13 May 2026

Israel establishes special court to try Palestinians accused of 2023 Hamas attack
Israel is establishing a special court to try Palestinians accused of participating in the 2023 Hamas attack. The court will be able to sentence those convicted to death. The new special court was passed in the Israeli parliament by 93 votes to zero. The other 27 MPs were absent or abstained.

Hantavirus Was Already in the U.S. Before the M/V Hondius Passengers Arrived: It Killed Gene Hackman’s Wife
WHO officials identified the current strain involved as Andes virus, a variant found in South America that differs from the strain linked to Arakawa’s death in New Mexico in 2025.

FINISH THE JOB: Nearly 8-in-10 American Evangelicals want Trump to completely destroy Iranian threat, not cut premature deal 
Despite ferocious opposition to the war in Iran by most Democrats and by extreme “Woke Right” Influencers such as Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and others, Evangelical Christians in the United States overwhelmingly support the decision by President Donald J. Trump to launch Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28. What’s more, 76% of Evangelicals want the commander-in-chief to “finish the job once and for all to protect the United States and our allies.” They don’t want Trump to cut a weak or premature deal with the mullahs in Tehran.

Hezbollah drone threat: As fighting continues despite ceasefire, IDF plans to produce thousands of suicide drones in new factory 
Despite the ostensible ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, fighting between the sides has continued on a small but intensive scale for weeks, with the Israeli military struggling to find an effective response against Hezbollah’s increased use of first-person view (FPV) drones.

Rededicating America’s greatness by destroying the Islamic Republic 
It pains me to see terms of what may be an end to the current and essential war against the Islamic Republic of Iran that may end up leaving the ayatollahs stronger and the United States weaker. I have long spoken about the need for the United States to eliminate the threats from the Islamic Republic, not through negotiation and treaties, but through decisive action and victory. Iran may be far away, but the regime has planted agents throughout the US and the West, threatening us existentially, and the very core of our Judeo-Christian values.

Dems Go Full Insurrectionist, Seek to Boot Entire VA Supreme Court After Corrupt Redistricting Failure and Reduce Justice Retirement Age
Democrats have a meltdown after VA Supreme Court smacks down their attempt to gerrymander Republicans out of existence. Now, they want to stack and pack the state Supreme Court and lower the retirement age of justices to 54. In a preview of what is to come should Democrats win back the House, Senate, and presidency, they are plotting a way to circumvent the Virginia Supreme Court slapping down their illegal efforts to brazenly gerrymander Republicans out of existence in the state ahead of the 2026 midterms.

NASA’s Hubble reveals a giant chaotic planet nursery unlike anything seen before
Hubble has revealed a giant planet-forming disk unlike anything astronomers have seen before. Nicknamed “Dracula’s Chivito,” the enormous structure appears turbulent and oddly lopsided, with towering filaments visible on only one side. The disk contains enough material to potentially create multiple giant planets, making it a fascinating new laboratory for studying how planetary systems are born. At the center of the disk is a young star hidden by thick clouds of dust and gas. Researchers think the object may be a single massive star or possibly two stars orbiting each other. Besides being the largest planet-forming disk ever identified, scientists say it may also be one of the strangest.

What it means when Russia starts picking the EU’s negotiator—and what Brussels said back
Russia has begun negotiating about who negotiates. Moscow has spent years demanding Ukraine give up land its army has failed to take. Now it is also trying to pick who sits across the table from it. On Sunday, the EU said no. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, speaking to reporters in Brussels on 11 May, rejected Vladimir Putin’s proposal to install former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder as Europe’s negotiator with Moscow. Schröder, she said, had been “a high-ranking lobbyist for Russian state companies.” Brussels said no. Berlin had already said no.

NASA Says Something is “Brewing” in Ocean Waters Off the East Coast—And Recent Satellite Images Prove It
For several weeks now, eerie green plumes have been swirling in the shallow waters of the Mid-Atlantic Bight, the region that spans the coastlines from Massachusetts to North Carolina. Beginning in April, blue-green swirling patterns have appeared in NASA satellite imagery, resembling colored smoke billowing into the waters of Delaware Bay, Chesapeake Bay, and other shallow areas along the northeastern coast.

Middle East live: Iran should not use Hormuz to ‘blackmail’ Gulf, Qatar says
Qatar’s top diplomat said on Tuesday that Iran should not use the Strait of Hormuz as a means to blackmail Gulf countries or as a “weapon”. Iran’s ongoing blockade of the strait has halted crucial oil and gas exports for many Gulf countries, straining their economies.

UK to send drones and ships to the Strait of Hormuz
The UK is to send drones, minesweepers, fighter jets, and warships for a future operation to secure trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. There is also interest in such an operation within the EU.

EU and Sweden receive criticism for meeting with Taliban
Deportations to Afghanistan risk costing lives, warns the refugee organization IRC ahead of the upcoming “technical talks” with representatives of the Taliban regime. Following requests from around 20 EU member states, the European Commission and Sweden are supporting an invitation for Afghan officials to come to Brussels for discussions. The aim is to find technical solutions for how deportations to Afghanistan could be carried out.

May 15th: Trump’s $100 Trillion “Anniversary Operation” Goes LIVE
In just a few days, on May 15th, Donald Trump is expected make a major move that could send shockwaves through the entire market. With all of the world’s attention on the U.S.-Iran conflict and the ongoing supply chain disruption… Trump is quietly planning to unleash a bombshell decision that could impact every American patriot – no matter what happens next with Iran. This move could help unleash an estimated $100 trillion in new wealth

Pakistan ‘Categorically Rejects’ Reports It Hid Iranian Military Planes From US Attack
A day after initial allegations were first widely reported, Pakistan’s government has issued a public rejection of claims that it hosted Iranian military aircraft in order to shield them from coming under US-Israeli attack during the opening weeks of Operation Epic Fury. However, Islamabad in the statement did acknowledged the presence of some Iranian planes at its airports – but described these as legitimate escorts related to high level diplomatic visits and contacts.
President Trump leaves for high-stakes summit with China’s President

President Trump leaves for high-stakes summit with China’s President


President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing May 14th and 15th in a closely watched summit that could steer U.S.-China ties amid rising global tensions. Key items on the agenda include trade disputes, technology and artificial intelligence, Taiwan security, the Middle East ceasefire effort, and reports of China’s ties to Iran. Leaders are also expected to discuss agricultural purchases, Boeing sales, export controls, and cooperation on fentanyl and other narcotics.

Should the United States help Ghalibaf triumph in Iran’s power struggle? 
Assuming that Trump is right that Ghalibaf and his camp want to end the war, there is no mechanism for them to overpower their rivals, and there is no referee to side with them. President Donald Trump has made differing demands of the Islamic Republic of Iran throughout the war. These requests range from unconditional surrender to a negotiated agreement that would restrict Iran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. So far, Iran has agreed to none.

Board of Peace backs expansion of Israeli control in Gaza as Hamas violates ceasefire
The US-backed Board of Peace has granted approval to the expansion of Israeli control over the Gaza Strip, in a move signaling the organization’s growing frustration with Hamas’ refusal to accept disarmament. Israel has in recent weeks expanded the area of the Gaza Strip under its military control, moving beyond the ceasefire’s original “Yellow Line” to a broader “Orange Line” as international efforts to secure Hamas’ disarmament remain stalled.

Iran’s deepening water crisis threatens 35 million as economy buckles under US pressure, mounting domestic strain
As talks with the United States over a possible deal to end the war remain uncertain, Iran’s economy is under mounting strain, with prolonged water shortages, pressure on energy infrastructure, and slowing industrial output deepening what authorities describe as an “economic war.” With Iran entering the summer months amid a deepening water and electricity crisis, government officials estimate that around 35 million people will face water shortages, intensifying concerns over deteriorating living conditions, mounting economic strain, and daily hardship across the country.

Iran demands temporary reopening of trade routes amid food shortages, surging inflation
Iran is seeking a temporary deal with the United States securing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in order to alleviate worsening shortages in the Islamic Republic, according to an Israel Hayom report. The United States rejected an Iranian request to begin reopening the Strait of Hormuz to Iranian ships and tankers after Tehran’s response to a proposed ceasefire document left its previous positions largely unchanged.

Saudi Arabia conducted military strikes inside Iran
In a dramatic shift in Middle Eastern power dynamics, Saudi Arabia reportedly carried out a series of unpublicized military strikes against Iran during the height of the recent regional conflict. According to Western and Iranian officials quoted by Reuters on Tuesday, the Saudi Air Force targeted Iranian territory in late March, marking the first time the Kingdom has engaged in direct military action on the soil of its chief regional adversary.

Inside the 300-page report Hamas hoped no one would uncover
Among the key findings of the 300-page report are examples of gang-rape, sexual violence to terrorize families, and even some cases where relatives and victims were forced to perform sexual acts on each other. “I see this report as a watershed moment, a moment of before and after, because once it is released, it will no longer be a question of whether this happened, but of what the consequences are,”
“They filmed the victims to make sure that the world knew what was happening,” noted Elkayam-Levy, pointing out that the digital documentation shared by the terrorists themselves on October 7, forms the basis of the report. “We felt deeply obligated to expose everything,”

‘You cannot have it both ways’: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges US to back regime change in Iran
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called on the United States to abandon attempts to negotiate with the Islamic Republic and instead fully support regime change on Tuesday, arguing that Tehran is incapable of reform and that the current moment presents a historic opportunity to topple the regime.  Pahlavi argued that the Islamic Republic was “inherently incapable” of coexistence with the democratic world and warned that its activities extend far beyond the Middle East. “It’s not just about Hamas or Hezbollah or the Houthis,” he said. “They have networks and sleeper cells operating on European and Western Hemisphere soil, including the United States” – something recently documented

Deadly storms prompt national disaster declaration in South Africa
Severe storms affecting South Africa from May 4 -11 have caused at least 4 deaths, displaced over 2,000, and disrupted infrastructure and essential services across multiple provinces, prompting authorities to declare a national disaster. This is the fifth national disaster declaration since November 2025 and the fourth so far this year.

Giant hail up to 11.4 cm (4.5 inches) and damaging winds hit Texas
Severe thunderstorms produced giant hail up to 11.4 cm (4.5 inches), damaging winds, power outages, and road blockages across parts of Texas on May 10 and 11 after the Storm Prediction Center placed parts of west-central and north-central Texas under Enhanced Risk. Reports included baseball-size hail in several counties, wind damage, etc.

The “Super El Niño” Of 1877-1878 Killed More Than 50 Million People, and Now a Similar “Super El Niño” Is Coming In 2026
The Pacific Ocean is aggressively heating up, meaning trouble for the months ahead. It’s projected we’ll experience a “Super El Niño” similar to the one the world saw in 1877 and 1878. That “Super El Niño” created horrifying droughts and famines. Over 50 million people died; one of the worst environmental disasters in recorded history.

Major biblical river dries up as Bible predicted would happen before Armageddon
The water levels of the Euphrates River, located in the so-called “cradle of civilization,” are dropping at a worrying pace. This worrying drought has sparked fears that a Biblical end-times prophecy may be unfolding.

If You Think Prices Are High Now, Just Wait Until the Shortages Really Start Kicking In
On Monday, the Drudge Report featured an alarming two-word headline in all caps: “INFLATION ACCELERATES.” Of course, that headline was 100% accurate. Prices are rising, and our seemingly endless cost-of-living crisis is beginning to accelerate once again. Inflation will go to an entirely new level once shortages caused by the crisis in the Middle East really start kicking in.

Psychological Bioterrorism: When fear of infectious diseases is weaponized to shape government policies and public behavior 
Fear is one of the most powerful drugs ever invented, Dr. Robert Malone and Dr. Jill Glasspool Malone say. And when it is weaponized, it is psychological bioterrorism. The latest example of psychological bioterrorism is the current media frenzy surrounding the Hantavirus.

California Mayor Eileen Wang Abruptly Resigns, Faces Charges by DOJ After Admitting to Being Spy for Communist China
Arcadia, California Mayor Eileen Wang has resigned after admitting to being an agent and spy for communist China. The DOJ has formally charged her, and she faces ten years in prison for it. She is just one of many Chinese spies planted across the United States.

The Left Is On a Path of Embracing Institutional Hostility to Israel and the Jewish People
It seems like each day brings fresh revelations of a Leftist politician elevated despite their extreme anti-Israel beliefs. From Zohran Mamdani in New York; to the SS-tattooed, Hamas-supporting Senate candidate Graham Platner; to the Michigan Senate candidate sharing the campaign stump with a notorious antisemitic influencer.

UK’s “renewables” energy grid is less productive and may have cost more in energy to set up than it could ever produce
There’s been an enormous investment in energy infrastructure – specifically, “renewable” energy infrastructure, which is not productive and may consume more than it produces. After years of rolling out expensive renewable infrastructure, the British energy grid is “more wires for less power,” and possibly will have cost more in energy to set up than it will ever produce.

Antisemitic Mobs Invaded Jewish Neighborhoods in NYC Again Last Night
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani doesn’t care about his city’s Jewish population. That much was evident from day one, when Mamdani undid antisemitic policies put into place by his predecessor, Eric Adams. Mamdani also sent a clear message when he used his first veto to thwart a bipartisan effort to curtail antisemitism in the Big Apple.”

Democrats Introduce Assisted Suicide Bill in Michigan House
An assisted suicide bill that would allow certain terminally ill adults to take life-ending drugs has been introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. Democrat State Rep. Edwards introduced a “Death with Dignity Act,” House Bill 5825, which would allow physicians to prescribe lethal drugs to an adult who has a terminal illness; prognosis of six months or less.

WEF’s Polycrisis: The rhetoric follows the plan
Former BlackRock fund manager Ed Dowd discussed how big finance shaped covid aid. He highlighted that the WEF has been promoting the idea of a “polycrisis” for years. “WEF told us three years ago in a paper called ‘Polycrisis’ [this would happen]. You got war, you got a hantavirus, and let’s just toss in aliens. You need people begging for money printing,” he said.

Upcoming Live Stream Bible Prophecy Study Series :: By Steve Schmutzer

No doubt about it! We face uncertain and troubling times.

The world is rapidly changing, and pressures are great to accept new norms. I hardly pay attention to news that is older than 48 hours. There is so much happening SO quickly these days.

I think I speak for many who may be asking, “Where is all this chaos headed?” “Is there a roadmap through it all?” “What can we really KNOW?”

You see the graphic here. Let me give you some background.

Roughly 15 years ago, I faced a request to teach a series on Bible prophecy. I had not done this before – and honestly, I wasn’t sure at that time what all I understood about it.

It was in many ways an overwhelming undertaking, but I felt it was very important to do. I took on the challenge to teach this series.

I faced a clean sheet of paper. I didn’t want to go the easy route and simply teach what other people had taught. Too many folks just regurgitate conventional ideas and shortcomings that others may have. No, I wanted to personally get to the bottom of each prophetic issue, and I wanted to start with a clear understanding of the completeness, inerrancy, and authority of God’s Word.

In other words, I wanted to study the Bible PROPERLY for myself. That meant understanding words and phrases in their original language. It also meant arriving at conclusions that conformed to what all other passages on a particular topic were also stating. And finally, it meant rigorously understanding the context and preserving a proper dispensational view.

The bottom line is I wanted to take my same high standards of teaching and apply them here. It was no easy task.

That original series was the prototype of what has since become “A Biblical View of the End Times.” I have taught it three more times after that first go-round, and I have refined it and added more content with each run-through.

I am now confident in saying it is one of the most comprehensive teaching series on Bible prophecy that is out there. I know; I’ve looked.

This graphic here announces the FIFTH time I will be teaching “A Biblical View of the End Times.” This next series will start Thursday, June 11, in Longmont, CO – so for all you Front Range folks that may be reading this, please consider joining us in person. I’d love to meet you!

However, this next time is also SPECIAL. Each session of this series will ALSO be live-streamed every Thursday evening (6:00 PM Mountain Standard Time). So, it doesn’t matter where you are in the world; you can take advantage of this opportunity to be a part.

The best way for you to join the live stream is by going to the host church’s website www.gracebiblelongmont.org. Their webpage will have a link to the live stream on their front page.

We’re roughly a month out from starting this new series – but I’ll conclude by mentioning three things:

First, you can learn more about this series, “A Biblical View of the End Times,” here: https://solidbreadcommunity.com/abvotet-longmont/. This link shows some of the specific topics this series will cover. You will see this study is comprehensive and sound.

Second, PLEASE forward this information to others in your network. Let them know of it. Please tell as many teachers, pastors, ministries, Bible study leaders, etc., as you can. Maybe you can organize a Bible study around this live stream and invite a few friends. These are important and timely themes.

And third, you can direct any questions you may have to connect@solidbreadcommunity.com

Thank you for your consideration,

STEVE SCHMUTZER

www.solidbreadcommunity.com