Hezbollah Rockets Outfitted with Iranian Guided Warheads

Iran is placing guided warheads on its rockets and smuggling them to Hezbollah in Lebanon, a senior Defense Ministry official involved in preparing Israeli air defenses said Tuesday, the Jerusalem Post reported.

France preparing draft for UN resolution on Palestine

France sees a window of opportunity after Israel’s elections to get the United States on board with a new push for Mideast peace, and is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution in about 12 days, according to French diplomatic officials, the Times of Israel reported.

Midnight Deadline Approaches Iran Nuke Deal

Marathon talks aimed at stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons entered their final scheduled day Tuesday with global powers racing to agree a framework deal by a midnight deadline, the Times of Israel reported.

On Eve of Possible Iranian Nuke Deal, Israel Shows Off Latest Sub

With a possible agreement on Iran’s nuclear program approaching, the Israeli navy today hosted military reporters on a tour of its latest submarine, part of an underwater fleet reportedly armed with nuclear-tipped cruise missiles that will serve as Israel’s major deterrent against a nuclear-armed Islamic Republic, the Washington Free Beacon reported.

Ex-Intel Chief: U.S. Displaying ‘Willful Ignorance’ Regarding Middle East

Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency under President Obama, says there is “incredible policy confusion” in Washington regarding the Middle East, where the United States sides with Saudi Arabia and Sunni Muslims in some cases, but then sides with Iran and the Shi’ites in other cases — all while trying to strike a nuclear deal with Iran, a country he said can’t be trusted, CNS News reported.

Putin pledges support for Palestinian state

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country will support efforts to build a Palestinian state with a capital in East Jerusalem, the Times of Israel reported.

Iran Nuke Deal Worse Than Israel Feared, Netanyahu Says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Sunday against the emerging nuclear deal with Iran, as Iranian and Western officials in Lausanne, Switzerland were rushing to reach a framework agreement by an end-of-month deadline, the Times of Israel reported.

Arab League Agree to Joint Military Force

Alarmed by the potential for civil war in Yemen, Arab leaders agreed Sunday to the creation of a joint military force that would attempt to bring some stability to the region and serve as a counterweight to the influence of Iran, the LA Times reported.

Myanmar to Pass Bills Curbing Religious Freedoms

The government of Myanmar is about to pass a series of so-called religious protection bills into law after its Lower House approved two of the bills on March 19, according to Barnabas Aid.

India: Christian Institutions Desecrated

The recent rape of an elderly nun in West Bengal, India, was part of a premeditated attack against Christian institutions, according to Morning Star News.

Oklahoma: Judge Dismisses Atheist Challenge

In March, a federal judge in Oklahoma dismissed a lawsuit filed by an atheist group that challenged a monument to the Ten Commandments in the state capital, according to Christian News.

Pastors in Sudan to be tried for Evangelism

Pastors Yat Michael and Peter Reith have been transferred to prison from their detention in Khartoum after they were apprehended by Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services, according to Barnabas Aid.

Obama Looks to UN to Force Two-State Solution

After years of blocking U.N. efforts to pressure Israelis and Palestinians into accepting a lasting two-state solution, the United States is edging closer toward supporting a U.N. Security Council resolution that would call for the resumption of political talks to conclude a final peace settlement, Foreign Policy reported.

Netanyahu hails ‘a great victory for our people’

As voting ended in Israel’s Knesset elections Tuesday night, TV exit polls showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu well placed to retain the premiership, with his Likud party neck and neck with rival Isaac Herzog’s Zionist Union but better positioned to build a coalition. Netanyahu hailed a Likud victory, though Herzog refused to concede, the Times of Israel reported.

American Missionary Kidnapped in Nigeria

In Nigeria last week, an American missionary of The Free Methodist Church was abducted by armed men who then demanded a $300,000 ransom for her safe return, according to The Christian Post.

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