Prophecy News Watch - July 11, 2023
Around the World
Six Killed In China Kindergarten Attack
Chinese police said Monday they had detained a young man suspected of attacking a kindergarten in China's Guangdong province, killing six people and injuring one.
Netherlands Returning Hundreds Of Stolen Artifacts To Indonesia, Sri Lanka
The Netherlands has decided to return some 478 pieces of stolen art and cultural artifacts to the former colonies of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, Worthy News learned Friday.
Turkey Halts Opposition To Sweden’s NATO Entry
In a major turnaround, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed Monday to support Sweden’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization putting pressure on Hungary, the only other military alliance state not yet ratifying the Nordic nation’s membership.
Dutch Prime Minister Rutte Leaves Politics
Dutch conservative-liberal Prime Minister Mark Rutte, one of Europe’s longest-serving government leaders, said Monday he would leave politics after his cabinet collapsed over the weekend.
Biden in Britain Amid Cluster Bomb Controversy
U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Britain on Sunday amid controversy over his plan to send cluster bombs to Ukraine.
Netherlands Government Collapses Over Migration Row
Dutch Liberal Prime Minister Mark Rutte's coalition government collapsed after just a year and a half in office on Friday in a row over measures to curb the massive flow of asylum seekers in the Netherlands. New elections will now be held, probably in the autumn.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinians reject Israel’s demands to save PA
The Palestinian Authority on Monday rejected Israel’s demands for helping prevent the collapse of the PA.
Knesset set to vote on judicial reform bill
The Knesset will vote Monday evening on a bill to restrict the use of the “reasonableness” standard by the Supreme Court.
A threat to Iran: IDF and US military team up for joint drill
The IDF and the US have started another joint drill which is a not-so-veiled threat against Iran, the military announced on Monday.
Jews leaving Russia and Ukraine for Israel may soon reach “Exodus” levels
The UK-based Institute for Jewish Policy Research has reported that the numbers of Jews now leaving Russia and Ukraine for Israel could soon reach “exodus” levels, the Religion News Service (RNS) reports. The IJPR defines “exodus” as the departure of 50% to 75% of Jews in a country over ten years.
Inside the United States
Fifth Circuit Court dismisses anti-BDS lawsuit, upholding Texas’ stand against discrimination
The Israeli-American Coalition for Action (IAC for Action) announced on Monday that it celebrates a victory following the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a Texas law targeting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
Judge maintains ban on fed censorship communication with social media
The Justice Department failed to convince a federal judge to lift his preliminary injunction that bans several forms of contact among the White House, federal agencies and social media companies as the First Amendment lawsuit against alleged government-tinged censorship proceeds.
Christian News
Sudan: Christians face severe danger as violent conflict continues
Together with their fellow citizens, Christians in Sudan are facing great danger as the country appears to be descending into a violent, protracted civil war, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Indonesia: Religion minister plans to ease permit system for houses of worship
In a positive move for religious minorities in Indonesia, the country’s Minister of Religion has announced a plan to ease the burdensome permit regulations for houses of worship by allowing approval with only one recommendation, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Christians in Pakistan receive credible terror threat following Quran-burning in Sweden, “no Christian in Pakistan is safe”
Pakistani Christians have been credibly threatened that “no Church and no Christian will remain safe in Pakistan” from Islamic terrorists enraged that the government of Sweden allowed a copy of the Quran to be burned outside Stockholm’s central mosque last month, sources told Worthy News.
Six Killed In China Kindergarten Attack
Chinese police said Monday they had detained a young man suspected of attacking a kindergarten in China's Guangdong province, killing six people and injuring one.
Netherlands Returning Hundreds Of Stolen Artifacts To Indonesia, Sri Lanka
The Netherlands has decided to return some 478 pieces of stolen art and cultural artifacts to the former colonies of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, Worthy News learned Friday.
Turkey Halts Opposition To Sweden’s NATO Entry
In a major turnaround, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed Monday to support Sweden’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization putting pressure on Hungary, the only other military alliance state not yet ratifying the Nordic nation’s membership.
Dutch Prime Minister Rutte Leaves Politics
Dutch conservative-liberal Prime Minister Mark Rutte, one of Europe’s longest-serving government leaders, said Monday he would leave politics after his cabinet collapsed over the weekend.
Biden in Britain Amid Cluster Bomb Controversy
U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Britain on Sunday amid controversy over his plan to send cluster bombs to Ukraine.
Netherlands Government Collapses Over Migration Row
Dutch Liberal Prime Minister Mark Rutte's coalition government collapsed after just a year and a half in office on Friday in a row over measures to curb the massive flow of asylum seekers in the Netherlands. New elections will now be held, probably in the autumn.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinians reject Israel’s demands to save PA
The Palestinian Authority on Monday rejected Israel’s demands for helping prevent the collapse of the PA.
Knesset set to vote on judicial reform bill
The Knesset will vote Monday evening on a bill to restrict the use of the “reasonableness” standard by the Supreme Court.
A threat to Iran: IDF and US military team up for joint drill
The IDF and the US have started another joint drill which is a not-so-veiled threat against Iran, the military announced on Monday.
Jews leaving Russia and Ukraine for Israel may soon reach “Exodus” levels
The UK-based Institute for Jewish Policy Research has reported that the numbers of Jews now leaving Russia and Ukraine for Israel could soon reach “exodus” levels, the Religion News Service (RNS) reports. The IJPR defines “exodus” as the departure of 50% to 75% of Jews in a country over ten years.
Inside the United States
Fifth Circuit Court dismisses anti-BDS lawsuit, upholding Texas’ stand against discrimination
The Israeli-American Coalition for Action (IAC for Action) announced on Monday that it celebrates a victory following the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a Texas law targeting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
Judge maintains ban on fed censorship communication with social media
The Justice Department failed to convince a federal judge to lift his preliminary injunction that bans several forms of contact among the White House, federal agencies and social media companies as the First Amendment lawsuit against alleged government-tinged censorship proceeds.
Christian News
Sudan: Christians face severe danger as violent conflict continues
Together with their fellow citizens, Christians in Sudan are facing great danger as the country appears to be descending into a violent, protracted civil war, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Indonesia: Religion minister plans to ease permit system for houses of worship
In a positive move for religious minorities in Indonesia, the country’s Minister of Religion has announced a plan to ease the burdensome permit regulations for houses of worship by allowing approval with only one recommendation, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Christians in Pakistan receive credible terror threat following Quran-burning in Sweden, “no Christian in Pakistan is safe”
Pakistani Christians have been credibly threatened that “no Church and no Christian will remain safe in Pakistan” from Islamic terrorists enraged that the government of Sweden allowed a copy of the Quran to be burned outside Stockholm’s central mosque last month, sources told Worthy News.