Prophecy News Watch - October 2, 2024
Around the World
New NATO Chief Pledges More Spending on Defense
The new chief of the NATO military alliance has declined to say whether Ukraine is winning the war against Russia, which invaded the country in February 2022.
US Sending Fighter Jets and Military Personnel to the Middle East Amid Expanding Conflict
Amid concern that Iran may retaliate against Israel for killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a bombing campaign in Lebanon last week, the United States announced Monday that it is sending “a few thousand” additional military personnel to the Middle East along with multiple US Air Force jet fighter squadrons to defend Israel as well as American citizens and interests if necessary.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli PM: Iran Made ‘Grave Error’ By Attacking Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Tuesday that "Iran has made a grave error tonight, and the consequences will be severe." He spoke after the Islamic Republic fired some 200 missiles at the Jewish nation.
Israel Vows Revenge After Iran Fires 200 Rockets At Jewish Nation
Israel vowed revenge after Iran reportedly launched nearly 200 missiles at the Jewish nation, including over large cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Iran Launches Missiles Towards Israel
Israel’s military says Iran has launched missiles towards Israel, apparently in response to major setbacks suffered by Tehran’s proxies.
Israel Begins Ground Offensive In Lebanon
Israeli troops have entered Lebanon as the anticipated ground offensive has begun, Israel’s military confirmed early Tuesday, local time.
More Than 30,000 Jews From 100 Countries Have Moved to Israel in the Last Year
Around 31,000 Jewish people from over 100 countries immigrated to Israel in the last year, a period which has seen the October 7 attack by Hamas and the consequent war in Gaza, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
UNRWA Confirms Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike Was Its Employee
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has confirmed that Fateh Sherif, who was killed in an Israeli air strike today, was the leader of Hamas in Lebanon while also employed as a school principal by UNRWA, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Vance, Walz Debate Economy, Immigration, Abortion in Tight Presidential Race
U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exchanged barbs on the debate stage Tuesday night in what may be the final debate before Election Day just five weeks away.
US Charges Three Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps with Hacking Trump’s Presidential Campaign
The United States last week indicted three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps on charges of hacking Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and trying to interfere with the November 5 general election, Reuters reports.
East Coast Port Strikes Could Bring Shortages, Rising Prices
Some 50,000 International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike Tuesday against the East and Gulf Coast ports, snarling the flow of goods in what some predict could be the most disruptive strike in decades.
Christian News
Christians Rush to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene
Christian aid groups have rallied to support the victims of the devastating Hurricane Helene which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday before tearing through North and South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.
New NATO Chief Pledges More Spending on Defense
The new chief of the NATO military alliance has declined to say whether Ukraine is winning the war against Russia, which invaded the country in February 2022.
US Sending Fighter Jets and Military Personnel to the Middle East Amid Expanding Conflict
Amid concern that Iran may retaliate against Israel for killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a bombing campaign in Lebanon last week, the United States announced Monday that it is sending “a few thousand” additional military personnel to the Middle East along with multiple US Air Force jet fighter squadrons to defend Israel as well as American citizens and interests if necessary.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli PM: Iran Made ‘Grave Error’ By Attacking Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Tuesday that "Iran has made a grave error tonight, and the consequences will be severe." He spoke after the Islamic Republic fired some 200 missiles at the Jewish nation.
Israel Vows Revenge After Iran Fires 200 Rockets At Jewish Nation
Israel vowed revenge after Iran reportedly launched nearly 200 missiles at the Jewish nation, including over large cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Iran Launches Missiles Towards Israel
Israel’s military says Iran has launched missiles towards Israel, apparently in response to major setbacks suffered by Tehran’s proxies.
Israel Begins Ground Offensive In Lebanon
Israeli troops have entered Lebanon as the anticipated ground offensive has begun, Israel’s military confirmed early Tuesday, local time.
More Than 30,000 Jews From 100 Countries Have Moved to Israel in the Last Year
Around 31,000 Jewish people from over 100 countries immigrated to Israel in the last year, a period which has seen the October 7 attack by Hamas and the consequent war in Gaza, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
UNRWA Confirms Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Airstrike Was Its Employee
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has confirmed that Fateh Sherif, who was killed in an Israeli air strike today, was the leader of Hamas in Lebanon while also employed as a school principal by UNRWA, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Vance, Walz Debate Economy, Immigration, Abortion in Tight Presidential Race
U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz exchanged barbs on the debate stage Tuesday night in what may be the final debate before Election Day just five weeks away.
US Charges Three Members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps with Hacking Trump’s Presidential Campaign
The United States last week indicted three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps on charges of hacking Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and trying to interfere with the November 5 general election, Reuters reports.
East Coast Port Strikes Could Bring Shortages, Rising Prices
Some 50,000 International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike Tuesday against the East and Gulf Coast ports, snarling the flow of goods in what some predict could be the most disruptive strike in decades.
Christian News
Christians Rush to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene
Christian aid groups have rallied to support the victims of the devastating Hurricane Helene which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday before tearing through North and South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.