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Tracking Bible Prophecy Headlines - 04/17/2025 AJC's EU office urges 'strict oversight' of Europe's $1.8 billion PA budget www.jns.org/ajcs-eu-office-urges-strict-oversight-of-europes-1-8-billion-pa-budget/ Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely 'No more raids, IDF will remain as buffer between enemy & Israelis in Gaza,' DM Katz declares - No humanitarian aid enters Gaza, defense minister clarifies after criticism Defense minister: Aid will enter Gaza only once civilian mechanism built to bypass Hamas Katz says Israel will renew aid to Gaza via civilian firms to prevent Hamas theft Israeli security officials said to believe food, aid in Gaza will last only another month www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-16-2025/ Over 10% of members of UK's main Jewish umbrella group sign letter urging end to Gaza war PM holds meeting on hostage talks as Hamas reviews Israeli proposal, rejects disarmament Putin meets ex-hostages at Kremlin, calls to thank Hamas leaders for their release Rescued hostage Noa Argamani included in Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2025 Pet dog snatched by Hamas in Oct. 7 attacks miraculously found by Israeli troops in Gaza: 'Miracle from heaven' How Hamas emulates tactic of violent abusers and weaponizes it against Israel - In the public relations war against Israel, the terrorists of Hamas have employed some of the same manipulative strategies that are commonly used by abusive individuals 'We want Hamas out': Gazans protest against terror group - The demonstrators were also seen carrying Egyptian flags, apparently showing support for Cairo's mediation efforts toward a ceasefire agreement and hostage deal in recent weeks www.israelhayom.com/2025/04/16/we-want-hamas-out-gazans-protest-against-terror-group/ Cash-strapped Hamas can't pay fighters as Israeli offensive hits funding sources - report ICC demands Hungary explain why it didn't enforce Netanyahu arrest warrant www.timesofisrael.com/icc-demands-hungary-explain-why-it-didnt-enforce-netanyahu-arrest-warrant/ Israeli Intel Coup Against Netanyahu Exposed: "Shin Bet Has Turned into a Private Militia of the Deep State" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/israeli-intel-coup-against-netanyahu-exposed-shin-bet/ Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor's home targeted the governor for his views on war in Gaza, warrant says www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/us/cody-balmer-search-warrant-shapiro-arson-motive/index.html US: Activism of Columbia anti-Israel protest leader undermines efforts to end Gaza war President Trump's swift response to Harvard's rejection of federal criteria sparks national debate over university funding Trump admininstration threatens to ban Harvard from enrolling foreign students Trump Orders IRS to Draw Up Plans to Rescind Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/trump-orders-irs-draw-up-plans-rescind-harvards/ Harvard's defiance of Trump's 'authoritarian incursion' supported by over 70 past and present college and university presidents fortune.com/2025/04/15/harvard-defiance-trump-supported-college-university-presidents/ Biden Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Protested by Harvard Pro-Palestinian Activists Disney's 'Snow White' remake banned in Lebanon due to Israeli star Gal Gadot - Movies starring Gal Gadot are on the country's 'Israel boycott list,' Variety reports www.foxnews.com/media/disneys-snow-white-remake-banned-lebanon-due-israeli-star-gal-gadot Hundreds of Hezbollah commanders flee Lebanon for South America www.israelhayom.com/2025/04/16/hundreds-of-hezbollah-commanders-flee-lebanon-for-south-america/ Israel estimates 50% of ballistic missiles fired by Houthis failed during Gaza War allisrael.com/israel-estimates-50-of-ballistic-missiles-fired-by-houthis-failed-during-gaza-war Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran, sharing private info on US airports, energy industry Iranian threats of destruction exemplify why IDF fights in Gaza, says PM Netanyahu during frontline visit Iran's President Accepts Resignation of 2015 Nuclear Deal Figure as UN Atomic Chief Due in Tehran www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/iran-us-nuclear-talks/2025/04/16/id/1207080/ Iran 'Not Far' From Nuclear Bomb: IAEA Chief www.barrons.com/news/iran-not-far-from-nuclear-bomb-iaea-chief-tells-le-monde-3b5fb682 Iran's FM says uranium enrichment 'non-negotiable,' after US says it cannot continue 'Time to change the Middle East': Gantz urges coordinated strike on Iran's nukes IDF says holding off on bid to crush Hamas; current op aimed at coaxing it into deal Trump Waved Off Israeli Strike After Divisions Emerged in His Administration dnyuz.com/2025/04/16/trump-waved-off-israeli-strike-after-divisions-emerged-in-his-administration/ Trump opted for talks with Iran on nuclear deal rather than Israeli-led strikes - Israel had come up with May attack plans and were hoping that the US would sign off on those plans Trump Gives Conflicting Signals and Mixed Messages on Iran Nuclear Talks dnyuz.com/2025/04/15/trump-gives-conflicting-signals-and-mixed-messages-on-iran-nuclear-talks/ 'As Incoherent as Tariff Policy' - Trump and Witkoff's Mixed Signals on Iran Raise Concerns Over Plausibility of Nuclear Deal Commentary: Know your enemy: Trump must wise up, fast, to inhumane Hamas and ruthless Iran - No, Mr. President, Gaza's genocidal terrorists don't wink at their hostages or show any 'sign of love,' and Iran's nuclear ambitions can't be 'easily' solved in talks led by an overextended non-expert www.timesofisrael.com/know-your-enemy-trump-must-wise-up-fast-to-inhumane-hamas-and-ruthless-iran/ US Begins Withdrawing Troops From Key Base Near Syria's Largest Gas Field Trump administration proposes cutting UN peacekeeping funds over effectiveness concerns Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to father of Soviet space program Whistleblower Accuses DOGE of Letting Russians Access Government Accounts in Shocking Security Breach Federal Agencies Find 'Horrific' Conditions at Chinese Factory Near Atlanta - When police raided the factory, they found dozens of Chinese nationals being kept in near slave-like conditions, and authorities say they were pressed into service by a forced labor trafficking ring China Chip Traders Grumble that Trump Tariffs Sent Orders Plummeting India Pursues 'Path of Trade Liberalization' with America www.breitbart.com/asia/2025/04/15/india-pursues-path-of-trade-liberalization-with-america/ Powell indicates tariffs could pose a challenge for the Fed between controlling inflation and boosting growth CBP says latest tariffs have generated $500 million, well below Trump's estimate www.cnbc.com/2025/04/16/us-customs-tariffs-revenue-generated-since-april-5.html California is first state to sue Trump on tariffs www.politico.com/news/2025/04/16/california-is-first-state-to-sue-trump-on-tariffs-00292637 Stock market dips as federal reserve chairman warns of possible tariff impact on inflation Dow Drops 700, Nasdaq 3% as the Trade War Fog Thickens www.newsmax.com/finance/streettalk/stocks-chip-export/2025/04/16/id/1207081/ How a Supreme Court Ruling Could Weaken Fed Independence, Shake Markets - Justices are revisiting 'Humphrey's Executor,' a decision barring presidents from firing certain federal officials for purely political reasons Third top Pentagon official suspended in leak investigation - Colin Carroll, chief of staff to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg, was suspended a day after two other political appointees were placed on leave www.politico.com/news/2025/04/16/pentagon-official-suspended-leak-investigation-00293473 Democrat Rep. Laura Friedman Says the Quiet Part Out Loud - Admits House Democrats Meet "Every Single Week" with Far-Left AGs to Plot Lawfare Against Trump Agenda www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/democrat-rep-laura-friedman-says-quiet-part-loud/ Chicago Mayor Calls Trump Racist, Vows Not to 'Negotiate with a Terrorist' Laurence Tribe: We Have an 'Impending Police State' Under Trump www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/04/16/laurence-tribe-we-have-an-impending-police-state-under-trump/ Biden Weeps for Americans Suffering Under Trump 'Destruction' www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/04/16/biden-weeps-for-americans-suffering-under-trump-destruction/ In unprecedented move, DNC official to spend big to take down fellow Democrats Marco Rubio Shuts Down Government Office That's Been Censoring the Free Speech of Americans www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/marco-rubio-shuts-down-government-office-thats-been/ Israeli startup nabs funds to build defense layer against evolving AI cyber threats 'By the end of the decade, autonomous cars will drive using artificial intelligence' www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/rjqsgh6rje Puerto Rico goes completely dark after another island-wide power outage Olivia Wilde Slams All-Female Blue Origin Flight: 'Billion Dollars Bought Some Good Memes I Guess' www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/olivia-wilde-eyebrow-raising-reaction-030322812.html 'Severe' solar storm alert issued, auroras expected farther south www.earth.com/news/strong-geomagnetic-solar-storm-alert-issued-auroras-expected-farther-south/ This little-known earthquake fault has been quiet. But it can unleash devastation across SoCal www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ar-AA1CZCYE Burma Army Continues Bombing Campaign Despite Earthquake Recovery www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/burma-army-continues-bombing-campaign-despite-earthquake-recovery/ 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits near Modisi, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000q6n2/executive 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits the southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000q6fi/executive 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits south of the Kermadec Islands earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000q6kn/executive 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits south of the Kermadec Islands earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000q6kl/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Nusa Dua, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000q6ne/executive Sangay volcano in Ecuador erupts to 24,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/SANGAY3/2025D161453.html Ruiz volcano in Colombia erupts to 20,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/RUIZ/2025D162209.html Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 20,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/POPO/2025D161743.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 16,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/REVE/2025D161700.html Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 13,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/SANTAMA/2025D161542.html Marapi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 12,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Dukono volcano in Indonesia erupts to 10,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Lewotobi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 10,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Palisades, Malibu Residents Sue L.A. over Fire, Empty Reservoir www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/04/16/palisades-malibu-residents-sue-l-a-over-fire-empty-reservoir/ Mexico is 'perpetuating chemical warfare' with Tijuana River sewage, threatening military training www.foxnews.com/video/6371584129112 Trump administration to install 17 miles of buoys in river at US-Mexico border Federal Judge James Boasberg finds probable cause to hold Trump in contempt over deportation flights Judge Boasberg Finds Probable Cause to Hold Trump Admin in Criminal Contempt for 'Defying His Order' to Turn Around Planes Carrying Venezuelan Gang Members - Threatens to Appoint Prosecutor www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/breaking-judge-boasberg-finds-probable-cause-hold-trump/ Biden administration flagged deported El Salvadoran as illegal alien suspected of 'human smuggling' 'Maryland man' Kilmar Abrego Garcia exposed in police records as 'violent' repeat wife beater - Garcia, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador with alleged ties to MS-13, was dubbed a 'Maryland man' by Democrats and left-wing media Wife of 'Maryland Man' Abrego Garcia filed domestic violence protective order against him in 2021 Additional Court Docs Show Deported Maryland MS-13 Illegal and Media Darling Kilmar Abrego Garcia "Punched and Scratched" Wife - "Ripped Off Shirt, Grabbed and Bruised Her" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/update-additional-court-docs-show-deported-maryland-ms/ Pam Bondi calls out 'detached from reality' Dems for demanding alleged MS-13 gang member be returned to US Pam Bondi: Every liberal journalist who called deported alleged gang member a 'Maryland man' should be apologizing www.foxnews.com/video/6371581676112?msockid=14e2847ede5d6d2931569165dfdd6c7d Blue state senator flies to El Salvador to visit deported migrant in prison, only to be denied - White House held a press briefing on Wednesday to slam Hollen's trip to El Salvador Smugglers' paradise: How US guns flow to gang-ravaged Haiti www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly15pp707go Democrat judge allows 900 accused murderers to walk free on bond in Houston - One man released by Judge Unger went on to shoot and kill a father in front of his 12-year-old daughter Criminals Attack Seven Different Prisons Across France in a Night of Fury, as the Government Struggles To Combat the Drug Trafficking Gangs www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/criminals-attack-seven-different-prisons-across-france-night/ Venezuela's 'Super Mustache' Cartoon Tells Christians to Celebrate Holy Week by 'Building Socialism' Trump hosts faith leaders for Easter prayer dinner, slams effort to rid America of Christian principles Tech company reverses policy after Christian group sues for religious discrimination Report: Canada's Immigration Lawyers 'Overwhelmed' with Transgender Asylum Requests from U.S. UK Supreme Court says legal definition of 'woman' excludes trans women, in landmark ruling Commentary: 'Saturday Night Live' Stuns by Treating the Concept of a Gay Couple Having a Baby with the Derision It Deserves www.westernjournal.com/saturday-night-live-stuns-treating-concept-gay-couple-baby-derision-deserves/ 'Victory for women' and 'equity policies in chaos' www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd3jg60q4no AG Bondi Says Case of Federal Judge Blocking NH Parents from Protesting Trans Athletes Is Under Review US sues Maine over Trump executive order on transgender athletes Elon Musk's Wild Plan to Father 'Legion' of Kids by Hitting Women Up on X Revealed www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ar-AA1D0hay 'No romance just sprem': 10 crazy things we learned about Elon Musk, his baby mamas, and his 'Legion' of progenies RFK Jr. to Release Studies Identifying the Environmental Toxins Causing Autism CDC says measles cases are most likely underreported as outbreak swells in Texas www.nbcnews.com/health/rcna201426 W.H.O. Chief: Pandemic Treaty Draft Only One Article Away from Completion