Prophecy News Watch - February 13, 2024
Around the World
US Defense Secretary Cancels Trip To NATO Over An “Emergent Bladder Issue”
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled a trip to NATO military alliance headquarters after being rushed to hospital as he is facing an "emergent bladder issue,” US officials said.
European Leaders Condemn Trump’s Pro-Russia Remarks
European leaders rushed Monday to call for a new defense strategy after ex-U.S. President Donald J. Trump encouraged Russia to attack member states of the NATO military alliance who do not meet their financial obligations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Holland: Appeals Court Rules Government Must Halt Export of F-35 Fighter Jet Parts to Israel
As Israel continues to battle Hamas in Gaza, a Dutch court of appeals has ruled that Holland should cease exporting F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel on the grounds they might be used to violate international law, i24 News reports.
Two Hostages Return To Israel, But Several Others Killed
Hamas warned Thursday that Israeli hostages were killed after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Jewish nation’s security service Shin Bet rescued two hostages deep in Gaza territory.
Inside the United States
US Police Investigates Pro-Palestine Shooting At Megachurch Of Pastor Osteen; 1 Killed, 2 Injured
An investigation was underway Monday after a pro-Palestine person clad in a trench coat and accompanied by a child opened fire in a crowded Texas megachurch before she was gunned down by security, officials said.
Ohio: Criminal Charges Dropped Against Pastor Who Opened His Church To The Homeless
Municipal officials in Bryan, Ohio have decided to drop the criminal charges they brought against Chris Avell, a local pastor who opened his church to the homeless 24/7 in alleged breach of local zoning laws, the Christian Post reports.
Christian News
Lebanon: Thousands Of Christians Gather In Beirut For One-Of-A-Kind Ecumenical Worship Event Of Hope And Unity
An estimated 10,000 Christians from different faith traditions gathered in Lebanon’s capital city Beirut last month for a groundbreaking ecumenical worship event intended to encourage unity and hope in the Body of Christ, CBN News reports. Titled "Beirut 2024,” the event was held on Jan. 20 as part of celebrations for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the 50th anniversary of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), CBN News reports.
US Defense Secretary Cancels Trip To NATO Over An “Emergent Bladder Issue”
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled a trip to NATO military alliance headquarters after being rushed to hospital as he is facing an "emergent bladder issue,” US officials said.
European Leaders Condemn Trump’s Pro-Russia Remarks
European leaders rushed Monday to call for a new defense strategy after ex-U.S. President Donald J. Trump encouraged Russia to attack member states of the NATO military alliance who do not meet their financial obligations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Holland: Appeals Court Rules Government Must Halt Export of F-35 Fighter Jet Parts to Israel
As Israel continues to battle Hamas in Gaza, a Dutch court of appeals has ruled that Holland should cease exporting F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel on the grounds they might be used to violate international law, i24 News reports.
Two Hostages Return To Israel, But Several Others Killed
Hamas warned Thursday that Israeli hostages were killed after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Jewish nation’s security service Shin Bet rescued two hostages deep in Gaza territory.
Inside the United States
US Police Investigates Pro-Palestine Shooting At Megachurch Of Pastor Osteen; 1 Killed, 2 Injured
An investigation was underway Monday after a pro-Palestine person clad in a trench coat and accompanied by a child opened fire in a crowded Texas megachurch before she was gunned down by security, officials said.
Ohio: Criminal Charges Dropped Against Pastor Who Opened His Church To The Homeless
Municipal officials in Bryan, Ohio have decided to drop the criminal charges they brought against Chris Avell, a local pastor who opened his church to the homeless 24/7 in alleged breach of local zoning laws, the Christian Post reports.
Christian News
Lebanon: Thousands Of Christians Gather In Beirut For One-Of-A-Kind Ecumenical Worship Event Of Hope And Unity
An estimated 10,000 Christians from different faith traditions gathered in Lebanon’s capital city Beirut last month for a groundbreaking ecumenical worship event intended to encourage unity and hope in the Body of Christ, CBN News reports. Titled "Beirut 2024,” the event was held on Jan. 20 as part of celebrations for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the 50th anniversary of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), CBN News reports.