Thursday, 16 January 2025

A nation on pins and needles – Israelis wait expectantly for news of a hostage release deal

 

Israel at War Day 467: A nation on pins and needles – Israelis wait expectantly for news of a hostage release deal

Pray For Israel — Psalm 122:6-8, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee."


‘Kingdom Now?’: Today’s Self-Appointed Prophets and Apostles Need A Reality Check

Is the church anointed to reign? The short answer is no, but let me state the problem and explain my answer.


Israel and Hamas ‘super close’ to reaching ceasefire deal, Arab official says

Yesterday, two Arab officials told The Times of Israel that a deal would be announced by Wednesday or Thursday and would begin to be implemented 48 to 72 hours later.


As World Awaits Hamas Ceasefire-Hostage Deal Decision, Israelis Weigh Benefits, Pitfalls

The U.S., Israel, and many around the world are waiting to see if Hamas will finally accept a ceasefire-hostage deal, but many in Israel are not happy about it. Others are looking at the more practical aspects of the proposed deal.


Netanyahu’s office denies report Hamas has given green light to hostage deal

The Prime Minister’s Office tells reporters that “contrary to reports,” Hamas has not yet provided negotiators with its final response to the ceasefire-hostage release deal outline.


Hamas official says group has yet to give written response to hostage deal outline

Hamas has not yet given a written response to a Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal proposal under negotiation in Qatar, an official from the group, who refused to be named due to the sensitivity of the issue, tells Reuters.


Israel to release 50 Palestinian prisoners including 30 serving life sentences for each female soldier hostage

According to a draft of the deal being negotiated between Israel and Hamas, Israel will pay a steep price to secure the release of female soldiers being held hostage, according to a copy of the agreement obtained by The Associated Press.


Arab officials: Trump envoy swayed Netanyahu more in one meeting than Biden did all year

A “tense” weekend meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and incoming Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff led to a breakthrough in the hostage negotiations, with the top aide to US President-elect Donald Trump doing more to sway the premier in a single sit-down than outgoing President Joe Biden did all year, two Arab officials told The Times of Israel on Tuesday.


Secretary Blinken criticizes Israel's war strategy, pushes Biden plan for Gaza reconstruction

On Tuesday, in one of his final appearances in that role, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C., where he spoke about the Gaza War and the vision of the Biden administration for the postwar future of the Palestinian enclave.


Palestinian PM: Palestinian Authority must be sole ruler of Gaza

The Palestinian Authority must be the sole governing power in Gaza after the war, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa said on Wednesday, as expectations grew that a deal to halt fighting and start returning Israeli hostages was near.


IDF announced it seized 170,000 military items during multi-front war

The IDF seized around 1,500 rocket or RPG-type items, 570 electronic military items, 165 larger rockets and shells, 20 anti-aircraft missiles.


Erdogan says Turkey can 'crush' all terrorists in Syria

"Everyone should take their hands off Syria and we, along with our Syrian siblings, will crush the heads of Islamic State, the YPG and other terrorist organizations in a short time."


Iran accuses Israel of planting bombs in nuclear equipment

Israel attempted to sabotage Iran’s nuclear program recently by planting explosives inside centrifuges ordered by Tehran from abroad, a senior Iranian official claimed Tuesday.


Pete Hegseth: 'I support Israel destroying and killing every last member of Hamas'

'I am a Christian and I robustly support the state of Israel and its existential defense'


Ukraine says it carried out its 'largest attack' on Russian military facilities with missiles and drones

Ukraine said its forces carried out what it described as their "largest attack" of the war against Russia's military facilities on Tuesday, hitting targets — including a key airbase — hundreds of miles across the border.


China plans to build enormous solar array in space — and it could collect more energy in a year than 'all the oil on Earth'

China has announced plans to build a giant solar power space station, which will be lifted into orbit piece by piece using the nation's brand-new heavy lift rockets.


What Should Be Done to People That Are Looting Or Committing Acts Of Arson During The Los Angeles Fires?

What would you do to criminals that are using the California fires as an opportunity to loot homes? And what would you do to criminals that are setting additional fires? There are no words that are sufficient to describe the immense devastation that we are witnessing in the Los Angeles area.


18 Incredible Statistics About America’s Rapidly Growing Retirement Crisis That Will Blow Your Mind

We are facing an unprecedented retirement crisis in this nation. Millions upon millions of Baby Boomers are retiring, and most of them are struggling. In fact, it has been estimated that 80 percent of our retirees are either struggling right now or are in serious danger of falling into financial insecurity. We are supposed to be the economic powerhouse of the world. How could we have allowed this to happen?


A Man for Such a Time as This, Part 2 of 2

In many ways, America in 2025 reminds me of Judah in Josiah’s day (although, of course, there are many differences as well). After several evil rulers (Obama and Biden) who didn’t have the people’s interests and priorities in mind, Donald Trump is coming into the presidential office (again) with the intention of making America great again (MAGA).


Huckabee and Profound Prophetic Appointments

Margaret and I were leaving Highland Heights Baptist Church after a Sunday service sometime in the 1980s. As we turned to trek down the side of the church on the road leading to the parking lot, I heard the voice: “Terry! You and Margaret come here. I want to introduce you to Mike Huckabee.”


As We Draw Near to The Return Of Christ, This Is Not The Time For Complacency In The Church

Although I had read the verse well over a hundred times, I had always missed its relevance for today and, in particular, our anticipation of Jesus’ imminent appearing. Perhaps it was because the words don’t directly relate to Bible prophecy that I overlooked their relevance to it.

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