Prophecy News Watch - May 20, 2024
Around the World
Iran’s President Feared Dead After Helicopter Crashes; Rescuers On Way
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was feared dead after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province, though some expressed hope as contact was made with the aircraft.
Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Agent Law After ‘Family Purity Day’
Georgia’s president has vetoed a “foreign agent” law after the most massive protests in years and even clashes in the parliament of the former Soviet republic.
Indonesia Province In State of Emergency After Deadly Flooding, Cold Lava Torrents
The people in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province faced a state of emergency Saturday after incessant rain caused flash floods and torrents of mud and ‘cold lava,’ also known as ‘lahars,’ killing scores of people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
’27 Killed In Israeli Air Strike In Gaza As Battles Rage’; Netanyahu Facing Pressure
An Israeli airstrike allegedly killed at least 27 people in central Gaza, primarily women and children, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism from within the War Cabinet over his handling of the war in Gaza.
Israel Continues Military Operation in Rafah As 800,000 Flee
The United Nations (UN) reported that 800,000 civilians have been “forced to flee” from Rafah since the IDF began its operation in the city’s east. On Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that two soldiers were killed in combat in southern Gaza the previous day. Meanwhile, Hamas terrorists launched rockets at southern Israel as military operations intensified.
Israel Army Finds Bodies Hostages; ‘Eliminates Islamic Commander’
Israel’s military says its troops in Gaza have found the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas during its October 7 attack in Israel, including German-Israeli Shani Louk.
First Aid Shipment In Gaza From US Pier
The first shipment of humanitarian aid has arrived in Gaza via a temporary floating pier anchored to a beach of the war-torn enclave, the U.S. and Israeli military confirmed Friday.
Arab League Wants Troops In Jerusalem and Other Areas
Israel anxiously entered the “Shabbat,” the weekly Jewish day of rest, after the 22-member Arab League sought to dispatch troops to Jerusalem, Judea, and Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank.
Inside the United States
OLS Task Force Takes Down Human Smuggling Operation
After a year-long investigation into a smuggling operation at the border, an Operation Lone Star Task Force led by Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd took down several operatives allegedly involved in human smuggling.
US: ‘Armed Intruder Enters Georgia University, One Killed’
A student at Kennesaw State University (KSU) in the U.S. state of Georgia was shot and killed Saturday by an "armed intruder" on campus who has since been detained, officials said.
Orthodox Jewish Children Attacked in New York
Footage has emerged of a man dismounting from his bicycle to beat Jewish children in New York City, Worthy News learned Thursday.
Iran’s President Feared Dead After Helicopter Crashes; Rescuers On Way
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was feared dead after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province, though some expressed hope as contact was made with the aircraft.
Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Agent Law After ‘Family Purity Day’
Georgia’s president has vetoed a “foreign agent” law after the most massive protests in years and even clashes in the parliament of the former Soviet republic.
Indonesia Province In State of Emergency After Deadly Flooding, Cold Lava Torrents
The people in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province faced a state of emergency Saturday after incessant rain caused flash floods and torrents of mud and ‘cold lava,’ also known as ‘lahars,’ killing scores of people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
’27 Killed In Israeli Air Strike In Gaza As Battles Rage’; Netanyahu Facing Pressure
An Israeli airstrike allegedly killed at least 27 people in central Gaza, primarily women and children, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism from within the War Cabinet over his handling of the war in Gaza.
Israel Continues Military Operation in Rafah As 800,000 Flee
The United Nations (UN) reported that 800,000 civilians have been “forced to flee” from Rafah since the IDF began its operation in the city’s east. On Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that two soldiers were killed in combat in southern Gaza the previous day. Meanwhile, Hamas terrorists launched rockets at southern Israel as military operations intensified.
Israel Army Finds Bodies Hostages; ‘Eliminates Islamic Commander’
Israel’s military says its troops in Gaza have found the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed by Hamas during its October 7 attack in Israel, including German-Israeli Shani Louk.
First Aid Shipment In Gaza From US Pier
The first shipment of humanitarian aid has arrived in Gaza via a temporary floating pier anchored to a beach of the war-torn enclave, the U.S. and Israeli military confirmed Friday.
Arab League Wants Troops In Jerusalem and Other Areas
Israel anxiously entered the “Shabbat,” the weekly Jewish day of rest, after the 22-member Arab League sought to dispatch troops to Jerusalem, Judea, and Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank.
Inside the United States
OLS Task Force Takes Down Human Smuggling Operation
After a year-long investigation into a smuggling operation at the border, an Operation Lone Star Task Force led by Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd took down several operatives allegedly involved in human smuggling.
US: ‘Armed Intruder Enters Georgia University, One Killed’
A student at Kennesaw State University (KSU) in the U.S. state of Georgia was shot and killed Saturday by an "armed intruder" on campus who has since been detained, officials said.
Orthodox Jewish Children Attacked in New York
Footage has emerged of a man dismounting from his bicycle to beat Jewish children in New York City, Worthy News learned Thursday.