On Tuesday, a ceasefire brokered by Egypt and the UN between Hamas and Israel was officially ratified. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s agreement to the ceasefire has created a firestorm in the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) and Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has resigned, expressing his displeasure with “ongoing excuses” in failing to deal more strongly with Hamas in …
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Rockets Rain Down on Israel
Since Sunday night's IDF special ops raid into the Gaza Strip, activity has ramped up in and around Gaza. A top Hamas commander and several other terrorists were killed as a result of that mission, though it came at a cost. Israeli sources have now confirmed that an IDF special ops officer was killed in …
Developing: Israeli Ground Attack Takes Out Hamas Commander
I'm following news out of Israel, indicating a top Hamas commander was killed Sunday night in the Gazan city of Khan Younis. Several other lower-ranking Hamas terrorists were killed in the attack as well. Typically, Israeli strikes are in response to aggressive acts such as rocket launches, incendiary kites or border skirmishes from the Gaza …
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US Reinstates Full Sanctions on Iran Today
The Trump administration is reimposing crippling sanctions on Iran's exports, oil and and financials sectors today. These follow restrictions on purchasing US dollars, exporting of oil, and sale and trade of gold, graphite and precious metals, handed down in August. President Trump calls them the "strongest sanctions our country has ever issued," and Iran's economy …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 