Prophecy News Watch - November 19, 2024

Around the World
Russia Warns US Over Long-Range Missiles For Ukraine (Worthy News In-Depth)
A former adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin says the militaries of the United States and Britain have become “legitimate” targets as the U.S. is directly involved in the war “by allowing” Ukraine to fire its long-range missiles at Russia.
Sweden, Finland Urge Public to Prepare for Potential War As Major Telecommunication Cable Severed
Sweden began issuing millions of pamphlets to its citizens on preparing for a potential war, and Finland unveiled a new website aimed at crisis preparedness on Monday. This activity coincided with an incident today involving a major fiber optic cable, believed to have been cut, between Finland and Germany.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Claims Israel’s ‘Days of Repentance’ Operation Hit Iranian Nuclear Program
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed to the Knesset that Israel's October "Days of Repentance" operation destroyed part of Tehran's nuclear program, despite U.S. calls to avoid such sites. He also stated that the operation weakened Iran’s defense and missile production capabilities and vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Biden Administration Sanctions Israeli Settlers and Increases Aid to Palestinians in Lame Duck Presidency
Just 62 days before President-Elect Donald Trump takes office, the Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria, days after allocating $230M in aid for Palestinian economic recovery and essential services.
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Threatens ICC With Sanctions Unless Netanyahu Arrest Warrant is Withdrawn
The incoming Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune threatened Sunday to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) unless it drops the arrest warrant it issued against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes committed after Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel triggered the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

Inside the United States
PA Supreme Court Sides with RNC, Rules Undated Mail-In Ballots Cannot Be Counted
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on Monday that mail-in ballots without a correct handwritten date on the return envelope should not be counted, siding with the Republican National Committee (RNC) in the ongoing U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick.
Ohio’s Bathroom Bill Easily Clears Senate
The Ohio Senate passed legislation Wednesday afternoon that would ban transgender students from using restroom facilities that align with their gender identity and multi-sex bathrooms at schools across the state.
Trump Confirms Use of Military for Mass Deportations of Illegals
President-Elect Trump confirmed his plans to declare a national emergency, aiming to manage the deportation of millions of undocumented immigrants with the assistance of the U.S. military.

Christian News
Brazilian Bible Society Celebrates Printing 200 Million Bibles
The Bible Society of Brazil (SBB) announced earlier this month that it celebrated printing 200 million Bibles and New Testaments, Christian Daily reports.
More than 2,400 Anti-Christian Hate Crimes Reported Across Europe in 2023
A newly published study by the Austria-based Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC) shows there were over 2,400 reported hate crimes targeting Christians in Europe last year.

Worthy Insights
Trump Would Be Wise To Deliver Regime Change in Iran
Now that Donald Trump has secured his remarkable victory in the US presidential election, supporting regime change in Iran could soon emerge as one of his new administration's top priorities after he takes office in January.
Iranian lawmaker: Time to match US, Israel’s nuclear arsenal – analysis
Iran should change its nuclear policy and develop “any weapon that creates deterrence,” Iranian lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian said.