Israel Declares UN Secretary-General Guterres ‘Persona Non Grata’
Israel has declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata and barred him from entering the country, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday via X/Twitter. The decision came in response to what Katz described as Guterres’s failure to unequivocally condemn Iran’s recent missile attack on Israel. “Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran’s heinous attack on Israel, as almost every country in the world has done, does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil,”
NASA’s Hubble finds that a black hole beam promotes stellar eruptions
In a surprise finding, astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have discovered that the blowtorch-like jet from a supermassive black hole at the core of a huge galaxy seems to cause stars to erupt along its trajectory. The stars, called novae, are not caught inside the jet, but apparently in a dangerous neighborhood nearby. “This means there’s something missing from our understanding of how black hole jets interact with their surroundings.”
IDF confirms: Limited ground operation in Lebanon begins
the IDF on Monday night began limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon. These targets are located in villages close to the border and pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said.
Shechem: Two terrorists eliminated, IDF soldier severely injured
Four IDF soldiers injured, one of them seriously, in a shootout with terrorists in Shechem; two terrorists eliminated, including a key figure in Judea, Samaria, terror. … guided by ISA intelligence, eliminated terrorist Abed Shahin, who advanced and carried out terror and shooting attacks on IDF forces in Judea and Samaria.
IDF announces new restrictions for Jerusalem & central Israel after Tel Aviv rocket attack wounds 3 Israelis
New restrictions were issued for the Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Sharon region, the Carmel area, Wadi Ara, and the northern West Bank, and will stay in place until Saturday, after the Jewish New Year holiday. This means that schools and workplaces will be opened only if a shelter is available in time, and gatherings will be restricted to 30 people outdoors and 300 people indoors.
Jordan’s King Abdullah – Friend or foe to Israel?
The same monarch who came to the aid of Israel, when attacked by Iran on April 13th, allowing Israeli aircraft full operational freedom in their airspace and helping to intercept Iranian drones on their way to our territory, has just categorically announced that “Jordan will never be the alternate homeland of the Palestinians.” Apparently wanting to make it clear, that no matter how the Israel-Hamas war turns out, these people will not be able to find a refuge on his shores. But those sentiments are widely known, so why did he feel the need to forcefully express them now?
Churchill’s Warning: Betraying Israel will bring Disaster
From boycotting Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to Congress to blocking critical arms shipments to Israel, many American political leaders have done nothing less than stab Israel in the back as the Jewish state battles evil terrorists on multiple fronts. But this is not the first time a supposed friend of the Jewish people has backstabbed the people of Israel. Long before American politicians cynically chose to sacrifice Israel in the hopes of gaining political support from Arabs in Dearborn, Michigan, British politicians were doing the same thing –
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks. The contract between the ports and about 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association expired at midnight, and even though progress was reported in talks on Monday, the workers went on strike. The strike affecting 36 ports is the first by the union since 1977.
Israel says Iran has fired missiles and it warns residents to shelter in place
The Israeli military said Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles and it ordered residents to remain close to bomb shelters as air raid sirens sounded across the country. A series of window-shaking explosions were heard in Tel Aviv and near Jerusalem, though it was not immediately clear whether the sounds were from missiles landing or being intercepted by Israeli defenses, or both.
British Prime Minister condemns Iranian missile attack on Israel: It cannot be tolerated
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Iranian ballistic missile attack: We stand with Israel, Iran must stop these attacks, together with its proxies like Hezbollah. “Iran has menaced the Middle East for far too long, chaos and destruction brought not just to Israel, but to the people they live amongst – in Lebanon and beyond.
Netanyahu responds to attack: Iran made a big mistake and it will pay for it
“Tonight, Iran again attacked Israel with hundreds of missiles. This attack failed. It was thwarted thanks to Israel’s air defense system, which is the most advanced in the world. I congratulate the IDF on its impressive achievement. It was also thwarted thanks to the vigilance and responsibility you – the citizens of Israel – showed. I also thank the United States for its support in our defense effort,” said Netanyahu.”Iran made a big mistake tonight – and it will pay for it. The regime in Iran does not understand our determination to defend ourselves and our determination to retaliate against our enemies. Sinwar and Deif did not understand this, Nasrallah and Mohsen did not understand this, and there are probably those in Tehran who do not understand this. They will understand.”
Khamenei threatens Israel in Hebrew, Geert Wilders fires back in explosive exchange
In an unusual exchange on X, formerly Twitter, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Dutch politician Geert Wilders both tweeted in Hebrew, further intensifying the rhetoric surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Khamenei threatened that “the blows of the resistance front will grow stronger and more painful against the worn and decaying body of the Zionist regime,” signaling Iran’s increasing hostility toward Israel.
MKs from coalition, opposition call for strikes on strategic Iranian assets
two Members of Knesset (MKs) from the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee (FADC) called on the government to take advantage of the attack in order to conduct strategic strikes against Iran. Religious Zionist Party MK Ohad Tal, a member of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee (FADC), said he was surprised that Iran went through with the attack despite the capabilities that Israel displayed against Hezbollah in the past two weeks and despite threats of retaliation from both Israeli and US officials.
IDF strikes terror targets in Beirut
The IDF has begun operating in Beirut, striking terror targets in the area, the IDF reported on Wednesday overnight. This is a developing report.
Only Fatality From Mass Iranian Missile Attack Is Palestinian Man From Gaza
A Palestinian man in the West Bank village of Nu’eima, near Jericho was killed by falling fuselage from an intercepted missile during a massive Iranian missile attack against Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The man, Sameh Asli, 37, a Palestinian from Jabalia in Gaza, is currently the only reported death from the Iranian attack against Israel.
Trump on Biden’s handling of Iran missile attack: ‘No one is in charge’
“The world is on fire and spiraling out of control,” the former president said. “We have no leadership, no one running the country.” Trump said that U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were “nonexistent” and “completely absent,” respectively.
Israel threatens direct strikes on Iran’s nuclear or oil facilities, report says
Israel reportedly conveys message to Iran, saying it would retaliate by targeting strategic facilities in Iran for any strike on its territory, ‘no matter how small or large’; Netanyahu: Iran has made a ‘grave mistake’ … the recent Iranian attack might strengthen voices in Israel advocating for a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
A Ferocious Battle Over Whose Worldview Will Define A Nation
Ever since … Obama’s vow to fundamentally transform America—a promise he kept—each Election Day has become less about politics and personalities and more of a ferocious battle over whose worldview will define a nation. Values that used to unite us have vanished, replaced by the hard contours of two parties without much common ground.
Lies And Activism: Media Shifts Blame Toward Pro-Life Laws After Mother Dies From Abortion Pill
Jesus called Satan the father of lies and said that the devil’s followers are just like him—they lie by nature (John 8:44). So it shouldn’t be any surprise to us as believers when the secular world consistently obscures the truth and outright lies to push their cause. And this is perhaps nowhere more obvious than in the abortion debate.
Thousands of US troops deployed to Middle East amid rising tension
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is sending a “few thousand” additional troops to the Middle East as tensions increase in the region amid Israel’s ongoing attacks against the Hezbollah terrorist organization. The increase in U.S. Forces in the Middle East comes as Israel has launched strikes and limited operations in Lebanon over the past several days. The Pentagon’s announcement also comes after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was assassinated on Friday,
South Korea Unveils Its Most Powerful Missile, Which Could Reach North Korea’s Underground Bunkers
South Korea unveiled its most powerful ballistic missile and other weapons targeting North Korea during a massive Armed Forces Day ceremony Tuesday, as the South’s president warned the North’s regime would collapse if it attempts to use nuclear weapons.
Fort Carson Training Medical Personnel for Large Scale European War
As the war in Ukraine kills and injures tens of thousands, European countries are getting more serious about medical training and ensuring the care is standardized across NATO nations.
US destroyers intercept Iranian missiles as Mideast crisis intensifies
Two U.S. destroyers fired a dozen interceptors to help Israel ward off a barrage of some 180 Iranian ballistic missiles, about twice as many as Tehran launched in its previously unprecedented April 14 strike, Pentagon officials said Tuesday evening. You don’t launch that many missiles at a target without the intent of hitting something. So absolutely, just like the last time, their intent is to cause destruction,”
House Oversight Committee Issues Subpoena After Whistleblower Steps Forward with Info on Tim Walz and the Chinese Communist Party
The Chinese Communist Party has a “longstanding connection” with Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who is also the running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, according to allegations from the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. “During briefings held with over twenty federal agencies, the Committee has learned of the CCP’s efforts to influence subnational government leaders, including state governors.
Iran attacks Israel with 181 ballistic missiles
At least 181 ballistic missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel Tuesday evening, as Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets) in Israel had begun. Multiple explosions were heard in Jerusalem. Despite several impacts, no casualties have been reported. A number of people were injured following falls on their way to shelters. Also, over 20 people were treated for emotional shock.
Israel and U.S. Vow ‘Significant Response,’ ‘Severe Consequences’ for Iran After Missile Attack
An Israeli official said Israel had a “significant response” planned for Iran and that damage Iran and its terrorist proxies have suffered is “only a promo” for what Israel has in store for the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan, who’s been disastrous for foreign policy, claimed there’d be “severe consequences for this attack, and we will work with Israel to make that the case.”
Netanyahu promises Iran ‘will pay’ for its ‘grave mistake’
He told his Security Cabinet, “Iran made a big mistake tonight – and it will pay for it. The regime in Tehran does not understand our determination to defend ourselves and to exact a price from our enemies.”
US Navy shoots down Iranian missiles; Jordan allows use of airspace.
A Jordanian official clarified that Jordan would do the same for “any other missile flying over our airspace.” Additionally, the Pentagon said that two US Navy destroyers fired about a dozen interceptors against Iranian missiles aimed at Israel.
Israeli military urges evacuation of Lebanese border towns amid ground incursion
Israeli military on Tuesday warned people to evacuate nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities hours after launching what it said was a limited ground incursion against Hezbollah. “You must immediately head north of the Awali River to save yourselves, and leave your houses immediately,” said the statement posted by the Israeli military’s Arabic spokesperson. The border region has largely emptied out over the past year as the two sides have traded fire. But the scope of the evacuation warning raised questions as to how deep Israel plans to send its forces into Lebanon.
Gazans celebrate the Iranian missile attack against Israel
Residents of the Gaza Strip staying in the humanitarian shelter near the hospital in Deir al-Balah were filmed celebrating the Iranian attack on Israel.
Eight Israelis Dead, Seven Wounded In Tel Aviv Terrorist Attack
Two terrorists were neutralized after opening fire on Jerusalem Boulevard on Tuesday, killing 8 people and leaving 7 wounded. The attack came shortly before Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel.
Switzerland: Three children injured in knife attack at Zurich daycare center
Three children were injured, one seriously. A police spokesperson said a 23-year-old Chinese man attacked a group of children who were being led to the center by a staff member. A daycare worker and a bystander managed to overpower the attacker and restrain him until police arrived. Officers have yet to reveal a motive for the attack.
Typhoon Krathon reaches super strength as it nears Taiwan
Krathon reached super strength on Sept. 30 after leaving at least 2 people dead in the Philippines. The system is expected to slightly weaken before its center approaches Taiwan on Oct. 2 and 3. Krathon will be the first landfalling typhoon in southwestern Taiwan since 1988, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, with up to 1,000 m (39 inches) in mountainous regions.
Ports Strike, Halting Half the Nation’s Ocean Shipping
The strike blocks everything from food to automobile shipments across dozens of ports from Maine to Texas, in a disruption analysts warned will cost the economy billions of dollars a day, threaten jobs, and potentially stoke inflation.
U.S. Manufacturing Shrinks for Sixth Month in a Row
The report comes as the U.S. economy faces additional challenges. Hurricane Helene wreaked over $110 billion of damage to the eastern U.S. This is on top of earlier Hurricanes Beryl and Debby, which cost upwards of $25 billion each. Then there’s the union workers’ strike shutting down 36 U.S. ports and idling about 50,000 workers. Risks to retail goods supply chains could be massive, impacting Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping. Higher wages demanded by the union will show up in higher prices at Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, Ikea, and Amazon.
Americans pull together to help hurricane victims; migrants arrested for looting
Americans are pulling together to help victims of Helene in seven states (moving swiftly ahead of the Harris-Biden administration’s slow response) with food, water, Starlink, generators, transport, GoFundMe campaigns, and other ways to help. President Trump is among them. Then there are those using the disaster to steal from Americans rendered vulnerable and helpless by the storm. A group of migrant workers are accused of looting properties in a flooded part of Tennessee.
Jeep announces recall for almost 200 thousand plug-in SUVs at risk of spontaneous combustion.
Electric vehicles are already an exaggerated hazard on the road—weight and risk of fire—but now, a quality control problem is exacerbating the latter of those factors. Jeep is recalling over 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off. In addition, Jeep is urging owners not to charge the SUVs and to park them outdoors away from structures until they’re repaired.