Prophecy News Watch - April 7, 2023
Around the World
Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stability
Long-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia took another significant step toward reconciliation Thursday, formally restoring diplomatic ties after a seven-year rift, affirming the need for regional stability and agreeing to pursue economic cooperation.
UN Human Rights Council condemns increasing number of executions carried out by Iranian regime
The UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday approved a resolution condemning the increasing number of executions being carried out by the Islamic regime in Iran, including in relation to nationwide protests sparked by the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini last year, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Ukrainians Preparing for War-Ravaged Easter (Worthy News Radio)
The people in Ukraine are preparing for a sad Easter as there are no signs of a ceasefire. However, as Christian residents in Ukraine prepared to celebrate the Biblical victory over death in the resurrection of Christ on Sunday, there was a reminder that war is never far away.
China sends military helicopter and three warships close to Taiwan
China sent an anti-submarine helicopter and three warships disturbingly close to Taiwan, the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence said in a statement Thursday, Reuters/AFP report. Successive Chinese regimes have considered the independent island nation of Taiwan to be part of China, and the US-supported Taiwanese have long lived under the threat of invasion by their giant neighbor.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza, Lebanon as over 44 rockets fired into Israel
The IDF struck sites belonging to the Hamas terrorist movement in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon early Friday morning after dozens of rockets were fired towards Israel in recent days and as dozens more were fired overnight from Gaza.
Israel Facing Passover Rocket Attacks
Southern Israel woke up with air raid sirens after Palestinian militants fired a barrage of rockets early Thursday as the nation prepared for Pesach, the Biblical Passover holiday.
Jordan calls for summit of Arab League to discuss “Israeli aggression” in wake of Temple Mount riot
Amid rising regional tensions, Jordan has called for an urgent summit of Arab nations to address what it describes as Israeli “aggression” after Israel’s police arrested 350 Palestinians during a riot on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount Tuesday, i24News reports.
Inside the United States
DOJ ‘inadvertently’ hid evidence in case of FBI agent accused of colluding with Russia
The Justice Department acknowledged Thursday that it “inadvertently” withheld evidence from defense attorneys representing a former top FBI official who was involved in the Trump-Russia collusion investigation and is now charged with conspiring with Russia to violate U.S. sanctions.
In short time, half of America moves to constitutional carry as more states embrace gun rights
Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed legislation into law that makes Florida the 26th state to allow Americans to carry firearms on their person for self-defense without a permit as one of the fastest moving affirmations of the Second Amendment continues to sweep the country.
RFK Jr. to Run for President as a Democrat, Blasts ‘Censorship Liberalism’ and ‘Neo-Con Project’ in Ukraine
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of the late U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy, filed papers with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Apr. 5 declaring his intention to run for president of the United States in 2024. RFK Jr. is a Democrat and likely would be challenging Joe Biden for the nomination.
Indiana and Idaho ban sex-change treatment for minors aged under 18
Idaho and Indiana have now fully passed laws banning sex-change treatment, including puberty blockers and transition surgeries for minors under the age of 18, ABC7 News reports. Idaho’s legislation was signed into law by Republican Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday, while Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Indiana’s on Wednesday.
Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stability
Long-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia took another significant step toward reconciliation Thursday, formally restoring diplomatic ties after a seven-year rift, affirming the need for regional stability and agreeing to pursue economic cooperation.
UN Human Rights Council condemns increasing number of executions carried out by Iranian regime
The UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday approved a resolution condemning the increasing number of executions being carried out by the Islamic regime in Iran, including in relation to nationwide protests sparked by the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini last year, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Ukrainians Preparing for War-Ravaged Easter (Worthy News Radio)
The people in Ukraine are preparing for a sad Easter as there are no signs of a ceasefire. However, as Christian residents in Ukraine prepared to celebrate the Biblical victory over death in the resurrection of Christ on Sunday, there was a reminder that war is never far away.
China sends military helicopter and three warships close to Taiwan
China sent an anti-submarine helicopter and three warships disturbingly close to Taiwan, the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence said in a statement Thursday, Reuters/AFP report. Successive Chinese regimes have considered the independent island nation of Taiwan to be part of China, and the US-supported Taiwanese have long lived under the threat of invasion by their giant neighbor.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza, Lebanon as over 44 rockets fired into Israel
The IDF struck sites belonging to the Hamas terrorist movement in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon early Friday morning after dozens of rockets were fired towards Israel in recent days and as dozens more were fired overnight from Gaza.
Israel Facing Passover Rocket Attacks
Southern Israel woke up with air raid sirens after Palestinian militants fired a barrage of rockets early Thursday as the nation prepared for Pesach, the Biblical Passover holiday.
Jordan calls for summit of Arab League to discuss “Israeli aggression” in wake of Temple Mount riot
Amid rising regional tensions, Jordan has called for an urgent summit of Arab nations to address what it describes as Israeli “aggression” after Israel’s police arrested 350 Palestinians during a riot on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount Tuesday, i24News reports.
Inside the United States
DOJ ‘inadvertently’ hid evidence in case of FBI agent accused of colluding with Russia
The Justice Department acknowledged Thursday that it “inadvertently” withheld evidence from defense attorneys representing a former top FBI official who was involved in the Trump-Russia collusion investigation and is now charged with conspiring with Russia to violate U.S. sanctions.
In short time, half of America moves to constitutional carry as more states embrace gun rights
Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed legislation into law that makes Florida the 26th state to allow Americans to carry firearms on their person for self-defense without a permit as one of the fastest moving affirmations of the Second Amendment continues to sweep the country.
RFK Jr. to Run for President as a Democrat, Blasts ‘Censorship Liberalism’ and ‘Neo-Con Project’ in Ukraine
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of the late U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy, filed papers with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Apr. 5 declaring his intention to run for president of the United States in 2024. RFK Jr. is a Democrat and likely would be challenging Joe Biden for the nomination.
Indiana and Idaho ban sex-change treatment for minors aged under 18
Idaho and Indiana have now fully passed laws banning sex-change treatment, including puberty blockers and transition surgeries for minors under the age of 18, ABC7 News reports. Idaho’s legislation was signed into law by Republican Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday, while Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Indiana’s on Wednesday.