Prophecy News Watch - January 4, 2024
Around the World
Iran Attacks US Military Bases 118 Times (Worthy News Investigation)
Iranian militias have attacked American bases in Syria and Iraq at least 118 times since October 17, including five times since the start of 2024, injuring scores from U.S. forces, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
Scores Killed As Aftershocks Hit Japan
Aftershocks shook parts of Japan on Wednesday as the death toll from a series of strong earthquakes rose to 62, authorities said, prompting Pope Francis to pray for the nation.
Over 100 Killed At Tomb Of Assassinated Iranian General
More than 100 people have been killed and scores injured by two bombs near the tomb of Iran’s General Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination by the United States, Iranian officials said Wednesday.
Israel Warns Of World War III With Iran After Deadly Red Sea Clash, Nuclear Arms Race
Israel’s new foreign minister has warned of a “Third World War against Iran and radical Islam.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah Leader Blames Israel’s Aggression For Killing Hamas Official
The leader of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, Hassan Nasrallah, has blamed “flagrant Israeli aggression” for the death of the deputy Hamas leader on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Trump Appeals Colorado Supreme Court’s Removal From Ballot to U.S. Supreme Court
Former President Donald Trump fulfilled a promise made last month to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled he wasn’t constitutionally eligible for the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot in March.
Border Residents to Congress: ‘Stop Holding Press Conferences, Shut Down the Border’
As another Republican congressional delegation arrived in Eagle Pass, Texas, Wednesday to hold another news conference and meet local residents, many Texans living at the border say they are fed up and want Congress to shut down the border.
Indiana: Christian Couple Petition SCOTUS to Review State’s Removal of Gender-Confused Son From Their Home
A Christian couple in Indiana have filed a petition asking the US Supreme Court to review the state's Department of Child Services (DCS) removal of their son from their home because they refused to use the female name and pronouns he had chosen for himself, CBN News reports.
Over 200 US Service Members Demand Accountability From Military Leaders’ “Lawlessness” and “Experimentation” in Enforcing COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
More than 200 active duty and retired US service members have published an open letter calling for the Biden administration and top military leaders to be held to account, including court-martial where appropriate, for engaging in “lawlessness” and “unwilling experimentation on service members” by forcing them to take the COVID-19 vaccination or be fired, the Daily Mail reports.
Christian News
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Two Christians in Christmas Day Attack
The Boko Haram Islamic jihadist terror group killed two Christians during a murderous rampage through a predominantly Christian village in Nigeria’s Adamawa state on Christmas Day, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Former PLO Terrorist Who Converted to Christianity Hopes Israel-Hamas war Will Cause Gaza Palestinians to Accept Christ
Amid reports that Muslims around the world are accepting Jesus at extraordinary levels through dreams, a Palestinian who fought Israel with the Palestinian Liberation Organization before he became a Christian in the 1990s has stated he hopes the Israel-Hamas war will lead Gaza Palestinians to accept the Gospel, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Iran Attacks US Military Bases 118 Times (Worthy News Investigation)
Iranian militias have attacked American bases in Syria and Iraq at least 118 times since October 17, including five times since the start of 2024, injuring scores from U.S. forces, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
Scores Killed As Aftershocks Hit Japan
Aftershocks shook parts of Japan on Wednesday as the death toll from a series of strong earthquakes rose to 62, authorities said, prompting Pope Francis to pray for the nation.
Over 100 Killed At Tomb Of Assassinated Iranian General
More than 100 people have been killed and scores injured by two bombs near the tomb of Iran’s General Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination by the United States, Iranian officials said Wednesday.
Israel Warns Of World War III With Iran After Deadly Red Sea Clash, Nuclear Arms Race
Israel’s new foreign minister has warned of a “Third World War against Iran and radical Islam.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah Leader Blames Israel’s Aggression For Killing Hamas Official
The leader of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia, Hassan Nasrallah, has blamed “flagrant Israeli aggression” for the death of the deputy Hamas leader on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Trump Appeals Colorado Supreme Court’s Removal From Ballot to U.S. Supreme Court
Former President Donald Trump fulfilled a promise made last month to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled he wasn’t constitutionally eligible for the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot in March.
Border Residents to Congress: ‘Stop Holding Press Conferences, Shut Down the Border’
As another Republican congressional delegation arrived in Eagle Pass, Texas, Wednesday to hold another news conference and meet local residents, many Texans living at the border say they are fed up and want Congress to shut down the border.
Indiana: Christian Couple Petition SCOTUS to Review State’s Removal of Gender-Confused Son From Their Home
A Christian couple in Indiana have filed a petition asking the US Supreme Court to review the state's Department of Child Services (DCS) removal of their son from their home because they refused to use the female name and pronouns he had chosen for himself, CBN News reports.
Over 200 US Service Members Demand Accountability From Military Leaders’ “Lawlessness” and “Experimentation” in Enforcing COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
More than 200 active duty and retired US service members have published an open letter calling for the Biden administration and top military leaders to be held to account, including court-martial where appropriate, for engaging in “lawlessness” and “unwilling experimentation on service members” by forcing them to take the COVID-19 vaccination or be fired, the Daily Mail reports.
Christian News
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Two Christians in Christmas Day Attack
The Boko Haram Islamic jihadist terror group killed two Christians during a murderous rampage through a predominantly Christian village in Nigeria’s Adamawa state on Christmas Day, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Former PLO Terrorist Who Converted to Christianity Hopes Israel-Hamas war Will Cause Gaza Palestinians to Accept Christ
Amid reports that Muslims around the world are accepting Jesus at extraordinary levels through dreams, a Palestinian who fought Israel with the Palestinian Liberation Organization before he became a Christian in the 1990s has stated he hopes the Israel-Hamas war will lead Gaza Palestinians to accept the Gospel, the Christian Post (CP) reports.