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Iran Set to Reject U.S. Nuclear Proposal as Oil and Gold Prices Surge Amid Rising Tensions
Iran Set to Reject U.S. Nuclear Proposal as Oil and Gold Prices Surge Amid Rising Tensions

Iran is preparing to reject a U.S. proposal aimed at resolving the longstanding nuclear dispute, with a senior Iranian diplomat describing the offer as a “non-starter” that fails to address Tehran’s key demands, particularly regarding uranium enrichment and immediate sanctions relief, a senior Iranian diplomat told Reuters.

Huckabee Slams France’s Push for Palestinian State, Blames Media for Rising Antisemitic Violence
Huckabee Slams France’s Push for Palestinian State, Blames Media for Rising Antisemitic Violence

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned France’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state, calling the proposal “revolting” and accusing French President Emmanuel Macron of pushing a “dangerous” agenda while Israel is still at war with Hamas.

Armed Clans Challenge Hamas Control as Gaza Descends into Factional Chaos
Armed Clans Challenge Hamas Control as Gaza Descends into Factional Chaos

As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue operations across the Gaza Strip, armed clans are rapidly asserting power in the vacuum left by a weakened Hamas, according to senior Israeli military officials and multiple regional sources.

Polish Nationalist Wins Elections
Polish Nationalist Wins Elections

The liberal, pro-European Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski has admitted defeat in Poland’s presidential runoff following a bruising night that started with him declaring a victory based on an exit poll but ended with him bitterly disappointed after his nationalist opponent Karol Nawrocki won the election.

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Maryland’s AR-15 Ban, But Justices Signal Fight Isn’t Over
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Maryland’s AR-15 Ban, But Justices Signal Fight Isn’t Over

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a major Second Amendment case challenging Maryland’s ban on so-called “assault weapons,” allowing the state’s prohibition on the sale of AR-15-style rifles and other popular semiautomatic firearms to remain in place–for now.

Iran’s Nuclear Surge Triggers Global Alarm at Cairo Talks
Iran’s Nuclear Surge Triggers Global Alarm at Cairo Talks

Iran’s expanding uranium enrichment program sparked urgent diplomatic talks in Cairo on Monday, following an IAEA report warning that Tehran has nearly doubled its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60%–just shy of weapons-grade.

Chaos Erupts Across France After Macron Endorses Palestinian State and PSG Wins Champions League
Chaos Erupts Across France After Macron Endorses Palestinian State and PSG Wins Champions League

Just hours after French President Emmanuel Macron made headlines by endorsing the creation of a Palestinian state, the streets of Paris—and much of France—descended into chaos following Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) historic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final.

Molotov Terror Attack on Jewish Hostage Solidarity March in Boulder Leaves Six Injured, FBI Investigating as Terrorism
Molotov Terror Attack on Jewish Hostage Solidarity March in Boulder Leaves Six Injured, FBI Investigating as Terrorism

A peaceful Jewish gathering to raise awareness for Israeli hostages held in Gaza turned into a scene of horror Sunday afternoon when a man shouting antisemitic slogans hurled incendiary devices into a crowd of elderly participants, injuring six—at least one critically. Authorities are investigating the incident as a terrorist attack.

USS Truman Returns Home as U.S. Navy Maintains Robust Carrier Presence in Middle East
USS Truman Returns Home as U.S. Navy Maintains Robust Carrier Presence in Middle East

The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) received a hero’s welcome on Sunday as it returned to Naval Station Norfolk after an arduous 251-day deployment.

Unpacking The Baseline Battle: Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ And The National Debt
Unpacking The Baseline Battle: Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ And The National Debt

Top U.S. Senate Republicans are eyeing a controversial accounting method to theoretically slash the multi trillion-dollar price tag of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”

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Worthy Devotions

Since moving to Israel we’ve been thrust into a Middle Eastern culture of “extreme hospitality”. The above parable from Luke takes place in a similar cultural context, and it powerfully illustrates how God wants us to approach Him.

Unless you’re up on your biology, you’re probably wondering, “What in the world is a coney?” I certainly was. After doing a little research, I discovered that a coney is a rock badger.

I ran across a profound story that shows what happens when the family structure breaks down — but this didn’t have to do with people — it had to do with elephants.

As some of you may know, a bomb exploded in a bus within blocks of our Jerusalem apartment when we first moved to Israel. That morning, my wife and I, along with our newborn baby, were heading to the city center to run a few errands when suddenly we heard the explosion. Within minutes, the sirens were screaming from every part of the city as officials quickly made their way to the scene. Later that month, the bus I was supposed to be on drove away as I watched it carry away the 50 or so people who would be critically injured and the 8 who would be dead seconds later, when that bus exploded before my very eyes. So, to put it mildly, we have seen firsthand how terrorism works and how it affects people.

Today marks Holocaust Memorial day here in Israel. At ten o’clock in the morning on this day, war sirens sound calling the entire Land to remembrance of the 6,000,000 Jews who died and many more who suffered under the Nazi regime during WW2. People in their homes and workplaces rise in silence; cars come to a halt, even on the highways; pedestrians stop where they are and pause… for one minute as the sirens wail, we remember.

We know a Christian woman who has struggled with her past for years. She rarely thinks or speaks of anything else. And as a result, her life has just spiraled downward, despite all our attempts to minister to her. It breaks our hearts to see.

Two hunters came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, and for no apparent reason, the hunter in the cave came rushing out, almost ran into the waiting bear, hesitated, and then dashed back in again. The same thing happened a second time. When he emerged for the third time, his companion in the tree frantically called out, “Woody, are you crazy? Stay in the cave till he leaves!” “Can’t,” panted Woody, “there’s another bear in there!”

As Yeshua (Jesus) was about to begin his ministry, many were listening intently to John the Baptist as He declared, “Behold the Lamb of God!” [John 1:36]. Some of those listening to John were intrigued with the man he was pointing to, and they followed Yeshua. So He turned and questioned them, “What do you seek?”

One of my favorite “hidden” lessons in the Pesach (Passover) celebration “Seder” meal is the mystery of the “afikomen.” This specially prepared meal– during which the participants are reminded of Israel’s supernatural deliverance from Egyptian slavery by the mighty hand of God– also includes 3 particular pieces of matzah, (unleavened bread). These three are placed in a “matzah tash” — a special pouch containing three compartments…

As the Biblical feast of Pesach (Passover) is celebrated throughout the world on Thursday, we are reminded of the deliverance of the Jewish people from the land of Egypt where they had served as slaves. The word for slaves in Hebrew is “avadim”, which, interestingly, is also the same word for “servants.”

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