(Jezreel Valley, Israel) — When many look at the world around us, they see chaos. I see something different. I see God warning the people of this world that His judgment is coming soon. The Bible shows us that this is the way He operates – warning, then judgment. God sent Noah to warn the world that His judgment was coming. He sent angels to warn Sodom and Gomorrah that judgment was coming. He sent prophets to Israel to warn them judgment was coming. And He told the whole church of the signs that judgment is coming.

The world may not like to hear it, but part of the gospel message we are to take to the world is that judgment is coming, so repent! But how can they heed God’s call to repent, if we don’t share with them His warning? Tell someone about Jesus today. He is the only way to escape the things that are coming upon the whole world.

Romans 10:14-15 KJV – “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”

China Moves to the Western Hemisphere

Tuesday, it was reported that China and Cuba are in negotiations to construct a military training facility in the Caribbean country. This is a huge development, because it raises the prospects of Chinese troops being stationed right on America’s doorstep. Not since the Cold War has a superpower enemy been so close to the US mainland. Moving forward with this major of a provocation is a clear sign of the disrespect and disdain that China’s President Xi Jinping holds for the Joe Biden administration. Earlier in the week, Xi gave a visual demonstration of this attitude when he sat at the head of the table during official talks with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, rather than directly across from him as diplomatic etiquette would demand.

Helicopter Gunships Assist in Anti-Terror Raid in Jenin

The Israeli military raided the troubled city of Jenin in the West Bank on Monday. When the intensity of the ground battle reached a fever pitch, the Israeli Air Force brought in helicopter gunships to assist. This is the first time in two decades that these military copters were employed in the West Bank. Jenin is a terrorist stronghold for both Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. Five Palestinians were killed and more than 90 were wounded in the conflict. Israeli casualties included eight wounded personnel.

Four Israelis Killed in West Bank Terror Attack

In an attack that Hamas claimed was a response to the IAF’s raid on Jenin, two gunmen opened fire at a restaurant and gas station on Tuesday. Four Israelis, including one teenager, were killed and four more were wounded. One of the Hamas terrorists was killed on the scene, and the second was shot down a short time later by security forces. As the Palestinians celebrated the deaths, US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides took the opportunity to express his regret for the loss of life on both sides. Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog quickly shot back in a tweet, “Any attempt of a so called ‘balanced’ condemnation is misguided and disrespectful to the memory of the victims.” In response to the attack, the Israeli government has vowed to build 1000 new housing units for Jewish families in the same area.

Israel’s Game-Changing Anti-Terror Tactics

Israeli police snipers killed two terrorists on Wednesday as the men were advancing toward the settlement of Shiloh. This took place soon after another terror suspect was taken into custody as he advanced toward Hebron armed with an axe. That same night, the IAF carried out its first targeted airstrike in years in the West Bank. They destroyed a car that was carrying a Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist cell that was on its way to carry out a shooting attack at the Jamalah checkpoint. This drone strike was a game-changer. The West Bank terrorists thought that they were immune to the tactics employed in Gaza. Now, they realize that if they bring Gaza-style terror to Judaea and Samaria, they’ll get the IDF’s Gaza-style answer to that terror.

Druze Community Protests Wind Farms

Violent protests broke out between hundreds of members of the Druze community and the Israeli police in the northern part of the Golan Heights. The Druze are angry at governmental plans to build wind turbines on their agricultural land. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the spiritual leader of the Druze, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, and agreed to halt construction for 10 days so that a solution could be negotiated.

Intel Makes Record Deal with Israel

In the largest ever international investment in Israel, chip-maker Intel has committed to put $25 billion into building a factory. This will be the third chip manufacturing plant that the company has constructed in the country. Intel’s willingness to make this deal is a blow to the progressive left’s propaganda efforts to keep new investments out of the country because of Israel’s move toward judicial reform.

Russia to Open Consulate in Jerusalem

Moscow will open what it calls the “branch office of the Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Israel” in Jerusalem. While the embassy will remain in Tel Aviv, both sides feel this is a significant step in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The downtown location, which is now a parking lot, will include a residence for Russian diplomats and a conference hall.

Putin Takes Optimistic Tone in Keynote Address

Russian President Vladimir Putin presented the keynote speech on Friday at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. If we go by what he said, everything from the war with Ukraine to the Russian economy to international relations all seem pretty rosy. The next day, while meeting with African leaders, Putin held up a piece of paper that he claimed was a draft of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine from March 2022. Everything looked good for signing until Russia pulled away from Kyiv as they promised. Once that happened, according to Putin, Ukraine took the advice of the US and the West and “threw it all onto the rubbish heap of history.”

Ukraine Claims Russia Mined Nuclear Power Plant

Russia has planted mines in the cooling pond of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, claimed Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, on Tuesday. If these mines are detonated, 2 million square kilometers of land could be polluted, including parts of Moldova, Turkey, and Belarus.

Latvia Hands Over All Its Helicopters to Ukraine

The Baltic country of Latvia is going all in on its support of Ukraine’s military efforts. Said the country’s prime minister, Krisjanis Karinš, “All of our Stinger missiles are now in Ukraine. We had a helicopter fleet, with the last of them still being repainted so they can be used; the last of them will go to Ukraine.” The small country will also support Kyiv with training, drones, ammunition, and humanitarian aid.