Prophecy News Watch - October 1, 2024

Around the World
Israel Hits Dozens Of Houthi Targets
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen were reeling Monday from Israel’s biggest air raid to date against the Iran-backed Islamic group after it fired three ballistic missiles at the Jewish nation this month.
US Strikes Terror Targets in Syria, Kills 37 Jihadist Militants
The United States killed 37 militants associated with Islamic State and al-Qaeda during two airstrikes carried out this month against terrorist targets in northwest Syria, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced.
Hezbollah Confirms Killing Of Chief Nasrallah As Iran Vows Revenge (Worthy News Focus)
Iran-backed Hezbollah has confirmed its Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Friday, but Tehran vowed revenge.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launching Invasion of Lebanon ‘Within Hours’
Preparations were underway late Monday for Israel to invade Lebanon “the moment that the security cabinet approves” the military operation, meaning within hours, Israeli sources say.
Israeli Special Forces Conduct Raids On Hezbollah Tunnels Near Border Ahead of Potential Ground Operation
Israeli special forces have been carrying out targeted raids into southern Lebanon, probing Hezbollah's border tunnels and gathering intelligence in an effort to weaken Hezbollah's capabilities, ahead of a potential broader ground incursion expected soon, the Wall Street Journal reported.
US to Provide $8.7 Billion in Military Aid to Israel
Israel last week secured an $8.7 billion US weapons package to support its fighting against Iranian proxies Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Houthi insurgents in Yemen, All Israel News (AIN) reports.
Israel Kills Leaders Of Palestine Group PFLP In Beirut; Hamas Chief Also Dead
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), which has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States, said early Monday that three of its leaders were killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut, the first such attack within the Lebanese capital’s city limits.

Inside the United States
Helene’s Cost Could Be 600 Lives, $160B in Damages
Six hundred people are unaccounted for, and one of North Carolina’s hardest-hit counties by the remnants of Hurricane Helene on Monday said at least 35 have died.
Three Dozen U.S. Ports in Peril of Longshoremen’s Strike
About 45,000 dockworkers are expected to strike for higher wages across three dozen East and Gulf coast ports at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
Biden Claims He’s Reduced Illegal Crossings; Nearly 14 Million Reported Since 2021
Roughly 40 days ahead of the November election, President Joe Biden claimed that an executive order he issued this summer has reduced illegal border crossings by 60%.
DeSantis says Florida Has No Time for Red Tape with Helene Response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says "we don't have time for bureaucracy, we don't have time for red tape" when it comes to businesses coming back to areas stricken by Hurricane Helene.