Christians in Haifa prepare for Christmas after months of Hezbollah rocket fire
Haifa’s Christian community is diverse, consisting of five different churches including Anglican, Catholic and Greek Orthodox. The northern city of Haifa is known for its peaceful coexistence between Jews, Christians and Muslims. Following months of relentless rocket fire by the Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist militia Hezbollah, the Christian community in Haifa, numbering almost 17,000 people, is hoping the Christmas holiday will bring some peace and happiness.
One Dead, One Missing In Massive California Waves Fueled By Storm
At least one person is dead and another believed to be missing amid massive waves fueled by a West Coast storm that pounded the California coast Monday. The death was reported in Watsonville along Monterey Bay, where a man was found trapped under debris at Sunset State Beach. A large wave is thought to have pinned him there, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. He was pronounced dead at a hospital. About 13 miles south at Marina State Beach, authorities say high surf also likely pulled a man into the Pacific Ocean around 11:30 a.m. Monday. Strong currents and high waves forced searchers to stop looking for him and the man remained missing Monday evening.
Iran seeks air corridor to supply weapons to Hezbollah – report
The purpose of the air corridor would be to supply weapons to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which would constitute a violation of the recent ceasefire agreement made between Israel and Hezbollah. Iran previously armed Hezbollah fighters by land through Syria, but lost this route due to the fall of the Assad regime to anti-Iran rebel forces… and is now trying to turn Beirut airport into its new logistics hub
‘Don’t mess with us’ – Shocking new details of Israel’s Mossad operation to detonate Hezbollah pagers, instilling fear across Middle East
First, thousands of small pagers and beepers were detonated wounding and maiming thousands of terrorists and killing scores. The next day, walkie-talkie devices exploded, many of them during funerals for the victims of the first attack.
Israel’s message to Syria’s new rulers: No jihadists in south Syria, buffer zone will be given to ‘responsible party’
“We will not accept any attempt by jihadists to enter southern Syria,” Israel reportedly warned. The message included the clarification that if a “responsible party” would take control, Israel would consider transferring the buffer zone. However, as long as no such party exists, Israel will continue to take care of its own security.
Iran said to be fearing Israeli attack in near-term
Iran is worried about a direct attack by Israel against its strategic sites in the near future, Israel’s Channel 12 News reported on Sunday. The Iranians have reached this conclusion due to a series of events, including Israel’s agreement to a ceasefire with the Tehran-backed Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon. Iran’s leadership has interpreted this move as being intended to free up Israel to concentrate on the Islamic Republic directly,
Archaeologists find Jewish empire where Putin claims Russian-Christian roots
An unlikely archaeological project funded by a Russian oligarch has unearthed evidence of Jewish life so ancient it makes Vladimir Putin’s claims of Russian Orthodox dominance look like yesterday’s news. Bankrolled by businessman Oleg Deripaska’s Volnoe Delo Foundation, a sprawling first-century Jewish quarter has emerged hidden beneath the soil of Phanagoria along the Black Sea.
Images of PA forces with RPG rouse calls to step up security in Judea and Samaria
Images of Palestinian Authority forces with an RPG have caused alarm in Israel and inspired calls to take action to increase security in Judea and Samaria, Ynet reports. The photo circulated on social media on Monday showed PA forces holding an RPG during a crackdown on terrorism in a Jenin refugee camp.
Any agreement must include the seven American hostages
Robert O’Brien, who served as White House national security adviser during Donald Trump’s first term as US President, and Tom Nides, who served as US ambassador to Israel under President Joe Biden, on Monday published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal titled “America Demands Hamas Return Its Hostages”.
Defense Minister says for 1st time that Israel eliminated Ismail Haniyeh
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed for the first time this evening (Monday) that Israel eliminated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July. Katz participated this evening (Monday) in a special event for local security officers to thank them for their extraordinary bravery and activity in the war. During his remarks, the minister warned the Houthi rebels in Yemen that their continued attacks on Israel would result in their meeting the same fate as the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist organizations.
Bashar al-Assad’s wife files for divorce, seeks to move to UK –
The British wife of Syria’s deposed president Bashar al-Assad, Asma al-Assad, has filed for divorce after expressing dissatisfaction with her life in Moscow, Turkish and Arab media reported Sunday. She reportedly seeks to move to London.
‘Should Scare Every American’: Top Trump Adviser Mike Waltz Explains Dangers of Iran Getting Nuclear Weapons
“No. 1, if Iran gets a nuke, the Saudis are going to want a nuke, the Turks are going to want a nuke, and the Middle East exploding, not literally but figuratively, in a nuclear arms race should scare every American,” Waltz said.
Living In A Time When Murderers Are Called Heroes, And God Is Called Hateful
Who would have ever thought we would be living in a time when murderers are considered heroes? I suppose, in one sense, it’s not surprising. Millions of children are murdered in their mother’s wombs, and those who murder them, the abortionists, are considered heroes or heroines. We now have this particularly alarming example of Luigi Mangione,
‘People in the media often message me saying, ‘I wish I could say that too.’ They are scared’
Australian journalist Erin Molan has emerged as a powerful voice for Israel; speaking to Ynetnews, she shares about the impact of the October 7 Hamas attack on her life and her family, addressing the rising antisemitism in her country and the challenges of countering distorted media narratives;
The Jewish People: The Root Cause Of Global Suffering Or The Avenue Of God’s Redemptive Plan
During an interview on The Hugh Hewitt Show, Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur explained that antisemitism is more than stereotyping or insulting Jewish people. It’s “an ancient idea . . . that the Jews stand in the way of the redemption of the world.” In the first half of the 20th century, a smear campaign victimized the Jewish people. Not only did Nazi propaganda blame them for Germany’s financial and social problems, but it also portrayed them as the root cause of global suffering.
Cyclone Chido kills 94 people in Mozambique
Cyclone Chido has killed 94 people in Mozambique since it made landfall in the east African country last week, local authorities have said.
California’s Regulations Causing Truck Shortages, Rising Costs Industry Says
California’s zero emission regulations are causing truck shortages and rising costs, according to the trucking and heavy-duty vehicle industry. State officials plan to end traditional combustion truck sales by 2036.
US Airstrike Eliminates Islamic State Leader Abu Yusif in Syria
The United States military has announced the killing of Islamic State leader Abu Yusif, who was also known as Mahmud, in Syria. According to U.S. Central Command (Centcom), the airstrike was conducted in an area that, prior to the recent political changes, was under the control of Bashar al-Assad’s government and Russian forces.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues NCAA for misrepresenting women’s sports by including male players
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to protect woman’s sports, alleging that the body misrepresents women’s sports by icluding male players.
White House Says Pakistan Developing Long Range Nuke-Capable Missile Which Can Reach US
Last week the United States imposed rare sanctions on Pakistan while condemning its nuclear-armed long-range ballistic-missile program. This despite Islamabad long being an uneasy ally of Washington.
Suspect in Murder of Woman Burned Alive on Subway Is Previously Deported Illegal Alien
The suspect whom police accuse of setting a sleeping woman ablaze on a New York subway train is an illegal alien from Guatemala. And what’s worse, the New York Post revealed, he was deported under the Trump administration, only to jump the border again. Then he traveled to New York for free room and board, courtesy of city taxpayers.