ISRAEL
Netanyahu, Katz won’t compromise on budget
with Blue and White
Duo pledge to toughen stance even if it means
going to elections.
Israeli Tourism Ministry: $3.6 billion in revenue
lost from January to September
Overall visits during the period fell by 76 percent
compared to last year, while for September, the
figure was 96 percent.
PALESTINE
Top Palestinian official Erekat, now critical, put
on ventilator in Jerusalem
Erekat, the secretary-general of the Palestine
Liberation Organization and a close confidant of
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas,
was put on a ventilator and his overall medical
condition is posing a unique challenge for the
staff, Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital said.
SUDAN
Trump announces move to take Sudan off
state sponsors of terrorism list
“Great news!” Trump tweeted. “New
government of Sudan, which is making great
progress, agreed to pay $335 million to US
terror victims and families. Once deposited,
I will lift Sudan from the State Sponsors of
Terrorism list. At long last, justice for the
American people and a big step for Sudan!”
SYRIA
White House official held secret talks in
Syria to free US citizens
A White House official traveled to Damascus
earlier this year for secret meetings with the
Syrian government seeking the release of at
least two US citizens thought to be held there,
a Trump administration official said on Sunday.
RUSSIA
Illustrative: Russian warships sail on the Neva river (AFP)
Russia holds joint naval drills with Egypt in
Black Sea.
At a time of escalating regional tensions with Turkey,
Egypt holds first naval joint exercises with Russia.
THE QUINT
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain form
'Quint' group on ME - analysis
Move aside, Quartet (European Union, Russia,
United Nations, and United States and was
established in 2002 to facilitate the Middle-
East Peace Process negotiations). It is now
time for the Quint to start making some
Mideast news and introducing a
condemnation of Israeli plans to build
new housing units in the settlements.
THE POPE
(Getty Images)
Pope Francis assures atheists: You don’t
have to believe in God to go to heaven
According to Pope Francis: “The issue for
those who do not believe in God is to obey
their conscience. Sin, even for those who
have no faith, exists when people disobey
their conscience.”
CHINA
Religious Material Classified as ‘Contraband’
as Persecution by China’s Communist Party
Broadens
“They checked my storehouse, scrutinized
all records, and even looked at paper sheets
on the floor, to see if they have prohibited
content,” the printing house manager said.
“If any such content is found, I’ll be fined,
or worse, my business will be closed.”
Chinese military beefs up coastal forces as
it prepares for possible invasion of Taiwan
Missile bases have been upgraded and
equipped with the most advanced hypersonic
missile the DF-17, according to one military
source
PAKISTAN
Pakistan opposition holds mass rally calling
for PM Khan to go
Tens of thousands of opposition supporters
rallied in Pakistan’s largest city of Karachi on
Sunday as part of a campaign to oust Prime
Minister Imran Khan, who they accuse of
being installed by the military in a rigged
election two years ago.
AMERICA
University of Northern Iowa Rejects Pro-Life
Club, Calls It a ‘Hate Group’
Isaiah 5:20 KJV – “Woe unto them that call
evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for
light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for
sweet, and sweet for bitter!”
US envoy Carr: 1.7 million anti-Semitic posts
on Facebook, Twitter so far in 2020.
*****************************************
TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED AND WEARY
WAITING UPON THE LORD- "SOON & VERY
SOON WE WILL SOAR WITH HIM!"
Netanyahu, Katz won’t compromise on budget
with Blue and White
Duo pledge to toughen stance even if it means
going to elections.
Israeli Tourism Ministry: $3.6 billion in revenue
lost from January to September
Overall visits during the period fell by 76 percent
compared to last year, while for September, the
figure was 96 percent.
PALESTINE
Top Palestinian official Erekat, now critical, put
on ventilator in Jerusalem
Erekat, the secretary-general of the Palestine
Liberation Organization and a close confidant of
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas,
was put on a ventilator and his overall medical
condition is posing a unique challenge for the
staff, Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital said.
SUDAN
Trump announces move to take Sudan off
state sponsors of terrorism list
“Great news!” Trump tweeted. “New
government of Sudan, which is making great
progress, agreed to pay $335 million to US
terror victims and families. Once deposited,
I will lift Sudan from the State Sponsors of
Terrorism list. At long last, justice for the
American people and a big step for Sudan!”
SYRIA
White House official held secret talks in
Syria to free US citizens
A White House official traveled to Damascus
earlier this year for secret meetings with the
Syrian government seeking the release of at
least two US citizens thought to be held there,
a Trump administration official said on Sunday.
RUSSIA
Illustrative: Russian warships sail on the Neva river (AFP)
Russia holds joint naval drills with Egypt in
Black Sea.
At a time of escalating regional tensions with Turkey,
Egypt holds first naval joint exercises with Russia.
THE QUINT
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain form
'Quint' group on ME - analysis
Move aside, Quartet (European Union, Russia,
United Nations, and United States and was
established in 2002 to facilitate the Middle-
East Peace Process negotiations). It is now
time for the Quint to start making some
Mideast news and introducing a
condemnation of Israeli plans to build
new housing units in the settlements.
THE POPE
(Getty Images)
Pope Francis assures atheists: You don’t
have to believe in God to go to heaven
According to Pope Francis: “The issue for
those who do not believe in God is to obey
their conscience. Sin, even for those who
have no faith, exists when people disobey
their conscience.”
CHINA
Religious Material Classified as ‘Contraband’
as Persecution by China’s Communist Party
Broadens
“They checked my storehouse, scrutinized
all records, and even looked at paper sheets
on the floor, to see if they have prohibited
content,” the printing house manager said.
“If any such content is found, I’ll be fined,
or worse, my business will be closed.”
Chinese military beefs up coastal forces as
it prepares for possible invasion of Taiwan
Missile bases have been upgraded and
equipped with the most advanced hypersonic
missile the DF-17, according to one military
source
PAKISTAN
Pakistan opposition holds mass rally calling
for PM Khan to go
Tens of thousands of opposition supporters
rallied in Pakistan’s largest city of Karachi on
Sunday as part of a campaign to oust Prime
Minister Imran Khan, who they accuse of
being installed by the military in a rigged
election two years ago.
AMERICA
University of Northern Iowa Rejects Pro-Life
Club, Calls It a ‘Hate Group’
Isaiah 5:20 KJV – “Woe unto them that call
evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for
light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for
sweet, and sweet for bitter!”
US envoy Carr: 1.7 million anti-Semitic posts
on Facebook, Twitter so far in 2020.
*****************************************
TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE TIRED AND WEARY
WAITING UPON THE LORD- "SOON & VERY
SOON WE WILL SOAR WITH HIM!"