17 May 2025

Israeli escalates airstrikes in Gaza: Large-scale offensive seems imminent with ceasefire negotiations stuck
Israel conducted massive waves of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip overnight, with Hamas-affiliated sources reporting up to 100 people killed since Thursday. Israel Defense Forces appear to prepare the ground for Operation Gideon’s Chariots due to stalled ceasefire negotiations with Hamas terrorist organization.

FDA Clears First Blood Test Used in Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared for marketing the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is for the early detection of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease in adult patients, aged 55 years and older, exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease.

15 Israeli jets drop 35 bombs on Houthi targets: New details on airstrike in Yemen
According to an IDF source, the goal was to damage the Houthis’ main source of income and, in effect, impose a naval blockade on the terror organization. Following the strike, vessels up to 80 meters in length will no longer be able to dock at the targeted ports — a move that will hinder the Houthis’ ability to receive supplies.

Israel Strikes Houthi-Controlled Ports in Yemen
Israel has carried out attacks on the ports in the Yemeni cities of Hodeida and as-Salif further north, controlled by the Houthi movement, confirms Israel. “These ports are used to transfer weapons and are yet another example of the Houthi terrorist regime’s systematic and cynical exploitation of civilian infrastructure to promote terrorist activities”, states Israel’s military in a statement.

UN pressed to enforce resolution as Israel demands return of murdered hostages’ remains from Hamas in Gaza
The UN Security Council convened on Thursday to discuss the return of slain Israeli hostages held by the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza. Ruby Chen, the father of the hostage Itay Chen, presumably killed in captivity, condemned Hamas for conducting the “lowest form of terrorist psychological warfare imaginable” through its cynical refusal to confirm his sons status.

Cyberattack Targets Poland’s Ruling Party Before Presidential Election
Poland’s ruling party has been hit by a comprehensive IT attack that took down its website. The attack was carried out ahead of the presidential election to be held at the weekend.

Syria-Israel contacts said to intensify in wake of Trump-Sharaa meeting & lifting of US sanctions
Israeli and Syrian representatives have reportedly held talks in recent days to ease tensions and explore the possibility of Syria joining the Abraham Accords, multiple news outlets reported Thursday. According to Channel 12 News, a delegation led by Maj.-Gen. Oded Basyuk, head of the IDF Operations Directorate, met with Syrian and Turkish representatives in Azerbaijan in recent days, with Emirati officials serving as mediators.

No diploma for NYU senior after unauthorized anti-Israel commencement speech
New York University is withholding the diploma of a senior student at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study who lied to the administration about the content of his commencement speech to conceal its claim of a genocide taking place in Gaza, an anti-Israel falsehood propagated by neo-Nazi groups and jihadist terror organizations.

Tikva Forum hostage families say military pressure is ‘the right direction’ to free captives
“The justification for the military activity is solely for the release of all our abductees together, without selection and stages.” The Tikva Forum, an organization for hostage families who support military pressure on Hamas to free captives, said that continued Israeli airstrikes in Gaza are “the right direction” to bring their loved ones home. The Forum was responding to repeated calls by the Hostages and Missing Families Forums to immediately end the war to free the 58 captives remaining in Gaza.

US initiative to begin Gaza aid transfers by end of May
Newly established Gaza Humanitarian Foundation appears to challenge Israel’s plan to take over Gaza, separate Gaza’s civilian population from Hamas forces in central and northern Strip.

White House explores mass Gaza resettlement in Libya
The Trump administration is in serious discussions regarding a plan to permanently relocate up to one million Gazans from the Gaza Strip to Libya, The proposal, if enacted, could involve the release of billions of dollars in US funds frozen for over a decade to Libya, the report stated. Representatives of the Israeli government declined to comment on the matter. The State Department and the National Security Council have not responded to requests for comment.

Police Officers Injured as Violent Clashes Erupt at Anti-Israel Nakba Day Rally in Berlin
Anti-Israel demonstrators clashed violently with Berlin police officers during a march on Thursday, resulting in injuries and heightened tensions throughout the German capital city. More than 600 police officers were dispatched to contain the “Nakba Day” protest in Berlin’s central Kreuzberg district, where over 50 arrests were made.

Trump Signals Support for Future Iran Trade Deal if Regime Dismantles Nuclear Program
President Donald Trump on Thursday seemed to signal openness to striking a trade deal with Iran if the Islamist theocracy agrees to dismantle its entire nuclear program. “Iran wants to trade with us. Okay? If you can believe that. And I’m okay with it. I’m using trade to settle scores and to make peace,” Trump said while speaking to Fox News anchor Bret Baier. “But I’ve told Iran, ‘We make a deal, you’re gonna be really happy.”

A Warning And A Blessing: Why We Should Consider It A Great Privilege To Live In Such A Time As This
Many ministries that focus on Bible prophecy are emphasizing the rising darkness and pointing to developments that will come to fruition during the Tribulation—after the Church has been raptured. Other evangelical ministries ignore any warning in their effort to emphasize only the grace and mercy of God—leaving those who reject Jesus’ offer of salvation oblivious that His wrath abides on them (John 3:36).

ICC prosecutor steps aside amid sexual misconduct investigation
The lead prosecutor in the International Criminal Court’s investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza has temporarily stepped aside over a sexual misconduct investigation, multiple outlets reported on Friday. Karim Khan, prosecutor of the ICC, has taken indefinite leave pending the outcome of a probe from the U.N. Office of Internal Oversight Services

Christians kick anti-Israel protesters out of Dutch coastal town
Anti-Israel protesters who demonstrated outside a Christian-Zionist celebration in the Netherlands on Wednesday were chased away by locals, some of whom assaulted the outsiders and made others “run for their lives,” an observer told JNS. The event in the Dutch coastal town of Katwijk was an Independence Day celebration by Christians for Israel that drew hundreds of Israel’s supporters, as well as its ambassador Ephraim Modi and Dutch Chief Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs.

Trump Criticizes Previous US Foreign Policy: ‘So-Called Nation Builders Wrecked Far More Nations Than They Built’
This week, the world witnessed the quintessential President Donald Trump as he brokered major deals with leaders in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The meeting started late because he was personally negotiating the cost of a military aircraft contract. It was clear then — as it is now — that this is the president’s “happy place.” And for good reason: over his 78 years, he’s been remarkably successful at it.

Jordan’s King Warned US Against Assassinating Syria’s Sharaa Before Trump Meeting
Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned the US against assassinating President Ahmed al-Sharaa before the new Syrian leader met with President Donald Trump, a US senator said on Thursday. The remarkable statement by a US senator reveals the deep hostility toward Sharaa in some circles of the Trump administration. It reaffirms Trump’s own statements that he has been lobbied directly by foreign leaders to give Sharaa a chance, while his own advisors are skeptical. “One of the things that was pointed out to us by King Abdullah was that a change in leadership of that kind would create an all-out civil war in Syria.

“There Will Be Consequences” For Those Govt Officials Who Waged War Against The People Of This Land
“Cool shell formation on my beach walk,” Jim Comey, former FBI Director wrote on Instagram about the message “86 47” laid out in seashells on the sand that he came across, innocently. You’d have to ask yourself: what was “cool” about that, exactly? Especially if, as Mr. Comey claimed on X soon after, that he didn’t know what it meant. Are things that you don’t understand “cool”? Maybe he was surprised to learn that people other than Jim Comey fans might see his cute coded clip and conclude that it wasn’t such an innocent little gag.

Israel Waited For Trump To Depart Gulf Before Launching Biggest Anti-Houthi Strikes Yet
Following more Houthi ballistic missile attacks targeting Israel in recent days, the IDF conducted a wave of new airstrikes in Yemen on Friday, and crucially as the US military has stepped back amid the Trump-declared ceasefire. The IDF announced that its airstrikes destroyed infrastructure at the Houthi-controlled ports of Hodeidah and Salif, following missile and drone attacks on Israel. Several dozens of Israeli Air Force aircraft were involved, in a major operation that included not just fighter jets, but refueler and surveillance planes.

New College Grads Not Working Out, Most Hiring Managers Say:
A Pollfish survey of 1,000 managers across America, reported by Resume.com, revealed the reasons that eight in 10 managers said newly hired college graduates did not work out during their first year on the job. Excessive use of cell phones ranked as the top pet peeve of managers, at 78 percent. 61 percent of managers found their new hires were entitled or easily offended, while 57 percent noted these new employees were unprepared for the workplace. Lack of a work ethic scored 54 percent, followed by poor communication skills at 48 percent and lack of technical skills at 27 percent.

Severe hailstorm damages 12,360 ha (30,550 acres) of crops in Valencia and Castellón, Spain
A severe hailstorm damaged 12,360 ha (30,550 acres) of crops in the provinces of Valencia and Castellón, with estimated losses of €7.6 million. Vineyards, almonds, olives, and citrus crops were heavily affected, particularly in the Utiel-Requena region.

State of Emergency declared in Mayville after tornado outbreak in Wisconsin
Tornadoes struck parts of the Midwest on Thursday, May 15, 2025, causing widespread damage across Wisconsin. The city of Mayville declared a State of Emergency after severe damage was reported in its southern areas, where multiple buildings and homes were either damaged or destroyed.

What is China’s population, and why does it matter?
In recent months, Lei’s Real Talk has been publishing a series of videos explaining her investigation into how many people actually live in China – it is nowhere near 1.4 billion and never has been. Below, we have republished a summary of Lei’s Real Talk’s findings as submitted on Reddit. Why would China exaggerate their population statistics? One reason is for the allocation of international aid and whether the World Bank classifies a country as an aid recipient or as an aid donor.

The World Is Heading Toward Economic Captivity, And Through A Biblical Lens, This Is No Small Development
Two months ago, the United States Senate Banking Committee introduced what may prove to be a historic—and ominous—piece of legislation: the GENIUS Act. Framed as a long-overdue measure to establish a legal framework for stablecoins, this bill was in fact far more significant. It would have marked America’s first real step toward a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). For those watching global financial trends through a biblical lens, this is no small development.

To enable the “adoption” of the Pandemic Treaty next week, WHO is making up the rules as it goes along
The World Health Organization’s draft Pandemic Agreement is being presented to the 78th World Health Assembly (“WHA”) for adoption next week. However, this “adoption” is not what it seems. A critical part of the agreement, the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (“PABS”) System is proving controversial and is still to be negotiated. So, to enable the Pandemic Agreement to be “adopted” next week, WHO has devised a workaround – WHO is making up the rules as it goes along.

‘Disgusting’: State Capital to Fly Palestinian Flag Over City Hall
In an utterly shameful move, Providence, Rhode Island, plans to raise a Palestinian flag over City Hall on Friday — a decision that spits in the face of American values and Christian principles.

EU Broke Law By Refusing to Turn Over Text Messages Related to Pfizer COVID Vaccine Contracts
The European Commission violated European Union (EU) law by denying a request from The New York Times to review text messages between Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled today.

New Weather App Sparks Privacy Fears, Globalist Agenda Suspected
A so-called “upgrade” to America’s most popular weather apps is now raising red flags among privacy advocates and freedom-loving citizens. The issue? These apps are doing a lot more than tracking the rain—they’re tracking you. Behind the radar graphics and friendly forecasts, Big Tech is embedding deep surveillance tools tied to government agencies and corporate interests.