Prophecy News Watch - March 21, 2025
Around the World
Ukraine, Russia ‘Just a Breath Away From a Full Ceasefire’
A spokesperson for the State Department expressed optimism that the end of the war in Ukraine could be imminent, saying on Thursday that Ukraine and Russia are "just a breath away from a full ceasefire" after three years of conflict.
Turkey’s Erdogan Labels Israel as a “Terror State” That “Feeds on Blood”
Following the most intense Israeli airstrikes in Gaza since the ceasefire ended, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel's military operations, labeling it “a terror state that feeds on blood.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Protests Across Israel As Netanyahu’s Cabinet Unanimously Fires Security Chief
Thousands of people protested outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Thursday night while his cabinet unanimously voted early Friday to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
US and Israel Set for High-Level Iran Talks in Washington Next Week
Senior US and Israeli officials are set to hold high level talks concerning Iran's nuclear program next week in Washingtons.
Inside the United States
Homan: Judges ‘Aren’t Going to Stop Us From Making This Country Safe Again’
Tom Homan, designated border czar by President Donald Trump, said decisions judges trying to stop the immigration enforcement efforts of the administration "aren't going to stop us from making this country safe again."
Trump Dismantles Education Department, Will ‘Fully Preserve’ Programs
In a move that will undoubtedly incite legal challenges, President Donald Trump dismantled the U.S. Department of Education via executive order Thursday, sending education policy back to the state level.
More Than 10,000 US Troops Deployed to Secure Southwest Border
Within less than three months of President Donald Trump being in office, more than 10,000 U.S. military troops have been deployed to support southern border security efforts.
Christian News
Christian Inmates In Pakistan Upset Over Jail Church Closure
There was concern Wednesday about a jail near Pakistan’s capital, where Christian inmates have been “banned from attending church activities” except for a limited two-hour window on Sundays, well-informed sources told Worthy News.
Worthy Insights
Supreme Court to Hear Case of Schools Trying to ‘Cut the Parents Out’ on LGBTQ Issues
A significant case involving parental rights and LGBTQ+ education is set to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court as early as this spring and could have wide-reaching implications for religious beliefs and public education across the country.
Fetterman to JNS: I fully support partnering with Israel to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities
Over the last several years and particularly since Oct. 7, 2023, Israel has felt isolated diplomatically. Perhaps most painful for the Jewish state has been waning support among American Democrats, once stalwart defenders of Israel.
New Study Challenges Church Decline Narrative, Suggests Possible Growth in 2025
A new study is pushing back against the common belief that the church in the U.S. is in decline, suggesting it may actually be growing again while making clear it remains relevant even among non-Christians. The Barna State of the Church report, created in partnership with Gloo, reveals that weekly church attendance had largely plateaued in the U.S. since 2017 and stood at 28 percent of U.S. adults in 2024 — yet preliminary data from early 2025 “suggests a potential uptick in weekly church attendance” to approximately 32 percent.
Ukraine, Russia ‘Just a Breath Away From a Full Ceasefire’
A spokesperson for the State Department expressed optimism that the end of the war in Ukraine could be imminent, saying on Thursday that Ukraine and Russia are "just a breath away from a full ceasefire" after three years of conflict.
Turkey’s Erdogan Labels Israel as a “Terror State” That “Feeds on Blood”
Following the most intense Israeli airstrikes in Gaza since the ceasefire ended, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel's military operations, labeling it “a terror state that feeds on blood.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Protests Across Israel As Netanyahu’s Cabinet Unanimously Fires Security Chief
Thousands of people protested outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Thursday night while his cabinet unanimously voted early Friday to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
US and Israel Set for High-Level Iran Talks in Washington Next Week
Senior US and Israeli officials are set to hold high level talks concerning Iran's nuclear program next week in Washingtons.
Inside the United States
Homan: Judges ‘Aren’t Going to Stop Us From Making This Country Safe Again’
Tom Homan, designated border czar by President Donald Trump, said decisions judges trying to stop the immigration enforcement efforts of the administration "aren't going to stop us from making this country safe again."
Trump Dismantles Education Department, Will ‘Fully Preserve’ Programs
In a move that will undoubtedly incite legal challenges, President Donald Trump dismantled the U.S. Department of Education via executive order Thursday, sending education policy back to the state level.
More Than 10,000 US Troops Deployed to Secure Southwest Border
Within less than three months of President Donald Trump being in office, more than 10,000 U.S. military troops have been deployed to support southern border security efforts.
Christian News
Christian Inmates In Pakistan Upset Over Jail Church Closure
There was concern Wednesday about a jail near Pakistan’s capital, where Christian inmates have been “banned from attending church activities” except for a limited two-hour window on Sundays, well-informed sources told Worthy News.
Worthy Insights
Supreme Court to Hear Case of Schools Trying to ‘Cut the Parents Out’ on LGBTQ Issues
A significant case involving parental rights and LGBTQ+ education is set to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court as early as this spring and could have wide-reaching implications for religious beliefs and public education across the country.
Fetterman to JNS: I fully support partnering with Israel to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities
Over the last several years and particularly since Oct. 7, 2023, Israel has felt isolated diplomatically. Perhaps most painful for the Jewish state has been waning support among American Democrats, once stalwart defenders of Israel.
New Study Challenges Church Decline Narrative, Suggests Possible Growth in 2025
A new study is pushing back against the common belief that the church in the U.S. is in decline, suggesting it may actually be growing again while making clear it remains relevant even among non-Christians. The Barna State of the Church report, created in partnership with Gloo, reveals that weekly church attendance had largely plateaued in the U.S. since 2017 and stood at 28 percent of U.S. adults in 2024 — yet preliminary data from early 2025 “suggests a potential uptick in weekly church attendance” to approximately 32 percent.