Prophecy News Watch - July 16, 2024

Around the World
Russia Threatens Attacks Against Europe After Assassination Attempt On Trump (Worthy News Analysis)
The Kremlin's vital mouthpiece has tested America's attention span by threatening to strike the European capitals of U.S. allies shortly after ex-President Donald J. Trump survived an assassination attempt over the weekend.
Iranian-Backed Militia Groups in Iraq Threaten Saudi Arabia
Iranian-backed militia groups in Iran threatened Saudi Arabia for allegedly supporting Israel and aiding in the "battle against the Palestinians." The groups reiterated previous threats towards Riyadh and criticized the "malicious role of Saudi Arabia’s rulers in using their land routes to sustain the conflict against the Palestinians."
Dutch Monument Honors Assassinated Reporter
The Netherlands has unveiled a statue in memory of Peter R. de Vries, the Duch investigative journalist who was assassinated three years ago.
96% of Jews Across Europe Have Experienced Antisemitism, Survey Finds
A major new survey shows that 96% of Jews across Europe had experienced some form of antisemitism, even before the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas triggered the ongoing war in Gaza and a global outpouring of anti-Israel sentiment, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Conducted by the European Union’s Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA), the poll surveyed nearly 8,000 self-identified Jews in 13 European countries.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel ‘Ready and Preparing for Next Stage’ As War Looming Against Hezbollah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are 'ready and preparing for the next stage in Lebanon,' stated Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi on Sunday evening. Earlier today, Israel struck multiple Hezbollah targets across Lebanon. Over the past week, the IDF conducted an intensive drill to prepare for conflict with the terrorist organization.
Palestinian Authority Official Accuses Hamas of Hiding Among Gaza Civilians in War Against Israel
The Palestinian Authority, which governs parts of the West Bank, has accused the Hamas terror group of hiding among Gaza civilians to protect itself in its ongoing war against Israel, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Inside the United States
Trump Picks Ohio’s J.D. Vance For Vice President
Former President Donald Trump picked U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, to serve as his vice president should Trump beat President Joe Biden this November for another term in the White House.
Independent Presidential Candidate Kennedy to Receive Secret Service Protection
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will receive Secret Service protection after the attempted assassination Saturday of former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Classified Documents Case Against Trump Thrown Out by Judge
A federal judge in Florida dismissed the classified documents-related criminal case against former President Donald Trump on Monday, saying the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith violated the Constitution.
Trump Thanks God For Protection From Assassination; Faith Leaders Urge Prayers
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump says “it was God alone” who protected him from assassination during a campaign rally in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, a sentiment shared by faith leaders and politicians.

Christian News
Nigeria: Teenage Christian Girl Held Captive by Islamic Terrorists
A teenage Christian girl who was active in her church remains in captivity after Islamic terrorists kidnapped her from her grandmother’s home in Nigeria five months ago, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Vietnam: 11 Christians Imprisoned for Their Faith Have Disappeared
Six Protestants and five Catholics in Vietnam have disappeared after being imprisoned by the ruling communist government for religious activity deemed threatening to "national unity."

Worthy Insights
Donald Trump-Appointed Judge Hands Joe Biden a Legal Blow in Texas
A Texas judge has placed an injunction on a Biden administration law that would protect transgender rights in schools and universities.
US Army Base Holds Training Class Calling Pro-Life Orgs ‘Terrorist Groups’
A U.S. Army base in North Carolina previously held a training class in which pro-life organizations were described explicitly as “terrorist groups.”