Tuesday will see an incredibly important election take place in Israel. The “government of change” that was voted in at the last election lived up to its name. Unfortunately, none of the changes were for the good. A liberal agenda has taken over that elevates social issues and international cooperation above national strength. Ultimately, the government collapsed under its own incompetence and an interim government was established for the transition to the elections.
The fact that they now have a caretaker government has not slowed down the terrible decisions of the leftist wing. The administration has just approved a maritime agreement that gives up dozens of miles of Israeli waters. The interim prime minister signed the agreement today. This is an illegal border deal that hasn’t been brought through the proper approval process of parliament. Why have they skirted the system? Because this evil government knows they don’t have the majority to make maritime territorial concessions with an enemy country that is controlled by a terror group which is a proxy of the ayatollahs in Iran!
Because of the critical nature of these elections, Behold Israel has called for 3 Days of Prayer & Fasting for Israel. Beginning on Sunday, October 30, and lasting through election day, November 1, we are asking you to join us in lifting Israel up before the Lord. The nation has lost its way, and we know from Scripture that there are times ahead when it will become much, much worse.
However, we also know that God loves His chosen people. He will care for them now, and there will come a day when they will look on the One they have pierced, mourn their actions, and turn to Him in repentance. That is when He will draw all of them into His kingdom based on their faith in Him. But for now, we as the church mourn the wayward prodigal nation, as we lift them before the Lord asking for His mercy, grace, and wisdom to be poured out on the citizens and the government. Will you please join us in that time of prayer?
2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
Israel Hits Damascus Three Times in One Week
Around midnight of October 22, Israeli missiles struck Damascus International Airport. At noon two days later, in an unusual daytime strike, Israel once again directed missiles toward the airport. Then, just last night, another airstrike pummeled areas near Damascus. Targeted were weapons and equipment from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which were bound for Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon. The IRGC presence in the region continues to grow as Iran quickly fills in the vacant areas left behind as Russia pulls more and more troops out of Syria to fight in the conflict with Ukraine.
Joint Israeli Operation into the Lion’s Den
A force made up of IDF soldiers, members of Shin Bet, and anti-terror agents raided a Nablus-based terrorist organization called Lion’s Den early Tuesday. The target was the group’s leader, Wadee al-Houh, who was killed in the operation. The ensuing gun battle lasted over an hour and left four other terrorists dead and more than 20 injured. No Israeli soldiers were hurt in the operation. Lion’s Den was operating an explosives laboratory in the Kasbah of Nablus, and they were responsible for the October 11 drive-by shooting that took the life of 21-year-old IDF soldier Ido Baruch. The murder of Baruch took place only two days after a similar drive-by shooting in Jerusalem killed 18-year-old IDF Military Policewoman Noa Lazar.
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Planning Dirty Bomb Attack
Until recently, all most people knew about dirty bombs is what they learned from the TV show 24. Now, they’re all over the news as Russia accuses Ukraine of having one of these nuclear-waste-packed explosive devices ready to detonate in one of the Russian-occupied regions of their country. Ukraine, in turn, says that Russia is creating a false flag, so that they can use a dirty bomb themselves in an attempt to sway public opinion against Ukraine while giving Moscow an excuse to respond with a true nuclear weapon. And by all indications, Putin is fully prepared to “go nuclear”. Just yesterday, Russia held its annual Grom (Thunder) exercise, which simulates a massive nuclear strike in response to an enemy nuclear attack. For more details surrounding this story, as well as expanded coverage of Israel’s attacks on Damascus, please watch my Breaking News Update from Monday. Also, if you have not yet signed up for my Telegram channel on which I post up-to-the-minute news throughout the day, you can do so here.
Russia Continues with Plan to Freeze Ukraine
Recently appointed Russian commander in Ukraine, General Sergei Surovikin, is living up to the infamy of his reputation as he continues to pursue his apparent goal of causing the freezing deaths of tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilians this winter. One electricity plant after another has fallen to Russian bombs, as Surovikin methodically destroys the infrastructure of the nation. Currently, 50% of Ukraine’s electricity plants are destroyed or damaged to the point of being unproductive. This is not conventional warfare; these are crimes against humanity.
Nations Stand Against Russia
Just yesterday, Poland’s Senate voted in a resolution that declared Russia to be a terrorist state. As part of the resolution, the senators stated their desire for the International Criminal Court to investigate the Russian military for possible war crimes. Meanwhile, the UK, France, and Germany are together encouraging the UN to investigate Russia’s use of Iranian drones in Ukraine, which would violate a UN Security Council Resolution. Both Russia and Iran continue to deny Iran’s provision of drones and their involvement in the training of drone pilots. This is despite the fact that Iranians have been turning up amongst the Russian casualties in Ukraine. In response to the possibility of a UN investigation, Russia has threatened to not renew the deal to sell Ukrainian grain. Moving to Israel, we see that factions within the country are dipping their toes into the anti-Russia waters. Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that if he is elected into office once again, he will consider providing weapons to Ukraine. That will be one more reason for Russia to come against Israel.
40 Days Since Mahsa Amini was Killed in Iranian Custody
Mahsa Amini was arrested by Iran’s moral police for not wearing her hijab properly in public. Three days later, while still in custody, she died due to the injuries she received at the hands of her captors. Immediately, riots began, and they have increased exponentially. Forty days have now passed and in anticipation of the public’s response to this significant date, the police blocked the roads to the cemetery that contained her gravesite. Defying authorities, however, thousands of protesters walked to her burial site. For the nation’s leadership, the situation is getting out of hand. The regime is now preparing to bring in the IRGC against the rioters, which is essentially setting their military on their own civilians. It is very likely we are about to see immeasurable violence against innocent Iranians at the hands of the Islamist leaders.
Iran Arrests Suspects Accused of Working with Mossad
Iranian authorities have arrested 10 suspects in the country’s West Azerbaijan province, accusing them of working with the Israeli Mossad. A report claims that they “set fire to cars and homes of people affiliated with the security apparatus and received cash for taking photos which they sent to Mossad agents.” [There is a] high percentage of minorities in Iran, as well as the passionate hatred many of them feel toward the regime. When the Mossad goes looking for partners in Iran, they don’t have a difficult time finding them.
Iran Terror Attack
An armed terrorist attack on the Shahcheragh shrine, a Shia holy site in Shiraz, Iran, left at least 15 dead and 40 wounded. While early reports put the number of attackers at three, the figure was later revised to only one. Officials have him in custody, labeling him as “Takfiri”, a Sunni extremist.
Threats Against North Korea Nuclear Test
Following a series of unannounced North Korean missile tests this month, concern is growing that Kim Jong Un is preparing for a seventh nuclear test, his first since 2017. In a joint warning, South Korea, Japan, and the United States stated that there would be an “unparalleled” response should the North Koreans follow through with the test.
Saudi Arabia and China Getting Chummy Over Oil
It seems like it was only two years ago that Saudi Arabia and the US were oil buddies. Now, however, the Saudis don’t seem to have the time of day for the new US administration, and they are seeking new friends in Beijing. This past week, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Minister of Energy, met online with Zhang Jianhua, Chinese National Energy Administrator. Both parties expressed their great desire to strengthen ties between the countries in the field of energy.
