Weekly News Brief: 11/22/23

Anti-Islam Party PVV Of Wilders Wins Dutch Elections

The Anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) of Geert Wilders, who strongly supports Israel, has won the Dutch elections in a major shakeup of the Netherlands’ political scene, exit polls show.

Dutch Thriller Election Overshadowed By Polarization And Attacks

Dutch voters cast ballots Wednesday in an unpredictable election overshadowed by two violent attacks on a nationalist leader who had been critical about migration, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and perceived LGBTQ+ propaganda among children.

U.S. Strikes Iraqi Hezbollah Group; At Least 5 Killed

In reaction to increasing attacks on U.S. bases, U.S. fighter aircraft targeted two operations centers affiliated with Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah militia group. The Iranian-backed militia reported the death of five of its members in Jurf al-Sakhar, located south of Baghdad.

Latest World News Headlines

BRICS Calls for a ‘Sustained’ Ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict – November 21, 2023

Attack on US Air Base in Iraq Leaves 8 Injured; Air Force Retaliates Against Iranian-Backed Militia Group – November 21, 2023

U.S. Warns Iran on Sending Short-Range Missiles to Russia – November 21, 2023

South Africa Votes To Close Down Israeli Embassy – November 21, 2023

Cashless System Being Developed as IMF Releases Virtual Digital Currency Handbook – November 21, 2023

Secular Groups Petition to Cease Christian Prayers in Australian Parliament – November 21, 2023

Unannounced Visit by U.S. Secretary of Defense to Ukraine, Pledges New Military Aid Package – November 20, 2023

Biden administration sanctions Iran-aligned terrorists for continued attacks on US bases in Syria/Iraq – November 20, 2023

Hundreds Of Rohingya Refugees Land In Indonesia After Sea Adventure (Worthy News In-Depth) – November 20, 2023

Trump-Inspired Populist Milei Wins Argentina’s Presidential Elections – November 20, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Gulf nations want change in PA leadership before rebuilding Gaza

Arab Gulf nations have indicated that a condition for obtaining their financial aid to rebuild the Gaza Strip after the Hamas-Israel war has ended is a change in the leadership of the Palestinian Authority which currently governs only the West Bank, i24 News reports.

Hezbollah to Join Ceasefire Despite Not Being Part of the Deal

According to a Hezbollah source cited by Al Jazeera, Hezbollah will participate in the upcoming four-day ceasefire starting tomorrow, even though it was not part of the Israel-Hamas negotiation. The hostage deal made with Hamas may lead to the release of up to 50 hostages over the next four days.

Israel’s Government Agrees On Hostage Deal; First Group To Be Freed Thursday

Israel’s government has agreed on a controversial deal with Hamas that would ensure the release of more than 50 hostages, mostly women and children, within four days in exchange for a pause in the fighting and the release of Palestinian prisoners.

Latest Israel News Headlines

US: ‘Gaza Hostage Deal Near’ As Fighting Continues – November 21, 2023

Israeli Base in Galilee Sustains Heavy Damage; IDF Hits Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon (Video) – November 20, 2023

Israel accuses UN and WHO of “complicity” in Hamas war crimes: “Your negligence has put lives at risk and has cost innocent lives” – November 20, 2023

New poll shows 75% of West Bank and Gaza Palestinians support Oct. 7 massacre by Hamas – November 20, 2023

Israel Footage Of ‘Hamas Using Gaza’s Main Hospital’ – November 20, 2023

Tensions Escalate in Cross-Border Clashes Along Israel’s Northern Border – November 19, 2023

Families Hostages Plunged In Mourning As Another Body Is Found – November 18, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Multiple New York border crossings closed by car explosion

Multiple border crossings were closed and two people are dead after a vehicle explosion Wednesday on the Niagara Falls Rainbow Bridge connecting Canada and the United States.

Republican wins Utah special election, bolsters GOP numbers before 2024 battle

Celeste Maloy defeated Democrat Kathleen Riebe in a special election to replace U.S. Representative Chris Stewart, R-Utah, in the district on Tuesday, November 21.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Jan. 6 footage shows Capitol Police officer saying “we go undercover as Antifa” (Video) – November 22, 2023

Report: Economic recession coming for the U.S. – November 21, 2023

Missouri Supreme Court Rules Against Abortion Ballot Language – November 21, 2023

Connecticut: Satanic Temple Plans After-School Club for Elementary School Children beginning December – November 21, 2023

Supreme Court Declines Appeal from Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Found Guilty in George Floyd Killing Case – November 20, 2023

Colorado appeal would be third state Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s ballot appearance – November 20, 2023

Former US First Lady Carter Dies At 96 (Worthy News-Focus) – November 20, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Myanmar: Christians suffer fresh wave of persecution from military junta

Myanmar continues to be wracked by the latest in a decades-long stream of civil wars, and the country’s Christians are facing a fresh wave of violent persecution from the Buddhist extremist Tatmadaw military dictatorship, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Sudan: 81-year old church destroyed in civil war bombing, “We pray that the Lord would do a mighty work in Sudan”

As the deadly civil war in Sudan rages on, an 81 year-old church in Omdurman was heavily bombed in the first week of November, leaving two communities without the source of stability they had drawn comfort from, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

China: Police Raid Christian Mission Center, Arrest and Detain Leaders

Police in China raided a long-persecuted Christian mission center in Chengdu, Sichuan province earlier this month, arresting a number of church leaders and continuing to detain two of them, China Aid reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Pakistan: Christian Man Murdered by Islamic Neighbor – November 21, 2023

Nigeria: Fulani murder Pastor-farmer, kidnap his wife in Kaduna state – November 21, 2023

Anti-Christian Hate Crimes Have Increased Across Europe, Report Shows – November 20, 2023

US Football Coach Fired After Baptisms – November 18, 2023

Gaza Muslim Men Turn To Christ – November 18, 2023

US Evangelist Shot In Head For Preaching At Street Corner In Arizona – November 17, 2023

US Church Leader Shares the Gospel with 17,500 Attendees at Revival Event in Egypt – November 16, 2023