Prophecy News Watch - August 1, 2024
Around the World
France: Jews Experience 100 Antisemitic Incidents a Month Since Oct. 7
France’s Jews have been targeted with some 100 antisemitic incidents a month since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel triggered an outpouring of Jew-hatred, and this trend is likely to continue, the Jewish Community Protection Service (SPCJ) in France told the Jerusalem Post. Founded in the wake of the 1980 Paris synagogue bombing, the SPCJ works covertly to protect France’s Jews from antisemitic attacks.
Police Injured After Knife Attack Kills Children In England
More than 50 police officers have been injured in clashes outside a mosque in the seaside town of Southport in England after authorities confirmed that three young girls were killed in a knife attack that shocked the nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iranian Leader Khamenei Declares Tehran’s Duty to Avenge Hamas’ Haniyeh, Promises Severe Retribution Against Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promises “harsh punishment” for Israel following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday.
US Will Help Israel Defend Itself Against Hezbollah, Pentagon Chief Says
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Monday (July 30) that the US will help Israel to defend itself against the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon should the increasingly deadly cross-border attacks develop into all-out war, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
Trump Sparks Controversy Responding to Harris Race Question From Black Journalists
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a group of Black journalists that he didn't know Vice President Kamala Harris was Black.
U.S. Military Cuts Pre-Trial Deal with 9-11 Attack Planners
Military officials cut a pre-trial deal with three men accused of helping plan the Sept. 11 terror attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Biden Admin Title IX Rule blocked in Four More States, Bringing Total to 26
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Biden administration can’t implement its Title IX rules in an additional four states, bringing the total number of statewide injunctions to 26.
US Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Bipartisan “Kids Online Safety Act”
The United States Senate on Tuesday (July 30) voted overwhelmingly to approve bipartisan legislation intended to protect children from dangerous online content and hold tech companies to better account for harm suffered by minors on the internet, CBS News reports.
Christian News
Iran’s New President Not Expected to Relieve Christian Persecution
Christians in Iran are not expecting the country’s new president to improve the harsh persecution they face at the hands of the Iranian Islamic extremist regime, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
India: Kerala State High Court Rules in Favor of Christians
In a rare move of encouragement for Christians in India, the High Court of the south Indian state of Kerala ruled that two young adults can have the religion cited on their official documents changed from Hindu to Christian, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
France: Jews Experience 100 Antisemitic Incidents a Month Since Oct. 7
France’s Jews have been targeted with some 100 antisemitic incidents a month since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel triggered an outpouring of Jew-hatred, and this trend is likely to continue, the Jewish Community Protection Service (SPCJ) in France told the Jerusalem Post. Founded in the wake of the 1980 Paris synagogue bombing, the SPCJ works covertly to protect France’s Jews from antisemitic attacks.
Police Injured After Knife Attack Kills Children In England
More than 50 police officers have been injured in clashes outside a mosque in the seaside town of Southport in England after authorities confirmed that three young girls were killed in a knife attack that shocked the nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iranian Leader Khamenei Declares Tehran’s Duty to Avenge Hamas’ Haniyeh, Promises Severe Retribution Against Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promises “harsh punishment” for Israel following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday.
US Will Help Israel Defend Itself Against Hezbollah, Pentagon Chief Says
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Monday (July 30) that the US will help Israel to defend itself against the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon should the increasingly deadly cross-border attacks develop into all-out war, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
Trump Sparks Controversy Responding to Harris Race Question From Black Journalists
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a group of Black journalists that he didn't know Vice President Kamala Harris was Black.
U.S. Military Cuts Pre-Trial Deal with 9-11 Attack Planners
Military officials cut a pre-trial deal with three men accused of helping plan the Sept. 11 terror attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Biden Admin Title IX Rule blocked in Four More States, Bringing Total to 26
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Biden administration can’t implement its Title IX rules in an additional four states, bringing the total number of statewide injunctions to 26.
US Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Bipartisan “Kids Online Safety Act”
The United States Senate on Tuesday (July 30) voted overwhelmingly to approve bipartisan legislation intended to protect children from dangerous online content and hold tech companies to better account for harm suffered by minors on the internet, CBS News reports.
Christian News
Iran’s New President Not Expected to Relieve Christian Persecution
Christians in Iran are not expecting the country’s new president to improve the harsh persecution they face at the hands of the Iranian Islamic extremist regime, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
India: Kerala State High Court Rules in Favor of Christians
In a rare move of encouragement for Christians in India, the High Court of the south Indian state of Kerala ruled that two young adults can have the religion cited on their official documents changed from Hindu to Christian, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.