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Around the World
Mounting Pressure On Trump To Rethink Summit With Putin (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump came under mounting pressure Monday to rethink his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid fears he will negotiate on ending the Russian war against Ukraine without consulting Kyiv.
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwest Turkey, Killing One and Injuring Dozens
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Turkey on Sunday evening, killing at least one person, injuring 29 others, and causing more than a dozen buildings to collapse.
Nagasaki, Hiroshima Mourn 80th Atomic Bombings Anniversary Amid Fears Of New Nuclear Warfare (Worthy News Radio)
In pouring rain, people shed tears for those who died or were injured when, exactly 80 years ago, the U.S. dropped a devastating nuclear bomb on this Japanese city. The destruction of Nagasaki soon forced Japan to surrender, bringing World War II to a close.
Europe Demands Ukraine’s Presence At Trump-Putin Summit As Clashes Kill Many
European leaders have raised the pressure on U.S. President Donald J. Trump to involve Ukraine in a planned summit with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on ending the war in Ukraine, where officials said Russian shelling and drone attacks killed numerous people Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Declines to Endorse Gaza City Offensive but Warns Hostage Release Unlikely Without Military Pressure
President Donald Trump stopped short of directly endorsing Israel's plan to attack and occupy Gaza City, but suggested that Hamas will not release Israeli hostages unless the situation in Gaza changes dramatically.
Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN, Sparking Sharp Israeli Backlash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday that Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September, aligning with recent moves by the United Kingdom, France, and Canada.
Inside the United States
Nvidia, AMD Strike Revenue-Sharing Deal With U.S. to Resume AI Chip Sales to China
In a rare and controversial arrangement, Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have agreed to share 15% of revenues from certain AI chip sales to China with the U.S. government, paving the way for the resumption of exports halted earlier this year over national security concerns.
Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’ In D.C., Calls In National Guard
“Liberation Day” arrived Monday in Washington, D.C., as declared by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Military Preparing to Deploy National Guard to D.C. Amid Trump’s Crime Crackdown
The U.S. military is preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops in the nation's capital as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping federal crackdown on crime, according to multiple U.S. officials. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the White House and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over public safety, homelessness, and the city's image.
Worthy Insights
The Passion of the Christ sequel to hit theaters 2027 in two-part release
The Resurrection of the Christ, Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel to the successful 2004 motion picture, The Passion of the Christ, is officially set to debut in spring 2027 in two installments. The Resurrection of the Christ Part One will hit theaters on Good Friday in late March 2027. Part two will be released just over 40 days later in early May on Ascension Day. The sequels will be released over 20 years after The Passion of the Christ’s record success, which raked in $610 million globally, according to IMDB.
Media Claims Israel Assassinated a Journalist – but There Is More to the Story
The Associated Press reported on Monday that Israel deliberately targeted and killed a journalist in Gaza on Sunday. But, as usual, there is more to the story.
Obama Judge Refuses To Release Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Transcripts
A federal judge on Monday rejected a request by the Justice Department to unseal grand jury transcripts in the New York sex trafficking case of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator.
Mounting Pressure On Trump To Rethink Summit With Putin (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump came under mounting pressure Monday to rethink his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid fears he will negotiate on ending the Russian war against Ukraine without consulting Kyiv.
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwest Turkey, Killing One and Injuring Dozens
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Turkey on Sunday evening, killing at least one person, injuring 29 others, and causing more than a dozen buildings to collapse.
Nagasaki, Hiroshima Mourn 80th Atomic Bombings Anniversary Amid Fears Of New Nuclear Warfare (Worthy News Radio)
In pouring rain, people shed tears for those who died or were injured when, exactly 80 years ago, the U.S. dropped a devastating nuclear bomb on this Japanese city. The destruction of Nagasaki soon forced Japan to surrender, bringing World War II to a close.
Europe Demands Ukraine’s Presence At Trump-Putin Summit As Clashes Kill Many
European leaders have raised the pressure on U.S. President Donald J. Trump to involve Ukraine in a planned summit with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on ending the war in Ukraine, where officials said Russian shelling and drone attacks killed numerous people Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Declines to Endorse Gaza City Offensive but Warns Hostage Release Unlikely Without Military Pressure
President Donald Trump stopped short of directly endorsing Israel's plan to attack and occupy Gaza City, but suggested that Hamas will not release Israeli hostages unless the situation in Gaza changes dramatically.
Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN, Sparking Sharp Israeli Backlash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday that Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September, aligning with recent moves by the United Kingdom, France, and Canada.
Inside the United States
Nvidia, AMD Strike Revenue-Sharing Deal With U.S. to Resume AI Chip Sales to China
In a rare and controversial arrangement, Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have agreed to share 15% of revenues from certain AI chip sales to China with the U.S. government, paving the way for the resumption of exports halted earlier this year over national security concerns.
Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’ In D.C., Calls In National Guard
“Liberation Day” arrived Monday in Washington, D.C., as declared by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Military Preparing to Deploy National Guard to D.C. Amid Trump’s Crime Crackdown
The U.S. military is preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops in the nation's capital as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping federal crackdown on crime, according to multiple U.S. officials. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the White House and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over public safety, homelessness, and the city's image.
Worthy Insights
The Passion of the Christ sequel to hit theaters 2027 in two-part release
The Resurrection of the Christ, Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel to the successful 2004 motion picture, The Passion of the Christ, is officially set to debut in spring 2027 in two installments. The Resurrection of the Christ Part One will hit theaters on Good Friday in late March 2027. Part two will be released just over 40 days later in early May on Ascension Day. The sequels will be released over 20 years after The Passion of the Christ’s record success, which raked in $610 million globally, according to IMDB.
Media Claims Israel Assassinated a Journalist – but There Is More to the Story
The Associated Press reported on Monday that Israel deliberately targeted and killed a journalist in Gaza on Sunday. But, as usual, there is more to the story.
Obama Judge Refuses To Release Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Transcripts
A federal judge on Monday rejected a request by the Justice Department to unseal grand jury transcripts in the New York sex trafficking case of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator.
Around the World
Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign Historic Peace Deal in the White House (Worthy News Radio)
Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace deal at the White House that will end decades of armed conflict that killed tens of thousands and led to the expulsion of more than 100,000 mainly Christian Armenians from the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. The leaders of both nations want to nominate U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize as he brokered the historic agreement.
Indonesia’s Bishops Fear Mounting Anti-Christian Violence
Indonesia’s Catholic bishops have expressed concern about mounting anti-Christian violence in the world’s largest Muslim nation. They urged the central government in Jakarta to act decisively “against all forms of intolerance, particularly when accompanied by violence,” which, they stressed, “constitutes a criminal offense.”
Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Trump-Brokered Peace Deal, Ending Decades-Long Conflict
Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a historic peace agreement at the White House on Friday, formally ending nearly four decades of territorial conflict and opening a new chapter in South Caucasus geopolitics. The accord, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, cements Washington's strategic foothold in a volatile region bordering Iran and deep within the former Soviet sphere.
Trump Authorizes Military Force Against Latin American Cartels Designated as Terrorist Organizations
President Donald Trump has quietly authorized the use of U.S. military force against Latin American drug cartels that his administration has officially classified as foreign terrorist organizations, according to reports by The New York Times and New York Post. The move represents the most aggressive escalation yet in Trump's long-running campaign to dismantle transnational narcotics networks flooding the United States with fentanyl and other illicit drugs.
Putin Floats Cease-Fire Proposal to Trump Administration, Seeking Major Ukrainian Territorial Concessions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented the Trump administration with a sweeping cease-fire proposal in Ukraine that would require Kyiv to cede significant territory in exchange for a halt to hostilities, European and Ukrainian officials told the Wall Street Journal.
Trump Wants To Meet Putin Despite Moscow’s Refusal To Include Ukraine’s President In Talks (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump says he is prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, despite Moscow’s refusal to include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in peace discussions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Tens of Thousands Rally Across Israel Against Gaza City Takeover, Demand Hostage Deal
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets Saturday night to protest the government's decision to seize Gaza City, warning that the move could doom remaining hostages and drag the nation into a prolonged and deadly conflict.
Netanyahu Outlines Gaza Liberation Plan Amid International Pressure and Domestic Disputes
In a forceful address on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out his government’s battle plan for Gaza, declaring that Israel’s mission is not to seize the territory but to free it from the grip of Hamas. Framing the campaign as a fight for liberation rather than conquest, Netanyahu vowed to dismantle the terrorist group’s rule and secure a future in which Gazans can live free from fear, oppression, and the violence of jihad.
Israel Approves Gaza City Takeover Plan, Setting Stage for Major Military Offensive
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to take control of Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the nearly two-year war with Hamas. The decision, announced Friday, comes despite warnings from top military officials that the move could endanger hostages still held in the enclave and deepen the humanitarian crisis.
Germany halts military exports to Israel over ‘Gaza Occupation’ Plan
Germany on Friday halted military exports to Israel “that could be used in Gaza,” amid one of the worst tensions between the German and Israeli governments since the establishment of the Jewish nation following World War II.
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys Federal Law Enforcement Surge in D.C. to Combat Violent Crime
President Donald Trump has ordered a significant increase in federal law enforcement presence across Washington, D.C., in an effort to combat what he described as an "out-of-control" crime wave in the nation's capital. The White House announced the move on Aug. 7, saying the deployment will begin at midnight and continue for at least seven days, with an option to extend.
In Six Months, Ice Arrests 350 Gang Members In Houston
In the first six months of the Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Houston arrested 356 illegal foreign nationals who are confirmed gang members.
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Prohibit Politicized or Unlawful Debanking
President Donald J. Trump on Thursday signed an Executive Order to ensure that federal regulators do not promote policies or practices allowing financial institutions to deny or restrict services based on political beliefs, religious beliefs, or lawful business activities, guaranteeing fair access to banking for all Americans.
Christian News
Haiti Church Condemns Abductions of Irish Missionary, Orphanage Child, And Staff (Worthy News In-Depth)
Church leaders in Haiti expressed concern Sunday about the kidnapping of nine people, including an Irish missionary and a child with disabilities, as violence spreads throughout the Caribbean nation.
Evangelical Surge Transforms Amazon’s Spiritual and Cultural Landscape
Evangelical missions are surging through Brazil’s Amazon, bringing medical aid, education, and the gospel to remote villages, reshaping the region’s spiritual identity and accelerating the nation’s shift away from Catholicism. Project Amazon’s Missionary boat alone treats 100,000 patients a year, fueling rapid church growth among indigenous communities.
Worthy Insights
Huckabee Rips CBS News For Selectively Editing His Remarks About Israel To Mislead Audience
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denounced CBS News for selectively editing an interview with him on its way to savagely attacking Israel.
‘Jesus Freaks – the Movie’ Explores East Coast Jesus Revolution of 1970s
Some are calling it the East Coast version of the movie, "Jesus Revolution."
Ancient Christian church reveals mysterious 1,600-year-old warning to nonbelievers: ‘Only the righteous’
Archaeologists in Turkey recently excavated the ruins of a millennia-old city, revealing a fifth-century Christian church with a message that hasn’t been seen in over 1,000 years.
Hundreds of Christians Rally to Pray Across Tennessee: ‘Our Hope Is in Jesus Alone’
Hundreds of Christians from various denominations in Tennessee gathered together to pray and seek God, believing for a move by His Spirit that will ultimately "transform" families, cities, the Volunteer State, and the nation.
Smoking gun? Obama endorsed bogus CIA claims on Trump and Putin before analysis was even finished
President Barack Obama made public statements as early as mid-December 2016 indicating that he was endorsing a predetermined CIA view about Vladimir Putin allegedly wanting Donald Trump to win and Hillary Clinton to lose. The intelligence community assessment (ICA) had not even been completed and was still being debated and drafted.
Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign Historic Peace Deal in the White House (Worthy News Radio)
Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace deal at the White House that will end decades of armed conflict that killed tens of thousands and led to the expulsion of more than 100,000 mainly Christian Armenians from the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. The leaders of both nations want to nominate U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize as he brokered the historic agreement.
Indonesia’s Bishops Fear Mounting Anti-Christian Violence
Indonesia’s Catholic bishops have expressed concern about mounting anti-Christian violence in the world’s largest Muslim nation. They urged the central government in Jakarta to act decisively “against all forms of intolerance, particularly when accompanied by violence,” which, they stressed, “constitutes a criminal offense.”
Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Trump-Brokered Peace Deal, Ending Decades-Long Conflict
Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a historic peace agreement at the White House on Friday, formally ending nearly four decades of territorial conflict and opening a new chapter in South Caucasus geopolitics. The accord, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, cements Washington's strategic foothold in a volatile region bordering Iran and deep within the former Soviet sphere.
Trump Authorizes Military Force Against Latin American Cartels Designated as Terrorist Organizations
President Donald Trump has quietly authorized the use of U.S. military force against Latin American drug cartels that his administration has officially classified as foreign terrorist organizations, according to reports by The New York Times and New York Post. The move represents the most aggressive escalation yet in Trump's long-running campaign to dismantle transnational narcotics networks flooding the United States with fentanyl and other illicit drugs.
Putin Floats Cease-Fire Proposal to Trump Administration, Seeking Major Ukrainian Territorial Concessions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented the Trump administration with a sweeping cease-fire proposal in Ukraine that would require Kyiv to cede significant territory in exchange for a halt to hostilities, European and Ukrainian officials told the Wall Street Journal.
Trump Wants To Meet Putin Despite Moscow’s Refusal To Include Ukraine’s President In Talks (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump says he is prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, despite Moscow’s refusal to include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in peace discussions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Tens of Thousands Rally Across Israel Against Gaza City Takeover, Demand Hostage Deal
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets Saturday night to protest the government's decision to seize Gaza City, warning that the move could doom remaining hostages and drag the nation into a prolonged and deadly conflict.
Netanyahu Outlines Gaza Liberation Plan Amid International Pressure and Domestic Disputes
In a forceful address on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out his government’s battle plan for Gaza, declaring that Israel’s mission is not to seize the territory but to free it from the grip of Hamas. Framing the campaign as a fight for liberation rather than conquest, Netanyahu vowed to dismantle the terrorist group’s rule and secure a future in which Gazans can live free from fear, oppression, and the violence of jihad.
Israel Approves Gaza City Takeover Plan, Setting Stage for Major Military Offensive
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to take control of Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the nearly two-year war with Hamas. The decision, announced Friday, comes despite warnings from top military officials that the move could endanger hostages still held in the enclave and deepen the humanitarian crisis.
Germany halts military exports to Israel over ‘Gaza Occupation’ Plan
Germany on Friday halted military exports to Israel “that could be used in Gaza,” amid one of the worst tensions between the German and Israeli governments since the establishment of the Jewish nation following World War II.
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys Federal Law Enforcement Surge in D.C. to Combat Violent Crime
President Donald Trump has ordered a significant increase in federal law enforcement presence across Washington, D.C., in an effort to combat what he described as an "out-of-control" crime wave in the nation's capital. The White House announced the move on Aug. 7, saying the deployment will begin at midnight and continue for at least seven days, with an option to extend.
In Six Months, Ice Arrests 350 Gang Members In Houston
In the first six months of the Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Houston arrested 356 illegal foreign nationals who are confirmed gang members.
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Prohibit Politicized or Unlawful Debanking
President Donald J. Trump on Thursday signed an Executive Order to ensure that federal regulators do not promote policies or practices allowing financial institutions to deny or restrict services based on political beliefs, religious beliefs, or lawful business activities, guaranteeing fair access to banking for all Americans.
Christian News
Haiti Church Condemns Abductions of Irish Missionary, Orphanage Child, And Staff (Worthy News In-Depth)
Church leaders in Haiti expressed concern Sunday about the kidnapping of nine people, including an Irish missionary and a child with disabilities, as violence spreads throughout the Caribbean nation.
Evangelical Surge Transforms Amazon’s Spiritual and Cultural Landscape
Evangelical missions are surging through Brazil’s Amazon, bringing medical aid, education, and the gospel to remote villages, reshaping the region’s spiritual identity and accelerating the nation’s shift away from Catholicism. Project Amazon’s Missionary boat alone treats 100,000 patients a year, fueling rapid church growth among indigenous communities.
Worthy Insights
Huckabee Rips CBS News For Selectively Editing His Remarks About Israel To Mislead Audience
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denounced CBS News for selectively editing an interview with him on its way to savagely attacking Israel.
‘Jesus Freaks – the Movie’ Explores East Coast Jesus Revolution of 1970s
Some are calling it the East Coast version of the movie, "Jesus Revolution."
Ancient Christian church reveals mysterious 1,600-year-old warning to nonbelievers: ‘Only the righteous’
Archaeologists in Turkey recently excavated the ruins of a millennia-old city, revealing a fifth-century Christian church with a message that hasn’t been seen in over 1,000 years.
Hundreds of Christians Rally to Pray Across Tennessee: ‘Our Hope Is in Jesus Alone’
Hundreds of Christians from various denominations in Tennessee gathered together to pray and seek God, believing for a move by His Spirit that will ultimately "transform" families, cities, the Volunteer State, and the nation.
Smoking gun? Obama endorsed bogus CIA claims on Trump and Putin before analysis was even finished
President Barack Obama made public statements as early as mid-December 2016 indicating that he was endorsing a predetermined CIA view about Vladimir Putin allegedly wanting Donald Trump to win and Hillary Clinton to lose. The intelligence community assessment (ICA) had not even been completed and was still being debated and drafted.
Around the World
Iran Executes Nuclear Scientist Accused of Spying for Israel
The Iranian judiciary announced Wednesday that it has executed Rouzbeh Vadi, a prominent nuclear scientist accused of spying for Israel and providing intelligence that led to the assassination of Iranian nuclear personnel during the 12-day war with Israel in June.
Pakistan Removes Death Penalty For Some Crimes For EU Trade But Christians ‘Remain At Risk’
Pakistan’s Senate has voted to remove the death penalty for two crimes in what officials admit is a bid to safeguard $3 billion in annual trade benefits from the European Union, while maintaining controversial blasphemy laws that have sent dozens of Christians to death row.
Switzerland in Shock Over Trump’s 39 Percent Tariff (Worthy News Focus)
Switzerland was hours away from facing the highest U.S. tariff on imports of any developed country after its president left Washington without a deal, upsetting the Alpine nation’s business elite.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Outlines Gaza War Vision: No Annexation, Transitional Arab Control Proposed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has clarified Israel’s long-term strategy for the Gaza Strip, stating in two separate interviews that while Israel will take temporary military control of the territory, it has no intention of annexing or permanently governing it.
Netanyahu-Backed Gaza Occupation Plan to Be Presented to Security Cabinet as Trump Weighs In
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to present a sweeping new military and governance plan for the Gaza Strip to Israel’s security cabinet on Thursday, according to government sources who spoke with The Jerusalem Post. The proposal is expected to greenlight a large-scale IDF operation to occupy additional portions of the coastal enclave over a five-month period.
Inside the United States
FBI Data Shows Rise in Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes in 2024
Newly released data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reveals a continued rise in anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2024, reinforcing concerns among Jewish advocacy groups and faith leaders about escalating hostility and the need for stronger government action.
Trump Orders New Census to Exclude Illegal Immigrants, Rekindling Legal and Political Firestorm
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has instructed the Department of Commerce to begin developing a new census that will explicitly exclude illegal immigrants from the population count, reigniting a constitutional debate over representation and federal funding.
Christian News
Christians Face ‘Silent Genocide’ In Africa, Observers Say
Militants allied with the Islamic State group (ISIS) are carrying out brutal attacks against Christians in central and southern Africa, including mass killings often through beheadings, as well as the destruction of churches and homes, investigators say. Advocacy groups and international officials warn of a growing crisis that they suggest is ignored by much of the world.
US Evangelist Graham Welcomes Trump’s Faith Move In Federal Agencies
American evangelist Franklin Graham has welcomed a decision by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to allow federal employees, including Christians, to openly express their faith while at work, in a move that changes decades of policies.
Worthy Insights
Smoking gun? Obama endorsed bogus CIA claims on Trump and Putin before analysis was even finished
President Barack Obama made public statements as early as mid-December 2016 indicating that he was endorsing a predetermined CIA view about Vladimir Putin allegedly wanting Donald Trump to win and Hillary Clinton to lose. The intelligence community assessment (ICA) had not even been completed and was still being debated and drafted.
Iran Executes Nuclear Scientist Accused of Spying for Israel
The Iranian judiciary announced Wednesday that it has executed Rouzbeh Vadi, a prominent nuclear scientist accused of spying for Israel and providing intelligence that led to the assassination of Iranian nuclear personnel during the 12-day war with Israel in June.
Pakistan Removes Death Penalty For Some Crimes For EU Trade But Christians ‘Remain At Risk’
Pakistan’s Senate has voted to remove the death penalty for two crimes in what officials admit is a bid to safeguard $3 billion in annual trade benefits from the European Union, while maintaining controversial blasphemy laws that have sent dozens of Christians to death row.
Switzerland in Shock Over Trump’s 39 Percent Tariff (Worthy News Focus)
Switzerland was hours away from facing the highest U.S. tariff on imports of any developed country after its president left Washington without a deal, upsetting the Alpine nation’s business elite.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Outlines Gaza War Vision: No Annexation, Transitional Arab Control Proposed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has clarified Israel’s long-term strategy for the Gaza Strip, stating in two separate interviews that while Israel will take temporary military control of the territory, it has no intention of annexing or permanently governing it.
Netanyahu-Backed Gaza Occupation Plan to Be Presented to Security Cabinet as Trump Weighs In
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to present a sweeping new military and governance plan for the Gaza Strip to Israel’s security cabinet on Thursday, according to government sources who spoke with The Jerusalem Post. The proposal is expected to greenlight a large-scale IDF operation to occupy additional portions of the coastal enclave over a five-month period.
Inside the United States
FBI Data Shows Rise in Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes in 2024
Newly released data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reveals a continued rise in anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2024, reinforcing concerns among Jewish advocacy groups and faith leaders about escalating hostility and the need for stronger government action.
Trump Orders New Census to Exclude Illegal Immigrants, Rekindling Legal and Political Firestorm
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has instructed the Department of Commerce to begin developing a new census that will explicitly exclude illegal immigrants from the population count, reigniting a constitutional debate over representation and federal funding.
Christian News
Christians Face ‘Silent Genocide’ In Africa, Observers Say
Militants allied with the Islamic State group (ISIS) are carrying out brutal attacks against Christians in central and southern Africa, including mass killings often through beheadings, as well as the destruction of churches and homes, investigators say. Advocacy groups and international officials warn of a growing crisis that they suggest is ignored by much of the world.
US Evangelist Graham Welcomes Trump’s Faith Move In Federal Agencies
American evangelist Franklin Graham has welcomed a decision by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to allow federal employees, including Christians, to openly express their faith while at work, in a move that changes decades of policies.
Worthy Insights
Smoking gun? Obama endorsed bogus CIA claims on Trump and Putin before analysis was even finished
President Barack Obama made public statements as early as mid-December 2016 indicating that he was endorsing a predetermined CIA view about Vladimir Putin allegedly wanting Donald Trump to win and Hillary Clinton to lose. The intelligence community assessment (ICA) had not even been completed and was still being debated and drafted.