Tracking Bible Prophecy Headlines - 12/21/2025 'Light over darkness': Australia marks Day of Reflection for Bondi Hanukkah attack victims - Jews and others to light candles, observe minute of silence, as tributes pour in Australian state to ban 'Globalize the intifada' chant in wake of Bondi terror attack Australian prime minister booed as Bondi Beach attack victims honoured Accused ISIS conspirator arrested in Toronto murder plot, linked to attacks on women, Jews Report: IDF ignored October 6 intel warning of Hamas attack the next morning - Drone operation over the Strip flagged Hamas behavior one day before October 7 attack, but military's Southern Command reportedly dismissed it as a routine exercise by terror group www.timesofisrael.com/idf-ignored-october-6-intel-warning-of-hamas-attack-the-next-morning-report/ Gaza mediators urge Israel, Hamas to keep to truce after Miami meet yields little progress 5 said killed in Gaza City strike; IDF says it's investigating, regrets any civilian harm IDF says it killed two terror operatives crossing Yellow Line - Strike follows deadly Gaza City incident now under investigation; army releases footage of Khan Younis tunnel demolition www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-killed-two-terror-operatives-crossing-yellow-line/ Smotrich appears to say Israel will 'certainly' defeat Hamas before next elections Witkoff announces future vision for Gaza - The US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey discuss next steps in Gaza ceasefire and postwar governance at Miami summit, despite Israeli objections to the deployment of Turkish troops in the Strip. www.israelhayom.com/2025/12/20/witkoff-announces-future-vision-for-gaza/ US said to pitch 'Project Sunrise' - $112B plan to rebuild Gaza as luxury destination - Reported proposal drafted by top Trump officials Kushner and Witkoff to be completed over 10 years; imagines 'New Rafah' as seat of government, Gaza City as hi-tech 'smart city' www.timesofisrael.com/us-said-to-pitch-project-sunrise-a-plan-to-rebuild-gaza-as-luxury-destination/ Finance minister says he seeks 'amendments' to controversial Haredi draft bill Government announces 11 new West Bank settlements, recognizes 8 outposts and neighborhoods IDF says West Bank troops kill 2 Palestinians who attacked them; footage raises questions Lebanese PM says country close to completing Hezbollah disarmament south of Litani River Dermer's departure creating vacuum impacting US-Israel ties, Syria talks - report www.timesofisrael.com/dermers-departure-creating-vacuum-thats-impacting-us-israel-ties-report/ Jordan says air force took part in US-led strikes on ISIS in Syria that killed at least 5 IDF says it nabbed suspected ISIS jihadist in southern Syria operation www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-nabbed-suspected-isis-jihadist-in-southern-syria-operation/ US launches 'large-scale' operation against ISIS in Syria after fatal attack on Americans - More than 70 targets hit in Operation Hawkeye Strike, which Trump calls a 'very serious retaliation'; Israel reportedly given heads up ahead of airstrikes www.timesofisrael.com/us-launches-operation-against-isis-in-syria-after-deadly-attack-on-americans/ Report: Trump rebuffed Israeli request to keep some sanctions on Syria - US president reportedly offered Jerusalem 'compensation' for Washington's lifting of Assad-era sanctions, which received final approval on Thursday www.timesofisrael.com/trump-rebuffed-israeli-request-to-keep-some-sanctions-on-syria-report/ Report: Netanyahu to present Trump with new Iran attack plans during US visit - Jerusalem is concerned Tehran could rebuild its nuclear program, but is primarily worried about a potential surge in ballistic missile production to some 3,000 a month, NBC says www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-to-present-trump-with-new-iran-attack-plans-during-us-visit-report/ US Senate Passes Intel Bill With Key Measures Targeting Iran www.algemeiner.com/2025/12/18/us-senate-passes-intel-bill-key-measures-targeting-iran/ Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel - Architecture student was seized in May while allegedly taking pictures of a military headquarters in northwestern city of Urmia www.timesofisrael.com/iran-executes-man-accused-of-spying-for-israel-3/ Iraq's top judge says pro-Iran militias will coordinate with state on arms control China Helps Spread Rumors Japan Wants Nuclear Weapons www.breitbart.com/asia/2025/12/19/china-helps-spread-rumors-japan-wants-nuclear-weapons/ Kremlin Denies Three-Way US-Ukraine-Russia Talks in Preparation www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/kremlin-denies-three/2025/12/21/id/1239151/ Nowhere is Safe: Russia-Ukraine War Spreads to the Mediterranean Sea as Kiev Strikes 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker With Drones www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/nowhere-is-safe-russia-ukraine-war-spreads-mediterranean/ Eight Killed, Dozens Injured in Russian Strike on Ukrainian Port City Odesa Escalating Russian airstrikes aim to cut Ukraine off from sea, Zelenskiy says Assange Files Criminal Complaint Against Nobel Foundation Over Peace Prize Award to Machado - Assange accused 30 officials linked to the foundation of turning "an instrument of peace into an instrument of war." Sen. Rand Paul: The Problem of Affordability Is Government 'Devaluation of Currency' John Fetterman Admits Democrats Shut Government Down Because They "Were Afraid" of Radical Base: "They Turned it Into a Game... A Betrayal of Our Core Responsibility" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/video-john-fetterman-admits-democrats-shut-government-down/ Redacted Epstein file release falls short of expectations, sparks criticism www.timesofisrael.com/redacted-epstein-file-release-falls-short-of-expectations-sparks-criticism/ US Epstein files full of famous names, but Trump is conspicuously missing www.timesofisrael.com/us-epstein-files-full-of-famous-names-but-trump-is-conspicuously-missing/ 16 Epstein files removed from US Justice Department site, including photo of Trump Dem Rep. Garcia: We Will Take Legal Action if Trump 'Continues to Stonewall' on Epstein Files Bill Clinton spokesperson says White House is using him as scapegoat after Epstein files release - Angel Urena said ex-president, pictured in some photos released by justice department, cut ties with Epstein in 2005 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/20/bill-clinton-white-house-epstein-files Ex-FBI agent says Bondi has 'slam dunk' conspiracy case against Obama's feds for election meddling Justice Department Sues Four States Including Georgia After Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Sides With Democrats in Failure to Produce Voter Rolls www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/justice-department-sues-four-states-including-georgia-after/ Fulton County Admits 315K Early Ballots were Illegaly Certified in 2020 Election www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/video-fulton-county-admits-315k-early-ballots-were/ Stanford tech grads struggle to find work in an industry overrun with AI 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits near Bitung, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rwbl/executive 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits the Balleny Islands region earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rw5u/executive 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits near Hachinohe, Japan earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rw94/executive 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits the Balleny Islands region earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rw6a/executive 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Nemuro, Japan earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rw6m/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Colchane, Chile earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rw89/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Nemuro, Japan earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rw6s/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rwai/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Shikotan, Russia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rwa0/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Shikotan, Russia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rw9k/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tual, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rwa3/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Shikotan, Russia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rwa4/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Ohara, Japan earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rwaw/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Shikotan, Russia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rw90/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Shikotan, Russia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rw8v/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Gorontalo, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000rw6b/executive Sangay volcano in Ecuador erupts to 20,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/SANGAY3/2025L210802.html Purace volcano in Colombia erupts to 18,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/PURA/2025L210750.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 16,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/FUEG/2025L202313.html Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 16,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/REVE/2025L211028.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 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/SANTAMA/2025L200726.html Strong atmospheric river to impact California, up to 500 mm (20 inches) of rain forecast for Sierra Nevada How China Attempted to Dismantle a Major Underground Church www.aydin.org/how-china-attempted-to-dismantle-a-major-underground-church/ 'The guy began to cry': Samaritan's Purse leader says pilot escaped hijacker by sharing the Gospel Europe Caving to Diversity and Islamist Influence, Restricting Christmas and Christianity German chancellor urges 'peaceful coexistence,' a year after deadly market attack - Merz calls for 'standing shoulder to shoulder wherever violence erupts,' speaking in Magdeburg, where a car was ploughed into Christmas market, killing 6 and injuring over 300 Amid Fear of Attacks, Many Nigerians Mute Christmas - One pastor has canceled celebrations and will only reveal the location of the Christmas service last-minute www.christianitytoday.com/2025/12/nigerians-mute-christmas-fear-attacks/ Nine killed, 10 injured in South Africa shooting, police hunt for suspects Black Texas Teen Held on $3 Million Bond After Fatally Stabbing White Classmate with Scissors Multiple Times in the Neck - Students Reveal Lack of Discipline and Previous Infractions Involving Weapons and Assault www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/video-black-texas-teen-held-3-million-bond/ DOJ Wins Motion to Unseal Documents on Investigation into Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/just-doj-wins-motion-unseal-documents-investigation-trump/ How the 'Reddit Detective Agency' helped hunt for Brown killer and 'blew the case open' - Years after Reddit users falsely smeared Brown student as suspect in Boston marathon attack, tipster saved the day when AI-powered surveillance was of little use in early search for gunman Bombshell Claim: Brown University Was Asked to Cut Cameras Earlier in the Year to Protect Palestinian Activists www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/12/bombshell-claim-brown-university-asked-cut-cameras-earlier/ US seized another ship in the Caribbean, Noem says - DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the tanker had last made port in Venezuela abcnews.go.com/US/us-seizing-ship-caribbean-sources/story?id=128583966 Dem Rep. Castro on Venezuela: 'A Naval Blockade Is an Act of War' www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/12/19/dem-rep-castro-on-venezuela-a-naval-blockade-is-an-act-of-war/ Maine Whistleblower: Translator Services Helping Illegal Aliens to Cheat on Drivers Exam Jury Quickly Convicts Judge Who Helped Illegal Migrant Escape ICE Media 'complicity' blamed as feds say Minnesota fraud crisis could reach $9B: 'Shown their true colors' Meet Minnesota's fraud 'mastermind' accused of playing 'God,' wielding 'fake' racism claims in Somali scandal - Prosecutors said Aimee Bock enforced compliance in the $250 million scheme by cutting off operators who refused to submit unrealistic meal counts Miller: We Shouldn't Be Shocked by Minnesota Fraud Allegations - Somalia's 'Primary Occupation' Is Pirate
