Events ever move forward- as we watch the signposts.
August 31
Controversial tech titan and Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest sparks global meltdown
Times of Trouble. The sea and waves roaring, as Christ said.
Macron Widely Mocked For Saying Telegram CEO's Arrest 'Not Politically Motivated'
Ukraine Says "Druzhba Pipeline Will Cease Operations" Of Russian Fuels This Winter
We know that Europe will be allied to Russia.
August 30
Once forbidden, sight of Jews prostrating on Temple Mount now routine
However, visitors have gone beyond more “discreet” forms of worship and are seen prostrating on the Temple Mount and singing, dancing, and praying out loud.
And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. (Mat 21:13)
IDF Fires Missiles On West Bank Mosque, Killing Top Terror Commander, In Day 2 Of Incursion
August 29
Israeli FM urges evacuation of Palestinians from Samaria during anti-terror operation
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, urged the evacuation of Palestinians from Judea and Samaria in a similar manner to the way civilians are moved during operations in Gaza.
The IDF has launched an extensive counter-terrorism operation in northern Samaria in the Jenin and Tulkarm areas to uproot terror infrastructure there funded by Iran.
August 27
30,000 new immigrants to Israel since October 7th massacres
Hagoel noted that Israel has seen a “dramatic increase” in aliyah in the wake of the massacre, which, he said, “is a testament to the recognition of the global Jewish community that Israel is not just a refuge, but a beacon of hope and faith.” A recent report details a 355% increase in potential immigrants opening aliyah files in France, compared to the same period last year. In the United States. the number of immigration files rose by 62%, totaling 6,000 people, while Canada saw an 87% uptick, or some 800 people, expressing their desire to move to Israel.
August 26
Netanyahu scrambles to contain damage after minister calls for ‘synagogue on Temple Mount’
Ben-Gvir made the comments in a Monday morning interview on Army Radio, where he claimed a change in Temple Mount policy now allows Jewish prayer at the site. Ben-Gvir went further, stating, “I would establish a synagogue there.”
Family in northern Israeli city saved by a shoe closet
August 25
The moniker was inspired by news that a few of the Hezbollah rockets that weren’t intercepted landed in chicken coops in Israel. An Arab social media post, “Initial response to Israel a chicken coop was destroyed, killing a number of chickens and chicks and breaking thousands of eggs. Damn you scoundrels, you and the Iranian Houthis … ”
Human shields: ‘Every third house’ in south Lebanon is used by Hezbollah for military purposes
August 23
China Steel Mill Profits Collapse, Goldman Issues: "Bleak Outlook" For Iron Ore
THose that bless Israel are Blessed, those who don't aren't.
August 17
August 16
US administration: Smotrich is preventing a Palestinian state
In the past day, the US has focused on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, accusing him of preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state.
August 15
Israeli Government Green Lights New Jewish Town in Judea
Nahal Heletz will reinforce territorial continuity between the Etzion bloc and Jerusalem
China Port Explosion Snarls Trans-Pacific Container Trade
The closure of Ningbo Beilun’s Phase III Terminal is expected to have cascading effects on the main trans-Pacific trade lanes out of Asia, and the supply chain at large, in the midst of the peak shipping season.
August 13
Netanyahu's office slams Ben-Gvir for breaking Temple Mount status quo
“Our policy is to allow prayer” on the Temple Mount, Ben-Gvir said as he made a visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Earthquake
in Lebanon – A testament to Divine protection
Is this a Tisha B'Av miracle telling our enemies that on this day on which they hoped to attack us, the G-d of Israel is sending them a warning?
Tisha B'av: Moshiach, we are ready
Join Rabbi Avi Berman, Exec. Dir. of OU Israel, on a journey back in time to when the Jews entered the Beit Hamikdash, and how it relates to us, on Tisha B'av 2024.
Israel to begin manufacturing aircraft munitions
The decision is part of an attempt to improve the IDF's logistics and independence from foreign manufacturers.
August 11
Russia Begins Heavy Retaliation On Ukrainian Capital As Zelensky Breaks Silence On Kursk Invasion
Now in the sixth day of the Kursk invasion, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky explained the following on Sunday, breaking his silence and giving his first official confirmation of the daring cross-border ground operation, "Today, I received several reports from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyii regarding the front lines and our actions to push the war onto the aggressor’s territory." He added: "Ukraine is proving that it can indeed restore justice and ensure the necessary pressure on the aggressor."
Following recognition of 'Palestine': Israel's unusual action against Norway
Foreign Minister Israel Katz ordered revocation of diplomatic status of eight Norwegian representatives who are managing relations with the Palestinian Authority. 'Anyone who attacks us, manages unilateral policy against us, will pay a price.'
"Norway has pursued a one-sided policy on the Palestinian issue and will therefore be excluded from any involvement in it."
August 6
Majority of Americans Oppose Sending US Forces to Defend Israel if Attacked by Iran
August 1
War is only way to peace in Middle East – Medvedev
“The knot is tightening” in the region, with the US being the main culprit behind the crisis, the former Russian president has said
Erdogan Suggests Sending Military To Gaza, Israel Says Fate Of Saddam Awaits Him
This set off a firestorm of controversy and angry reaction out of Israel, with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz taking to X to say that Erdogan could go the way of Saddam Hussein.
He said the Turkish president is "following in the footsteps" of former Iraqi president Hussein in threatening attack on Israel.
"Just let him remember what happened there and how it ended," Katz wrote. Of course, this is in reference to Hussein's execution after in 2003 being found hiding in a hole in the ground by US soldiers. During his execution, he had even been taunted by religious rivals - his Shia executioners.
