Jailed Terrorist Families
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree Monday "to end" a system of payments to families of Palestinians imprisoned or killed after carrying out attacks against Israel, but critics called it window dressing as disbursements would continue under a new scheme.
Trump Warns Jordan, Egypt On Aid If They Reject His Gaza Plan
Tensions were rising in the Middle East on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Jordan and Egypt he could "conceivably" withhold aid to them if they don’t take Palestinian refugees he seeks to relocate from the Gaza Strip, which was partly destroyed in the Israel-Hamas war.
Inside the United States
Trump Criticizes ‘Activist Judges’ for Obstructing Federal Policy Changes
President Donald Trump sharply criticized a series of federal judges on Tuesday who have issued rulings to block several of his executive orders and attempts to reform the government.
Religious Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Immigration Arrests in Churches
Over two dozen Christian and Jewish groups, representing millions, sued the Trump administration to block expanded immigration arrests at houses of worship.
FEMA Employees Terminated Over $59M Payment for Luxury Hotels for Migrants
Four FEMA employees were fired for approving a $59M payment to house illegal migrants in NYC, according to DHS. The decision came after Elon Musk criticized federal spending on ‘luxury hotels’ for migrants.
Christian News
Ai Boosts Bible Translation: Fewer Than 900 Languages Left, Completion Expected by 2025
Wycliffe Bible Translators, a leader in Bible translation for decades, is advancing towards their Vision 2025 goal, set in the late nineties, to make the Bible accessible in every language by 2025. The integration of artificial intelligence is accelerating this translation process, according to CBN News.
Three-Quarters of U.S. Teens Committed to Lifelong Learning About Jesus, Survey Finds
Over three-quarters of U.S. teens (77%) express motivation—52% very motivated and 25% somewhat motivated—to continue learning about Jesus throughout their lives, according to a recent Barna study titled 'The Open Generation.'
Evangelical Leader Killed In Nigeria
A prominent evangelical leader has been killed in northeastern Nigeria, a friend confirmed to Worthy News on Tuesday.
Mastermind Of Killing Pakistan Christian Detained At Lahore Airport
The main suspect in the killing of a young Christian man in Pakistan that shocked the Christian community has been detained at the international airport of Lahore, the country’s second-largest city, sources involved in the case told Worthy News on Tuesday.
Worthy Insights
Iranian ex-commander – now believer in Jesus – addresses members of Knesset: ‘I’m here, standing with Israel’
Just days before the streets of Tehran filled with people declaring “Death to Israel! Death to America!” to mark the anniversary of the Islamic revolution, an Iranian from that same city stood to address the Knesset in Israel with exactly the opposite message.
Rabbi: Trump’s Gaza plan the catalyst to bring Messiah
Rabbi Pinchas Winston praised Trump's unique vision for Gaza, humorously noting the shift from viewing it as a "terrorist resort" to a "tourist resort." He likened Trump to the biblical Cyrus, highlighting his role in helping Jews return to Israel and in establishing the Third Temple, a move aligned with prophecies about the Messiah and the ultimate gathering of Jews in Israel.
Federal Judge Threatening Trump Admin With Criminal Charges Over Spending Freeze Used To Be A Major Dem Donor
The federal judge who suggested Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt over the spending freeze on Monday is a Democrat donor.
Unedited ’60 Minutes’ Kamala Interview Proves Again The Democrat 2024 Campaign Was A Media-Driven Psyop
It’s been three months since the election, and there are still so many unanswered questions as to what exactly happened in the very obvious partnership that took place between the dying national news media and the Kamala Harris campaign. But a little more clarity was offered this week when Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, released the full nearly hour-long interview CBS “60 Minutes” aired with Harris several weeks before Election Day.
Operation Mockingbird and DOGE: Exposing Deep State Corruption
For decades, the deep state has quietly manipulated American institutions, consolidating power beyond the reach of the electorate. Two distinct efforts—Operation Mockingbird and the contemporary DOGE (Disclosure of Government Expenditures) movement—highlight different aspects of this subversion.
Unraveling the deep state: Here are the most egregious things USAID was doing with your money
Over the past several decades, billions of hard-earned American taxpayer dollars have been funneled into left-wing initiatives around the globe through the United States Agency for International Development.