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Zechariah 12:2 Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. 3 And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.
May 8, 2026
Five missiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel
Two days after the elimination of the commander of the Radwan force, Hezbollah rockets trigger sirens in coastal communities in Israel's north.
Retrieved May 8, 2026, from Israel News | Israel National News
US hits Iranian ports after naval attack on destroyers, Trump: Ceasefire still on
US destroyers repel Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces retaliate on port bases. Iran claims US violated the ceasefire, but Trump says it is still in effect.
Retrieved May 8, 2026, from US hits Iranian ports after naval attack on destroyers, Trump: Ceasefire still on | Israel National News
Texas victory: Judge orders CAIR to reveal foreign donors, Gaza travel records
Federal judge orders CAIR to release donor lists and travel data in a Texas terror-link probe.
Retrieved May 8, 2026, from Texas victory: Judge orders CAIR to reveal foreign donors, Gaza travel records | Israel National News
Report: Hamas terrorists using Turkish ranges and drone schools for training
Kan 11 News reports that Hamas is using Turkish shooting ranges and drone schools to train for future conflicts with Israel.
Retrieved May 8, 2026, from Report: Hamas terrorists using Turkish ranges and drone schools for training | Israel National News
May 7, 2026
National Day of Prayer
Report: Saudi fallout forced Trump to suspend Hormuz maritime mission
NBC News reports that Trump halted “Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz mission after Saudi Arabia pulled base access.
Retrieved May 7, 2026, from Israel News | Israel National News
Rubio meets with Pope Leo XIV, set to speak with Italian PM Meloni
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV as he continues his three-day trip to Italy and the Vatican, amid tensions between the pontiff and President Donald Trump over conflict in the Middle East.
On Thursday, at 11:30 a.m. local time, Rubio met with Holy See leadership in Vatican City to discuss the situation in the Middle East as well as shared interests in the Western Hemisphere, according to the State Department.
Retrieved May 7, 2026, from Rubio meets with Pope Leo XIV, set to speak with Italian PM Meloni – One America News Network
Trump admin. launches counterterrorism strategy targeting cartels, Islamist groups and domestic ‘violent left-wing extremists
Retrieved May 7, 2026, from Trump admin. launches counterterrorism strategy targeting cartels, Islamist groups and domestic ‘violent left-wing extremists’ – One America News Network
May 5, 2026
Trump declares National Sabbath to mark 250 years of independence
US President Donald Trump marks Jewish American Heritage Month, praising Jewish contributions and announcing a national Sabbath for reflection and unity
Retrieved May 5, 2026, from Trump declares National Sabbath to mark 250 years of independence | Israel National News
Israel issues warning over pro-flotilla protest in Athens
Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism issues a warning regarding a scheduled protest in Greece tonight - calling for the release of two activists from the "Global Sumud" flotilla; risk level assessed as high
Retrieved May 5, 2026, from Israel News | Israel National News
Trump: Iran War Could Last 3 More Weeks
Retrieved May 5, 2026, from Trump: Iran War Could Last 2-3 More Weeks | Newsmax.com
May 4, 2026
Iran launches four cruise missiles at the UAE
The United Arab Emirates reported that four cruise missiles were launched from Iran toward its territory-three were intercepted and one fell into the sea.
Retrieved May 4, 2026, from Iran launches four cruise missiles at the UAE | Israel National News
In first since 2011: Snowfall on Mount Hermon - in May
Snow accumulating on Mount Hermon's upper slopes, in first May snows in 15 years.
Retrieved May 4, 2026, from In first since 2011: Snowfall on Mount Hermon - in May | Israel National News
Iran claims strike on US warship near Hormuz, US denies
Tehran says missiles hit vessel and warns against US presence; American officials reject report of any damage.
Retrieved May 4, 2026, from Iran claims strike on US warship near Hormuz, US denies | Israel National News
China's Commerce Ministry Blocks US Sanctions Against 5 Refineries
China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday it had issued an injunction to block U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners accused of buying Iranian oil, according to state news agency Xinhua.
The ministry named the five as Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, and so called 'teapot' refineries Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical Group, Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group, Shouguang Luqing Petrochemical and Shandong Shengxing Chemical.
In April, the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical, accusing it of buying billions of dollars in Iranian oil, in an escalation of Washington's long-running effort to curb Tehran's oil revenue.
Retrieved May 4, 2026, from China's Commerce Ministry Blocks US Sanctions Against 5 Refineries | Newsmax.com