Members phkrause Posted December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 With Ceasefire Calls Growing, Israeli Military Launches Closed-Door “PR Blitz” on Capitol Hill High-level Israeli military officers are conducting private briefings for members of the U.S. Congress on Israel’s war on Gaza, according to documents reviewed by The Intercept. The briefings ramped up as questions emerged on Capitol Hill about Israel’s conduct in the war and ceasefire calls gained steam. https://theintercept.com/2023/11/28/israel-ceasefire-congress-gaza/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 Israel-Hamas war resumes as truce ends after 7 days (JTA) — The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has restarted after a weeklong ceasefire ended at 7 a.m. local time, with Hamas firing rockets into Israel and Israel resuming its military campaign to dismantle the terror group. https://www.jta.org/2023/12/01/israel/fighting-in-gaza-resumes-as-israel-hamas-ceasefire-ends-after-7-days? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 How the ceasefire collapsed Negotiations over extending the Gaza ceasefire collapsed yesterday after Hamas refused to free 10 Israeli women — and instead offered to begin discussing the release of elderly men, Israeli officials told Axios' Barak Ravid. Hamas has blamed Israel for the breakdown of the ceasefire. The Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, called back its team from Qatar today. Why it matters: Resumption of the fighting could quickly lead to Israel expanding its ground operation in Gaza to the southern city of Khan Younis. Several Israeli airstrikes hit Khan Younis today. U.S. officials have expressed concerns that an Israeli operation in the southern part of Gaza could lead to significantly more civilian casualties and deepen the humanitarian crisis. According to the ceasefire agreement, Hamas committed to releasing all the women and children it was holding hostage, in exchange for a pause in fighting for up to nine days. More than 80 women and children were released over the last week as part of this process. But in the hours leading to the end of the pause, Hamas didn't send a list of hostages it would release, Israeli officials said. Instead, Hamas sent messages through Qatari and Egyptian mediators proposing to start a discussion on what concessions Israel would be willing to give in return for the release of elderly men, the officials added. Behind the scenes: The Israeli officials said Israel made it clear to the mediators that it knows Hamas still has several women in its custody, and that it wouldn't discuss future deals before all the women were released. Mossad chief David Barnea, the lead negotiator on the Israeli side, sent a message to Hamas through the mediators on Thursday night that stressed Israel was "not playing games" and that if the women were not released, the fighting would resume, a senior Israeli official said. Not long after that, Hamas launched a rocket from Gaza for the first time since the pause started. An hour later, the ceasefire completely broke down. The other side: Hamas official Osama Hamdan told Al-Araby news channel that Israel was responsible for the failure. He said that the women Israel proposed to be released included female IDF soldiers. Hamas in a statement said it had offered to release elderly men and two Israeli hostages, as well as the bodies of hostages it said were killed during Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. That includes a mother and her two children, the statement said. 🔮 What's next: The U.S. is trying to broaden out hostage negotiations to include the possible releases of elderly civilian men and female IDF reservists, according to a source briefed on the discussions. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 U.S. pushes Israel on humanitarian aid Data: AP reports, Analysis of Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite data by Corey Scher of CUNY Graduate Center and Jamon Van Den Hoek of Oregon State University, Critical Threats Project of AEI and the Institute for the Study of War. Map: AP The Biden administration is pressing Israel to restore the amount of humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza to the levels seen before the collapse of the ceasefire, U.S. and Israeli officials tell Axios' Barak Ravid. Why it matters: Aid groups warn the resumed fighting — especially in southern Gaza where 2 million Palestinians are concentrated — will significantly deepen the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. Catch up quick: As part of the ceasefire agreement, Israel allowed a significant increase in the number of trucks carrying humanitarian aid — about 200 per day — into Gaza. After talks on extending the ceasefire collapsed, the Israeli military stopped the entry of aid trucks and fuel from Egypt into the enclave and resumed its ground offensive and bombardment of Gaza. 🔎 Behind the scenes: Secretary of State Tony Blinken called Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer on Friday and stressed that Israel must allow aid into Gaza at the same level it did during the seven-day pause in fighting, a U.S. official said. Shortly after the call, Israel allowed about 50 trucks with humanitarian assistance to enter southern Gaza, but it didn't allow fuel into the area. Yesterday, Israel allowed about 100 aid trucks to enter Gaza, including two trucks with fuel, an Israeli official said. Read on. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 3, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 3, 2023 🪖 Charted: America's military aid Data: SIPRI. Chart: Tory Lysik/Axios The U.S. provided Israel with over 70,000 weapons — aircraft, ground vehicles, missiles and bombs — via military aid between 1950 and 2022, Axios' Tory Lysik, Aïda Amer and Shoshana Gordon report from an analysis of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's Arms Transfers Database. The big picture: Israel is the largest recipient of U.S. foreign military financing, with most of that aid coming in the form of weapons grants. Go deeper. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 4, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 4, 2023 Two Months That Shook the World: The First Phase of the Gaza War As Israel resumes its bombing of Gaza, the risk of a wider regional war grows. Mouin Rabbani analyzes the military and propaganda battles between Hamas and Israel. https://theintercept.com/2023/12/02/intercepted-gaza-war-israel-hamas/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 4, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 4, 2023 American warship, multiple commercial vessels come under attack in Red Sea An American warship and numerous commercial vessels came under fire in the Red Sea on Sunday, prompting the warship to open fire in self-defense. https://thehill.com/policy/international/4340160-american-warship-multiple-commercial-vessels-come-under-attack-in-red-sea/? 3 commercial ships were hit by missiles in an attack in the Red Sea Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck three commercial ships Sunday in the Red Sea, while a U.S. warship shot down three drones in self-defense during the hourslong assault, the U.S. military said. The Iranian-backed Houthis claimed two of the attacks, stating that they were aiming to prevent Israeli ships from navigating the Red Sea in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Read more. Why this matters: The strikes marked an escalation in a series of maritime attacks linked to the Israel-Hamas war, as multiple vessels found themselves in the crosshairs of a single Houthi assault for the first time in the conflict. The U.S. vowed to “consider all appropriate responses” to the attack, specifically calling out Iran. Tensions have been high for years now over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. In claiming two of the attacks, a Houthi military spokesman said “the Yemeni armed forces continue to prevent Israeli ships from navigating the Red Sea (and Gulf of Aden) until the Israeli aggression against our steadfast brothers in the Gaza Strip stops.” Related coverage ➤ Israel orders mass evacuations as it widens offensive. Palestinians are running out of places to go In US, some Muslim-Jewish interfaith initiatives are strained by Israel-Hamas war Protester critically injured after setting self on fire outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 4, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 4, 2023 Israel bombards southern Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue the war “until we achieve all its goals” as his military’s push into packed southern Gaza raised global concern. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-rcna127791? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 5, 2023 🧐 Suspicious short-selling spike Smoke is seen in Rehovot, Israel, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7. Photo: Ilan Rosenberg/Reuters Researchers are flagging a suspicious surge in the short selling of Israeli stocks days before the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, Axios Markets co-author Matt Phillips writes. Why it matters: A new draft paper published today by two law professors posits that a trader — or traders — was informed of Hamas' plans to attack ahead of time and potentially made millions on it. Short sellers benefit when share prices decline, as Israeli stocks did in the aftermath of the attacks. "Our findings suggest that traders informed about the coming attacks profited from these tragic events," wrote NYU's Robert Jackson Jr. and Columbia's Joshua Mitts. 🥊 Reality check: While the paper presents a compelling case for a further investigation of what, if anything, went on, it's not a slam dunk. The authors note: "We are unable to link particular market participants to the pre-attack developments we see in securities markets." 8thdaypriest 1 Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 5, 2023 Israel orders evacuations as it widens offensive, but Palestinians are running out of places to go KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli warplanes heavily bombarded an area around Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Monday as the military ordered mass evacuations from the town in the face of a widening ground offensive that is pushing Palestinians into a progressively shrinking portion of the besieged territory. https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-12-04-2023-ece85568ce36cb2315f26b10adda30fa? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 5, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 5, 2023 How the Israeli kibbutz of Nir Oz embodied the Hamas hostage strategy The recent release of dozens of Israeli hostages is bringing new focus on what Hamas did on Oct. 7, the day its fighters rounded them up from communities across southern Israel. The kibbutz of Nir Oz is perhaps the best place to understand Hamas’ hostage strategy, an operation that was unprecedented both in scope and execution. Read more. Why this matters: A review of hundreds of messages among Nir Oz residents shared exclusively with the AP, direct interviews, security camera footage and Hamas instruction manuals suggest that the group planned to target civilians. Four experts in hostage situations agreed that Hamas’ actions, both on the day of the attack and afterwards, indicated a plan to seize civilians to prepare for the war to come. Political scientist Danielle Gilbert said Hamas and other armed groups generally use hostages as currency to negotiate an exchange. But the difference here is that most armed groups take able-bodied adult men: “It is extremely rare for armed groups to kidnap children, to kidnap women, to kidnap the elderly and people who are otherwise vulnerable,” she said. “The hostage taker needs to make sure that their hostage can survive captivity.” For Israelis, Nir Oz stands out as the embodiment of their country’s vulnerability that day, with the absence of Israeli soldiers, the capture of unprotected civilians, their deaths and disappearance into Gaza, and their subsequent exchange for Palestinians. Over 100 Palestinian militants left Nir Oz with 80 of its roughly 400 residents. That means people from the kibbutz made up a third of the 240 hostages taken and nearly half of all the Israelis released. Related coverage ➤ Israel strikes Gaza’s second-largest city in an already bloody new phase of the war Bombs are falling on Gaza again. Who are the Israeli and Palestinian hostages still remaining in the besieged strip? Global journalist group says Israel-Hamas war is beyond compare for media deaths Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2023 U.S. imposes visa ban on Israeli settlers who attacked Palestinians The U.S. State Department on Tuesday announced it has imposed sanctions on several dozen Israeli settlers believed to be involved in attacks against Palestinians, banning them from traveling to the U.S. https://www.axios.com/2023/12/05/us-israeli-settler-west-bank-visa-ban-plan? Israel moves into Gaza’s second-largest city and intensifies strikes in bloody new phase of the war DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Tuesday that its troops had entered Gaza’s second-largest city as intensified bombardment sent streams of ambulances and cars racing to hospitals with wounded and dead Palestinians, including children, in a bloody new phase of the war. https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-12-05-2023-8f171da297b565e28156b88d1fc250b1? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 7, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 7, 2023 Generation after generation, Israeli prison marks a rite of passage for Palestinian boys The release of Palestinian prisoners under the Israel-Hamas cease-fire agreement last week has touched nearly everyone in the occupied West Bank, where an estimated 750,000 Palestinians have been arrested since 1967. In negotiations with Israel to free hostages in captivity in Gaza, Hamas has pushed for the release of high-profile prisoners. But experts say most Palestinians passing through Israel’s prison doors are teenage boys and young men. Read more. Why this matters: The conviction rate for security offenses in the West Bank is more than 99%. Defense lawyers often encourage young clients to plead guilty to avoid lengthy trials and detentions. Some are never formally charged or tried, held under “administrative detention,” which allows Israeli authorities to arrest Palestinians based on secret evidence and renew detention indefinitely. Every year, the Israeli military court sentences hundreds of minors to prison, mostly for throwing stones, according to Military Court Watch. Most are 16 or 17. Palestinian activists and human rights watchdogs say Israel’s mass detentions seek to sow fear among the youngest, breaking communities that continue to defy Israeli military rule, now in its 57th year. Related coverage ➤ In a rare action against Israel, the US says extremist West Bank settlers will be barred from America Heavy fighting in Gaza halts most aid delivery and leaves civilians with few places to seek safety Nearly 2 months into the war, many Israelis have no idea if their relatives are dead or alive Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 9, 2023 Israel moves into Gaza’s second-largest city and intensifies strikes in bloody new phase of the war DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Tuesday that its troops had entered Gaza’s second-largest city as intensified bombardment sent streams of ambulances and cars racing to hospitals with wounded and dead Palestinians, including children, in a bloody new phase of the war. https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-12-05-2023-8f171da297b565e28156b88d1fc250b1? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 Scoop: Egypt warned Israel of "a rupture" in relations if Palestinians flee to Sinai Egypt warned the U.S. and Israel that if Palestinian refugees flee into the Sinai as a result of the Israeli military operation in southern Gaza, it could create "a rupture" in relations between Egypt and Israel, according to four U.S. and Israeli officials. https://www.axios.com/2023/12/07/palestinian-refugees-egypt-israel-america-relations? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 The UN secretary-general invoked Article 99 to push for a Gaza cease-fire. What exactly is it? With an intensifying Israeli offensive and escalating civilian casualties, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked a rarely exercised power this week to warn the Security Council of an impending “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza. He also urged members to demand an immediate humanitarian cease-fire. Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter — last used over half a century ago. Here’s what that means. Read more. What to know: What is Article 99? The article is a provision of the United Nations Charter, the U.N. constitution. It states that the secretary-general — the U.N.'s top diplomat — may bring to the attention of the Security Council “any matter which, in his opinion, may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.” How likely is this to have an effect? Arab and Islamic nations followed up on Guterres’ letter immediately, with the United Arab Emirates representative circulating a resolution to Security Council members calling for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire. The United States, which is Israel’s closest ally, has not supported a cease-fire and could veto the resolution. Then why invoke it? Because Guterres believes that the humanitarian systems in Gaza are collapsing. Guterres said the situation could get even worse, pointing to possible epidemics and the mass displacement of Palestinians into neighboring countries in a looming disaster. Related coverage ➤ Israel designates a safe zone in Gaza. Palestinians and aid groups say it offers little relief Israel and the US are at odds over conflicting visions for postwar Gaza WATCH: Gaza aid worker chronicles struggle for survival in shrinking world Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 Blinken says gap remains between Israel's intent to protect civilians and results WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday criticized Israel's conduct in its southern Gaza offensive, saying there was a "gap" between its intent to protect civilians and what has been happening on the ground. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/blinken-says-gap-remains-between-israels-intent-protect-civilians-results-2023-12-07/ Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 Former IDF chief’s son killed in Gaza fighting as Israel presses forward with costly counteroffensive (JTA) – The son of an Israeli government minister and former military chief of staff was killed in combat in Gaza on Thursday, as Israel continued its war against Hamas, killing some of the terror group’s senior officials amid mounting civilian and troop casualties. https://www.jta.org/2023/12/07/israel/former-idf-chiefs-son-killed-in-gaza-fighting-as-israel-presses-forward-with-costly-counteroffensive? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 As it fights in Gaza, Israel is girding itself for another potential war in Lebanon MAHANAYIM JUNCTION, Israel (JTA) — When Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. Lea, a former infantry instructor in the Israel Defense Forces, cut short a trip to Central America and booked a ticket back to Israel, hoping to contribute to the war effort. https://www.jta.org/2023/12/07/israel/as-it-fights-in-gaza-israel-is-girding-itself-for-another-potential-war-in-lebanon? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 Israeli troops round up Palestinian men in northern Gaza as UN warns aid operation is ‘in tatters’ DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Friday that the military was rounding up Palestinian men in northern Gaza for interrogation, searching for Hamas militants, while desperate Palestinians in the south crowded into an ever-shrinking area, and the U.N. warned that its aid operation is “in tatters.” https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-12-8-2023-364b8f23ced3704273faede6f2ca6f38? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 10, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 10, 2023 Most-wanted man in Gaza Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar speaks during a protest in Gaza City in April. Photo: Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images Israel's military operation against Hamas is now focused on capturing or killing the most wanted person in Gaza: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Israeli officials tell Axios' Barak Ravid. Why it matters: After more than two months of battering the terror group's positions, Israeli officials believe that eliminating Sinwar and his close associates would accelerate Hamas' military collapse — and an end to the war that began after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. During the past week, the Israeli Defense Forces expanded the ground operation into the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, while continuing attacks on several areas in northern Gaza. Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, the IDF's chief of staff, said yesterday that many Hamas militants are surrendering in northern Gaza, which he described as a sign of the group's military collapse. Also yesterday, a video aired on Israeli television channels purporting to show dozens of Palestinian men surrendering to IDF soldiers in northern Gaza. IDF officials claimed some of the men were Hamas militants, while others were civilians. Axios could not independently verify the video's authenticity. Israeli intelligence believes Sinwar escaped from Gaza City early in the war and has been hiding in Hamas tunnels under the southern city of Khan Younis. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the IDF surrounded Sinwar's house in Khan Younis, but the Hamas leader wasn't there. "He can run and hide, but we will get him," Netanyahu said. A senior Israeli defense official said the goal of the operation in Khan Younis is to capture Sinwar — dead or alive. "We need to take him out of the game," the official said. "This is the goal, and it is possible. Hamas battalions' morale is weakening. We will break them with or without eliminating Sinwar. But if we kill him, it will happen much faster." Between the lines: Israeli officials won't say it publicly, but they believe eliminating Sinwar not only could help end the war — it could also help restore confidence in Netanyahu, whom many Israelis blame for being unprepared for the Oct. 7 terrorist attack. Behind the scenes: Israeli officials said Sinwar, 61, planned the deadly Oct. 7 attack with a small group of close associates, including Mohammed Deif, who is the commander of Hamas' military wing, and Marwan Issa, Deif's deputy. Israeli and Arab officials said Sinwar has been in control of Hamas' operations — including its recent hostage negotiations — from the group's tunnels in Gaza. The Al-Arabiya and Al-Jazeera TV networks have aired interviews with several Palestinians in Gaza who criticized Hamas — and Sinwar specifically — over the dire situation in Gaza. Keep reading: How Sinwar came to power. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 11, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 11, 2023 📢 Pro-Palestinian protests rise Data: ACLED. Graphic: Rahul Mukherjee and Shoshana Gordon/Axios As Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip have ramped up and the death toll rises, a growing proportion of the demonstrations in U.S. cities have been in support of Palestinians, according to a tracker from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). Opinion polling shows younger Americans, in particular, have grown more sympathetic to Palestinians since the conflict started, Axios' Rahul Mukherjee and Shoshana Gordon report. The trend: Initially after the Oct. 7 attack, most demonstrations in the U.S. were in solidarity with Israel. Within a week, with the Israeli military response underway, pro-Palestinian protests began to outnumber pro-Israeli protests, according to the data. Nearly half of all pro-Israel protests worldwide included in ACLED's tracker have taken place in the U.S., far more than in any other country. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8thdaypriest Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 On 12/10/2023 at 3:48 PM, phkrause said: Most-wanted man in Gaza Did you know that YaYaSinwar's son came to faith in Jesus, several years ago? You can see his testimony and lectures on Youtube. Quote 8thdaypriest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8thdaypriest Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 Wonder why the UN is not pressuring Hamas to lay down their arms, and return the hostages. THAT would bring an immediate "cease-fire." phkrause 1 Quote 8thdaypriest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 12, 2023 18 hours ago, 8thdaypriest said: Wonder why the UN is not pressuring Hamas to lay down their arms, and return the hostages. THAT would bring an immediate "cease-fire." It always works the other way! What I mean is if it had been Israel attacking Hamas, you better believe they would've called Israel to do that!! Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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