19 May 2024 News Briefing

US Focused On Hunting Down Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar, In Bid To End War
The United States is focused on tracking down Hamas’s Gaza chief, Yahya Sinwar, amid a new push by the White House to help Israel declare “total victory” so it can bring an end to the war in Gaza, US officials have told Middle East Eye.

US State Department Issues ‘Worldwide Caution’ Alert For Americans
In a “security alert” posted on its website, the agency said the warning was sent because of the “potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.” Americans who are overseas, it added, are encouraged to use “increased caution.”

NOTAM Sparks Confusion Over Possible Russian Hypersonic Missile Test Off California Coast
There’s been quite a stir on X as some users speculate that a NOTAM, or aviation notice to airmen, suggests a potential Russian Navy hypersonic missile test off the coast of Southern California. However, that’s not the case. According to The War Zone, the NOTAM is actually in anticipation of a Russian space booster splashing down in the Pacific.

Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as aid rolls off US-built pier
Israeli forces battled Hamas fighters in the narrow alleyways of Jabalia in northern Gaza on Friday in some of the fiercest engagements since they returned to the area a week ago, while in the south militants attacked tanks massing around Rafah.

Houthi missile strikes China-bound oil tanker in Red Sea
AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s Houthi militia launched an anti-ship ballistic missile into the Red Sea on Saturday morning, striking an oil tanker traveling from Russia to China, according to US Central Command, the latest in a series of Houthi maritime strikes.

Parts of north India scorched by extreme heat with capital New Delhi on high alert
Parts of northwest India sweltered under scorching temperatures on Saturday, with the capital New Delhi under a severe weather alert as extreme temperatures strike parts of the country. India’s weather department expects heat wave conditions to persist across the north for the next few days, and has put several states on high alert. On Friday, parts of New Delhi reported up to … 116 degrees Fahrenheit.

IDF Soldiers Recover Bodies Of Three Hostages In Gaza Amid Intense Fighting
The military announced Friday that soldiers recovered the bodies of three hostages from the Gaza Strip, as intensive fighting raged there between Israeli forces and Hamas.

Christian teacher fired for defying transgender agenda wins $360,000 settlement from school
In a win for parental and conscience rights, a California teacher fired last year for refusing to comply with the gender-fluid agenda won a $360,000 settlement agreement with the Jurupa Unified School District Board.

Anti-aircraft weapons discovered in eastern Rafah
During operational activity by the 9th Battalion, the soldiers located a large number of anti-aircraft guns. The brigade’s Fire Control Center has also been operating together with the ground troops and the Israeli Air Force in order to target terrorist infrastructure embedded in the area.

Senior Islamic Jihad terrorist eliminated in air strike in Jenin
IAF fighter jet and helicopter strike terror compound in Jenin, eliminate terrorist Islam Khamayseh, who was responsible for attack in which Meir Tamari was murdered. The compound was dismantled to remove an imminent threat.

Earthquake swarm at Campi Flegrei, Italy
A new earthquake swarm began in the Campi Flegrei area, Italy, on May 18.

Icy blast grips Chile with coldest May since 1950; triggers power cuts in Argentina
Chile’s capital, Santiago, has been experiencing record-low temperatures for several days, with minimum temperatures around 0 °C (32 °F). This cold spell has made May 2024 the coldest May since 1950, according to the Chilean meteorological agency. In some coastal regions and parts of Santiago, temperatures have dipped below freezing, a rare occurrence for this time of year.

Delhi under Red alert as extreme temperatures strike northwest India
Parts of northwest India are experiencing severe heatwave conditions on Saturday, May 18, 2024, with the capital New Delhi under a Red alert as very high temperatures strike parts of the country. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for several states, anticipating persistent heat wave conditions over the next 5 days.

Fresh floods in Afghanistan kill at least 60 after heavy rain brings devastation | Afghanistan
At least 60 people have been killed in a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, according to an official.

Woman who lost everything in Brazil flooding has only one request
Among the testimonies that the Brazilian Evangelical Alliance (Aliança Evangélica Brasileira, AEB) collected during the ongoing rain emergency in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, a woman approached Pastor Cassiano Luz, executive director of the alliance. “Can I ask you for something?” she said, and when he responded affirmingly, she whispered: “I just want a Bible.”

Counterfeit Christianity: Satan Does More Harm By Imitation Than Outright Opposition
It is a common misconception that Satan hates religion. If that were the case, he wouldn’t have been the driving force behind over 4,000 false religions. Yes, Satan loves religion, particularly when he can use it to counterfeit the truth of God’s Word and manufacture empty ritualistic faiths that are devoid of the soul-saving gospel.

Prominent Muslim Declares: ‘We Are On The Road To The White House’ – The Islamic Takeover of America Unveiled
Osama Siblani declares the Arab-American community’s unstoppable ascent to political dominance in the U.S., aiming for control from local towns to the White House.

Over 400 Indian Food Products Contaminated With Cadmium, Pesticides, And Fungus: Report
According to research by the Deccan Herald, over 400 Indian food products are contaminated with cadmium, pesticides, and fungus… Although many of us may be taken aback by this at first, the European Union (EU) had warned of this already. According to reports, the EU identified more than 400 Indian export-quality products as significantly polluted between 2019 and 2024.

UK government advisors say smart water meters should be made compulsory
…Last year, the World Economic Forum (“WEF”) and the United Nations (“UN”) joined forces to initiate the next crisis – water. In March 2023, the UN held its first Water Conference in 46 years…Is it merely a coincidence that water alarmism is appearing in reports just a little over a year after the UN Water Conference?

Headlines – 5/19/2024

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