Prophecy News Watch - August 11, 2017
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Trump: Iran is ‘not in compliance’ with nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran was not upholding its obligations under the landmark nuclear deal struck in 2015 by former president Barack Obama.
Obama administration knew about North Korea's miniaturized nukes
Tuesday's bombshell Washington Post story that the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has determined North Korea is capable of constructing miniaturized nuclear weapons that could be used as warheads for missiles – possibly ICBMs – left out a crucial fact: DIA actually concluded this in 2013. The Post also failed to mention that the Obama administration tried to downplay and discredit this report at the time.
China to Stay Neutral, Unless U.S. Attacks N Korea
If North Korea launches an attack that threatens the United States then China should stay neutral, but if the United States attacks first and tries to overthrow North Korea's government China will stop them, a Chinese state-run newspaper said on Friday.
State Department: U.S. Passports to North Korea Restricted Beginning Sept. 1
The Department of State has announced it will restrict all U.S. citizens from traveling into, in, or through North Korea beginning Sept. 1. This warning, issued on Thursday, comes in the wake of the escalating rhetoric between the DPRK and President Donald Trump over the past few days.
More than half a million children in Libya need help: UNICEF
United Nations children agency UNICEF warned on Wednesday that more than half a million children in Libya need help and called on warring parties to end the violence and negotiate a political solution to the crisis.
North Korea missiles can reach Guam in 14 minutes, local official says
If North Korea fires missiles toward Guam, they would take about 14 minutes to reach the island, said Guam Homeland Security spokeswoman Jenna Gaminde.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Considering Military Rule in Gaza
Hamas is reportedly considering advancing an unprecedented move in the Gaza Strip in response to the harsh sanctions imposed on it by the Palestinian Authority. This is a scenario that has been taken into account in Israel and could lead to chaos in the Gaza Strip. A source within Hamas said that the organization's military wing recently submitted a proposal to the organization's political leadership, suggesting Hamas create a political and security vacuum in the Gaza Strip by waiving its management of the Gaza Strip.
Underground barrier with Gaza to extend into the sea
The underground barrier designed to prevent tunnels from crossing into Israel from Gaza will stretch into the Mediterranean to stave off Hamas infiltration by sea.
Waqf says Israel didn’t damage any historic items on Temple Mount
The Jerusalem Waqf said on Wednesday that when Israeli security services conducted searches on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem following a shooting attack at the site, they did not damage or steal any historical items.
Inside the United States
Trump: Opioid Crisis is a National Emergency
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the opioid crisis is a national emergency.
Trump administration defends travel ban in Supreme Court brief
President Donald Trump's administration reiterated arguments defending its temporary travel ban in a filing with the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, repeatedly citing the executive's broad powers to exclude foreigners from the United States.
DCCC: ‘No Interest’ in Working With Democratic Pro-Life Group
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has 'no interest' in working with Democrats for Life of America, a pro-life Democratic organization.
DNC Hack was 'Inside Job' : Report
The Democratic National Committee was not hacked by Russia — nor by anyone else — but instead was 'an inside job by someone with access to the DNC's system,' according to a report in The Nation.
Ex-US intel chief says Trump leaks have a 'corrosive effect'
US President Donald Trump’s sharing of Israeli intelligence with Russia without prior coordination 'has an erosive and corrosive effect' on global data sharing with Washington, a former US intelligence chief told The Jerusalem Post.
Around the World
Trump: Iran is ‘not in compliance’ with nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran was not upholding its obligations under the landmark nuclear deal struck in 2015 by former president Barack Obama.
Obama administration knew about North Korea's miniaturized nukes
Tuesday's bombshell Washington Post story that the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has determined North Korea is capable of constructing miniaturized nuclear weapons that could be used as warheads for missiles – possibly ICBMs – left out a crucial fact: DIA actually concluded this in 2013. The Post also failed to mention that the Obama administration tried to downplay and discredit this report at the time.
China to Stay Neutral, Unless U.S. Attacks N Korea
If North Korea launches an attack that threatens the United States then China should stay neutral, but if the United States attacks first and tries to overthrow North Korea's government China will stop them, a Chinese state-run newspaper said on Friday.
State Department: U.S. Passports to North Korea Restricted Beginning Sept. 1
The Department of State has announced it will restrict all U.S. citizens from traveling into, in, or through North Korea beginning Sept. 1. This warning, issued on Thursday, comes in the wake of the escalating rhetoric between the DPRK and President Donald Trump over the past few days.
More than half a million children in Libya need help: UNICEF
United Nations children agency UNICEF warned on Wednesday that more than half a million children in Libya need help and called on warring parties to end the violence and negotiate a political solution to the crisis.
North Korea missiles can reach Guam in 14 minutes, local official says
If North Korea fires missiles toward Guam, they would take about 14 minutes to reach the island, said Guam Homeland Security spokeswoman Jenna Gaminde.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Considering Military Rule in Gaza
Hamas is reportedly considering advancing an unprecedented move in the Gaza Strip in response to the harsh sanctions imposed on it by the Palestinian Authority. This is a scenario that has been taken into account in Israel and could lead to chaos in the Gaza Strip. A source within Hamas said that the organization's military wing recently submitted a proposal to the organization's political leadership, suggesting Hamas create a political and security vacuum in the Gaza Strip by waiving its management of the Gaza Strip.
Underground barrier with Gaza to extend into the sea
The underground barrier designed to prevent tunnels from crossing into Israel from Gaza will stretch into the Mediterranean to stave off Hamas infiltration by sea.
Waqf says Israel didn’t damage any historic items on Temple Mount
The Jerusalem Waqf said on Wednesday that when Israeli security services conducted searches on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem following a shooting attack at the site, they did not damage or steal any historical items.
Inside the United States
Trump: Opioid Crisis is a National Emergency
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the opioid crisis is a national emergency.
Trump administration defends travel ban in Supreme Court brief
President Donald Trump's administration reiterated arguments defending its temporary travel ban in a filing with the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, repeatedly citing the executive's broad powers to exclude foreigners from the United States.
DCCC: ‘No Interest’ in Working With Democratic Pro-Life Group
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has 'no interest' in working with Democrats for Life of America, a pro-life Democratic organization.
DNC Hack was 'Inside Job' : Report
The Democratic National Committee was not hacked by Russia — nor by anyone else — but instead was 'an inside job by someone with access to the DNC's system,' according to a report in The Nation.
Ex-US intel chief says Trump leaks have a 'corrosive effect'
US President Donald Trump’s sharing of Israeli intelligence with Russia without prior coordination 'has an erosive and corrosive effect' on global data sharing with Washington, a former US intelligence chief told The Jerusalem Post.