Netanyahu’s Warning to Trump About F-35 Sale to Turkey
On Monday, in a news interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exhorted Trump to not follow through on a sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey. He said, “For a regime infected by the Muslim Brotherhood, an extreme movement that hates America and chants ‘Death to America,’ from that side of the spectrum, I don’t think they should be given F-35s or the engines for their fighter jets.” He said for Trump to do that could “upset the power balance in the Middle East.”
Netanyahu added that Turkey “is governed by a man who calls openly for the annihilation of Israel. He’s threatened Greece, another NATO country, and he talks openly about conquering Jerusalem.”
On Monday, in a news interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exhorted Trump to not follow through on a sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey. He said, “For a regime infected by the Muslim Brotherhood, an extreme movement that hates America and chants ‘Death to America,’ from that side of the spectrum, I don’t think they should be given F-35s or the engines for their fighter jets.” He said for Trump to do that could “upset the power balance in the Middle East.”
Netanyahu added that Turkey “is governed by a man who calls openly for the annihilation of Israel. He’s threatened Greece, another NATO country, and he talks openly about conquering Jerusalem.”
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Iran Threatens Trump
During this week, multiple large banners declaring “We will kill Trump” have been seen posted or carried by mourners observing the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Such threats aren’t new; Iranian leaders have repeatedly called for his killing for years, going back to 2020, when Trump ordered the assassination of one of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ top generals, Qassem Soleimani. Afterward, Iran vowed “severe revenge.”
Yesterday, as Trump neared the end of his time at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, he told reporters, “They [Iran] had leaders, they’re gone, and they had another set of leaders, they’re gone. Now they have another set of leaders, they may be gone. Who knows? And you know what, I may be gone too, because I’m their number one target.”
During this week, multiple large banners declaring “We will kill Trump” have been seen posted or carried by mourners observing the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Such threats aren’t new; Iranian leaders have repeatedly called for his killing for years, going back to 2020, when Trump ordered the assassination of one of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ top generals, Qassem Soleimani. Afterward, Iran vowed “severe revenge.”
Yesterday, as Trump neared the end of his time at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, he told reporters, “They [Iran] had leaders, they’re gone, and they had another set of leaders, they’re gone. Now they have another set of leaders, they may be gone. Who knows? And you know what, I may be gone too, because I’m their number one target.”
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Second Night of US Strikes; Iran Retaliates
In relation to the latest round of US strikes against Iran, US Central Command announced, “The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews freely navigating a vital international waterway.”
An estimated 90 military targets were struck along Iran’s coastline, including 60-plus Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats and two railway bridges used to transport Iranian military weapons. CENTCOM said the primary purpose of the operation was to diminish Iran’s ability to attack ships.
Iran condemned the US actions and warned of “grave consequences.” The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused the US of “adventurism and interference,” saying that “the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened only under Iranian arrangements, not through US threats.”
Iran said it would retaliate by targeting US military installations in the region. Earlier today, Kuwait reported the interception of one cruise missile, three ballistic missiles, and ten drones. Jordan said it intercepted eight missiles fired from Iran.
In relation to the latest round of US strikes against Iran, US Central Command announced, “The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews freely navigating a vital international waterway.”
An estimated 90 military targets were struck along Iran’s coastline, including 60-plus Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats and two railway bridges used to transport Iranian military weapons. CENTCOM said the primary purpose of the operation was to diminish Iran’s ability to attack ships.
Iran condemned the US actions and warned of “grave consequences.” The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused the US of “adventurism and interference,” saying that “the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened only under Iranian arrangements, not through US threats.”
Iran said it would retaliate by targeting US military installations in the region. Earlier today, Kuwait reported the interception of one cruise missile, three ballistic missiles, and ten drones. Jordan said it intercepted eight missiles fired from Iran.
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The Rise of Turkey
In today’s Jerusalem Post is a headline and a lead-in that doesn’t surprise me:
Headline: As Iran fades, Turkey emerges as Israel’s biggest strategic threat
Lead-in: Netanyahu’s campaign against selling F-35s to Ankara reflects a growing conviction in Jerusalem that Turkey is shaping up to be Israel’s principal long-term challenge.
From the article: “If Iran’s decline is creating a regional vacuum, Israel fears Turkey is positioning itself to fill it, and that American F-35s, coupled with Trump’s embrace of Erdogan, might help it do so.”
Part of Netanyahu’s effort to discourage the sale of the F-35 jets was comprised of a recent interview on Fox News, in which he said, “Turkey is a great country, but it is governed by a man who openly calls for the annihilation of Israel.”
To this I’ll add one more point:
In my book Foreshadows, I said Iran doesn’t need nuclear weapons to pose an existential threat to Israel. Iran’s production of missiles alone—countless tens of thousands of them, which are transported to Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon—is just as deadly a threat.
Likewise, Turkey doesn’t need F-35s to be a grave danger to Israel. It already has a massive military with technologically advanced weapons. Turkey was instrumental in the downfall of Al-Assad’s regime in Syria and propping up Syria’s new dictator, Ahmed al-Sharaa.
And right now, Turkey is militarily involved in a civil war in Libya, trying to control the outcome in Turkey’s favor.
For years, President Erdogan of Turkey, a power-hungry despot, has already been on the warpath to reshape the Middle East.
And we can expect to see more in the days to come.
In today’s Jerusalem Post is a headline and a lead-in that doesn’t surprise me:
Headline: As Iran fades, Turkey emerges as Israel’s biggest strategic threat
Lead-in: Netanyahu’s campaign against selling F-35s to Ankara reflects a growing conviction in Jerusalem that Turkey is shaping up to be Israel’s principal long-term challenge.
From the article: “If Iran’s decline is creating a regional vacuum, Israel fears Turkey is positioning itself to fill it, and that American F-35s, coupled with Trump’s embrace of Erdogan, might help it do so.”
Part of Netanyahu’s effort to discourage the sale of the F-35 jets was comprised of a recent interview on Fox News, in which he said, “Turkey is a great country, but it is governed by a man who openly calls for the annihilation of Israel.”
To this I’ll add one more point:
In my book Foreshadows, I said Iran doesn’t need nuclear weapons to pose an existential threat to Israel. Iran’s production of missiles alone—countless tens of thousands of them, which are transported to Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon—is just as deadly a threat.
Likewise, Turkey doesn’t need F-35s to be a grave danger to Israel. It already has a massive military with technologically advanced weapons. Turkey was instrumental in the downfall of Al-Assad’s regime in Syria and propping up Syria’s new dictator, Ahmed al-Sharaa.
And right now, Turkey is militarily involved in a civil war in Libya, trying to control the outcome in Turkey’s favor.
For years, President Erdogan of Turkey, a power-hungry despot, has already been on the warpath to reshape the Middle East.
And we can expect to see more in the days to come.
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Words of Encouragement
“Prophecies about the future are only as reliable as the wisdom, knowledge, and insight of their sources. When the source of information is our limited human perspectives on the past and present, the most intelligent ‘expert’ can only offer an educated guess. On the other hand, if the source is the all-knowing sovereign God, we can be certain that what He speaks will surely come to pass.”
Charles R. Swindoll, Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary: Revelation, page 20
“Prophecies about the future are only as reliable as the wisdom, knowledge, and insight of their sources. When the source of information is our limited human perspectives on the past and present, the most intelligent ‘expert’ can only offer an educated guess. On the other hand, if the source is the all-knowing sovereign God, we can be certain that what He speaks will surely come to pass.”
Charles R. Swindoll, Swindoll’s Living Insights New Testament Commentary: Revelation, page 20
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Scripture: Our Sure Foundation and Hope
Everything that is wrong in our world today had its beginning in one lie.
God had clearly commanded the first couple to not eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, or they would die. But Satan caused Eve to doubt God’s words. The devil told her, “You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil” (Genesis 3:4-5).
Because of that one lie, all of humanity became separated from God and all the earth came under a curse. The enormity of the damage caused by that one lie is mind-boggling.
Satan is a peddler of lies—Jesus called him “the father of lies” (John 8:44). It is through lies that he continues to deceive. And he is skillful at using lies to drive a wedge between believers and God.
When we find ourselves doubting God, we need to ask ourselves: Is it because we’ve inadvertently believed a lie that has somehow snuck its way into our thinking? Are we doubting God’s care? His love? His provision? His enabling us to persevere through difficult times?
Truth is our greatest defense against lies. It’s why the apostle Paul urged us, in Philippians 4:8, “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Whatever is true, think upon it.
The Bible is full of assurances of God’s care, love, provision, protection, and more. These promises—every one of them true—are meant to remind us, sustain us, encourage us.
When doubt whispers a thought into your mind, run to God’s promises. Seek those that are relevant to your situation. All that God says is absolutely true and absolutely can be trusted.
Because every word God speaks is true, we can count on Him always being faithful to us. As Hebrews 10:23 says, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”
Everything that is wrong in our world today had its beginning in one lie.
God had clearly commanded the first couple to not eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, or they would die. But Satan caused Eve to doubt God’s words. The devil told her, “You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil” (Genesis 3:4-5).
Because of that one lie, all of humanity became separated from God and all the earth came under a curse. The enormity of the damage caused by that one lie is mind-boggling.
Satan is a peddler of lies—Jesus called him “the father of lies” (John 8:44). It is through lies that he continues to deceive. And he is skillful at using lies to drive a wedge between believers and God.
When we find ourselves doubting God, we need to ask ourselves: Is it because we’ve inadvertently believed a lie that has somehow snuck its way into our thinking? Are we doubting God’s care? His love? His provision? His enabling us to persevere through difficult times?
Truth is our greatest defense against lies. It’s why the apostle Paul urged us, in Philippians 4:8, “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Whatever is true, think upon it.
The Bible is full of assurances of God’s care, love, provision, protection, and more. These promises—every one of them true—are meant to remind us, sustain us, encourage us.
When doubt whispers a thought into your mind, run to God’s promises. Seek those that are relevant to your situation. All that God says is absolutely true and absolutely can be trusted.
Because every word God speaks is true, we can count on Him always being faithful to us. As Hebrews 10:23 says, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”
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The Battle for the Strait of Hormuz
Since last Tuesday, the US has carried out four waves of massive strikes against Iranian military assets primarily in the area of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran had continued to fire upon commercial vessels that supposedly were not following Iran’s instructions for proper use of the Strait, and the US is now taking serious action to ensure the Strait remains open to all international maritime traffic.
Iran’s attacks on cargo ships was a flagrant violation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the US, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps desperately wants control of the Strait so it can continue to assert power over the region as well as for income purposes.
Trump has ordered US Central Command to ensure the strait remains open and has warned that the US is “taking over” the waterway and will become “the guardian of the Strait.”
Trump also announced, “We are reinstating THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran’s ships or customers from entering or leaving. All other countries will have fair and open use of the Strait.”
Since last Tuesday, the US has carried out four waves of massive strikes against Iranian military assets primarily in the area of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran had continued to fire upon commercial vessels that supposedly were not following Iran’s instructions for proper use of the Strait, and the US is now taking serious action to ensure the Strait remains open to all international maritime traffic.
Iran’s attacks on cargo ships was a flagrant violation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the US, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps desperately wants control of the Strait so it can continue to assert power over the region as well as for income purposes.
Trump has ordered US Central Command to ensure the strait remains open and has warned that the US is “taking over” the waterway and will become “the guardian of the Strait.”
Trump also announced, “We are reinstating THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran’s ships or customers from entering or leaving. All other countries will have fair and open use of the Strait.”
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Tributes to a True Ally of Ukraine and Israel
Last Saturday evening, after a trip to Ukraine, Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) died in his Washington, DC residence after suffering from an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular heart disease.
Numerous tributes have since been given by world leaders, with a special emphasis on the fact Graham was a strong ally of both Ukraine and Israel. Here’s a sampling:
Foreign Minister Margus Tashkna of Estonia: “Estonia will remember him as a steadfast friend, a strong supporter of NATO's eastern flank, and an unwavering advocate for Ukraine.”
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte: “[Graham] believed strongly in the NATO alliance and was actively working to bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine.”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, who had just met with Graham a few days ago: “Lindsay was a true defender of freedom and the values that make our world safer,” and “was here with our people when it was most needed.”
The former Israeli ambassador to the US Michael Oren: “When you lose someone like Lindsay Graham, it’s a diplomatic and strategic loss for the state of Israel.”
Current US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: “He loved Israel. He loved the fact that the U.S. and Israeli partnership had so much value for both countries, and that we had so much in common in terms of our values…I can assure you, there is deep mourning going on throughout the state of Israel tonight.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “[Graham was] a cherished friend of mine…Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend.”
A few months ago, in an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Graham said, “I’ll stand with Israel until the day I die. It is our greatest ally.”
Last Saturday evening, after a trip to Ukraine, Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) died in his Washington, DC residence after suffering from an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular heart disease.
Numerous tributes have since been given by world leaders, with a special emphasis on the fact Graham was a strong ally of both Ukraine and Israel. Here’s a sampling:
Foreign Minister Margus Tashkna of Estonia: “Estonia will remember him as a steadfast friend, a strong supporter of NATO's eastern flank, and an unwavering advocate for Ukraine.”
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte: “[Graham] believed strongly in the NATO alliance and was actively working to bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine.”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, who had just met with Graham a few days ago: “Lindsay was a true defender of freedom and the values that make our world safer,” and “was here with our people when it was most needed.”
The former Israeli ambassador to the US Michael Oren: “When you lose someone like Lindsay Graham, it’s a diplomatic and strategic loss for the state of Israel.”
Current US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: “He loved Israel. He loved the fact that the U.S. and Israeli partnership had so much value for both countries, and that we had so much in common in terms of our values…I can assure you, there is deep mourning going on throughout the state of Israel tonight.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “[Graham was] a cherished friend of mine…Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend.”
A few months ago, in an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Graham said, “I’ll stand with Israel until the day I die. It is our greatest ally.”
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United Kingdom designates IRGC a terrorist organization
Yesterday, the UK parliament concluded that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps poses a threat to national security. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a contributing factor to the ruling is that over the past year, the IRGC “backed more than 20 potentially lethal attacks on U.K. soil.”
Predictably, Iran rejected the UK decision, saying it was “unjustified” and “irresponsible.”
Yesterday, the UK parliament concluded that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps poses a threat to national security. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a contributing factor to the ruling is that over the past year, the IRGC “backed more than 20 potentially lethal attacks on U.K. soil.”
Predictably, Iran rejected the UK decision, saying it was “unjustified” and “irresponsible.”
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New wave of strikes against Iran
Earlier this morning, US CENTCOM completed yet another large-scale wave of attacks against military targets against Iran, with an emphasis on protecting the Strait of Hormuz. Central Command reported that “during the five-hour mission, US forces successfully struck military targets across Iran, including Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas to further degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping.”
Earlier this morning, US CENTCOM completed yet another large-scale wave of attacks against military targets against Iran, with an emphasis on protecting the Strait of Hormuz. Central Command reported that “during the five-hour mission, US forces successfully struck military targets across Iran, including Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas to further degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping.”
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44% of Muslims in America Have Favorable View of Hamas
The results of a new Pew Research Center survey show that in the USA, 44 percent of Muslims have a favorable view of the terrorist group Hamas. And 50 percent support the Palestinian Authority, another terrorist organization. That’s a substantial number.
Another Pew poll earlier this year showed that a growing number of Americans, in general, have a “very or somewhat unfavorable view of Israel,” which now stands at 60 percent. According to Pew, that number has gone up “nearly 20 points since 2022.”
In contrast, according to Pew, “Jewish Americans and White evangelical Protestants have mostly positive views of Israel, at 64% and 65% respectively.”
The results of a new Pew Research Center survey show that in the USA, 44 percent of Muslims have a favorable view of the terrorist group Hamas. And 50 percent support the Palestinian Authority, another terrorist organization. That’s a substantial number.
Another Pew poll earlier this year showed that a growing number of Americans, in general, have a “very or somewhat unfavorable view of Israel,” which now stands at 60 percent. According to Pew, that number has gone up “nearly 20 points since 2022.”
In contrast, according to Pew, “Jewish Americans and White evangelical Protestants have mostly positive views of Israel, at 64% and 65% respectively.”
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Developing Alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz
As the battle over the Strait of Hormuz continues, there are reports that the oil-producing nations in the Persian Gulf region are rapidly at work creating alternatives for the transport of their oil.
The United Arab Emirates has already increased the amount of oil that is transported through a pipeline that bypasses the Strait entirely. And of course Iran is eager to destroy the pipeline because it doesn’t want the UAE and other oil producers to have that option.
Iraq is now constructing a pipeline that will send oil to Jordan as well as Turkey. Saudi Arabia would also use this pipeline as an alternative to the Strait.
Yet another option under consideration by the UAE is the building of a new port located on the Arabian Sea to the east of the Strait, which would make enable the transport of oil without use of the Strait itself.
While these projects would not provide immediate relief from dependence on the Strait, they would be able to be completed during 2027 and 2028.
As the battle over the Strait of Hormuz continues, there are reports that the oil-producing nations in the Persian Gulf region are rapidly at work creating alternatives for the transport of their oil.
The United Arab Emirates has already increased the amount of oil that is transported through a pipeline that bypasses the Strait entirely. And of course Iran is eager to destroy the pipeline because it doesn’t want the UAE and other oil producers to have that option.
Iraq is now constructing a pipeline that will send oil to Jordan as well as Turkey. Saudi Arabia would also use this pipeline as an alternative to the Strait.
Yet another option under consideration by the UAE is the building of a new port located on the Arabian Sea to the east of the Strait, which would make enable the transport of oil without use of the Strait itself.
While these projects would not provide immediate relief from dependence on the Strait, they would be able to be completed during 2027 and 2028.
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Vote to Stop US Aid to Israel Fails
Yesterday, the US House of Representatives voted on an amendment that would have cut off $3.3 billion in financial aid to Israel.
More than 100 Democrats voted to eliminate the funds, along with one Republican, Thomas Massie of Kentucky. But the amendment was defeated 314-104, thanks to strong Republican support.
Though the amendment failed, still, the vote reveals a massive shift of anti-Israel sentiment in the House. Two years ago, in a similar scenario, 37 Democrats voted against aid to the Jewish nation. But this time, the opposition nearly tripped, to 103 voting in opposition.
One of the exceptions was Democratic Representative Steny Hoyer of Maryland, a supporter of Israel who said, “I rise in strong opposition to this amendment, which would dangerously undermine American national security.”
Yesterday, the US House of Representatives voted on an amendment that would have cut off $3.3 billion in financial aid to Israel.
More than 100 Democrats voted to eliminate the funds, along with one Republican, Thomas Massie of Kentucky. But the amendment was defeated 314-104, thanks to strong Republican support.
Though the amendment failed, still, the vote reveals a massive shift of anti-Israel sentiment in the House. Two years ago, in a similar scenario, 37 Democrats voted against aid to the Jewish nation. But this time, the opposition nearly tripped, to 103 voting in opposition.
One of the exceptions was Democratic Representative Steny Hoyer of Maryland, a supporter of Israel who said, “I rise in strong opposition to this amendment, which would dangerously undermine American national security.”
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US Continues Strikes on Iranian Targets; Trump Issues Latest Warning
The US has again carried out another wave of strikes against Iranian military targets that are involved in attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
In response, Iran has stepped up the firing of missiles and drones toward Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Iran claims it is targeting US assets in those countries and says it has destroyed US assets such as Patriot missile battery installations and fuel facilities, but there have been no confirmed reports of such happening.
Iran has also pressured Jordan to close the US bases within the country, saying that to do so would mark “a major contribution to saving the Palestinian people and restoring security to the region.”
Recently, Trump has warned that the US will soon strike Iran’s power infrastructure if it doesn’t open the Strait. In response, Iran has told its terrorist proxy in Yemen, the Houthis, to shut down the Red Sea route for commercial ships if the US follows through on its threat.
The US has again carried out another wave of strikes against Iranian military targets that are involved in attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
In response, Iran has stepped up the firing of missiles and drones toward Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Iran claims it is targeting US assets in those countries and says it has destroyed US assets such as Patriot missile battery installations and fuel facilities, but there have been no confirmed reports of such happening.
Iran has also pressured Jordan to close the US bases within the country, saying that to do so would mark “a major contribution to saving the Palestinian people and restoring security to the region.”
Recently, Trump has warned that the US will soon strike Iran’s power infrastructure if it doesn’t open the Strait. In response, Iran has told its terrorist proxy in Yemen, the Houthis, to shut down the Red Sea route for commercial ships if the US follows through on its threat.
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Trump’s Speech on Election Integrity
Last night, President Trump gave a primetime speech in which he announced that declassified intelligence reveals there has been ongoing interference in US elections from China.
He said, “Over a period of years, starting during the 2020 election cycle, the People’s Republic of China carried out what is believed to be the largest compromise of election data in history, resulting in China’s illicit acquisition of 220 million US voter files. That information includes names, addresses, phone numbers, political party preferences, and other sensitive data that would be needed to register to vote and engage in other nefarious activities, which is exactly what was happening. This data loss presents an unprecedented election security nightmare.”
Trump added that “the documents we will release starting tonight have been gathered by the White House Government Transparency Taskforce, a great group of people, along with the staff of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, supported by our top intelligence agency chiefs, who have all personally reviewed the findings we are presenting this evening and fully confirmed their authenticity.”
Last night, President Trump gave a primetime speech in which he announced that declassified intelligence reveals there has been ongoing interference in US elections from China.
He said, “Over a period of years, starting during the 2020 election cycle, the People’s Republic of China carried out what is believed to be the largest compromise of election data in history, resulting in China’s illicit acquisition of 220 million US voter files. That information includes names, addresses, phone numbers, political party preferences, and other sensitive data that would be needed to register to vote and engage in other nefarious activities, which is exactly what was happening. This data loss presents an unprecedented election security nightmare.”
Trump added that “the documents we will release starting tonight have been gathered by the White House Government Transparency Taskforce, a great group of people, along with the staff of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, supported by our top intelligence agency chiefs, who have all personally reviewed the findings we are presenting this evening and fully confirmed their authenticity.”
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Silencing the President
Only one word is needed to describe what mainstream media outlets ABC and NBC were doing when they refused to air the president’s speech live, and when CBS decided to pull away from the speech:
Censorship.
Among cable networks, CNN refused to carry the speech live, and MS Now aired only portions of it.
Only one word is needed to describe what mainstream media outlets ABC and NBC were doing when they refused to air the president’s speech live, and when CBS decided to pull away from the speech:
Censorship.
Among cable networks, CNN refused to carry the speech live, and MS Now aired only portions of it.
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US Expands Range of Attacks Against Iran
During the sixth consecutive night of strikes in Iran, US forces struck vital infrastructure in southern Iran, including bridges used to transport weapons, a train station, and an airport.
It appears that one of US Central Command’s strategies is to disable the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas as much as possible in an effort to ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open and prevent Iranian attacks on commercial vessels.
By hitting the bridges and railway infrastructure, the US is cutting off the port’s transportation access to Tehran, the Iranian capital.
During the sixth consecutive night of strikes in Iran, US forces struck vital infrastructure in southern Iran, including bridges used to transport weapons, a train station, and an airport.
It appears that one of US Central Command’s strategies is to disable the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas as much as possible in an effort to ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open and prevent Iranian attacks on commercial vessels.
By hitting the bridges and railway infrastructure, the US is cutting off the port’s transportation access to Tehran, the Iranian capital.
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Words of Encouragement
When Jesus takes [His] inheritance and establishes His reign over the earth for 1,000 years (phase 1 of the kingdom), then continues to reign forever in the eternal kingdom (phase 2), we will reign with Him.
“If we endure, we will also reign with Him” (2 Timothy 2:12).
“He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne” (Revelation 3:21).
“You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon he earth” (Revelation 5:10)…
The positions of authority we are given in the future are being determined now by how we live. Our stewardship of our time, opportunities, and resources will determine the degree of our authority. Jesus said that some will rule over ten cities, and others will rule over five (Luke 19:17-19). Our lives today are training time for our reigning time.
Mark Hitchcock, Heavenly Rewards, pages 78-79
When Jesus takes [His] inheritance and establishes His reign over the earth for 1,000 years (phase 1 of the kingdom), then continues to reign forever in the eternal kingdom (phase 2), we will reign with Him.
“If we endure, we will also reign with Him” (2 Timothy 2:12).
“He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne” (Revelation 3:21).
“You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon he earth” (Revelation 5:10)…
The positions of authority we are given in the future are being determined now by how we live. Our stewardship of our time, opportunities, and resources will determine the degree of our authority. Jesus said that some will rule over ten cities, and others will rule over five (Luke 19:17-19). Our lives today are training time for our reigning time.
Mark Hitchcock, Heavenly Rewards, pages 78-79
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Trump Vows to “Rain Hell on Iran”
On Friday, two US service personnel were killed and a third went missing in an Iranian attack against a Jordanian air base. US Central Command said that both US and allied military forces were defending the base from a missile and drone attack. A number of Americans were injured and treated at the site. Four were taken to hospitals for treatment, then released.
Afterward, Trump is said to have told US Central Command to “rain hell” on Iran. Last night, US forces carried out an eighth consecutive night of strikes that were reported to be “more expansive” than those on the previous nights.
In an announcement released last night, US Central Command said “forces successfully hit Iranian coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone storage sites to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities. American military assets also targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces that launched attacks against U.S. service members in Jordan on July 17.”
On Friday, two US service personnel were killed and a third went missing in an Iranian attack against a Jordanian air base. US Central Command said that both US and allied military forces were defending the base from a missile and drone attack. A number of Americans were injured and treated at the site. Four were taken to hospitals for treatment, then released.
Afterward, Trump is said to have told US Central Command to “rain hell” on Iran. Last night, US forces carried out an eighth consecutive night of strikes that were reported to be “more expansive” than those on the previous nights.
In an announcement released last night, US Central Command said “forces successfully hit Iranian coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone storage sites to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities. American military assets also targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces that launched attacks against U.S. service members in Jordan on July 17.”
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Scripture: Our Sure Foundation and Hope
The apostle Paul greatly rejoiced in the spiritual growth he saw in the lives of the believers at Thessalonica. In doing this, he served as an example of how we, too, should thank God and celebrate the growth we see in our fellow believers.
Paul opened his first letter to the Thessalonians by writing, “We give thanks to God always for you…remembering, without ceasing, your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 1:2-3).
A bit later, he added, “We also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it” (2:13).
Paul was so delighted that he gave thanks yet again, saying, “What thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God…?” (3:9).
Paul took great joy in seeing His spiritual children grow in their faith, their devotion to God’s Word, their works, their labor of love, and their hope in Christ. He made his joy known to them, and He thanked God for the fruit they were bearing.
Paul’s words and actions here are worthy of imitation. May we, too, cultivate the habit of commending the good we see in the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ, and express gratitude to God for the work He is doing in them!
The apostle Paul greatly rejoiced in the spiritual growth he saw in the lives of the believers at Thessalonica. In doing this, he served as an example of how we, too, should thank God and celebrate the growth we see in our fellow believers.
Paul opened his first letter to the Thessalonians by writing, “We give thanks to God always for you…remembering, without ceasing, your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 1:2-3).
A bit later, he added, “We also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it” (2:13).
Paul was so delighted that he gave thanks yet again, saying, “What thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God…?” (3:9).
Paul took great joy in seeing His spiritual children grow in their faith, their devotion to God’s Word, their works, their labor of love, and their hope in Christ. He made his joy known to them, and He thanked God for the fruit they were bearing.
Paul’s words and actions here are worthy of imitation. May we, too, cultivate the habit of commending the good we see in the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ, and express gratitude to God for the work He is doing in them!
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Chinese Technology Is Helping Iran
Up until now, many of Iran’s missiles and drones fired at Israel and at US bases in neighboring Arab countries never reach their target due to interceptors or failure.
But more recently, Iran has had more successes, leading to the deaths of US soldiers—two in Jordan at an air base, and a third death on July 18 in Iraq as the service member attempted “a controlled detonation” of a drone from Iran.
According to an article in The Telegraph (a UK media outlet), many of Iran’s missiles have now been “upgraded to make use of China’s encrypted BeiDou-3 satellite-navigation system. This [has] made them significantly harder to stop.”
Up until now, many of Iran’s missiles and drones fired at Israel and at US bases in neighboring Arab countries never reach their target due to interceptors or failure.
But more recently, Iran has had more successes, leading to the deaths of US soldiers—two in Jordan at an air base, and a third death on July 18 in Iraq as the service member attempted “a controlled detonation” of a drone from Iran.
According to an article in The Telegraph (a UK media outlet), many of Iran’s missiles have now been “upgraded to make use of China’s encrypted BeiDou-3 satellite-navigation system. This [has] made them significantly harder to stop.”
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