Prophecy News Watch - November 5, 2024
Around the World
Britain Reeling From Massive Anti-Israel Protests and Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Britain was reeling Monday from a weekend of massive anti-Israel protests tainted by violence and expressed support for terrorism, prompting British Jews to say they “feel no longer safe” in the nation they called home.
Spain’s King Pelted With Mud As Flooding Kills Over 200 People
Armed with mops, buckets, and brooms, thousands of volunteers have been trying to help rescuers deal with Spain’s deadliest flooding in decades that killed at least 217 people amid mounting anger over the government’s response.
Iran Executes Young Jew Despite International Calls For Lesser Penalty
Iran executed early Monday a 20-year-old Iranian Jewish man, despite international calls for a lesser penalty, Israeli sources say.
China Conducts Dual Aircraft Carrier Combat Drill in South China Sea
In what has been described as having a “force multiplier effect,” the Chinese navy for the first time deployed both of its active aircraft carriers to conduct dual-carrier combat drills in the South China Sea last week, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports. The drills took place amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, the small independent island nation the Chinese government considers part of China.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Explore Security Agreement Without Ties to Israel Normalization
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are discussing a security agreement that excludes an Israel normalization deal, with hopes to finalize it before President Biden's term ends in January, Axios reported on Monday.
Israel Confirms Strike Targeting Hezbollah Intelligence Unit Near Damascus
In a rare statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that on Monday, it conducted airstrikes in Syria targeting Hezbollah’s intelligence division near Damascus.
Israel Strikes Near Damascus, Syrian State Media Claims
Explosions occurred near Damascus at a prominent Shiite sanctuary guarded by Iranian-backed groups, including Hezbollah, with Syrian state media attributing the strikes to Israel.
Inside the United States
Finish Line in Sight for Harris, Trump
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris closed their Election Day eve rally schedules more than 700 miles apart.
Abbott Challenges Harris on Violent Venezuelan Prison Gangs Released into U.S.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to designate the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico If It Fails to Combat Illegal Immigration and Drug Trafficking
Former President Donald Trump kicked off his final day of rallies in Raleigh, North Carolina, pledging tariffs on Mexico if it fails to crackdown on illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
Harris Campaign Warns Election Results May Take Days
Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign cautioned that the 2024 election results could take days to finalize, with final outcomes in some swing states possibly delayed until Saturday.
Christian News
Spain: Evangelicals Call for Prayer Following Valencia Flooding Disaster, “We Must Unite and Pray for Our Community”
Evangelical Christians in Valencia on the eastern coast of Spain have called for prayer support in the aftermath of last week’s catastrophic flooding that caused the deaths of at least 205 people, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Millions Pray for Persecuted Christians, Including Suffering Women (Worthy News Focus)
Amid rising global tensions, millions of Christians are believed to have been participating in Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) to pray for Christians "who are persecuted for their faith in Christ."
Wife Of Killed US Missionary Detained In Angola; Church “Heart Broken”
The lead pastor of a church in the U.S. state of Minnesota says he is “heartbroken” after its missionary was killed and his wife detained in connection with the murder.
Worthy Insights
Leak case timeline shows foreign reports dovetailed with PM’s claims against hostage deal
On Sunday, a judge revealed that Eli Feldstein, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was arrested last week on suspicion of removing sensitive info from an Israel Defense Forces database and leaking it to a news outlet.
‘God of chaos’ asteroid may be transformed by tremors and landslides during 2029 flyby of Earth, study finds
Landslides and tremors may transform the asteroid Apophis during its 2029 brush with Earth, according to a new study.
Britain Reeling From Massive Anti-Israel Protests and Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Britain was reeling Monday from a weekend of massive anti-Israel protests tainted by violence and expressed support for terrorism, prompting British Jews to say they “feel no longer safe” in the nation they called home.
Spain’s King Pelted With Mud As Flooding Kills Over 200 People
Armed with mops, buckets, and brooms, thousands of volunteers have been trying to help rescuers deal with Spain’s deadliest flooding in decades that killed at least 217 people amid mounting anger over the government’s response.
Iran Executes Young Jew Despite International Calls For Lesser Penalty
Iran executed early Monday a 20-year-old Iranian Jewish man, despite international calls for a lesser penalty, Israeli sources say.
China Conducts Dual Aircraft Carrier Combat Drill in South China Sea
In what has been described as having a “force multiplier effect,” the Chinese navy for the first time deployed both of its active aircraft carriers to conduct dual-carrier combat drills in the South China Sea last week, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports. The drills took place amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, the small independent island nation the Chinese government considers part of China.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Explore Security Agreement Without Ties to Israel Normalization
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are discussing a security agreement that excludes an Israel normalization deal, with hopes to finalize it before President Biden's term ends in January, Axios reported on Monday.
Israel Confirms Strike Targeting Hezbollah Intelligence Unit Near Damascus
In a rare statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that on Monday, it conducted airstrikes in Syria targeting Hezbollah’s intelligence division near Damascus.
Israel Strikes Near Damascus, Syrian State Media Claims
Explosions occurred near Damascus at a prominent Shiite sanctuary guarded by Iranian-backed groups, including Hezbollah, with Syrian state media attributing the strikes to Israel.
Inside the United States
Finish Line in Sight for Harris, Trump
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris closed their Election Day eve rally schedules more than 700 miles apart.
Abbott Challenges Harris on Violent Venezuelan Prison Gangs Released into U.S.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to designate the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico If It Fails to Combat Illegal Immigration and Drug Trafficking
Former President Donald Trump kicked off his final day of rallies in Raleigh, North Carolina, pledging tariffs on Mexico if it fails to crackdown on illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
Harris Campaign Warns Election Results May Take Days
Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign cautioned that the 2024 election results could take days to finalize, with final outcomes in some swing states possibly delayed until Saturday.
Christian News
Spain: Evangelicals Call for Prayer Following Valencia Flooding Disaster, “We Must Unite and Pray for Our Community”
Evangelical Christians in Valencia on the eastern coast of Spain have called for prayer support in the aftermath of last week’s catastrophic flooding that caused the deaths of at least 205 people, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Millions Pray for Persecuted Christians, Including Suffering Women (Worthy News Focus)
Amid rising global tensions, millions of Christians are believed to have been participating in Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) to pray for Christians "who are persecuted for their faith in Christ."
Wife Of Killed US Missionary Detained In Angola; Church “Heart Broken”
The lead pastor of a church in the U.S. state of Minnesota says he is “heartbroken” after its missionary was killed and his wife detained in connection with the murder.
Worthy Insights
Leak case timeline shows foreign reports dovetailed with PM’s claims against hostage deal
On Sunday, a judge revealed that Eli Feldstein, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was arrested last week on suspicion of removing sensitive info from an Israel Defense Forces database and leaking it to a news outlet.
‘God of chaos’ asteroid may be transformed by tremors and landslides during 2029 flyby of Earth, study finds
Landslides and tremors may transform the asteroid Apophis during its 2029 brush with Earth, according to a new study.