June 28th, 2024 | Messianic World Update | Israel's War Progress, US Political Landscape, and Israel's Legalization Moves
Shalom everyone, I'm Monte Judah with Lion and Lamb Ministries. Welcome to another edition of Messianic World Update. Today’s date is Friday, June 28th of the year 2024, and here are the headlines from this week.
In Israel, the war in Gaza is progressing steadily. Israel has announced that they are on the verge of defeating Hamas in Rafah. Out of the four battalions they initially targeted, they've eliminated half and currently have the remainder cornered in the city. Israeli tanks have advanced into the final parts of the city, aiming to neutralize the Hamas leaders and rescue the remaining hostages.
Israel is now preparing to commence Phase 3. This entails withdrawing their major military forces from Gaza, leaving only Israeli security in place. They plan to continue tracking and eliminating remaining pockets of terrorists through intelligence. Major combat operations are close to conclusion as the primary combat element of Hamas has been all but destroyed.
Next, Israel is preparing to shift its focus northward. The situation at the northern border with Hezbollah has become intolerable. Over 80,000 Israeli citizens living in border communities have been moved from their homes because of the constant rocket and missile fire from Hezbollah. The threats from Hezbollah necessitate that Israel drive them back to prevent a cross-border attack.
The U.S. is fully aware of this impending conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The U.S. has signaled to Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hezbollah that they will not intervene to prevent Israel's incursion into Lebanon. Furthermore, the U.S. has pledged full support for Israel in the impending Hezbollah war.
Meanwhile, there's an interesting twist in the U.S. political landscape. Following this week’s presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, many leading Democrats are expressing concern about Biden's ability to win the next election. This has led to speculation about the potential replacement of Biden as the Democratic nominee.
This dynamic situation in the U.S. could influence the decisions of our enemies. They could perceive this as an opportune moment to take action. This raises questions about whether China might decide to go after Taiwan or whether Russia might escalate tensions concerning Ukraine. Hezbollah and Iran might also decide to take action against U.S. forces in the Middle East or Israel.
I believe what we're witnessing is an example of how the God of Israel deals with leaders who threaten His land and His people. This is a significant moment to observe the workings of divine justice in international politics and the leadership of our own nation.
Back in Israel, five major outposts in the Judean and Samarian areas have been legalized. This is a significant step that goes against the aspirations of those advocating for a two-state solution. However, it's a necessary step to fully integrate these well-established Jewish communities into Israel's administrative structure.
In a separate development, the Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that ultra-Orthodox men, the Haredi, can be drafted into the IDF. This resolves a long-standing issue in Israel and has sparked protests from the ultra-Orthodox community. We will wait to see what happens with that situation in the coming days.
Thank you for joining me in this broadcast. Please remember to pray for the United States, Israel, and all our fellow believers around the world who are being persecuted for their faith.
Shabbat Shalom to all of you.