Israel beefs up air defenses, calls up troops as Iran payback for Syria strike looms

Speculation suggests Iran could attack Israel from its own territory rather than through proxies, sparking wider hostilities; Gallant says IDF prepared for every scenario By EMANUEL FABIAN,  TOI STAFF and REUTERS4 April 2024, 12:02 am   A billboard displays a portrait of slain Iran’s Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi with a slogan in Hebrew saying, “You will be […]

Hamas says it won’t budge on truce demands, blames Israel as Qatar says talks stuck

Qatari PM says Doha committed to negotiations, but deadlock remains around north Gaza return, identity of prisoners to be released; IDF chief touts military pressure to force deal By TOI STAFF and AGENCIESToday, 11:33 pm   Ismail Haniyeh, the Doha-based political bureau chief of the Palestinian terror group Hamas, speaks to the press after a meeting with the […]

IDF Arabic spokesman: Hezbollah caused explosion that wounded UNIFIL workers

JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 3, 2024 11:51 The IDF’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, wrote Wednesday on X, formerly Twitter, that according to the information available to the IDF, the explosion that occurred on March 30 in Rmaich, where several UNIFIL workers were wounded, was caused after the UNIFIL patrol drove over a bomb that Hezbollah […]

US officials say strike on Iranian general ‘a blow’ to Tehran, risks inflaming region

Ex-CIA agent tells NYT alleged Israeli attack aimed to ‘punish’ Guard Corps for efforts to harm Israelis abroad; retired US general says Iran’s options for response ‘very limited’ By TOI STAFF and AGENCIESToday, 11:29 am   A banner displaying pictures of Israeli army officials with their faces encircled by a red crosshair icon, hang in Tehran on April […]

‘Islamic resistance will not remain silent’: Retaliation vowed after Damascus strike

An alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus Monday night resulted in the killing of a number of Iranian Revolutionary Guard and Quds Force generals. HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE APRIL 3, 2024 00:50 Updated: APRIL 3, 2024 00:59 An alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus Monday night resulted […]

Move to Israel now, new private campaign tells diaspora Jewry

The campaign calls for Jews to commit ‘Davka’ (doing the opposite of what they are told) and move to Israel now. JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 2, 2024 23:51 Diaspora Jewry are being encouraged to move to Israel immediately in a new campaign launched by Belong, the first-ever private company for immigration to Israel, on Tuesday. […]

Report: US tells Israel its Rafah evacuation plan not viable in ‘harsh’ video call

Virtual meeting between Blinken, Sullivan, Dermer and Hanegbi exposes just how much sides are on ‘completely different pages’ regarding potential op in southernmost Gaza city By TOI STAFF3 April 2024, 12:30 am   File: From left to right: Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Council chairman Tzachi Hanegbi […]

Biden administration ‘outraged’ by Israeli strike that killed 7 aid workers, as humanitarian groups suspend operations in Gaza

Ron Kampeas April 2, 2024 WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Biden White House expressed its “outrage” over an Israeli drone strike Monday that killed seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen and said the Israeli military must improve its coordination with groups delivering humanitarian assistance. “We were outraged to learn of an IDF strike that killed […]

Russia condemns Israeli attack on Iranian consulate, requests UNSC meeting on strike

“We strongly condemn this attack on the Iranian consular mission in Syria,” Russia’s foreign ministry said. “Such aggressive actions by Israel are absolutely unacceptable and must be stopped.” REUTERS JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 2, 2024 08:22 Updated: APRIL 2, 2024 09:41 Russia condemned an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria, called on the […]

Spain to recognize Palestinian statehood by July, leader says

According to the reports, Sanchez said he expected events to unfold in the conflict ahead of the European Parliament elections in early June and highlighted ongoing debates at the United Nations. By REUTERS APRIL 2, 2024 09:49 Updated: APRIL 2, 2024 09:50  Spain will recognize Palestinian statehood by July, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told journalists […]

IDF Announces Elimination of Top Hezbollah Operative in Targeted Drone Strike

i24 News – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the elimination of a high-ranking operative belonging to Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force in a precision drone strike conducted moments ago in southern Lebanon’s Kounine region. Identified as Ismail Ali al-Zin, the IDF revealed that he held a prominent position as a senior commander within Radwan’s […]

Hamas document reveals it hides casualties, blames failed rocket launches on Israel – IDF

An official Hamas document recovered by IDF soldiers proves that many Gazan casualties are the direct result of failed rocket launches by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. OHAD MERLIN MARCH 31, 2024 22:30 The Palestinian Islamic Jihad group holds a rally in Gaza to commemorate armed commanders and operatives killed by Israel in the […]

Jesus the Passover Lamb

This ritual is rich with meaning for Christians. The Jewish Messiah, Jesus Christ, is the central figure in this ancient Jewish feast as the Lamb that was slain for the salvation of the world (Isaiah 53:7; John 1:29, 36; I Peter 1:19; Revelation 5:12; 13:8). Christianity is actually a continuation and fulfillment of God’s plan […]