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Prophetic Pieces: As Putin Ups The Ante In The Arms Race, Russia Considers Providing Refuge To Top Iranian Leaders

Despite Relentless Threats Of Annihilation, Israel Not Only Survives, She Thrives

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In Mind-Boggling Move, Pope Leo Awards Top Iranian Regime Official With The Vatican’s Highest Diplomatic Honor

When I read it, I thought there was no way that such a lack of moral clarity—outright insanity—could be possible. Then I did some research, digging into multiple sources confirming that this top official from one of the world's most bloodthirsty regimes, that's fresh off slaughtering 43,000 of its own people in January alone (according to President Trump’s latest figures) is getting top honors at the Vatican.

Erick Stakelbeck - May 16, 2026

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Biblical Insight: No Matter The Iran War’s Outsome, It Will Not Result In A Lasting Peace

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After 47 Years Of Iranian Games, Trump Makes Clear: The US Will Not Blink In The Face Of The Mullahs’ Antics

Israel & Middle East

In Mind-Boggling Move, Pope Leo Awards Top Iranian Regime Official With The Vatican’s Highest Diplomatic Honor

Erick Stakelbeck - May 16, 2026

Israel & Middle East

Prophetic Pieces: As Putin Ups The Ante In The Arms Race, Russia Considers Providing Refuge To Top Iranian Leaders

Israel & Middle East

Despite Relentless Threats Of Annihilation, Israel Not Only Survives, She Thrives

Biblical Insight: No Matter The Iran War’s Outsome, It Will Not Result In A Lasting Peace

After 47 Years Of Iranian Games, Trump Makes Clear: The US Will Not Blink In The Face Of The Mullahs’ Antics

The Left Is On A Path Of Embracing Institutional Hostility To Israel And The Jewish People

Claiming That Israel Is Not An Ally Overlooks Both Practical Realities And Deeper Convictions

Opposition To Israel vs Biblical Zionism: Are We On God’s Side?

How Intense Political Polarization Is Fanning The Flames Of Antisemitism

The Boundaries Of Antisemitic Violence In Britain Are Being Tested In Real Time – And The Country Is Failing

The Existence Of Israel As A Nation Alone Signifies That Today Is A Time Like No Other

The Rise Of Jew-Hatred Begs The Question: Can A Genuine Christian Be Antisemitic?

Ideology And Miscalculation: What Trump Doesn’t Understand About Iran And Bible Prophecy

The Metamorphosis Of Antisemitism: Why Attempts To Address The Stain Of Jew Hatred Fall Short

The Apostle Paul Didn’t Reject God’s Future Plans For Israel — Why Does A Large Segment The Church?

Jordan: A Brighter Spot In Israeli Middle East Relations… But Only God Knows How Long It Will Last

The Modern State Of Israel Tests The Church’s Commitment To Biblical Truth

After 47 Years Of Evil, The Mad Mullahs Have Finally Run Into A US President Determined To End Their Terror Empire

Trump Is The Most Pro-Israel President In American History—But The World Is Not Applauding

How Europe Went From Having A Thriving Jewish Community To Being A Hotbed Of Antisemitic Terrorism

Iran Is Learning The Hard Way… Nothing Can Thwart God’s Promises To The Nation Of Israel

A Biblical Acknowledgment Of Israeli Sovereignty In The Tennessee Legislature

Where The Church Stands On Israel And Its Future Is Much More Than A Simple Theological Disagreement

Unadulterated Antisemitism: Zohran Mamdani And The Heightened Danger Jewish New Yorkers Face

Warped Islamic Eschatology: Iranian Regime Hardliners Declare Trump To Be An Evil Apocalyptic Figure

How Antisemites Are Weaponizing ‘Christ’ To Ostracize Israel And The Jewish People

US Navy Blockade Successfully Takes Control Of Iranian Ports In Another Effective Blow To Tehran’s Crumbling Regime

With Its Masters In Tehran Weakened, Now Is The Golden Opportunity To Free Lebanon From Hezbollah’s Demonic Grip

A Hostile Iran, A Threatened Israel, And A World On Edge

Checkmate?: The Trump Administration’s Naval Blockade In The Strait Of Hormuz Is No Small Tactic

Surrounded By Enemies: The Inescapable Miracle That Is The State Of Israel

Jan Markell: Holocaust Denial And Antisemitism Are At A New Level… Does The Church Care?

The Board Of Peace: Could Israel Be Walking Into Another Kind Of Hostage Crisis?

The Confusion That Is Lebanon: A Weapon Against Israel—And A Warning To The West

Historical Truth And Biblical Love: Why Holocaust Memory Should Matter To Christians?

In Under 40 Days, The World’s Number One State Sponsor Of Terrorism Has Been Brought To Its Knees

Hamas Faces Pressure To Disarm As Officials Warn Gaza Could Slide Toward Another Round Of War

Who Is A Jew?: A Clever Feat Of Theological Gymnastics Has Deeply Confused The Church

An Extraordinary Easter Rescue That Had The Hand Of God In Every Detail

A Price To Pay For Supporting Jews: Pro-Israel Christians Are Now In The Crosshairs Of Europe’s Rising Antisemitism

Written On An Antisemitic Foundation: This Isn’t Journalism; It’s Anti-Israel Advocacy

Rabbi Proposes A Digital Jewish Temple On The Temple Mount

Why the West Must Fight: Iranian Regime Lowers Military Recruitment Age To 12-Years-Old

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In Mind-Boggling Move, Pope Leo Awards Top Iranian Regime Official With The Vatican’s Highest Diplomatic Honor

Israel & Middle East

Prophetic Pieces: As Putin Ups The Ante In The Arms Race, Russia Considers Providing Refuge To Top Iranian Leaders

Prophetic events in the end times right now are casting their shadows over the Middle East like never before. Preparations for the Gog Magog coalition prophesied in Ezekiel 38 and 39 are increasing and intensifying. Written 2,500 years ago by Ezekiel, these chapters prophesy an end-time invasion of Israel led by the nations of Russia, Iran, and Turkey. Two significant developments showcase that the prophetic pieces are falling perfectly into place.

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Despite Relentless Threats Of Annihilation, Israel Not Only Survives, She Thrives

In 2001, a British newspaper reported that French Ambassador Daniel Bernard at a private dinner party blamed all the world’s troubles on “that [expletive] little country Israel.” He then asked, “Why should the world be in danger of World War III because of those people?” Bernard never apologized for the remark and insisted it had been distorted. Still, his comments encapsulate an attitude that many countries increasingly hold today.

Biblical Insight: No Matter The Iran War’s Outsome, It Will Not Result In A Lasting Peace

After 47 Years Of Iranian Games, Trump Makes Clear: The US Will Not Blink In The Face Of The Mullahs’ Antics

The Left Is On A Path Of Embracing Institutional Hostility To Israel And The Jewish People

Claiming That Israel Is Not An Ally Overlooks Both Practical Realities And Deeper Convictions

Opposition To Israel vs Biblical Zionism: Are We On God’s Side?

How Intense Political Polarization Is Fanning The Flames Of Antisemitism

The Boundaries Of Antisemitic Violence In Britain Are Being Tested In Real Time – And The Country Is Failing

The Existence Of Israel As A Nation Alone Signifies That Today Is A Time Like No Other

The Rise Of Jew-Hatred Begs The Question: Can A Genuine Christian Be Antisemitic?

Ideology And Miscalculation: What Trump Doesn’t Understand About Iran And Bible Prophecy

The Metamorphosis Of Antisemitism: Why Attempts To Address The Stain Of Jew Hatred Fall Short

The Apostle Paul Didn’t Reject God’s Future Plans For Israel — Why Does A Large Segment The Church?

Jordan: A Brighter Spot In Israeli Middle East Relations… But Only God Knows How Long It Will Last

The Modern State Of Israel Tests The Church’s Commitment To Biblical Truth

After 47 Years Of Evil, The Mad Mullahs Have Finally Run Into A US President Determined To End Their Terror Empire

Trump Is The Most Pro-Israel President In American History—But The World Is Not Applauding

How Europe Went From Having A Thriving Jewish Community To Being A Hotbed Of Antisemitic Terrorism

Iran Is Learning The Hard Way… Nothing Can Thwart God’s Promises To The Nation Of Israel

A Biblical Acknowledgment Of Israeli Sovereignty In The Tennessee Legislature

Where The Church Stands On Israel And Its Future Is Much More Than A Simple Theological Disagreement

Unadulterated Antisemitism: Zohran Mamdani And The Heightened Danger Jewish New Yorkers Face

Warped Islamic Eschatology: Iranian Regime Hardliners Declare Trump To Be An Evil Apocalyptic Figure

How Antisemites Are Weaponizing ‘Christ’ To Ostracize Israel And The Jewish People

US Navy Blockade Successfully Takes Control Of Iranian Ports In Another Effective Blow To Tehran’s Crumbling Regime

With Its Masters In Tehran Weakened, Now Is The Golden Opportunity To Free Lebanon From Hezbollah’s Demonic Grip

The Left Is On A Path Of Embracing Institutional Hostility To Israel And The Jewish People

Claiming That Israel Is Not An Ally Overlooks Both Practical Realities And Deeper Convictions

Opposition To Israel vs Biblical Zionism: Are We On God’s Side?

How Intense Political Polarization Is Fanning The Flames Of Antisemitism

The Boundaries Of Antisemitic Violence In Britain Are Being Tested In Real Time – And The Country Is Failing

The Existence Of Israel As A Nation Alone Signifies That Today Is A Time Like No Other

The Rise Of Jew-Hatred Begs The Question: Can A Genuine Christian Be Antisemitic?

Ideology And Miscalculation: What Trump Doesn’t Understand About Iran And Bible Prophecy

The Metamorphosis Of Antisemitism: Why Attempts To Address The Stain Of Jew Hatred Fall Short

The Apostle Paul Didn’t Reject God’s Future Plans For Israel — Why Does A Large Segment The Church?

Jordan: A Brighter Spot In Israeli Middle East Relations… But Only God Knows How Long It Will Last

The Modern State Of Israel Tests The Church’s Commitment To Biblical Truth

After 47 Years Of Evil, The Mad Mullahs Have Finally Run Into A US President Determined To End Their Terror Empire

Trump Is The Most Pro-Israel President In American History—But The World Is Not Applauding

How Europe Went From Having A Thriving Jewish Community To Being A Hotbed Of Antisemitic Terrorism

Iran Is Learning The Hard Way… Nothing Can Thwart God’s Promises To The Nation Of Israel

A Biblical Acknowledgment Of Israeli Sovereignty In The Tennessee Legislature

Where The Church Stands On Israel And Its Future Is Much More Than A Simple Theological Disagreement

Unadulterated Antisemitism: Zohran Mamdani And The Heightened Danger Jewish New Yorkers Face

Warped Islamic Eschatology: Iranian Regime Hardliners Declare Trump To Be An Evil Apocalyptic Figure

How Antisemites Are Weaponizing ‘Christ’ To Ostracize Israel And The Jewish People

US Navy Blockade Successfully Takes Control Of Iranian Ports In Another Effective Blow To Tehran’s Crumbling Regime

With Its Masters In Tehran Weakened, Now Is The Golden Opportunity To Free Lebanon From Hezbollah’s Demonic Grip

A Hostile Iran, A Threatened Israel, And A World On Edge

Checkmate?: The Trump Administration’s Naval Blockade In The Strait Of Hormuz Is No Small Tactic

Surrounded By Enemies: The Inescapable Miracle That Is The State Of Israel

Jan Markell: Holocaust Denial And Antisemitism Are At A New Level… Does The Church Care?

The Board Of Peace: Could Israel Be Walking Into Another Kind Of Hostage Crisis?

The Confusion That Is Lebanon: A Weapon Against Israel—And A Warning To The West

Historical Truth And Biblical Love: Why Holocaust Memory Should Matter To Christians?

In Under 40 Days, The World’s Number One State Sponsor Of Terrorism Has Been Brought To Its Knees

Hamas Faces Pressure To Disarm As Officials Warn Gaza Could Slide Toward Another Round Of War

Who Is A Jew?: A Clever Feat Of Theological Gymnastics Has Deeply Confused The Church

An Extraordinary Easter Rescue That Had The Hand Of God In Every Detail

A Price To Pay For Supporting Jews: Pro-Israel Christians Are Now In The Crosshairs Of Europe’s Rising Antisemitism

Written On An Antisemitic Foundation: This Isn’t Journalism; It’s Anti-Israel Advocacy

Rabbi Proposes A Digital Jewish Temple On The Temple Mount

Why the West Must Fight: Iranian Regime Lowers Military Recruitment Age To 12-Years-Old

By God’s Sovereign Design, Israel Will Ultimately Lead The World In Worship Of Him

The Art Of No Deal: Iran, Trump, And The Price Of Negotiating With Terrorists

The Enduring Battle For Israel’s Soil: The Land Has Only Prospered In Jewish Hands

Israeli Knesset Passes Legislation Expanding The Authority Of Religious Courts—Including Sharia

Daniel’s Prophecies, Modern Antisemitism, And The Global Rise Of Hostility Against Israel

As The US And Israel Continue To Deliver Crushing Blows, Iran’s Mullahs Remain Locked In Full Denial

Franklin Graham: Misinterpreting God’s Timeless Promises To The Nation Of Israel And The Jewish People

A World In Dire Straits: Iran Clings To Its Last Vestige Of Power

The Looming Question: Will The Iranian Regime Survive This War?

Wayward Theology Or Blatant Unbelief: When Christians Dismiss Israel’s Role In Bible Prophecy

Courtesy Of The US And Israel, A Collection Of Butchers, Jihadists, And Modern-Day Nazis, Are Now Facing Judgment

Platforming Extremism And Holocaust Denial: Tucker Carlson Is Juggling A Live Grenade

Despite War and Persecution, Christianity In Iran Quietly Grows: ‘So Many People Want To Hear About Jesus’

How Far The West Has Fallen: When Confronted With A Modern-Day Nazi Regime, Europe Declares It ‘Would Rather Not Get Involved’

Theological Amnesia: The Danger Of The Church Forgetting Israel

America’s Friendship With Israel Is Not Simply A ‘Political Issue,’ It Is A Profoundly Biblical One

Biblical Insight: No Matter The Iran War’s Outsome, It Will Not Result In A Lasting Peace

As Christians who believe in God’s prophetic Word in Scripture, we have a key piece of insight. Even if a deal of some fashion is reached, or better yet, regime change that embraces Israel and the West, lasting peace will not be the outcome. Ezekiel 38 and 39 tell us that Persia—modern-day Iran—will once again come against Israel in a future war, in another attempt to destroy Israel.

After 47 Years Of Iranian Games, Trump Makes Clear: The US Will Not Blink In The Face Of The Mullahs’ Antics

The Iran ceasefire is on “life support.” Those are President Trump's words after Iran's regime sent back a response to his proposed deal to end the war. Trump called the response “totally unacceptable” and made clear that he is not going to blink in the face of the mullahs' antics. This regime has been playing games for 47 years and has strung along seven U.S. presidents before Trump. But the time of reckoning is now at hand. The U.S. and Israeli militaries are on high alert to resume striking Iran.

The Left Is On A Path Of Embracing Institutional Hostility To Israel And The Jewish People

These are not isolated incidents, but indicative of a trend that has spiked across the West in the years since the atrocities of October 7th. And disturbingly, this is taking place against a backdrop of rising antisemitic violence, with assaults against American Jews reportedly reaching a 46-year high.

Claiming That Israel Is Not An Ally Overlooks Both Practical Realities And Deeper Convictions

Claiming that Israel is not an ally overlooks both practical realities and deeper convictions. From a biblical perspective, Israel is not just another nation. It is part of a larger story, one that continues to shape how many people understand faith, history, and the world today.

Opposition To Israel vs Biblical Zionism: Are We On God’s Side?

Being on God's side is reassuring. It is based on our obedience, service, and humility. We know our place in God's family, and we would never pretend to have God on our side in a subservient position. There really is a difference between the two approaches. Being on God's side is the same as being in God's will, and there is no better place to be to understand His Word and His specific plan for the believers, for Israel, and for the Jewish people.

How Intense Political Polarization Is Fanning The Flames Of Antisemitism

Opposition to Trump hasn’t been stagnant; it has morphed into broader narratives accusing “Zionist interests” or Jewish influence of controlling U.S. policy—language that revives classic antisemitic tropes about secret cabals dominating governments and finance. We are living a bygone era all over again…

The Boundaries Of Antisemitic Violence In Britain Are Being Tested In Real Time – And The Country Is Failing

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, fame engulfed the gates of a former synagogue in east London. This is the latest in a string of antisemitic incidents in the UK under investigation by counter-terrorism forces. For many British Jews, this was another attack in a rapidly growing list of attacks against them in the country. The list is growing at an alarming pace.

The Existence Of Israel As A Nation Alone Signifies That Today Is A Time Like No Other

Most Christians believe that today is no different than any other previous period in human history. They remind us that there have been earthquakes, wars, severe famines, and pestilences throughout history. “So, what makes today unique?” they ask. Israel. The existence of Israel as a nation alone signifies that today is a time like no other.

The Rise Of Jew-Hatred Begs The Question: Can A Genuine Christian Be Antisemitic?

Can A Genuine Christian Be Antisemitic? Depending on who you ask, the answer can either be yes or no... It's complicated! But it doesn't have to be. I have witnessed people getting very emotional over that very topic. I have seen people get judgmental, verbally abusive, and divisive to validate their position on either side of that fence. People do not have to agree on everything, but there must be clarity between them when specific words are used.

Ideology And Miscalculation: What Trump Doesn’t Understand About Iran And Bible Prophecy

This is not just another war in the Middle East. What we are watching right now is not simply a military campaign but something much larger unfolding, something that at the very least raises the question of the Lord’s providence moving in real time. How this moment ends will determine what comes next, not just regionally but globally. Right now, Israel and the United States, under Donald Trump, have inflicted serious damage on Iran’s military capabilities and its proxy network.

The Metamorphosis Of Antisemitism: Why Attempts To Address The Stain Of Jew Hatred Fall Short

While ever we support the need to address the stain of antisemitism in Australia, the Commission’s goal of determining the necessary recommendations to remove the threat of antisemitism will likely fall short for one very good reason—they will likely ignore God’s Word. A central pillar of Nazi ideology was that Jews were unnatural creatures. Unfortunately, this same ideology has not only carried into the modern age, where it concerns individual Jews, but this is also how many choose to view the creation of the modern State of Israel—as an affront to the natural order.

The Apostle Paul Didn’t Reject God’s Future Plans For Israel — Why Does A Large Segment The Church?

It’s safe to say that, among the nations of the world, Israel perhaps evokes stronger thoughts and emotions in people than any other. Israel and polarization seem to fit hand in glove, as people either strongly like or love Israel or dislike or even hate the Jewish nation. It seems most people tend to feel very strongly about Israel, one way or another. In the church today, the nation of Israel is also a point of contention, not geopolitically, per se, but biblically

Jordan: A Brighter Spot In Israeli Middle East Relations… But Only God Knows How Long It Will Last

So far, Israeli and Jordanian officials continue to meet secretly to discuss shared security concerns. Only God Himself knows what will happen to Israeli-Jordanian relations after King Abdullah’s reign; but given the Arabs’ intense hatred for Israel, they probably will deteriorate quickly.

The Modern State Of Israel Tests The Church’s Commitment To Biblical Truth

Over the last 1,500 years, anti-Semitism in the name of Christ has inflicted much pain and suffering on the Jewish people. And the church wonders why so many Jews distrust the church and reject Jesus. We are in a battle for biblical truth. Does the church accept God’s Word and live by it—including the Jewish Scriptures and the admonition to bless Israel—or does it not?

After 47 Years Of Evil, The Mad Mullahs Have Finally Run Into A US President Determined To End Their Terror Empire

This seems to be this demonically inspired regime's last chance. After 47 years of games, double talk, and deception, the mad mullahs have finally run into a U.S. president who is determined to end their terror empire. You could argue that he already has. The regime is now a shell of what it once was. Even if it manages to hang on to power when the dust settles, it's living on borrowed time. That's what happens when a strong leader faces down evil and does not blink.

Trump Is The Most Pro-Israel President In American History—But The World Is Not Applauding

While all eyes are on the Middle East, wondering if this war with Iran will come to some sort of peace agreement or resume, we need to remember that allowing the Iranian regime—that cries “death to Israel” and “death to America—to continue unchecked without any intervention is naive, to say the least. It's living in a fantasy world, and it's national suicide.

How Europe Went From Having A Thriving Jewish Community To Being A Hotbed Of Antisemitic Terrorism

It is 1,500 miles from Israel but has been the launching site of more than 220 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones aimed at the Jewish state since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. This ongoing hostility stands in stark contrast to the centuries-old Jewish presence that once flourished in this country.

Iran Is Learning The Hard Way… Nothing Can Thwart God’s Promises To The Nation Of Israel

It’s difficult to grasp how dramatically everything has changed since Hamas crossed the border into Israel on October 7, 2023. Hamas still exists and might rise again, but, for now, it is a shell of its former self. Hezbollah keeps finding and firing remnants of its old missile arsenal, but it has nothing like the stockpile it had just 2½ years ago. The new regime in Syria is wicked and dangerous, but it is not linked to Iran as the old Assad regime had been. The Houthis, the Shiite militias in Iraq, and other enemies of Israel still exist. But the Iranian regime that once fed and directed them has been shattered.

A Biblical Acknowledgment Of Israeli Sovereignty In The Tennessee Legislature

A Tennessee bill that overwhelmingly passed the State House and Senate is sure to draw strong criticism from activists and progressives. An angry Democrat Party is often the result when states pass legislation fortifying their acknowledgment of Biblical truth.

Where The Church Stands On Israel And Its Future Is Much More Than A Simple Theological Disagreement

What we believe about Israel and its future is of utmost importance. No church is neutral on the matter of Israel’s place in Bible prophecy. Many pastors say that such matters pertaining to the end times are of lesser significance than other more weighty matters of the faith. In my experience, however, they are the most aggressive in promoting the church as the new Israel and the least tolerant of those who disagree with them on this topic. Even so, some might ask, “What’s the big deal?”

Unadulterated Antisemitism: Zohran Mamdani And The Heightened Danger Jewish New Yorkers Face

From lox and bagels to Broadway to the sitcom Seinfeld, the Jewish people and New York City go hand in hand. The nation’s most populous metropolis is home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel: 1.4 million. But since the November 2025 election of the city’s new anti-Zionist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, many Jewish New Yorkers are wondering if “home” will have to be someplace else. New York City long stood as a goldene medina—a golden land—where God's chosen people could live freely, something rare anywhere else until Israel’s rebirth in 1948. Now, with the city led by a mayor hostile to the Jewish people and their ancestral homeland, recent events portend a troubling future for New York’s Jewish community.

Warped Islamic Eschatology: Iranian Regime Hardliners Declare Trump To Be An Evil Apocalyptic Figure

The Iranian regime is viewing this conflict through their own eschatological lens—one which they truly believe they will be supernaturally rescued from. Islamic hardliners who hold to a view that Donald Trump is Dajjal are concentrated in large numbers in Iran and because of this, they will fiercely resist him, believing that the Mahdi and Isa will eventually sweep in and deal with the US/Israel coalition. If the regime falls, it may go some way to shattering their faith in this false apocalyptic vision. If the regime holds against the might of the US and Israel, unfortunately it will mean the narrative strengthens and the resistance grows.

How Antisemites Are Weaponizing ‘Christ’ To Ostracize Israel And The Jewish People

"Christ is King" is not a misnomer; it is an accurate title, but it has recently been distorted and hijacked for a different purpose. The phrase is being used wrongly, ignoring all historical and biblical contexts. Even though it is not said, when the phrase "Christ is King" is uttered by those people who have weaponized it, more is implied. It is akin to saying, "Christ is King, we [the Christians] are in, and you are out, you worthless Jew!"

US Navy Blockade Successfully Takes Control Of Iranian Ports In Another Effective Blow To Tehran’s Crumbling Regime

This move hits the remnants of the regime right where it hurts. The economic damage is estimated at approximately $435 million per day. Due to Trump’s reinvigorated sanctions, Iran is already broke. The government’s own internet blackout is harming the economy. And Iranian state media estimate it will take $270 billion to rebuild after the damage caused by American and Israeli bombing. The U.S. Navy now effectively controls the gates of Iran — or at least its ports — yet the Iranian regime refuses to acknowledge defeat.

With Its Masters In Tehran Weakened, Now Is The Golden Opportunity To Free Lebanon From Hezbollah’s Demonic Grip

Israel is well on its way to finishing the job and ensuring that Hezbollah never threatens the Jewish state in any meaningful way ever again. On Tuesday, representatives from Israel and Lebanon met in Washington, D.C. for historic peace talks aimed at ending Hezbollah's dark influence in Lebanon, where they've really established a state within a state, all with the active support and funding of the Iranian regime.

A Hostile Iran, A Threatened Israel, And A World On Edge

For years, Iran has openly expressed its desire to wipe Israel off the map. And Israel’s greatest concern? That Iran might acquire nuclear weapons to turn that threat into reality. That concern isn’t irrational. While most nations view nuclear arms as a deterrent, Iran’s objective appears to be much more sinister. It aims to eradicate Israel, echoing the genocidal ambitions of Hitler. The world is watching. Oil prices have skyrocketed. Global markets are shaken. For students of the Bible, these events resonate with prophetic familiarity.

Checkmate?: The Trump Administration’s Naval Blockade In The Strait Of Hormuz Is No Small Tactic

This is not just a naval blockade. This is checkmate. This is a move on a regime that somehow believed it had the upper hand. As of Monday, when this blockade went into effect, the US Navy is in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's toll booth is closed for business—for good. Vice President Vance and the American team left those negotiations because Iran needs to first collide with reality before its negotiators can sit down at a table that produces anything substantive. The blockade is that collision. If Iran's leverage is the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump just neutralized the Strait, what exactly is Iran negotiating with?

Surrounded By Enemies: The Inescapable Miracle That Is The State Of Israel

Through agreements and key individuals, God orchestrated the return of the Jewish people to the land He promised “they shall inherit . . . forever” (Isa. 60:21) and rebirthed the nation in a day, preserving it from its enemies. Only an almighty, all-powerful, Most High God could accomplish the modern miracle that is Israel. Despite continuing efforts to wipe Israel off the map, God continues to protect and prosper His uniquely Chosen People, just as He promised.

Jan Markell: Holocaust Denial And Antisemitism Are At A New Level… Does The Church Care?

The problem is, it is happening as we speak. No, not the gas chambers, but the sentiment. Never again truly is now. Holocaust denial is at a new level. The Tucker Carlsons and Candice Owens have done staggering damage. It is a painful experience in Israel on this day. At 10:00 a.m., the country comes to a standstill. Children get off their toys. Cars come to a screeching halt. Drivers get out and stand motionless. Sirens wail throughout Israel. There is a collective sigh throughout the land. And the unspoken thought is, does anybody care?

The Board Of Peace: Could Israel Be Walking Into Another Kind Of Hostage Crisis?

The prophet Zechariah warned of a day when the nations will gather against Jerusalem, and the Lord Himself will intervene (Zech. 14:1–4). Although we are not prophets and must be careful with our interpretations, it’s hard to ignore this prophetic imagery when so many nations are now poised to weigh in on a sliver of land located a mere 50 miles from Jerusalem. Israel has received its final hostage from Gaza. May it not walk into another hostage crisis.

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