Prophecy News Watch - March 12, 2024
Around the World
Iran Authorities Killed, Tortured, Raped Civilians Connected to Mahsa Amini Protests
A new report by United Nations investigators reveals that Iran’s rogue Islamic regime has murdered, tortured, and raped women, men and children connected to the nationwide mass protests triggered by the 2022 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish woman who had been arrested for wearing her hijab incorrectly, the New York Times reports. The UN Human Rights Council is set to review the report this week.
Dutch anti-Islam Leader Wilders Meets Israel’s President
The Dutch leader of the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) said Monday that he met Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, a day after pro-Palestine protesters disturbed the opening of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam.
Ukraine Condemns Pope ‘White Flag’ Suggestion As Russian Strikes Kill Several
Ukraine and allies have criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia amid reports of more deaths and destruction.
Far-Right Surges In Portugal Elections
Portugal faced a political earthquake Monday after the leader of its center-right Democratic Alliance, Luis Montenegro, claimed victory and the far right surged in early parliamentary elections that could end nearly a decade of Socialist rule.
Dutch King Defies Muslim Calls To Stay Away From Opening Holocaust Museum
Dutch King Willem-Alexander has defied calls from more than 200 mosques to stay away from the opening of a Holocaust museum in Amsterdam alongside Israel’s president on Sunday, despite mounting anti-Israel protests and related security concerns.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Plans Invasion of Rafah Despite ‘Red Line’ Set by Biden
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for the country's forces to invade Rafah in southern Gaza, despite President Joe Biden indicating such an action would cross "a red line." During a Saturday MSNBC interview, Biden labeled an Israeli invasion of Rafah—currently a refuge for over a million Palestinians—as a "red line."
Inside the United States
Biden Budget Packed With Tax Hikes, Increases National Debt
President Joe Biden on Monday released his $7.3 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 with $5.5 trillion in tax increases that continues to increase the national debt.
SCOTUS To Decide If Emergency Room Doctors Are Required To Perform Abortions
The United States Supreme Court is set to rule this year on whether the federal government can force emergency room physicians to carry out abortions, CBN News reports. Under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, physicians in hospital emergency rooms are required to stabilize patients with medical care; the Biden administration argues this should include abortion.
Christian News
Vietnam: Government Designates As “terrorists” Two Rights Groups Which Support Christian Montagnard Community
Vietnam’s ruling Communist party has designated as terrorist organizations two human rights groups which support the country’s largely Christian Montagnard minority indigenous community, Premier Christian News (PCN) reports.
Iran Authorities Killed, Tortured, Raped Civilians Connected to Mahsa Amini Protests
A new report by United Nations investigators reveals that Iran’s rogue Islamic regime has murdered, tortured, and raped women, men and children connected to the nationwide mass protests triggered by the 2022 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish woman who had been arrested for wearing her hijab incorrectly, the New York Times reports. The UN Human Rights Council is set to review the report this week.
Dutch anti-Islam Leader Wilders Meets Israel’s President
The Dutch leader of the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) said Monday that he met Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, a day after pro-Palestine protesters disturbed the opening of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam.
Ukraine Condemns Pope ‘White Flag’ Suggestion As Russian Strikes Kill Several
Ukraine and allies have criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia amid reports of more deaths and destruction.
Far-Right Surges In Portugal Elections
Portugal faced a political earthquake Monday after the leader of its center-right Democratic Alliance, Luis Montenegro, claimed victory and the far right surged in early parliamentary elections that could end nearly a decade of Socialist rule.
Dutch King Defies Muslim Calls To Stay Away From Opening Holocaust Museum
Dutch King Willem-Alexander has defied calls from more than 200 mosques to stay away from the opening of a Holocaust museum in Amsterdam alongside Israel’s president on Sunday, despite mounting anti-Israel protests and related security concerns.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Plans Invasion of Rafah Despite ‘Red Line’ Set by Biden
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for the country's forces to invade Rafah in southern Gaza, despite President Joe Biden indicating such an action would cross "a red line." During a Saturday MSNBC interview, Biden labeled an Israeli invasion of Rafah—currently a refuge for over a million Palestinians—as a "red line."
Inside the United States
Biden Budget Packed With Tax Hikes, Increases National Debt
President Joe Biden on Monday released his $7.3 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 with $5.5 trillion in tax increases that continues to increase the national debt.
SCOTUS To Decide If Emergency Room Doctors Are Required To Perform Abortions
The United States Supreme Court is set to rule this year on whether the federal government can force emergency room physicians to carry out abortions, CBN News reports. Under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, physicians in hospital emergency rooms are required to stabilize patients with medical care; the Biden administration argues this should include abortion.
Christian News
Vietnam: Government Designates As “terrorists” Two Rights Groups Which Support Christian Montagnard Community
Vietnam’s ruling Communist party has designated as terrorist organizations two human rights groups which support the country’s largely Christian Montagnard minority indigenous community, Premier Christian News (PCN) reports.