Israel Blocks Release of Palestinian Prisoners, Vexing Hamas
“In light of Hamas’s repeated violations, including the ceremonies that humiliate our hostages and the cynical exploitation of our hostages for propaganda purposes, it has been decided to delay the release of terrorists that was planned for yesterday until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies,”
When Trump axed a grant, this school claimed it only did DEI to appease Biden. Its website tells a different story.
St. Thomas says its commitment to DEI is rooted in “Catholic convictions to advance human dignity.” In practice, though, the school’s DEI office has all the trappings of a secular university. Department of Education canceled a $6.8 million grant to the University of St. Thomas that had been used, in part, to support precisely the sorts of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that the Trump administration has put on the chopping block. St. Thomas appears to have used the grant to support an existing DEI apparatus that the school built of its own accord—one that demands allegiance from faculty and encourages overt racial segregation.
Germany’s conservatives win parliamentary elections while far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
Germany’s conservatives won Sunday’s parliamentary elections, heading off the surging far-right AfD party, which roughly doubled its results from 2021. Despite its strong showing – fuelled by fears over security and immigration after a series of deadly attacks blamed on migrants – the AfD is likely to be blocked from joining any governing coalition.
Pope Francis receives blood transfusions, Vatican keeping prognosis confidential
Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition, was recently administered a blood transfusion and “high flows” of oxygen, the Vatican announced Saturday, adding that at this time his prognosis is being withheld from the public.
Pouring salt on the wound: Will the US legal system protect terrorists?
In essence, the cases are not about the actual terror attacks, apparently all are in agreement that the PLO and PA bear responsibility, but about the legality of bringing terror’s sponsors and supporters before U.S. courts. And there lies the rub.
Trump’s pick for UN envoy uses CPAC speech to call for ‘eradication’ of Hamas
A Republican lawmaker tapped by President Donald Trump to serve as America’s ambassador to the United Nations used her speech at the largest annual gathering of conservative activists to reaffirm support for Israel and to call for the ‘eradication’ of the Hamas terror organization. “Never forget that Hamas terrorists savagely murdered 1,200 innocents.”
Netanyahu at officers’ graduation: ‘We will defeat the monster, Hamas will not rule Gaza’
Netanyahu held up a photo of the Bibas family, who were murdered in captivity in Gaza, and stated: ‘Against this we fight, and we must and can defeat those monsters – we will defeat them.’
Trump Envoy Says US Expects Phase Two of Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal to Proceed
Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday the US expects the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal to go forward and that he would visit the Middle East in the coming week.
Israel Won’t Allow HTS Forces in Southern Syria, Netanyahu Says
Israel on Sunday said it will not tolerate presence of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in southern Syria, nor any other forces affiliated with the country’s new rulers, and demanded the territory be demilitarized.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will keep its positions there as a defensive measure and for as long as is necessary.
Rubio: Palestinian terrorists must free all hostages or be destroyed
U.S. Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus described Gaza as a “depraved society.” … and is yet another reason why we are saying these terrorists must release all of the hostages immediately or be destroyed,” tweeted Rubio.
Ahead of Ramadan: Security forces recommend restricting access to Temple Mount
Security agencies recommend government restrict access to Temple Mount during month of Ramadan for men over 55, women over 50, and children under 12.
Six senior staffers resign from Sen. Fetterman’s office over his Israel support
The departures, including top communications officials, highlight growing internal dissatisfaction with the Pennsylvania Democrat’s evolving political stance and bipartisan outreach; Fetterman has emerged as one of the most outspoken pro-Israel voices among Senate Democrats…
Why The Current UN Agenda For Israel And Jerusalem Is Prophetically Significant
The purpose of the upcoming UN Conference on Palestine’ set for June 2-4, is to set in motion a two-state solution to resolve the Middle East conflict. The member nations hope to impose their seven or ten-year peace accord upon Israel during the UN’s celebration of its 80th birthday this coming September. While the upcoming meetings at the UN point us in the direction of Daniel’s seventieth week (see Daniel 9:27), they don’t quite get us there.
Student Loan Borrowers Crushed By Appeals Court Ruling, Credit Scores Plunge
The New York Post reports Biden’s $475B student debt cancellation plan blocked as federal appeals court issues final decision A federal appeals court delivered a crushing blow Tuesday to a more than $475 billion student debt cancellation program begun by former President Joe Biden, ordering the underlying regulation be blocked in its entirety. The Eighth US Circuit Court of Appeals had partially blocked the loan forgiveness effort last year — but a three-judge panel at the St. Louis-based court issued a final judgment to a lower court prohibiting any part of the initiative from taking effect.
Zelensky Says ‘Ready’ To Resign For The Sake Of Peace, NATO Membership
Speaking at the “Ukraine: The Year 2025” forum on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told an audience of all heads of ministries, agencies, and top officials that he’s ready to resign as president if it brings peace. He suggested the country be guaranteed NATO membership in exchange for his stepping down.
MSNBC Cancels Far-Left-Crazed Host Joy Reid As Woke Implosion Accelerates
A major shake-up is underway at MSNBC as the network’s new president has canceled far-left prime-time host Joy Reid’s show, “The ReidOut,” The move signals Rebecca Kutler’s effort to overhaul MSNBC after being named the network’s president earlier this month. Ratings have plummeted since Trump secured the White House in last November’s presidential election. Many hosts, including Reid, have been visibly struggling with severe cases of “TDS.”
Commercial Flights Diverted After CCP Warships Begin Surprise Live-Fire Exercise Near Australia
Commercial flight paths between Australia and New Zealand have been disrupted after Chinese warships began preparing to fire live ammunition as part of an apparent military exercise.
Microsoft debuts generative AI that can create video-game scenes
Microsoft Corp. unveiled artificial intelligence tools that can create video-game scenes that would normally have to be programmed and animated by a human, a model it built using data collected from Xbox gamers and their controllers. Called Muse, the model is the first of its kind, according to Microsoft.
Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Solomon Islands
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit the Solomon Islands at 18:16 UTC on February 23, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 36 km (22.4 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. There have now been several earthquakes over the past couple of days, impacting the United States and Canada, among other areas.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred forms off the coast of Queensland, Australia
Tropical Cyclone Alfred formed off the coast of Australia on February 23, 2025, strengthening from a tropical low into a category 1 tropical cyclone. The forecast suggests it would strengthen into a category 3 by midweek as it continues tracking toward the continent.
‘Foreigners Who Do Not Obey the Rules Have No Place in Japan’ – Prime Minister Ishiba Declares War on Unchecked Migration
“Japan, under Prime Minister Ishiba, is standing firm against the dangers of unchecked migration, vowing to enforce strict border control, swiftly deport illegal residents, and protect national security—a stark contrast to the West’s suicidal embrace of lawlessness.”
Commercial Flights Diverted After CCP Warships Begin Surprise Live-Fire Exercise Near Australia
Commercial flight paths between Australia and New Zealand have been disrupted after Chinese warships began preparing to fire live ammunition as part of an apparent military exercise.
Chinese Navy Conducts Second Live Firing Drill in International Waters Near New Zealand
It comes a day after a similar drill was conducted in the waters between New Zealand and Australia. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was unclear where the Chinese naval vessels were headed and for what purpose. Luxon said New Zealand is monitoring, shadowing, and tracking the fleet.
South Korea accuses DeepSeek of leaking user data
The Chinese AI assistant has been removed from local app stores after it was accused of sending data to TikTok owner ByteDance South Korea’s national data protection regulator has accused the creators of Chinese AI service DeepSeek of sharing user data with TikTok owner ByteDance, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday.
Mike Huckabee: Grounding Middle East Diplomacy In The Truth Of God’s Word
One week after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States for a second term, he announced the appointment of evangelical leader and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as U.S. ambassador to Israel.
Why The Current UN Agenda For Israel And Jerusalem Is Prophetically Significant
Unlike any other time in the church age, we see a multitude of signs telling us that the Tribulation period is rapidly approaching. However, like pieces to a jigsaw puzzle scattered about on a tabletop, we don’t yet fully recognize how they will all fit together to complete the biblical picture of the end times for Israel.
Dr. Meryl Nass: Culling poultry in response to bird flu is a failed strategy and should cease
Highlighting an article published by Science written by a known covid propagandist, Dr. Meryl Nass notes that the article demonstrates culling poultry is a failed bird flu strategy and should cease. She also noted, using information from the FDA’s website, that the vaccine for poultry that has been given conditional approval by the FDA is not legally eligible for the approval.
Dr. Meryl Nass: An Extended Presentation on Bird Flu
No one has got bird flu from cooking or eating cooked chicken. No one has got the virus from eggs. No one has got the virus from milk or dairy products. No one has got the virus from eating beef. The virus was isolated in 1959 but there were no known human cases until 1997. The first cases in 1997 occurred in Hong Kong. Interestingly, a month before Hong Kong was handed over to China by the British. So what is the bird flu and why are they repeatedly trying to start a “pandemic” with it?
