Prophecy News Watch - October 3, 2024
Around the World
Iran Warns Israel Of More Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Iran’s president warned Israel on Wednesday that his Islamic Republic will have an even “stronger response” if Israel retaliates to its missile attack on Tuesday.
Turkey’s Erdogan Calls on UNGA to Recommend Force Against Israel if Attacks on Hamas/Hezbollah Continue
A day before Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the United Nations General Assembly to recommend force against the Jewish state if the UN Security Council cannot convince the Israelis to stop attacking Iranian-backed Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Gaza and Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s PM Pressured Not To Forget Hostages Amid Lebanon Offensive
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced pressure late Wednesday not to forget hostages held in Gaza as he focused on targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, where the government called for a ceasefire.
Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Son-In-Law Killed In Suspected Israeli Strike
The son-in-law of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has likely been killed by suspected Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Israeli and Arabic sources say.
Israel Announces IDF Casualties Amid Expanded Ground Operations in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces have announced that, as of Wednesday evening local time, eight IDF soldiers were killed in battles with Lebanese Hezbollah militants amid Israel’s recently expanded ground operation in Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Next President Must Address U.S. Debt, Moody’s Warns
A credit rating agency's report on the upcoming presidential election noted that whoever wins must address tax and spending policies that contribute to the nation's growing deficit.
Essential North Carolina Quartz Mines Shut Down Following Hurricane Helene Devastation
Quartz mines that are vital to North Carolina’s semiconductor industry have been closed indefinitely since Hurricane Helene tore into the region wreaking death and devastation over the weekend, the Washington Examiner reports.
Christian News
Persecuted Christian Women In Focus At Day of Prayer
The global annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) will this year focus on Christian women, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
India: Pastor Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment for Alleged Forced Conversion of Hindus
A pastor in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has been found guilty on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity and has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014, India ranks 11 on the Open Doors World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Iran Warns Israel Of More Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Iran’s president warned Israel on Wednesday that his Islamic Republic will have an even “stronger response” if Israel retaliates to its missile attack on Tuesday.
Turkey’s Erdogan Calls on UNGA to Recommend Force Against Israel if Attacks on Hamas/Hezbollah Continue
A day before Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the United Nations General Assembly to recommend force against the Jewish state if the UN Security Council cannot convince the Israelis to stop attacking Iranian-backed Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Gaza and Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s PM Pressured Not To Forget Hostages Amid Lebanon Offensive
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced pressure late Wednesday not to forget hostages held in Gaza as he focused on targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, where the government called for a ceasefire.
Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Son-In-Law Killed In Suspected Israeli Strike
The son-in-law of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has likely been killed by suspected Israeli airstrikes in Damascus, Israeli and Arabic sources say.
Israel Announces IDF Casualties Amid Expanded Ground Operations in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces have announced that, as of Wednesday evening local time, eight IDF soldiers were killed in battles with Lebanese Hezbollah militants amid Israel’s recently expanded ground operation in Lebanon, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Inside the United States
Next President Must Address U.S. Debt, Moody’s Warns
A credit rating agency's report on the upcoming presidential election noted that whoever wins must address tax and spending policies that contribute to the nation's growing deficit.
Essential North Carolina Quartz Mines Shut Down Following Hurricane Helene Devastation
Quartz mines that are vital to North Carolina’s semiconductor industry have been closed indefinitely since Hurricane Helene tore into the region wreaking death and devastation over the weekend, the Washington Examiner reports.
Christian News
Persecuted Christian Women In Focus At Day of Prayer
The global annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) will this year focus on Christian women, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
India: Pastor Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment for Alleged Forced Conversion of Hindus
A pastor in India’s Madhya Pradesh state has been found guilty on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity and has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party since 2014, India ranks 11 on the Open Doors World Watch List of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.