Birth pangs

Rigatoni · Mar 16, 2019

Hanegbi: 'I don't believe the rockets fired on Tel Aviv were a mistake'
Hanegbi: 'I don't believe the rockets fired on Tel Aviv were a mistake'

Minister for Regional Cooperation Tzachi Hanegbi said that he does not believe the Hamas claim that the rockets launched on Tel Aviv had been a 'mistake,' he said in a cultural event in Ra'anana on Saturday, Ynet reported.

"Personally, I don't think it was a mistake," he said, "but mistakes carry a price and so did this one."

Hamas faces harsh criticism for crushing Gaza protesters
Hamas faces harsh criticism for crushing Gaza protesters

Several Palestinian factions on Saturday called on Hamas to withdraw its security forces from the streets and main squares and to release Palestinians who were arrested for protesting high prices and taxes in the Gaza Strip.

New Zealand pledges reforms as relaxed gun laws scrutinized
Fresh clashes as France's yellow vests seek new momentum

MELBOURNE, March 16 - New Zealand is normally peaceful and calm - and has plenty of guns. New Zealand's reputation as a laid-back and safe country, where even police are mostly unarmed, belies easy access to weapons and a private firearm ownership rate among the highest in the world.

Gantz: Israel lost its deterrence to Hamas
Gantz: Israel lost its deterrence to Hamas

Blue and White candidate Benny Gantz accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of losing Israel’s deterrence to Hamas following rocket fire from the Gaza Strip at a press conference in the Gaza periphery on Friday.

Palestinian Gaza resident set himself on fire in protest over Hamas rule
Palestinian Gaza resident set himself on fire in protest over Hamas rule

A 32 year old resident of Gaza set himself on fire after he was unable to pay his rent and was evicted from his home, the man expired.

Fresh clashes as France's yellow vests seek new momentum
Fresh clashes as France's yellow vests seek new momentum

PARIS, March 16 - French police fired tear gas and arrested dozens on Saturday in clashes with protesters as the yellow vest movement sought to inject new impetus into its four-month old revolt against President Emmanuel Macron and his pro-business reforms.

New Zealand terror and ISIS: Writers are comparing far-right extremism to ISIS
New Zealand terror and ISIS: Writers are comparing far-right extremism to ISIS

The far-right and ISIS look alike after the New Zealand terror attacks, authors and commentators across the Middle East are arguing.

US bomber practiced an attack on a Russian naval base
US bomber practiced an attack on a Russian naval base – Defence Blog

A US B-52H Stratofortress large-payload multirole strategic bomber aircraft practiced a mock attack on a Russian naval base in the Baltic Sea region.

Venezuela Plans Military Drills Protecting Strategic Facilities after US Sabotage
Venezuela Plans Military Drills Protecting Strategic Facilities after US Sabotage

In order to reinforce the victory of our people in the face of aggression against the power lines, President Nicolas Maduro has ordered National Bolivarian Armed Forces to hold drills 'Ana Karina Rote' this Saturday and Sunday to protect the people and strategic facilties," Lopez wrote on his official Twitter account.

Tensions soar in Ankara-Washington relations as Venezuela issue escalates – analysis
Tensions soar in Ankara-Washington relations as Venezuela issue escalates – analysis | Ahval

Ankara’s support for the regime of embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is further escalating tensions between Turkey and the United States, wrote Kelly Kennedy in her Saturday article for the Arab Weekly.

Venezuelan opposition leader takes campaign to northern city
Venezuelan opposition leader takes campaign to northern city

VALENCIA, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido embarked on a new stage of his campaign to oust President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday as the government staged its own rival rally in the capital of Caracas, a pattern which has unfolded repeatedly as both sides attempt to convey strength.

Beto O’Rourke’s secret membership in America’s oldest hacking group
Beto O’Rourke’s secret membership in America’s oldest hacking group

As the Texas Democrat enters the race for president, members of a group famous for “hactivism” come forward for the first time to claim him as one of their own. There may be no better time to be an American politician rebelling against business as usual. But is the United States ready for O’Rourke’s teenage exploits?

Pakistan receives warning from Iran not to join Saudi proxy war
Pakistan receives warning from Iran not to join Saudi proxy war

Pakistan has received a stern warning from Iran’s Maj.-Gen. Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force and other seniors in the aftermath of the February 13, 2019 attack on their forces by Iranian Baluch militants in the country’s restive Sistan and Baluchistan province bordering Pakistan.

US offers Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles again to India: Sources
US offers Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles again to India: Sources

US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin is ready to offer Javelin Anti-tank Guided Missiles through the Defense Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) between India and US, and `MAKE II’ set, say company officials. Speaking to Financial Express Online, Haley Donoho, International Business Development, Javelin said, “We are offering the Javelin ATGM through the DTTI route and if the deal is finalised it will be made in India under `Make II’ category.”

Imran Warns of 'Possible Indian Mischief in 30 Days'
Imran Warns of 'Possible Indian Mischief in 30 Days' :: Regional News | Kashmir Observer

“We want peace and development [in the region]. We want trade with India. We don’t want war, but our desire for peace must not be construed as our weakness,” he explained. Imran said “Pakistan has to be on alert for 30 days before the Indian elections for possible Indian mischief”.

Rigatoni · Mar 18, 2019

Parts of US Midwest deluged in historic deadly floods
Parts of US Midwest deluged in historic deadly floods

Chicago (AFP) - The US Midwest struggled Monday with historic flooding that claimed at least three lives, displaced residents and damaged hundreds of homes and businesses.

Death toll in Mozambique cyclone, floods could surpass 1,000 - president
Death toll in Mozambique cyclone, floods could surpass 1,000 - president

Eighty-four deaths have been confirmed so far in Mozambique as a result of Cyclone Idai.

Historic floods hit Nebraska after 'bomb cyclone' storm
Historic floods hit Nebraska after 'bomb cyclone' storm | Reuters

(Reuters) - Large parts of Nebraska and the U.S. Central Plains were underwater on Saturday after a late-winter “bomb cyclone” storm triggered historic flooding along the Missouri and Platte rivers, causing two deaths, tearing apart homes and swallowing roadways.

India Deployed Nuclear Subs, Carrier Group Amid Pakistan Tension
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India sent nuclear submarines, an aircraft carrier battle group and dozens of other navy ships to the North Arabian sea after a suicide bombing in February led to a tense military stand-off with Pakistan.

Christchurch attack 'shows blind spot on white nationalism'
Christchurch attack 'shows blind spot on white nationalism'

The carnage unleashed in Christchurch by a white supremacist has highlighted what analysts say is the global problem of a far-right threat that frequently flies beneath the intelligence radar.

Australian PM: Take measures against terror-publishing social networks
Australian PM: Take measures against terror-publishing social networks

The Prime Minister of Australia is calling on world leaders to take measures against social networks that allow terror attacks to be broadcast, considering the New Zealand mosques massacre, which was broadcast live on Facebook by the murderer.

Is Hamas oppressing the Gazans, too?
Is Hamas oppressing the Gazans, too?

Hamas, the armed Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip, is being accused of using excessive force against Palestinian protesters demonstrating since last Thursday against its tax policies. It apparently views the unrest as a potential attempt to end its rule.

Exclusive: As Venezuela crisis deepens, U.S. sharpens focus on Colombia rebel threat
Exclusive: As Venezuela crisis deepens, U.S. sharpens focus on Colombia rebel threat | Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As the United States makes its biggest diplomatic push in Latin America in years to try to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the U.S. military is zeroing in on a byproduct of the crisis: a strengthening of Colombian rebels on both sides of Venezuela’s border.

US detects huge meteor explosion
US detects huge meteor explosion

The blast was the second largest of its kind in 30 years, and the biggest since the fireball over Chelyabinsk in Russia six years ago.

Iranian Commander: All of Israel within reach of Hezbollah's missiles
Iranian Commander: All of Israel within reach of Hezbollah's missiles

All of Israel is within range of Hezbollah’s missiles, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Maj.-Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari said in an interview with Iranian media on Sunday.

US nuclear bomber reportedly spotted flying near St Petersburg
US nuclear bomber reportedly spotted flying near St Petersburg – Defence Blog

Reports indicate that US B-52H Stratofortress nuclear-capable strategic bomber has been spotted flying towards St. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city after Moscow, according to Lenta.ru media.

Venezuela may divert U.S.-bound oil to Rosneft, says Jose generator working
Venezuela may divert U.S.-bound oil to Rosneft, says Jose generator working | Reuters

BAKU (Reuters) - Venezuela may divert oil originally bound for the United States to Russian oil company Rosneft or other destinations due to U.S. sanctions, Venezuelan oil minister and president of state-run oil company PDVSA Manuel Quevedo said on Monday.

Russia decides to deploy nuclear-capable strategic bombers to Crimea: RIA
Russia decides to deploy nuclear-capable strategic bombers to Crimea: RIA | Reuters

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has decided to deploy nuclear-capable Tupolev Tu-22M3 strategic bombers to the Crimean peninsula in response to the U.S. rolling out missile defense systems in Romania, the RIA news agency cited a senior Russian lawmaker as saying on Monday.

Soldier Killed, 3 Injured In Pak Shelling Along Line of Control In J&K
Soldier Killed, 3 Injured In Pak Shelling Along Line of Control In J&K

Srinagar: An army jawan was killed and three others critically injured as Pakistan resumed ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district on Monday.

Pakistan keeps airspace closed over fears of India attack
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Pakistan has restricted its airspace indefinitely over fears India will launch another attack, forcing international airlines to take costly and time-consuming detours.

Palestinians in Gaza resume night time border protests
Palestinians in Gaza resume night time border protests

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip resumed night time protests along the border between Israel and the coastal enclave on Monday, a week after halting them.

10,000 troops from 13 countries begin to arrive in the UK for NATO exercise
10,000 troops from 13 countries begin to arrive in the UK for NATO exercise | DefenceToday

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported 14 March that more than 10,000 military personnel, 35 warships, 5 submarines and 59 aircraft and helicopters from 13 countries will take part in NATO’s Exercise Joint Warrior that will run from 30 March until 11 April.

In addition, I've been seeing a lot of reports of U.S. reconnaissance aircraft near North Korea over the past two days, but can't find any official sources on that yet. The situation between Hamas and Israel is also one to watch closely. The organization is under enormous pressure right now, and is acting much more unhinged lately (i.e. terrorist attacks on IDF soldiers and launching missiles at Tel Aviv). With Purim, the Jewish new year (and end of the 70-year fig tree generation) and the Israeli elections coming up, things could get interesting.

Handmaid for Jesus · Mar 19, 2019

Anthony7 said:
In addition, I've been seeing a lot of reports of U.S. reconnaissance aircraft near North Korea over the past two days, but can't find any official sources on that yet. The situation between Hamas and Israel is also one to watch closely. The organization is under enormous pressure right now, and is acting much more unhinged lately (i.e. terrorist attacks on IDF soldiers and launching missiles at Tel Aviv). With Purim, the Jewish new year (and end of the 70-year fig tree generation) and the Israeli elections coming up, things could get interesting.

I agree. It is already looking perilous with all of these nuclear armaments being deployed by these nuclear capable government entities.

LittleLambofJesus · Mar 19, 2019

Handmaid for Jesus said:
Christchurch shootings leave 49 people dead after two mosque attacks. Here's what we know
ps://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-15/christchurch-shootings-what-we-know/10904982

Forty-nine people have been killed in shootings at two separate mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.

One man has been charged with murder and three others are in custody. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed one of them is Australian.

Looks like even Muslims aren't exempt from fanatic religious hatred, as also is the case with Jews and Christians.

Jesus warned about that in John 16:

John 16:
1 These I have spoken to ye that no ye may be being snared<4624>.
2 Putting out<656> of the Synagogues they shall be doing ye,
but is coming an hour that every the one killing<615> ye should be supposing a divine service<2999> to the GOD
3 They will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor Me.
4 But I have told you these things, so that when the time comes, you may be remembering that I told you about them. I didn't tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.

Matthew 23:34
Because of this behold!
I am commissioning toward ye Prophets and Wisemen and Scribes.
Out of Them ye shall be killing<615> and ye shall be crucifying

Luke 11:49
Thru this and the wisdom of the God said: "I shall be commissioning into them Prophets and Apostles,
and out of Them they shall be killing<615>and shall be pursuing<1559>

Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke's Temple/Jerusalem Discourses harmonized
Matt 24:9

Matthew 24:9
then they shall be delivering ye up into tribulation, and they shall be killing<615> Ye,
and ye shall be being hated by all of the nation thru/because-of the Name of Me

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alsughasoughaiuyfygh · Mar 19, 2019

Rigatoni · Mar 23, 2019

Marines Seize Pacific Island in Training for War With China
Marines Seize Pacific Island in Training for War With China

“It is critical for us to be able to project power in the context of China, and one of the traditional missions of the Marine Corps is seizing advanced bases,” said Dunford. “If you look at the island chains and so forth in the Pacific as platforms from which we can project power, that would be a historical mission for the Marine Corps and one that is very relevant in a China scenario.”

The announcement of U.S. Marines conducting drills was given the same day Dunford called out Google for augmenting China’s military and artificial intelligence capabilities by doing business with them.

China urges U.S. to stop arms sales to Taiwan
China urges U.S. to stop arms sales to Taiwan - Xinhua | English.news.cn

BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday urged the United States to stop arms sales to Taiwan and its military links with the island.

US testing new rapid-deployment strategy in Europe
US testing new rapid-deployment strategy in Europe

More than 300 soldiers have arrived in Germany from their base in Texas in the first test of a new American strategy to rapidly deploy U.S.-based troops to Europe to bolster the NATO deterrent against possible Russian aggression

The Latest: Mueller passes Russia probe to attorney general
The Latest: Mueller passes Russia probe to attorney general

Special counsel Robert Mueller has closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges, ending the probe that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump’s presidency but launching a fresh wave of political battles.

US slaps sanctions on key Venezuelan bank BANDES and others over support for President Nicolas Maduro
US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan bank BANDES

The US move came just hours after Maduro’s regime defied the United States and arrested a top aide of opposition leader Juan Guaido, whom Washington recognises as the crisis-hit country’s interim leader.

Just 90 km away from Indo -Pak border, China deploys troops in Sindh
Just 90 km away from Indo -Pak border, China deploys troops in Sindh

As per the report, China has also deployed its troops in the security of coal mines in Thar region in Sindh. Thar is located at Tharparkar district of Pakistan and it is just 90 kilometres away from Indo-Pak border. Chinese projects are going on in many areas of Sindh, which is facing resistance from locals. Fearing such protest, China has decided to deploy its troops for securing the CPEC.

The Russian AF plane that left Syria yesterday... Now heading over the Caribbean towards #Venezuela
CivMilAir ✈ on Twitter
This comes a day after Russia evacuated all of their diplomats from Venezuela...perhaps something is up.

Pakistan call for peace with India as it shows off its military might
Pakistan call for peace with India as it shows off its military might | Reuters

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan wants peace with India and they should focus on health and education, the Pakistani president said on Saturday during a parade to show off its military might following a tense standoff between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

Isil 'totally eliminated' in Syria: Caliphate destroyed in final stronghold
Isil 'totally eliminated' in Syria: Caliphate destroyed in final stronghold

The last pocket of Islamic State territory has fallen, Western-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Saturday, marking the end of the group's "caliphate" four-and-a-half years after it was declared.

Venezuela's Guaido says Maduro is in his final phase
Venezuela's Guaido says Maduro is in his final phase | Reuters

LECHERIA, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s administration has reached its final stage and there will soon be a change in government, opposition leader Juan Guaido said, adding that his allies have spoken with high-ranking military members about changing sides.

Two chemical plant fires that occurred around the same time:
China probes factory blast after 62 killed
China probes factory blast after 62 killed
Latest fire contained at charred Deer Park plant [Houston, Texas]
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-...detected-near-Deer-Park-plant-No-13708409.php

France to Use Military Forces During Next Yellow Vest Episode
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The French government has decided to use anti-terrorism military forces to help secure public buildings during the next episode of grassroots Yellow Vest protests this Saturday.

B-52 bombers train with Japanese, US fighter jets over East China Sea
B-52 bombers train with Japanese, US fighter jets over East China Sea

Two B-52 bombers flew over the East China Sea Tuesday during joint training with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Navy, the Air Force said.

Flooding in Midwest May Reach ‘Historic and Catastrophic’ Levels
Flooding in Midwest May Reach ‘Historic and Catastrophic’ Levels | Smart News | Smithsonian

Extreme floods have inundated swaths of the Midwest, spilling over levees, submerging homes and businesses, and destroying hundreds of millions of dollars in crops. The worst may not be over; the National Weather Service has said that “[m]ajor to historic and catastrophic flooding” is expected to continue “through the short range” across parts of the Missouri and Mississippi River Basins.

German neo-Nazi politician meets Hezbollah, supports terror against Israel
German neo-Nazi politician meets Hezbollah, supports terror on Israel

A delegation of far-right extremist European politicians, including a German neo-Nazi leader, met recently with Hezbollah’s foreign affairs chief Ammar Al-Moussawi in Beirut to express support for the Lebanese terrorist organization’s fight against the Jewish state.

Turkey says Trump's decision on Golan will lead to greater violence
Turkey says Trump's decision on Golan will lead to greater violence

Turkey has come out against the decision by US President Donald Trump to recognize the Golan Heights as part of Israel.

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said that territorial integrity is the most fundamental principle of international law and "the American people's attempt to legitimize Israel's actions against international law will lead to more violence in the region."

U.S. Tightens North Korea Sanctions After Failed Trump-Kim Summit
U.S. Tightens North Korea Sanctions After Failed Trump-Kim Summit

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration took its first steps to tighten economic sanctions on North Korea since last month’s summit meeting in Vietnam on Thursday by listing two Chinese shipping companies as sanctions violators.

U.S. recognition of Golan Heights is illegal - Arab League
U.S. recognition of Golan Heights is illegal - Arab League

The Secretary General of the Arab League, Aboul Gheit, said that US recognition of the Golan Heights is illegal, according to media reports.

North Korea quits Kaesong liaison office with South Korea
N Korea quits liaison office with S Korea

North Korea has withdrawn from the inter-Korean liaison office which was opened amid a warming of ties last year to facilitate talks with the South.

Saudi-Iran conflict threatens to flare in Pakistan
Saudi-Iran conflict threatens to flare in Pakistan

The decades-old rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran has re-emerged at a difficult time, with Tehran in economic crisis due to US sanctions. The recent friction started with a tussle over oil pricing.

IDF bracing for violence along Golan Heights border
IDF bracing for violence along Golan Heights border

The Israeli military and police are bracing for possible violent protests on both sides of the border on the Golan Heights with Syria after US President Donald Trump recognized Israeli sovereignty over the area.

Syria won't be happy about this.

Trump set to sign official paper declaring Israeli sovereignty over Golan
Trump set to sign official paper declaring Israeli sovereignty over Golan

Trump's announcement marked a dramatic shift in US policy and gave a boost to Netanyahu, who is in a closely contested race in the April 9 election.

US officials are preparing an official document that would recognize the Golan Heights as a sovereign Israeli territory, which US President Donald Trump is likely to sign next week, Reuters reported on Friday.

Trump to host Netanyahu next week
Trump to host Netanyahu next week

"President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to the White House from March 25 to 26, 2019. The President and the Prime Minister will discuss their countries' shared interests and actions in the Middle East during a working meeting on March 25. The President will also host the Prime Minister for dinner on March 26," the White House announced.

Pompeo: Trump possibly sent from God to ‘help save the Jewish people’
https://www.jpost.com/American-Poli...from-God-to-help-sve-the-Jewish-people-584349

Asked in an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network whether he thought “President Trump right now has been sort of raised for such a time as this, just like Queen Esther, to help save the Jewish people from the Iranian menace” — a reference to the story behind the Purim holiday, and to the present-day relationship between Iran and Israel — Pompeo said: “As a Christian, I certainly believe that’s possible.”

It's very interesting this occurred on Purim.

Also keeping an eye on a potential anti-Christ candidate, known as Raymond Elwood Lear, a.k.a. "Lord Rayel." He honestly believes he is the Jewish messiah and a son of David. He already has quite a following, and was anointed / proclaimed as the "messiah" on Purim, just as "predicted" in the Torah codes. There was no official recognition or announcement by the Sanhedrin however; this guy has basically been hiding under the radar in recent years. But, some of the rabbis may believe him. He could just be another false prophet to add to the mix, but I do believe this is worth paying attention to.

alsughasoughaiuyfygh · Mar 23, 2019

Rigatoni · Mar 24, 2019

Erdogan says Turkey will take issue of Golan Heights to U.N.
Erdogan says Turkey will take issue of Golan Heights to U.N. | Reuters

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkey will take the issue of the Golan Heights to the United Nations.

Maduro Vows ‘Deep’ Change in Venezuela Government Amid Pressure
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Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro vowed a major shake-up in his government, a sign he is feeling pressure from U.S. sanctions and an international outcry for him to resign.

Palestinians blast Romanian prime minister’s pledge to move embassy
Palestinians blast Romanian prime minister’s pledge to move embassy

A senior Palestinian official on Sunday condemned a pledge by Romania’s premier to relocate her country’s embassy to Jerusalem, saying he would press the European Union to intervene.

Mueller report does not have proof of Trump crimes
Mueller report does not have proof of Trump crimes

US Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election did not find that President Donald Trump committed a crime but also does not exonerate him, according to a summary of Mueller's findings released on Sunday.

Minister says Trump to formally recognize Golan as Israeli territory Monday
Minister says Trump to formally recognize Golan as Israeli territory Monday

US President Donald Trump will sign an order recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights when he meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on Monday, Israel’s acting foreign minister said.

PM May was told - set out her exit date to get Brexit deal approved
PM May was told - set out her exit date to get Brexit deal approved | Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May was told at a meeting on Sunday with Brexit-supporting rebel lawmakers that she must set out a timetable to leave office if she wants to get her Brexit deal ratified, a Buzzfeed reporter said.

Oman allows US warships, plane to use facilities
https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/03/article/oman-allows-us-warships-plane-to-use-facilities/

American ships and warplanes can now take advantage of Oman’s ports and airports under a new agreement, the sultanate said Sunday.

The state-run Oman News Agency said the “framework agreement” was aimed at bolstering “Omani-American military relations” in a report on its English-language website.

Russia sends troops to Venezuela in message to Trump administration
Russia sends troops to Venezuela in message to Trump administration – Defence Blog

The Russian Defense Ministry send An-124 military transport aircraft, IL-62M jet airliner and more than 100 troops to Caracas, against the backdrop of growing tensions between Venezuela and the U.S.

Russian air force planes land in Venezuela carrying troops: reports
Russian air force planes land in Venezuela carrying troops: reports | Reuters

CARACAS (Reuters) - Two Russian air force planes landed at Venezuela’s main airport on Saturday carrying a Russian defense official and nearly 100 troops, according to media reports, amid strengthening ties between Caracas and Moscow.

This is a situation to watch closely. With Russia bringing in troops to Venezuela, the U.S. can't be far behind.

Abbas: Hamas will enter the trash can of history
Abbas: Hamas will enter the trash can of history

Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas had strong words against Hamas as he visited in a Ramallah hospital the Fatah spokesman in Gaza, who was beaten by Hamas members and seriously injured.

Seems like the Gaza factions (who are against Israel) may be turning against each other. It reminds me of when God struck Israel's enemies with confusion, and they wiped each other out (2 Chronicles 20).

Caliphate falls but its ‘crocodile’ cells plot to maul the West
Caliphate falls but its ‘crocodile’ cells plot to maul the West

Isis is plotting attacks in Europe as its “caliphate” collapses, according to a trove of the jihadists’ documents obtained by The Sunday Times. Although western-backed forces declared victory over the last Isis stronghold in Syria yesterday, the chilling documents reveal that in defeat the Islamists plan to wreak devastation after their territorial self-declared caliphate is lost.

Israel bombs Hamas as Gazans step up nighttime rioting along border
Israel bombs Hamas as Gazans step up nighttime rioting along border

Israeli military aircraft bombed Hamas targets in the Gaza strip early Sunday as Palestinians rioted along the border in renewed nighttime demonstrations.

Sporadic clashes break out in latest French 'yellow vest' protests
Sporadic clashes break out in latest French 'yellow vest' protests | Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) - Sporadic clashes broke out in Paris and other French cities on Saturday during “yellow vest” protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s government.

NBC News team reportedly injured in IED explosion in eastern Syria
NBC News team reportedly injured in IED explosion in eastern Syria

Members of an NBC news team was reportedly injured on Saturday night in an IED explosion in Baghouz in eastern Syria.

It's reported the team drove over the explosive device while traveling in the area.

UN council passes measure accusing Israel of war crimes
UN council passes measure accusing Israel of war crimes

The United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday voted to adopt a report accusing Israel of human rights violations, including war crimes, for its response to violent riots and attacks on the Israeli border along the frontier with Gaza.

Syria vows to recover Golan Heights in light of Trump's words
Syria vows to recover Golan Heights in light of Trump's words

BEIRUT - The Syrian government vowed to take back the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights as its allies and enemies alike condemned US President Donald Trump on Friday for moving to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the territory seized in war.

UNRHC voted 26-16 against Israel’s 'occupation' of the Golan Heights
UNRHC voted 26-16 against Israel’s 'occupation' of the Golan Heights

There were five abstentions to the pre-scheduled vote, which came one day after US President Donald Trump said the United States would recognize Israeli sovereignty on the Golan. Israel annexed the Golan in 1981 after capturing it from Syria in 1967. Trump’s comments make the US the first country to recognize that annexation.

Russia Gives US Red Line on Venezuela
Russia Gives US Red Line on Venezuela

At a high-level meeting in Rome this week, it seems that Russia reiterated a grave warning to the US – Moscow will not tolerate American military intervention to topple the Venezuelan government with whom it is allied.

IDF: 300 explosives thrown at forces on Gaza border
IDF: 300 explosives thrown at forces on Gaza border

The IDF confirmed on Saturday night that over 300 explosives had been thrown at troops on the Gaza border.

U.S. Air Force denies reports that Russian jets chased B-52 bomber away from the Baltic Sea
U.S. Air Force denies reports that Russian jets chased B-52 bomber away from the Baltic Sea – Defence Blog

The U.S. Air Force in Europe and Africa spokeswoman Renae Pittman on Thursday denied claims that two Sukhoi SU-27 fighter jets made a B-52H bomber turn away from the Russian border over the Baltic Sea.

Things should really get interesting now that we are nearing the end of the 70 years of Israel's re-emergence as a nation, and the upcoming Israeli elections. Trump's recent decree regarding the Golan belonging to Israel also seems to have stirred the hornets nest, and may lead to the Gog & Magog invasion. It has already led to some of the most violent protests by Hamas Israel has ever seen, and resentment from other countries. Assad is vowing to take back the Golan Heights (especially due to its abundance in oil and other natural resources).

Handmaid for Jesus · Mar 24, 2019

Anthony7 said:
This is a situation to watch closely. With Russia bringing in troops to Venezuela, the U.S. can't be far behind.

Hmm Yes, I can agree.

Rigatoni · Mar 24, 2019

Handmaid for Jesus said:
Hmm Yes, I can agree.

It does certainly seem like things have escalated between the U.S. and Russia lately. Russia used to bully us by flying bombers near our coastline, and now we are doing the same thing to them. If Russia is allowed to maintain a base in Venezuela, that could be a major setback for us militarily.

Rigatoni · Mar 24, 2019

Rocket hits home in the Sharon region
Rocket hits home in the Sharon region

A rocket fired from Gaza early Monday morning hit a house in a moshav in the Sharon region.

Magen David Adom reported that six of the residents of the home received medical treatment, including a 50-year-old woman in light to moderate condition, as well as a man and a woman and two babies who suffered light injuries.

In addition, several victims were treated for shock, as well as a number of individuals who were suffered light injuries while making their way to a protected area.

Netanyahu briefed on rocket fire on Sharon region
Netanyahu briefed on rocket fire on Sharon region - Israel National News

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was briefed on the rocket fire at the Sharon region, his office said.

In the next few minutes, a security consultation will be held with the Chief of Staff, the head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), the head of the NSC and senior security officials.

This is a significant provocation of the Gaza factions towards Israel. Neither side wants war, but a ground operation into Gaza may be necessary at this point. We'll see how Israel responds, but a swift, fierce retaliation is certainly expected.

Handmaid for Jesus · Mar 25, 2019

Anthony7 said:
It does certainly seem like things have escalated between the U.S. and Russia lately. Russia used to bully us by flying bombers near our coastline, and now we are doing the same thing to them. If Russia is allowed to maintain a base in Venezuela, that could be a major setback for us militarily.

Yes, It reminds me of the Russian attempt to place missiles in Cuba under President Kennedy. That was a very intense and scary time.

Handmaid for Jesus · Mar 25, 2019

Anthony7 said:
This is a significant provocation of the Gaza factions towards Israel. Neither side wants war, but a ground operation into Gaza may be necessary at this point. We'll see how Israel responds, but a swift, fierce retaliation is certainly expected.

This imho is inviting war. What do the Hamas expect? Yes Israel will retaliate swiftly and fiercely and they should.

Rigatoni · Mar 25, 2019

Handmaid for Jesus said:
This imho is inviting war. What do the Hamas expect? Yes Israel will retaliate swiftly and fiercely and they should.

I think Hamas and the other factions (Iran's proxies) are attempting to bait Israel into a war; it's what they want. I remember hearing they were already prepared for one, and Iran is looking for an excuse to attack. If Israel is occupied with Gaza, Hezbollah may also flank them through Lebanon, and Syria / Russia / Iran from the north at the same time - which Israel has prepared for in advance. This could very well lead to the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38 & 39, Psalm 83 (as you mentioned), Isaiah 17 and possibly more.

So far, it doesn't look like a ground operation will take place as of yet, but that may change. The terrorists have warned they will retaliate to any Israeli strikes, and Israel is threatening war if they do. Some ground assets are already standing by at the Gaza border. A war will also most certainly lead to the cancellation of the elections.

IDF begins striking Hamas targets in response to earlier rocket fire
IDF strikes Gaza Strip after Hamas rocket destroys family home

“The IDF has began attacking terrorist targets belonging to the Hamas terror organization across the Gaza Strip. More details to come,” the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said in a statement. The IDF retaliation is expected to be strong and could last for several hours.

IDF braces for confrontation with Hamas following direct hit on home
IDF braces for confrontation with Hamas following direct hit on home

Israel has deployed two infantry and armored brigades to southern Israel and has begun a limited call up for reservists in the intelligence and air defense corps following rocket fire on central Israel Monday morning, the IDF said.

The whole of Israel to be under ‘fire of resistance’ – Gaza factions warn
Israel to be under ‘fire of resistance’ – Gaza factions warn

The whole of Israel will be a target for “fire of resistance,” a joint press release from the various factions in Gaza said on Monday, Walla reported.

The factions said that that would be their response should Israel strike the Gaza strip.

U.N. official: The rocket fired by Hamas is 'absolutely unacceptable'
U.N. official: The rocket fired by Hamas is 'absolutely unacceptable'

"Today's firing of a rocket from #Gaza towards #Israel, which hit a house north of Tel Aviv and injured seven people, is absolutely unacceptable. This is an extremely serious incident! #UN is working intensely with #Egypt and all sides but situation remains VERY tense," Mladenov wrote.

IDF sends brigades, calls up reservists to Gaza border following rocket
IDF sends brigades, calls up reservists to Gaza border following rocket

Israel has deployed two infantry and armored brigades to southern Israel and has begun a limited call up for reservists in the intelligence and air defense corps following rocket fire on central Israel Monday morning, the IDF said.

Syria says U.S. Golan decision is attack on its sovereignty - SANA
Syria says U.S. Golan decision is attack on its sovereignty - SANA

BEIRUT, Syria's foreign ministry called the US decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights a "blatant attack on the sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Syria on Monday, in a statement carried by state news agency SANA.

Also, still watching Venezuela:
US will not 'stand idly' on Russian role in Venezuela: Pompeo
US will not 'stand idly' on Russian role in Venezuela: Pompeo

Washington (AFP) - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia Monday the United States will not "stand idly by" as Moscow inserts military personnel into Venezuela to support the regime of President Nicolas Maduro.

LittleLambofJesus · Mar 25, 2019

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Rapture Index: 179
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Isa 22:1
Here is a message about the Valley of Vision:
What is the reason that all of you go up to the rooftops?
Eze 33:27
“Say thus to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “As I live,
surely those who are in the ruins shall fall by the sword,
and the one who is in the open field I will give to the beasts to be devoured,
and those who are in the strongholds and caves shall die of the pestilence.

Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke's Temple/Jerusalem Discourses harmonized

Mat 24:17
“Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house.
Mat 24:40
“Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left.

Luk 17
31 “In that day, he who is on the housetop, and his goods are in the house,
let him not come down to take them away.
And likewise the one who is in the field, let him not turn back.
36 “Two men will be in the field: the one will be taken and the other left.”[fn]

Rigatoni · Mar 25, 2019

i24NEWS English @i24NEWS_EN (2 hours ago):
i24NEWS English on Twitter

#BREAKING: Netanyahu says before boarding plane to Israel, 'We will not hesitate' to enter Gaza as part of 'very, very strong response' to Hamas

Netanyahu warns Hamas of strong response to rocket fire
Netanyahu warns Hamas of strong response to rocket fire

"We gave a very strong, very powerful response," he stated of the retaliatory attacks on Gaza following the destruction of a residential home in Kfar Saba on Monday. "Hamas needs to know that we will not hesitate to enter and take the necessary steps," he added.

Russia: US Golan move will lead to 'new tensions'
Russia: US Golan move will lead to 'new tensions' - Israel National News

Moscow warned on Monday against "a new wave of tensions" in the Middle East following the decision by Washington to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, AFP reported.

The comments come after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Shaked: Hamas isn't afraid of us
Shaked: Hamas isn't afraid of us

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked is frustrated by the security response to the rocket fire at the Sharon region on Monday morning, which resulted in seven people being injured.

"This is a very serious security incident. Hamas is simply not afraid of us. The very fact that there are missiles aimed at the entire State of Israel without hindrance is something we must not accept," Shaked told Arutz Sheva.

Bibi is under a lot of pressure right now.

Netanyahu to skip AIPAC amid rocket barrage - report
Netanyahu to skip AIPAC amid rocket barrage - report

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to return to Israel early Tuesday morning and skip his scheduled speech at the AIPAC conference in Washington DC, Walla news reported. The rocket attacks from Gaza, culminating in the destruction of a family home in Kfar Saba have prompted serious reprisals from the Israel Defense Force.

Air Force hits enemy targets after 30 rockets pound Israel
Air Force hits enemy targets after 30 rockets pound Israel

Israel Defense Force fighter jets attacked 15 enemy targets early Tuesday morning, the IDF spokesperson announced as the rocket attacks on Israel's southern communities continued into a second day.

Dadi Perlmutter: In response to Hamas rockets, invest in Gaza's economy
Dadi Perlmutter: In response to Hamas rockets, invest in Gaza's economy

"The solution to the situation in Gaza is not military,” Perlmutter charged. “The State of Israel should encourage Israeli entrepreneurs and others from the international community to establish businesses along the Gaza Strip and provide a source of income for its residents.”

Strikes between Israel and Gaza have been intense over the past few hours, and are still ongoing at this very moment. Netanyahu is hinting that a ground operation in the strip may be likely at this point (although, I'm sure he would want to avoid that at all costs if possible). This skirmish is one of the worst since the 2014 Israel / Gaza war from what I've heard, and may erupt into another full-blown war.

Rigatoni · Mar 26, 2019

The situation between Gaza and Israel seems calm for the most part now; all strikes between the two have ceased. Although, numerous IED balloons are still being released into southern Israel, and there are more terrorist attacks ongoing near the border - including against IDF soldiers. This is definitely not over.

Things are expected to escalate again this weekend, due to the annual March of Return protests. Israel is remaining prepared, and the situation could flare up again at any moment. Netanyahu has threatened a ground operation if necessary. Israeli military assets continue to build up along the Gaza border, to help bolster their defenses and to prepare for a possible incursion I'm sure.

Roadblocks removed, schools may reopen as calm returns to Gaza border
Roadblocks removed, schools to reopen as calm returns to Gaza border

The Gaza border area slowly returned to normal on Tuesday, a day after a sharp spike in violence between Gaza and Israel that led local councils to close schools, roads and train routes throughout southern Israel.

Defense officials said Tuesday afternoon they believed the danger of an escalation in violence had passed for the time being, with Israel and Hamas reportedly reaching an informal ceasefire.

Hamas official: Iran ordered rocket attack on central Israel - report
Hamas official: Iran ordered rocket attack on central Israel - report

A senior Hamas official, speaking anonymously to Israel Hayom on Tuesday, claimed that the rocket which struck a moshav in central Israel on Monday was ordered by Iran.

Senior official says no ceasefire with Hamas, as troops remain on Gaza border
Senior official says no ceasefire with Hamas, as troops remain on Gaza border

Israel did not agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, and is ready to continue its airstrikes on targets in the Gaza Strip, a senior official in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s entourage to Washington said Tuesday, minutes before the delegation’s plane landed in Tel Aviv.

Israeli troops and tanks along the Gaza border remained at the ready on Tuesday afternoon, hours after an unofficial ceasefire went into effect following the latest bout of warfare between the Israel Defense Forces and Hamas terror group in the coastal enclave.

After Golan, Hezbollah says Trump could recognize Israel’s control of West Bank
Sirens sound in Gaza region as more troops ordered to south

Leader of terror group says plateau will only be returned to Syria by force; says US president showed ‘disrespect’ to Arab world

After high-level security meeting, more IDF troops ordered to south
Sirens sound in Gaza region as more troops ordered to south

Reinforcements sent to Gaza border area, additional call-up approved, even as fragile calm appears to hold after daylong flareup on Monday

Israeli official: There is no ceasefire, fighting could start at ‘any moment’
Israeli official: There is no ceasefire, fighting could start at ‘any moment’

An Israeli official says there is no ceasefire agreement with Hamas in the Gaza Strip and warns fighting between the sides could resume imminently.

“There is no ceasefire, the fighting could restart at any moment,” the official says, adding that this security assessment prompted the decision to bolster troops at the border.

Israel prepared to do ‘a lot more’ after Gaza bombardment, Netanyahu says
Israel prepared to do ‘a lot more’ after Gaza bombardment, Netanyahu says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to step up Israel’s response to rocket attacks from Gaza as he huddled with security chiefs amid a fragile calm on the restive border.

“I can tell you we are prepared to do a lot more. We will do what is necessary to defend our people and to defend our state,” he told a conference of 18,000 pro-Israel activists at a conference in Washington via satellite.

European envoys at UN says Golan is not Israeli territory
European envoys at UN says Golan is not Israeli territory

Five European countries that sit on the UN Security Council on Tuesday reject US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize the Golan as Israeli territory and voice concern the move could have broad consequences.

Denying ceasefire, Israeli official warns Gaza conflagration 'not over yet'
i24NEWS

Schools remained closed on Tuesday morning and all non-essential outdoor work near the border was restricted as part of directives issued by the IDF home front command for residents of the Gaza border region, signalling possible preparations for a wider operation to come.

On Monday, the IDF deployed two infantry units and one artillery brigade to reinforce troops at the border, while calling up thousands of reservists to man air defenses.

Gazan militant factions have threatened to ramp up rocket fire so long as the Israeli strikes continue, but are also reportedly under pressure from Egypt to suspend activities related to the so-called "Great March of Return" protests, which are due to climax over the weekend as they mark one year since their launch on March 30, 2018.

A couple other developments:
Iran's president urges regional unity after U.S. move on Golan Heights
Iran's president urges regional unity after U.S. move on Golan Heights | Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told Iraq’s prime minister on Tuesday that regional countries must unite to fight against U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize the Golan Heights as part of Israel.

This could most certainly lead to the fulfillment of Psalm 83.

Venezuela streets empty after second blackout in a month
Venezuela streets empty after second blackout in a month | Reuters

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela’s government told workers and school children to stay home on Tuesday as the second major blackout this month left the streets of Caracas mostly empty and residents wondering how long power would be out amid a deepening economic crisis.

U.S. envoy hints at peace deal with Israeli security control in West Bank
U.S. envoy hints at peace deal with Israeli security control in West Bank | Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. ambassador to Israel said on Tuesday the Trump administration understands a need for Israel to have “overriding security control” in the occupied West Bank in any future peace deal with the Palestinians.

Israel says US Golan recognition helps pave way for keeping other captured lands
Israel says US Golan recognition helps pave way for keeping other captured lands

In hint at possible future West Bank annexation, official — named by NYT as Netanyahu — says Golan sovereignty move shows Israel can retain land occupied after a defensive war

Edit: Another couple of rockets were just fired at Israel from Gaza, after an unofficial ceasefire. Another security assessment will be held shortly.
Rocket fired from Gaza as Israel warns raids could resume, deploys more troops
Rocket fired from Gaza as Israel warns raids could resume, deploys more troops

Israel on Tuesday night warned it was prepared to resume strikes on the Gaza Strip, as additional soldiers were deployed to the border region following a major exchange of fire between the army and Palestinian terror groups in the coastal territory the day before.

UN envoy warns of ‘catastrophe’ if Gaza violence resumes
UN envoy warns of ‘catastrophe’ if Gaza violence resumes

The United Nations envoy for the Middle East warned Tuesday of catastrophic consequences from escalating violence in Gaza as fighting threatened to resume following a shaky ceasefire.

Handmaid for Jesus · Mar 26, 2019

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Floods kill at least 18 in southern Iran, nearly 100 wounded

Streets Blanketed in Hail as Storm Hits United Arab Emirates

Baseball-sized hail caused damage across North Texas

Several injured after fog causes massive 30 vehicle pileup in Los Angeles County, California

Rigatoni · Mar 27, 2019

Israel just struck Iranian target(s) in Aleppo, Syria minutes ago. The attack caused a city-wide blackout, and Syrian air defenses were activated. Casualties were reported.

Supposedly, this could be due to an imminent Gaza operation, as Israel is expecting reprisals from Hezbollah / Iran. Things are really picking up lately, and are expected to further escalate this weekend.

Loud explosions heard near Aleppo airport – Report
Loud explosions heard near Aleppo airport – Report

Loud explosions were heard near the Aleppo airport in Syria, Syrian media reported on Wednesday night.

Israel strikes targets in northern Syrian city of Aleppo, Syrian air defense intercepting
Israel strikes targets in northern Syrian city of Aleppo, Syrian air defense intercepting | موقع مراسلون

A Syrian Army official source just published a statement confirming the Israeli attack adding that they targeted the industrial zone in Sheikh Najjar, northeast Aleppo city while air defense systems have managed to shoot down multiple missiles and the attack only caused material damage.

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