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Around the World
European Union reverses earlier announcement that it was suspending development aid to Palestinians
The European Union late Monday reversed an earlier announcement by an EU commissioner that the bloc was “immediately” suspending development aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hamas to make sure no money was misused.
IMF outlook worsens for a ‘limping’ world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty
The world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion of Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts, and it now faces new uncertainty from the war between Israel and Hamas militants, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Moscow sees ‘high risk’ of 3rd party opening front against Israel amid war on Hamas
The Kremlin said Monday there was a “high risk” of a third party entering the conflict between Israel and Palestinian terror group Hamas after the US moved warships closer to the Jewish state.
IDF says Gaza border has finally been sealed although isolated terrorists may remain
While warning a small number of terrorists may still be on Israeli soil, the Israel Defense Forces announced Tuesday that, some 72 hours following Saturday’s devastating surprise attack by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians, Israel’s border with Gaza has finally been sealed, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel Recovers 1,500 Bodies While Restoring Control Over Gaza Border
Israel’s military said about 1,500 bodies were found in Israeli territory while it "restored full control" over the border with Gaza on the fourth day of fighting after an unprecedented surprise attack.
US Says Largest Aircraft Carrier In Eastern Mediterranean, Second Underway To Help Israel
America’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships, some of which have nuclear capabilities, have arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to support Israel, Worthy News learned.
Israel’s War Spreading As US Moves Ships In Mediterranean
Israel’s declared war against its enemies appeared to escalate Tuesday further after more than 900 people, including 11 Americans, were confirmed killed by Palestinian terror group Hamas.
Netanyahu: Israel Is At War And Will Launch Launch Historic Battle
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his nation Monday that Israel will launch a historic battle against the enemies of the Jewish nation.
Inside the United States
House GOP report: ‘More than 99% of illegal aliens released’ by Biden administration remain in U.S.
More than 99% of illegal immigrants released by the Biden Administration from the border between Jan 20, 2021 and Mar 31, 2023 remain in the United States, according to a report released on Monday by Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee.
Christian News
Chinese government continues crackdown on Christianity
China’s ruling Communist Party is continuing its crackdown on Christianity by removing crosses from churches and adding new restrictions to religious activities, Missions Box reports. With an authoritarian atheist government that feels threatened by any kind of religious expression, and Christianity in particular,
European Union reverses earlier announcement that it was suspending development aid to Palestinians
The European Union late Monday reversed an earlier announcement by an EU commissioner that the bloc was “immediately” suspending development aid for Palestinian authorities and instead said it would urgently review such assistance in the wake of the attacks on Israel by Hamas to make sure no money was misused.
IMF outlook worsens for a ‘limping’ world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty
The world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion of Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts, and it now faces new uncertainty from the war between Israel and Hamas militants, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Moscow sees ‘high risk’ of 3rd party opening front against Israel amid war on Hamas
The Kremlin said Monday there was a “high risk” of a third party entering the conflict between Israel and Palestinian terror group Hamas after the US moved warships closer to the Jewish state.
IDF says Gaza border has finally been sealed although isolated terrorists may remain
While warning a small number of terrorists may still be on Israeli soil, the Israel Defense Forces announced Tuesday that, some 72 hours following Saturday’s devastating surprise attack by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians, Israel’s border with Gaza has finally been sealed, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Israel Recovers 1,500 Bodies While Restoring Control Over Gaza Border
Israel’s military said about 1,500 bodies were found in Israeli territory while it "restored full control" over the border with Gaza on the fourth day of fighting after an unprecedented surprise attack.
US Says Largest Aircraft Carrier In Eastern Mediterranean, Second Underway To Help Israel
America’s USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, and its accompanying ships, some of which have nuclear capabilities, have arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to support Israel, Worthy News learned.
Israel’s War Spreading As US Moves Ships In Mediterranean
Israel’s declared war against its enemies appeared to escalate Tuesday further after more than 900 people, including 11 Americans, were confirmed killed by Palestinian terror group Hamas.
Netanyahu: Israel Is At War And Will Launch Launch Historic Battle
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his nation Monday that Israel will launch a historic battle against the enemies of the Jewish nation.
Inside the United States
House GOP report: ‘More than 99% of illegal aliens released’ by Biden administration remain in U.S.
More than 99% of illegal immigrants released by the Biden Administration from the border between Jan 20, 2021 and Mar 31, 2023 remain in the United States, according to a report released on Monday by Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee.
Christian News
Chinese government continues crackdown on Christianity
China’s ruling Communist Party is continuing its crackdown on Christianity by removing crosses from churches and adding new restrictions to religious activities, Missions Box reports. With an authoritarian atheist government that feels threatened by any kind of religious expression, and Christianity in particular,
Around the World
U.S. demands condemnation of Hamas at U.N. meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action
The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors Sunday, with the United States demanding all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas,” but they took no immediate action.
UK Home Secretary calls for crackdown on public support for Hamas’ terrorism against Israel
The UK’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman has called on British police to “use the full force of the law” against people publicly celebrating the killings and abductions committed by the Palestinian terror group in the surprise attack it launched on Israel on Saturday October 7, the Guardian UK reports.
Dutch Fishermen’s Town Prays For Israel; Lighthouse Lit For Jewish Nation
Reports are emerging of Christians praying for wartorn Israel, including in the Dutch fishermen’s town of Urk, known for its many churches. Hundreds of Christians gathered around Urk’s lighthouse to pray for the Jewish nation, where more than 700 Israelis were killed in a surprise attack by militants.
Denmark, Ireland, and Luxembourg refused to describe Hamas as “terrorists” in an EU statement condemning attack on Israel, diplomatic source says
The European Union was forced to soften its statement condemning the heinous attack launched against Israeli civilians by Hamas on October 7 because Ireland, Denmark, and Luxembourg refused to describe the Palestinian rulers of the Gaza Strip as a “terrorist” organization, i24News reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran helped Hamas to plan and execute surprise attack on Israel, WSJ report
While the US and the Israeli military said they do not yet have concrete evidence of Iran’s involvement in Hamas’ devastating surprise October 7 attack on Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported exclusively on Sunday that the Iranian regime helped the Palestinian terrorist rulers of the Gaza Strip to launch the ongoing war. Vehemently antisemitic, Iran’s Islamic regime is the world’s greatest sponsor of terrorism; it supports the Hamas terror group in Gaza and the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon, both of which are committed to the destruction of Israel.
Israel Mobilizes 300,000 Reservists; Gaza Siege Announced
Israel mobilized a record 300,000 reservists and imposed a complete siege on the Gaza Strip to respond to a multi-front Hamas terror group attack from Gaza, the chief military spokesperson confirmed.
Israel Death Toll Rises To 700; Body Of Half-Naked Israeli Woman Paraded In Gaza
The Israeli military says the attacks launched by Hamas on Saturday are like the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, with more than 700 people now confirmed dead in Israel. “This is our 9/11 - they got us," says a spokesman, while another compares it to the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack by the Japanese against U.S. forces.
Inside the United States
RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, an environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist and son of the former senator, announced on Monday in Philadelphia that he is dropping his Democratic Party bid for president and will run as an independent.
US wealth, income concentration resume upward climb in post-pandemic era
The richest Americans are emerging from the coronavirus pandemic with their share of wealth and income on the rise again despite some thought that the tight job market and hefty wage gains spawned by the crisis might narrow the gulf between rich and poor.
Biden says 11 Americans were killed in Israel; hostages unconfirmed
At least 11 Americans were killed in the Hamas attacks on Israel, President Biden confirmed Monday, raising the toll from nine.
Christian News
Malaysia: Court rules plaintiff cannot renounce Islam and revert to Christianity
A plaintiff in Malaysia who converted to Islam to marry a Muslim woman has been told by a civil high court that he cannot now renounce his Islamic identity and return to his original identity as a Christian, Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reports.
U.S. demands condemnation of Hamas at U.N. meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action
The U.N. Security Council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors Sunday, with the United States demanding all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas,” but they took no immediate action.
UK Home Secretary calls for crackdown on public support for Hamas’ terrorism against Israel
The UK’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman has called on British police to “use the full force of the law” against people publicly celebrating the killings and abductions committed by the Palestinian terror group in the surprise attack it launched on Israel on Saturday October 7, the Guardian UK reports.
Dutch Fishermen’s Town Prays For Israel; Lighthouse Lit For Jewish Nation
Reports are emerging of Christians praying for wartorn Israel, including in the Dutch fishermen’s town of Urk, known for its many churches. Hundreds of Christians gathered around Urk’s lighthouse to pray for the Jewish nation, where more than 700 Israelis were killed in a surprise attack by militants.
Denmark, Ireland, and Luxembourg refused to describe Hamas as “terrorists” in an EU statement condemning attack on Israel, diplomatic source says
The European Union was forced to soften its statement condemning the heinous attack launched against Israeli civilians by Hamas on October 7 because Ireland, Denmark, and Luxembourg refused to describe the Palestinian rulers of the Gaza Strip as a “terrorist” organization, i24News reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran helped Hamas to plan and execute surprise attack on Israel, WSJ report
While the US and the Israeli military said they do not yet have concrete evidence of Iran’s involvement in Hamas’ devastating surprise October 7 attack on Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported exclusively on Sunday that the Iranian regime helped the Palestinian terrorist rulers of the Gaza Strip to launch the ongoing war. Vehemently antisemitic, Iran’s Islamic regime is the world’s greatest sponsor of terrorism; it supports the Hamas terror group in Gaza and the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon, both of which are committed to the destruction of Israel.
Israel Mobilizes 300,000 Reservists; Gaza Siege Announced
Israel mobilized a record 300,000 reservists and imposed a complete siege on the Gaza Strip to respond to a multi-front Hamas terror group attack from Gaza, the chief military spokesperson confirmed.
Israel Death Toll Rises To 700; Body Of Half-Naked Israeli Woman Paraded In Gaza
The Israeli military says the attacks launched by Hamas on Saturday are like the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, with more than 700 people now confirmed dead in Israel. “This is our 9/11 - they got us," says a spokesman, while another compares it to the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack by the Japanese against U.S. forces.
Inside the United States
RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, an environmental lawyer, anti-vaccine activist and son of the former senator, announced on Monday in Philadelphia that he is dropping his Democratic Party bid for president and will run as an independent.
US wealth, income concentration resume upward climb in post-pandemic era
The richest Americans are emerging from the coronavirus pandemic with their share of wealth and income on the rise again despite some thought that the tight job market and hefty wage gains spawned by the crisis might narrow the gulf between rich and poor.
Biden says 11 Americans were killed in Israel; hostages unconfirmed
At least 11 Americans were killed in the Hamas attacks on Israel, President Biden confirmed Monday, raising the toll from nine.
Christian News
Malaysia: Court rules plaintiff cannot renounce Islam and revert to Christianity
A plaintiff in Malaysia who converted to Islam to marry a Muslim woman has been told by a civil high court that he cannot now renounce his Islamic identity and return to his original identity as a Christian, Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reports.
Around the World
100 Killed In Syria Drone Strike
The Syrian defense ministry vowed revenge Thursday after at least 100 people were killed in one of the nation’s bloodiest-ever bombings on an army installation.
Poland, Hungary Block EU Migration Statement at Summit (Worthy News Radio)
There was animosity over solidarity within the European Union this weekend as Poland and Hungary blocked a symbolic European Union statement about migration on Friday, but other leaders threatened to overhaul the divided bloc's rules on handling irregular arrivals anyway.
War torn Ukraine Supports Israel, Russia Muted In Its Response After Attacks Kill Hundreds
The president of war torn Ukraine says Israel's “right to defense is beyond question” after hundreds of Israelis were killed in the worst Palestinian terror attack in years, but not everyone agrees.
More Russian Strikes as Ukraine Region Mourns Scores Killed (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian authorities say several people have been injured in new Russian air strikes after Kyiv claimed that nearly 600 Russian soldiers were killed in battles over the last day. The latest casualties came as three days of mourning are coming to a close Sunday in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, where one of Russia’s deadliest air strikes of the war reportedly killed 52 people.
‘2,000 Killed In Afghanistan Earthquake’
Rescue workers rushed to find survivors Sunday after Afghanistan’s Islamic Taliban rulers said over 2,000 people were killed in the country’s deadliest earthquake in decades.
Rightwing Parties Win In German States
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s unpopular national government has suffered a political setback in two state elections, with the center-right opposition winning while a far-right anti-migration party celebrated gains, first results showed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Facing Multiple Fronts Strikes Lebanon After Attack
Israel faced multiple fronts Sunday, with its army firing artillery into southern Lebanon after terror group Hezbollah targeted three Israeli military positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms.
Video Shows Israeli Army Hitting Suspected Terrorists Terrorists
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday released a trophy of dramatic videos, including footage of what they said were terrorists “being eliminated.”
Egypt: Policeman Kills Two Israeli Tourists and Guide
An Egyptian policeman opened fire at a group of Israeli tourists, killing two holidaymakers and their local guide in Egypt’s coastal city of Alexandria, government sources confirmed.
Hundreds Dead In Attack On Israel; Israeli PM Declares War; Prayers For Israel (Developing Story)
Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing at least 200 Israelis and wounding over 1,100 more with thousands of rockets and gunfights in Sderot and other cities in the Jewish nation, Israeli sources say.
Private: At Least 100 Dead In Attack On Israel; Israeli PM Declares War; Prayers For Israel
Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing at least 100 Israelis and wounding hundreds more with thousands of rockets and gunfights in Sderot and other cities in the southern part of the Jewish nation, Israeli sources say.
’Israel at War’ as Militants Kill 22, Injure Hundreds and Kidnap Troops, PM says
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel “is at war” after Palestinian militants entered the Jewish nation from Gaza, killing 22 Israelis, injuring hundreds, and kidnapping soldiers and civilians in a massive surprise attack on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war.
Israel Declares “State of War” Readiness After Rockets Hit Jerusalem And Other Cities (Developing Story)
Israel’s military declared a “state of readiness for war” on the Jewish day of rest, the Shabbat, as a deadly barrage of rockets fired from Gaza slammed into southern and central Israel on Saturday morning, including in Jerusalem, where sirens wailed at around 8:15 a.m. local time.
Inside the United States
U.S. employers added surprisingly strong 336,000 jobs in September in sign of economic resilience
The nation’s employers added 336,000 jobs in September, an unexpectedly robust gain that suggests that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy.
Biden administration trying to ‘disconnect the dots’ on Iranian assets and attack on Israel
The White House is trying to knock down any suggestion that $6 billion in Iranian assets it unfroze as part of a prisoner swap last month has anything to do with the terror attack Hamas carried out on Israel.
Christian News
Loran Cunningham, Founder Youth With A Mission, Dies At 88
Loran Cunningham, the visionary founder of the global missions and evangelism movement Youth with a Mission (YWAM), who preached the Gospel to virtually every corner on Earth, has died from cancer.
100 Killed In Syria Drone Strike
The Syrian defense ministry vowed revenge Thursday after at least 100 people were killed in one of the nation’s bloodiest-ever bombings on an army installation.
Poland, Hungary Block EU Migration Statement at Summit (Worthy News Radio)
There was animosity over solidarity within the European Union this weekend as Poland and Hungary blocked a symbolic European Union statement about migration on Friday, but other leaders threatened to overhaul the divided bloc's rules on handling irregular arrivals anyway.
War torn Ukraine Supports Israel, Russia Muted In Its Response After Attacks Kill Hundreds
The president of war torn Ukraine says Israel's “right to defense is beyond question” after hundreds of Israelis were killed in the worst Palestinian terror attack in years, but not everyone agrees.
More Russian Strikes as Ukraine Region Mourns Scores Killed (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian authorities say several people have been injured in new Russian air strikes after Kyiv claimed that nearly 600 Russian soldiers were killed in battles over the last day. The latest casualties came as three days of mourning are coming to a close Sunday in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, where one of Russia’s deadliest air strikes of the war reportedly killed 52 people.
‘2,000 Killed In Afghanistan Earthquake’
Rescue workers rushed to find survivors Sunday after Afghanistan’s Islamic Taliban rulers said over 2,000 people were killed in the country’s deadliest earthquake in decades.
Rightwing Parties Win In German States
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s unpopular national government has suffered a political setback in two state elections, with the center-right opposition winning while a far-right anti-migration party celebrated gains, first results showed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Facing Multiple Fronts Strikes Lebanon After Attack
Israel faced multiple fronts Sunday, with its army firing artillery into southern Lebanon after terror group Hezbollah targeted three Israeli military positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms.
Video Shows Israeli Army Hitting Suspected Terrorists Terrorists
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday released a trophy of dramatic videos, including footage of what they said were terrorists “being eliminated.”
Egypt: Policeman Kills Two Israeli Tourists and Guide
An Egyptian policeman opened fire at a group of Israeli tourists, killing two holidaymakers and their local guide in Egypt’s coastal city of Alexandria, government sources confirmed.
Hundreds Dead In Attack On Israel; Israeli PM Declares War; Prayers For Israel (Developing Story)
Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing at least 200 Israelis and wounding over 1,100 more with thousands of rockets and gunfights in Sderot and other cities in the Jewish nation, Israeli sources say.
Private: At Least 100 Dead In Attack On Israel; Israeli PM Declares War; Prayers For Israel
Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing at least 100 Israelis and wounding hundreds more with thousands of rockets and gunfights in Sderot and other cities in the southern part of the Jewish nation, Israeli sources say.
’Israel at War’ as Militants Kill 22, Injure Hundreds and Kidnap Troops, PM says
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel “is at war” after Palestinian militants entered the Jewish nation from Gaza, killing 22 Israelis, injuring hundreds, and kidnapping soldiers and civilians in a massive surprise attack on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur war.
Israel Declares “State of War” Readiness After Rockets Hit Jerusalem And Other Cities (Developing Story)
Israel’s military declared a “state of readiness for war” on the Jewish day of rest, the Shabbat, as a deadly barrage of rockets fired from Gaza slammed into southern and central Israel on Saturday morning, including in Jerusalem, where sirens wailed at around 8:15 a.m. local time.
Inside the United States
U.S. employers added surprisingly strong 336,000 jobs in September in sign of economic resilience
The nation’s employers added 336,000 jobs in September, an unexpectedly robust gain that suggests that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy.
Biden administration trying to ‘disconnect the dots’ on Iranian assets and attack on Israel
The White House is trying to knock down any suggestion that $6 billion in Iranian assets it unfroze as part of a prisoner swap last month has anything to do with the terror attack Hamas carried out on Israel.
Christian News
Loran Cunningham, Founder Youth With A Mission, Dies At 88
Loran Cunningham, the visionary founder of the global missions and evangelism movement Youth with a Mission (YWAM), who preached the Gospel to virtually every corner on Earth, has died from cancer.