Captain Maxim Herkin Returns to IDF After Two Years in Hamas Captivity
Standing tall once again in IDF uniform, Captain (Res.) Maxim Herkin addressed his fellow soldiers for the first time since returning from nearly two years in Hamas captivity. The emotional moment unfolded at the Transportation Center’s commendation ceremony Tuesday night a powerful symbol of personal strength and national perseverance. Herkin, 36, from Tirat Carmel, had only recently completed officer training when he was abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023.
Taken hostage during the brutal terror attack that left hundreds dead or missing, Herkin spent 22 months hidden away in Gaza, his status as an IDF officer kept secret from his captors.
Alberta introduces bill allowing province to reject international agreements
Under the proposed law, international treaties or accords signed by the federal government would not apply in Alberta unless approved through its own legislation. Alberta’s Conservative government introduced a new law to protect “constitutional rights” that would allow it to essentially ignore International Agreements, including those by the World Health Organization (WHO), signed by the federal Liberal government.
Do “Text with Jesus” Apps Help People “Explore Scripture”?
Want a direct line to Jesus Christ where he speaks to you personally? Well, apparently you need look no further than “Text with Jesus,” one of a variety of apps that allow you to “chat” with Jesus, Moses, and other biblical figures. Do these kinds of apps help people “explore Scripture,” as the creator claims? Or are they utter blasphemy? The creator, who is currently “not particularly religious,” said about his app, We expected some pushback, especially from those who worry about AI taking on roles tied to faith. . . . But, overall, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Is such an app just a “fun, accessible way” to discover Scripture and spirituality? Now, this app isn’t just claiming to represent Jesus by quoting his words—it’s claiming to be Jesus.
Baptist Zionist group says ‘no need for another Palestinian state’, calls for Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria
Group calls Jordan a ‘Palestinian state’, says two state solution ‘designed to erase Israel’… the U.S. 21-point peace framework risks repeating the failures of the past and undermines God’s covenant with His people.”
Trump says he will not meet with Putin until he thinks there is a deal on Ukraine
-U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he does not plan to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin until he thinks a deal is in place to secure peace between Russia and Ukraine. “You have to know that we’re going to make a deal, I’m not going to be wasting my time,” Trump told reporters in Doha.
Rabbi narrowly survives direct hit Russian drone attack after walking out of synagogue to attach mezuzah
A Russian drone strike severely damaged Kherson’s only synagogue on Thursday, narrowly missing its rabbi, who had stepped outside just moments before the blast. Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wolff, the city’s longtime Chabad-Lubavitch emissary, had gone to affix a mezuzah at the home of a community member when the attack occurred. “There’s damage, but it’s not destroyed and it’s fixable,” he said, explaining that the projectile pierced the building’s walls but did not detonate. Chabad described his survival as a “miracle.”
Hamas: Israel will not be given cause to renew the war
Hossam Badran, a member of the political bureau of Hamas, said that all Palestinian factions agree on a unified approach regarding implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The remarks were made during a meeting in Cairo, where Palestinian representatives discussed steps related to implementing the Sharm al-Sheikh agreement.
Hamas’s Khalil al-Hayya: ‘We will enter new areas on Sunday to search for bodies’
“We will enter new areas in Gaza on Sunday to search for bodies,” al-Hayya told Al Jazeera. The Hamas leader also assured that he “told [US Special Envoy Steve] Witkoff and [Jared] Kushner during the meeting with them that we are advocates of stability.” “Our weapons are linked to the existence of the occupation and aggression, and if the occupation ends, these weapons will belong to the state,” he said, while discussing the attempts to disarm the terror group.
Rubio Says US Is Getting Input on Gaza International Force, Will Discuss in Qatar
Marco Rubio said US officials are getting input on a possible UN resolution or international agreement to authorize a multinational force in Gaza and will discuss the issue in Qatar on Sunday. “Many of the countries that have expressed an interest in participating at some level — whether it be monetary or personnel or both — are going to need that (a UN resolution or international agreement) because their domestic laws require it,” Rubio told reporters … “So we have a whole team working on that outline of it.”.
Troops on Lebanese border conclude largest IDF drill since start of war
The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday night completed a five-day intensive divisional exercise led by the 91st Division (aka the Galilee Formation) and the National Ground Training Center along the Lebanon border. It was the military’s largest exercise since the start of the Swords of Iron war/War of Redemption on Oct. 7, 2023. The drill was designed to prepare for “extreme defense scenarios,” ensure a rapid response to emerging incidents—including reserve troops mobilization and force buildup
Erdogan’s “power equation”: Turkey’s anti-Israel incitement grows as effigy of Netanyahu hung from crane
Turkey intensifies its rhetoric against Israel as protesters hang a Netanyahu effigy with a “death penalty” sign; Erdogan vows Turkey is indispensable to Gaza’s future, despite reports Israel vetoed its role in an international stabilization force. Yet as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan deepens his involvement in Gaza, it appears unlikely he will easily abandon his backing of Hamas or his hostility toward Israel.
Knowing Christ’s Return Is Imminent, What Must We Do To Be Ready?
When it comes to the Rapture, it’s often said that a person must prepare, and so, “Be ready!” This saying is implied by Jesus Himself, who said in Luke 21:28, “Now when these things begin to happen…” (“things” meaning when the signs of the end times begin to occur), then “look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” In other words, Jesus was commanding His followers to “Be ready!” because He will indeed return, and when He does, look up because His return will be swift.
Trump Wants New “Golden Fleet” Of Future Battleships For Hemispheric Defense
President Trump’s Monroe Doctrine 2.0 plan, focused on hemispheric defense, centers on securing the homeland and the wider Western Hemisphere. Prioritizing the Western Hemisphere after decades of endless wars in the Middle East may also require upgrading America’s naval fleet, as the proliferation of hypersonic weapons and drones by foreign adversaries could render some warships in the current fleet obsolete.
“You Have To Be Scared… Forcefully Rise Up”: Democrat Leaders Ramp Up Resistance Rhetoric
DNC Chair Ken Martin just told MSNBC’s “The Beat” that “we may be nearing” the moment when “elections don’t matter and then the resistance looks completely different.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on people to “forcefully rise up.” With political violence on the rise, these leaders are clearly fueling the mob in hopes that they and their party can ride the wave of rage back into power. History suggests that it is a foolish delusion.
US Says First Day Of China Trade Talks “Very Constructive”
the latest round of talks between the two superpowers in Malaysia started off on the right foot after the US said it held “very constructive” discussions with China as President Donald Trump began his trip to the region including a meeting with the Chinese leader next week. Chinese and American officials met in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday for a new round of talks aimed at defusing a standoff between the world’s two largest economies.
Leftist Musicians, Record Labels Meltdown Over Spotify Allowing ICE Ads
Streaming company Spotify is featuring ICE recruitment ads in between content on its free tier, prompting deranged leftists within the music industry to throw tantrums. The short ads encourage listeners to “join the mission to protect America” and apply to become an ICE agent.
Unwarned potential tornado causes significant damage in south Fort Worth, Texas
A potential tornado caused widespread damage near South Fort Worth, as severe storms moved through north and central Texas on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and tornadoes threaten Texas as severe storms move through the Southern Plains
Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are forecast to continue spreading across Texas and the southern Plains late Friday into early Saturday, October 24 into 25, 2025, bringing the threat of flash flooding, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
Florida Bill Would Require Medical Examiners to Include Recent Vaccination History When Investigating Sudden Deaths of Infants, Children
A Florida lawmaker wants to legally require medical examiners to report recent vaccinations in all cases involving the sudden death of an infant, child, or young adult.
Zohran Mamdani Exploits Islamophobia Narrative to Hide His Antisemitic, Communist Agenda
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani , the far-left Democrat Socialist frontrunner, gave an emotional speech outside a Bronx mosque on Friday, where he tearfully denounced Islamophobia in the race.
Ted Cruz Hammers Trump’s Kuwait Ambassador Amer Ghalib Over Muslim Brotherhood Remarks
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is not making any bones about how he feels concerning President Trump’s pick for ambassador to Kuwait. After a heated nomination hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday, where Amer Ghalib was grilled over his history of antisemitic stances, Cruz bluntly stated he would not support him for the position.
Thousands say no to digital ID cards as they march through London as politicians queue up to criticise plan
Thousands of protesters have marched through central London to oppose the Government’s planned rollout of digital ID cards. Under tight police conditions, demonstrators chanted and waved banners as they walked from Marble Arch to Whitehall this afternoon in protest at the scheme.
New Jersey to get ‘all trimester’ abortion facility in 2026
A pair of New Jersey abortionists is planning to open the first “all-trimester” abortion facility in the Garden State, taking advantage of its radical laws.
‘Real human beings’ spreading Jew-hatred on political right, Cruz says
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) warned of rising Jew-hatred on the right during a speech at Hagee Ministries’ 45th Annual Night to Honor Israel at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio on Sunday evening.
Audio recordings of Lucis Trust meeting capture key figures discussing “The Reappearance of Christ”
The Lucis Trust has been publishing audios of its 2025 Centennial Conclave meetings, a convening of a hidden Spiritual Hierarchy to advance the “divine Plan.” According to exoteric teachings, 2025 represents a pivotal moment in spiritual evolution and, as such, they have been preparing for the “Externalisation of the Hierarchy” – the emergence of these hidden masters (Spiritual hierarchy) into public work. Matthew Schanche and Andrew Bikichky discuss what this all means and reveal audio recordings from the Conclave that capture key figures discussing “The Reappearance of the Christ.”