Tracking Bible Prophecy Headlines - 08/21/2025 Smotrich rejoices as settlement plan that 'erases 2-state delusion' gets final greenlight Israel Approves Settlements, a Blow to Faded Hopes for a Palestinian State dnyuz.com/2025/08/20/israel-approves-settlements-a-blow-to-faded-hopes-for-a-palestinian-state/ Israel expands Gaza City offensive as UK decries West Bank settlement approval - Construction would be 'flagrant breach of international law' and undermine two-state solution, foreign secretary says With Moves on West Bank and Gaza City, Israel Defies Global Outcry dnyuz.com/2025/08/20/with-moves-on-west-bank-and-gaza-city-israel-defies-global-outcry/ Israeli Amb.: We Have Intelligence that Macron's Palestinian Statehood Remarks Embolden Hamas to Keep Hostages France slams Netanyahu's 'abject' claim that recognising Palestinian state is fuelling anti-Semitism Macron: Israel's new Gaza offensive will 'lead to disaster,' risks 'permanent war' Egypt's Excuse: Accepting Gaza Refugees Would End Palestinian Cause As Egypt presses Israel on truce proposal, PM pushes ahead with Gaza City operation IDF begins invasion of Gaza City as hostage deal talks continue www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-864830 Israel enters first stage of planned assault on Gaza City - Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a settlement project that would effectively split the occupied West Bank in two, possibly destroying hopes for a future Palestinian state www.nbcnews.com/world/rcna226001 IDF says troops repelled rare large-scale attack in southern Gaza, at least 8 terror operatives killed UN chief urges immediate Gaza ceasefire, warns of casualties from Israeli operation ca.news.yahoo.com/un-chief-urges-immediate-gaza-030202161.html IDF: More than 2,100 terror operatives killed since Gaza fighting resumed in March Israel reservists warn of burnout amid Gaza conquest plans - Conquering Gaza will require an additional emergency mobilization of tens of thousands of reservists www.israelhayom.com/2025/08/21/israel-reservists-warn-of-burnout-amid-gaza-conquest-plans/ Pentagon seeks $3.5 billion to replenish weapons after Israel operations www.jns.org/pentagon-seeks-3-5-billion-to-replenish-weapons-after-israel-operations/ Trump calls Netanyahu a 'war hero' - 'I guess I am, too' thehill.com/homenews/administration/5461211-trump-netanyahu-war-heroes/ Trump Admin. Imposes New Sanctions on Four ICC Judges, Prosecutors over its targeting of Israeli leaders and a past decision to investigate U.S. officials www.newsmax.com/politics/trump-administration-sanctions-four/2025/08/20/id/1223259/ Netanyahu hails US sanctions on ICC officials over Israel arrest warrants www.jewishnews.co.uk/netanyahu-hails-us-sanctions-on-icc-officials-over-israel-arrest-warrants/ Report: Freed Palestinian Terrorists to Address Detroit Conference House Democrat clashes with activists over Israel 'genocide' as pro-Palestinian protests derail town hall Haredi anti-draft protesters misdirect police, block several major roads in central Israel Aboard first aliyah flight since Oct. 7, immigrants say war strengthened their resolve - Record number of new citizens expected in August as over 200 arrive on a Nefesh B'Nefesh flight; conflict 'pushed us to clarify our plans and make it a reality,' one couple explains IDF strikes Hezbollah targets as UNIFIL, Lebanon army find tunnel in south Lebanon Intelligence Reports: Hezbollah Helping 'Transnational Cocaine Trafficking' in Latin America 'No ceasefire': Khamenei military adviser warns war with Israel could restart at any time Iran says it has developed new, better missiles; will use them if Israel attacks again Iran's navy launches country's first military drill since 12-day war with Israel ca.news.yahoo.com/irans-navy-launches-countrys-first-072013387.html Sharia Law Sneaks into Austria: Court Greenlights Islamic Arbitration www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/sharia-law-sneaks-austria-court-greenlights-islamic-arbitration/ Killings, gang rapes rampant in Congo, rights groups say www.dw.com/en/killings-gang-rapes-rampant-in-congo-rights-groups-say/a-73697465 Massacres in eastern Congo cast doubt on U.S. mediated peace deal www.npr.org/2025/08/20/nx-s1-5508633/drc-rwanda-hrw-trump Nigeria: 'Bandits' go on killing spree in Katsina state www.dw.com/en/nigeria-bandits-go-on-killing-spree-in-katsina-state/a-73709942 Gunmen in Nigeria kill Muslim worshippers in 'reprisal attack' www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkz8345jl0o Nigeria mosque attack death toll rises to at least 50, lawmaker says abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/nigeria-mosque-attack-death-toll-rises-50-lawmaker-124818439 Armed men on motorbikes keep conflict in motion in the Sahel dnyuz.com/2025/08/21/armed-men-on-motorbikes-keep-conflict-in-motion-in-the-sahel/ South Korean Police Raid Former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn's Party Office After He Dared to Question Election Fraud - Democracy Under Siege www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/shocking-south-korean-police-raid-former-prime-minister/ China to show off troops, high-tech weapons at massive WW2 parade Hacked Ukrainian Database Reveals Kiev Has Suffered 1.7 Million Casualities Since the Beginning of the War www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/hacked-ukrainian-database-reveals-kiev-has-suffered-17/ Russia warns 'there will be no peace' and threatens to seize more of Ukraine www.express.co.uk/news/world/2097729/russia-peace-ukraine-putin-trump-talks NATO scrambles war planes as Russia launches brutal strikes less than mile from border - The targeting of oil and port facilities in Izmail, Odesa region, was close to the River Danube, which is the Ukrainian border with allied state Romania Italy's Meloni backs Ukraine security plan that gives allies 24 hours to send troops if Russia invades again, Bloomberg reports Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want to make deal www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn92e52rpjxo Fmr US Amb. to Ukraine: Putin Has No Interest in Meeting Zelenskyy www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/john-herbst-ukraine-russia/2025/08/20/id/1223226/ Sen. Graham: Trump's Set to 'Crush' Russian Economy If Putin Avoids Talks With Zelenskyy Vance: 'Disgraceful' of Media to Attack Trump for Pursuing Peace in Ukraine President Trump Extended Official Invitation by Putin to Visit Moscow - Says Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/president-trump-extended-official-invitation-putin-visit-moscow/ Venezuelan Dictator Maduro Vows to Deploy 4.5 Million Militia Members to Counter US 'Outlandish Threats' www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/venezuelan-dictator-maduro-vows-deploy-45-million-militia/ Maduro deploys millions of Venezuelan troops across country after US ships near Latin America Venezuela Prepares for Imaginary U.S. Invasion with Karaoke, Karate, and a Nicolas Maduro Cartoon Serbian Protests Intensify with Clashes and Vandalism Against Ruling Party Offices www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/serbian-protests-intensify-clashes-vandalism-against-ruling-party/ Report Warns U.S. National Debt Predicted to Pass $53 Trillion by 2035 Trump calls on Fed's Cook to resign as administration heightens focus on mortgage fraud Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says she will not be 'bullied' into resigning after Trump official accuses her of mortgage fraud www.cnbc.com/2025/08/20/trump-fed-cook-pulte-mortgage-bondi.html Florida School Board Member Refuses to Further Apologize After Massive Backlash for Cheering Hulk Hogan's Death: "Good. One Less MAGA" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/florida-school-board-member-refuses-further-apologize-after/ IRS began criminal probe into Clinton Foundation in 2019 but then suddenly stopped, memos show - Was a major investigation derailed? "Can't talk about the CF," an IRS memo states in recounting how IRS agents suddenly cut off contact with whistleblowers providing information after months of cooperation Clinton Judge Rejects DOJ's Request to Unseal Epstein Documents www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/breaking-clinton-judge-rejects-dojs-request-unseal-epstein/ DNI Tulsi Gabbard unveils intel reorganization, downsizing after bombshell weaponization revelations Political Earthquake: Tulsi Gabbard Slashes Over 40% of the Office of Director of National Intelligence Staff www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/political-earthquake-tulsi-gabbard-slashes-40-office-director/ Tulsi Gabbard Slashes ODNI by Nearly 50% to 'Restore Trust' in More Efficient Intelligence Community Trump bypasses the Senate - and the courts - to install loyal US attorneys - The lack of oversight raises the specter of politicized U.S. attorney's offices doing the White House's bidding www.politico.com/news/2025/08/19/trump-us-attorneys-senate-confirmation-bypass-00515124 Commentary: The Orwellian echoes in Trump's push for 'Americanism' at the Smithsonian theconversation.com/the-orwellian-echoes-in-trumps-push-for-americanism-at-the-smithsonian-263304 California Supreme Court rejects GOP effort to halt Newsom's redistricting push Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-house-special-session-redistricting-vote-today/ Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map to protect party's majority Elon Musk Ditches MAGA Rival 'America Party' to Cozy Up to JD Vance www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/ar-AA1KSa0D Elon Musk denies WSJ report he's cozying up to JD Vance, ditching plans for 'America Party' New Details Emerge on Fox Hosts' Efforts to Bolster Trump in 2020 - The documents were released as part of a defamation case against Fox Corporation filed by Smartmatic, an election technology company Gavin Newsom's Latest Role: Social Media Troll - The California governor's press office is mimicking President Trump's distinctive Truth Social style on X. Liberals love it. The White House says it's "just getting weird at this point." dnyuz.com/2025/08/20/gavin-newsoms-latest-role-social-media-troll/ Newsom Threatens to 'Punch' Trump in the Face and Defends MAGA Trolling www.thedailybeast.com/newsom-threatens-to-punch-trump-in-the-face-and-defends-maga-trolling/ Joe Scarborough mocks Gavin Newsom over embarrassing social media posts, says party has lost its 'footing' White House debuts TikTok account, garners 1.3 million views in 24 hours justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/white-house-tiktok-garners-13-million-views-24-hours The warning signs the AI bubble is about to burst - Shock sell-off after study warns most investments in artificial intelligence get zero returns www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/08/20/ai-report-triggering-panic-and-fear-on-wall-street/ AI credit disputing tool launches for consumers nationwide to correct credit report errors 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Vilyuchinsk, Russia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000r2pn/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Shikotan, Russia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000r2l7/executive Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 21,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/POPO/2025H201644.html Sangay volcano in Ecuador erupts to 21,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/SANGAY3/2025H201444.html Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/REVE/2025H210853.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/SANTAMA/2025H202044.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/FUEG/2025H201238.html Even a Glancing Blow From Hurricane Erin May Cost the Outer Banks a Crucial Lifeline Once a Source of Life and Renewal, Monsoon Brings Death to Pakistan - With villages swept away and Pakistan's largest city assailed by monsoon floods, climate change has brought a catastrophic new normal to the country www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/world/asia/pakistan-monsoon-devastation.html Over 350 Dead in Less Than a Week as Monsoon Flooding Continues to Ravage Communities: 'Everybody Is Scared' people.com/over-350-dead-in-less-than-week-as-monsoon-flooding-continues-in-pakistan-11792843 Pakistan villagers say floods hit 'in seconds', as toll rises Heat burst ("Satan's Storm") forces beach evacuations on Spain's Costa Tropical Wildfires burn 600,000 ha (1.5 million acres) in Spain and Portugal, killing six and forcing mass evacuations Trump comments about Heaven spark debate over salvation, good works: 'I want to try' www.christianpost.com/news/trumps-comments-over-heaven-spark-debate-over-salvation-works.html Judge temporarily blocks Texas' Ten Commandments requirement in 11 school districts - The attorneys challenging the new state law hope that other school districts won't implement it after a federal judge found it unconstitutional www.texastribune.org/2025/06/26/texas-schools-commandments-requirement-lawsuit/ Kroger Announces Closure of Multiple Supermarkets in Washington State Due to Crime Armed Drones to Be Deployed at Schools To Stop Mass Shooters www.newsweek.com/campus-guardian-angel-school-shooting-drone-2106792 You can now carry rifles, shotguns in Washington DC without facing charges: New policy after Trump takeover JD Vance when Asked About Bogus DC Crime Poll - "Maybe the Same Polls that Said Kamala Harris Would Win the Popular Vote by 10 Points" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/hilarious-jd-vance-obliterates-reporter-when-asked-about/ JD Vance Says Federalization of DC Police Will Extend Past 30 Day Limit in Home Rule Act if Necessary - Says Crime in DC "Should Make Every American Ashamed" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/watch-jd-vance-says-federalization-dc-police-will/ Occupied D.C.? Six GOP States Send National Guard to Washington as Outcry Grows over Trump Power Grab www.democracynow.org/2025/8/20/dc_takeover DNC Chair: Shut Down Government over Guard in D.C., Dems Shouldn't Play by Rules Anymore Stephen Miller Calls Democrat Party an "Extremist Organization", Says "Evil" Sanctuary City Mayors Still Defying ICE Detainers and "Now They Face Potential Criminal Charges for Harboring and Smuggling" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/its-happening-stephen-miller-calls-democrat-party-extremist/ Kristi Noem is pushing for ICE to buy and operate a fleet of deportation planes, sources say - Former officials say that if ICE owned its own planes, it could double the number of people it deports each month. But it would be costly www.nbcnews.com/politics/rcna217149 The DEA launches Project Portero: Historic offensive against Mexican cartels responsible for 90,000 American deaths from fentanyl overdoses each year. gatewayhispanic.com/2025/08/dea-launches-project-portero-historic-offensive-against-mexican/ 9th Circuit Court Overturns Radical DEI Biden Judge's Ruling - Gives President Trump Green Light to Strip Legal Status from 64,000 Migrants from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/9th-circuit-court-overturns-radical-dei-biden-judges/ ICE Arrests Illegal Alien with 38 Arrests, 15 Convictions, Including Sexual Assault Liberal media rages at arrest of 'family man' in DC - turns out he's an illegal immigrant wanted for child sex assault Vicar who led rave-style 'cult' in Church of England found guilty of assaulting female followers Kentucky judge killed by sheriff ran courthouse like 'brothel' - and traded sex for favors at twisted parties: victim Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger demands prison transfer after complaining of inmate threats - Kohberger reports graphic threats of sex assault to prison guards New smartphone for children will automatically block nudes metro.co.uk/2025/08/20/new-smartphone-children-will-automatically-block-nudes-23956552/ NYC's Mamdani Doubles Down on Pro-Prostitution Stand www.newsmax.com/newsfront/zohran-mamdani-prostitution-eric-adams/2025/08/20/id/1223333/ Park Ranger Fired After Teaming with 'Drag Race' Star to Hang Trans Flag in Yosemite National Park Park Visitors May Face Prosecution After Helping Now-Fired Ranger Hang Transgender Flag in Yosemite Texas AG Paxton Issues Cease/Desist Against Abortion Pill www.newsmax.com/newsfront/ken-paxton-abortion-pill-texas/2025/08/20/id/1223329/ These brain implants speak your mind - even when you don't want to Breakthrough: Israel to Lead World's First Human Spinal Cord Implant Using Patient's Own Cells Record Mosquito-Borne Disease Outbreaks in Europe www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/mosquito-borne-illnesses-europe-west-nile/2025/08/20/id/1223221/ 750 HHS employees send signed letter to RFK Jr. asking him to stop spreading misinformation - It comes in the wake of a deadly shooting at CDC headquarters in Atlanta