From Around the Web
Headlines worth your time from other Christian, Israeli and world news outlets, picked and summed up by Watchman News. Updated November 4 at 10:06 AM EST.
✡ Israel & Jerusalem
- Iran’s Khamenei says any hopes for US policy shift after midterms ‘seriously mistaken’
Iran's supreme leader said hopes for a change in U.S. policy after the midterms are mistaken and warned a renewed war would be wider in scope. via The Times of Israel
- Danon questions ICJ impartiality after election of judges with anti-Israel records
Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon questioned the International Court of Justice's impartiality after judges with records critical of Israel were elected. via JNS
- Two suspected Ebola patients in Israel test negative
Tests on two people in Israel suspected of having Ebola came back negative. via JNS
- IDF, Shin Bet kill six terrorist operatives in southern Gaza strikes
Israeli military and Shin Bet strikes in southern Gaza killed six operatives, according to Israeli forces. via JNS
- El-Sayed’s win changes the conversation on Israel — and its relationship with US Jews
Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate victory puts an Israel opponent in the Senate, and the result is prompting discussion of Israel's standing among U.S. Jewish voters. via The Times of Israel
- Election chief presents results to president, says casting doubt on them a ‘real danger’ to democracy
Israel's Central Elections Committee presented certified election results to President Herzog and warned that doubting them endangers democracy, after the committee ratified the vote. via The Times of Israel
- Khamenei warns of 'far wider' response if US attacks again
Iran's supreme leader warned of a much broader response if the United States attacks Iran again. via JNS
- Trump aid bombshell could set off scramble to reprioritize upcoming arms buys
President Trump announced an earlier-than-expected end to the $3.8 billion annual U.S. aid, leaving Israel to reassess which upcoming arms purchases it can afford. via The Times of Israel
- Israel politicians accuse Netanyahu of being 'danger to Israel,' harming ties with US Democrats
Israeli politicians are accusing Prime Minister Netanyahu of endangering the country and damaging Israel's relations with U.S. Democrats, following the American midterm results. via The Jerusalem Post
- Khamenei warns Iran response to any renewed aggression will be 'on a much greater scale'
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei warned that Tehran's response to any renewed aggression against it would be on a much larger scale than before. via The Jerusalem Post
- Elections chief presents official results to Herzog amid foreign interference probe
Israel's elections chief gave the official results to President Herzog and said suspected foreign interference had limited potential impact. Herzog urged the parties to find a path to a stable government. via JNS
- ‘Enter the military as haredi Jews and leave as haredi Jews,’ IDF chief pledges
The IDF chief pledged that ultra-Orthodox Jews who enlist will be able to serve while keeping their way of life. via JNS
- Israel braces for heavy weekend rains, widespread flooding risk
Israel is preparing for heavy rain over the weekend, with forecasters warning of a widespread risk of flooding. via JNS
- 31 years since assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
Israel marked 31 years since the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. via JNS
- UK Jewish groups join court fight to uphold Palestine Action ban
Two UK Jewish organizations joined the Supreme Court challenge over the Palestine Action ban, saying the group targeted Jewish-owned businesses. via JNS
✝ Church & Ministry
- Franklin Graham, pro-life leaders urge Americans to vote: 'The stakes have never been higher'
Franklin Graham and pro-life leaders asked Americans to vote Tuesday, with control of Congress and abortion ballot measures in four states at stake. via The Christian Post
- Judge rules Iowa officials must allow satanic event in state Capitol
A federal judge ruled Monday that Iowa officials must permit a Satanic Temple chapter to hold a holiday-season event in the state Capitol. via The Christian Post
- Ex-Acts 29 CEO Stephen Timmis, wife charged with alleged rape from 18 years ago when he led UK church
Stephen Timmis, former Acts 29 CEO, and his wife Janet have each been charged with eight counts of rape allegedly committed 18 years ago while he led a Sheffield church. via The Christian Post
- COALA4.0: Global South churches urged to receive and host one another's missionaries
The chairman of the COALA mission network says churches in Asia, Africa and Latin America should welcome and oversee one another's missionaries, since the Global South now sends most cross-cultural missionaries. via Christian Daily International
- Churches prepare for Orphan Sunday with new prayer and action resources
A global network focused on orphan care has issued a toolkit, prayer guide and webinar for congregations observing Orphan Sunday on November 8. via Christian Daily International
- They’re teaching the Bible during public school hours — and it’s 100% legal
The report looks at how Christian students may pray, read the Bible and discuss Jesus in public schools, and describes Bible instruction offered during school hours as legally permitted. via The Christian Post
- Shakahola: Mackenzie begs for mercy as State seeks death penalty
In a final plea in the Shakahola case, preacher Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-accused asked for mercy while the State sought the death penalty. via Daily Nation (Kenya)
- More than half of teens turn to Jesus for advice but not more than parents, friends: Barna
New Barna data on U.S. teenagers shows they feel most comfortable seeking advice on identity from their mothers, ranking parents and friends ahead of Jesus, though over half do turn to Him. via The Christian Post
- Latin Evangelical Alliance adopts transparency commitment for national alliances
The Latin Evangelical Alliance adopted the Costa Rica Commitment, setting five principles on governance, financial accountability and abuse prevention for national alliances across 22 countries. via Christian Daily International
- Kenyan pastors call for highway upgrade after crash kills 24, including three ministers
The Mombasa Pastors Fellowship asked Kenya's government to widen the Nairobi-Mombasa highway to a dual carriageway after a bus crash killed 24 people, including three pastors. via Christian Daily International
- CNN says a ‘tsunami’ of church closings is coming. The data says otherwise
A Christian Post analysis disputes a CNN report predicting mass church closures, saying closures only slightly exceed openings and the headline figure counts sold buildings. via The Christian Post
- Company behind Billy Graham Library dining room furniture plans craft village at historic site
A furniture company that supplied the Billy Graham Library and Samaritan's Purse plans to reopen a historic furniture complex tied to a colonial-era Protestant mission group. via The Christian Post
- 2 female soccer players file Title IX complaint against Maine over trans sports rule
Two high school athletes and their parents filed a Title IX complaint against Maine over its policy allowing boys to compete in girls' sports. via The Christian Post
- Megachurch pastor Lonnie Snell fired over sexual misconduct with staffer
New Life Chapel in West Chester, Ohio, fired its founder and senior pastor, Lonnie Snell, over sexual misconduct with a staff member. via The Christian Post
- NC county says fight over JD Greear’s church expansion isn’t about religious discrimination
A North Carolina county's attorney said the dispute over denying The Summit Church's request to rezone nearly 100 acres for its Chapel Hill campus concerns separation of powers, not religious freedom. via The Christian Post
⛓ Persecuted Church
- UN rapporteur links Tehran church seizure to wider pressure on Iran’s Christians
A U.N. rapporteur ties the seizure of a Tehran church to broader pressure on Iranian Christians. Iran has answered only one of eight U.N. communications about Christians since 2011. via Christian Daily International
- Amid Drop in Official Blasphemy Accusations, Underlying Concerns Remain in Pakistan
Reuters reports registered blasphemy cases in Pakistan have dropped this year after the army chief acted against fundamentalist groups. Some Pakistanis doubt the official figures reflect reality. via International Christian Concern
- Church Building in Omdurman, Sudan Threatened with Demolition
A congregation of the Sudanese Church of Christ in Omdurman fears its building could be demolished. Land authorities arrived unannounced at the Al-Murzouq site on July 21 and issued a warning. via Morning Star News
- Ethiopian Orthodox Church calls for stronger protection after more than 60 Christians killed in attacks
More than 60 Ethiopian Orthodox Christians were killed in two attacks in Oromia region. The Orthodox Church is asking for stronger protection of civilians and action against those responsible. via Christian Daily International
- Glenn Beck warns of 'serious times' as nonprofit aims to help persecuted Nigerian Christians
A charity founded by Glenn Beck is directing its efforts toward helping persecuted Christians in Nigeria, as global persecution rises. via The Christian Post
- Tens of thousands march against antisemitism in Peru
Tens of thousands marched against antisemitism in Peru, in an event joined by evangelical Christians and the country's Jewish community leaders. via JNS
- Enduring Persecution Together
A man named Amir came to faith in Christ, followed later by his wife Fatima. Their family endured years of persecution from relatives, including forced separation and legal battles. via International Christian Concern
- Demand to Repeal Anti-Conversion Law Grows in Karnataka
Christian and Muslim leaders in Karnataka, India, held a press conference demanding the state government repeal its anti-conversion law. via International Christian Concern
- Ethiopia’s Ongoing Conflict Leaves Christian Communities Living in Fear
Fighting near the Ethiopian border town of Moyale is driving Christian families and others to flee into Kenya, creating a humanitarian crisis. via International Christian Concern
- Head of global evangelical body visits Jordanian village where gunmen killed 9 at church funeral
The World Evangelical Alliance's secretary general visited a southern Jordanian village where gunmen killed nine Christians at a church funeral last month. He laid a wreath at the graves and met a grieving family. via Christian Daily International
- Christian arrested after speaking against Islam being pushed in Egypt schools
Egyptian authorities arrested a Coptic Christian engineer at his Alexandria home, accusing him of speaking against Islam after he objected online to Islam being taught in schools. via The Christian Post
- Rights attorneys in Pakistan sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years each over alleged disruption of security for England's cricket team. via Christian Daily International
- Pastor in Punjab, India, killed by man he led to Christ
A pastor in Punjab, India, was stabbed to death on October 8 by a man he had led to faith in Christ, according to sources. via Christian Daily International
- Iran killed her teenage daughter - now she is facing up to the regime
A mother whose 16-year-old daughter was shot dead during mass protests in Iran in January is now publicly speaking out against the government. via BBC News (World)
- Disowned by family, jailed for faith: Former Muslim refuses to stop sharing the Gospel
A former Muslim who lost family ties, was beaten and jailed after converting continues sharing the Gospel. His account is featured in this year's International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. via The Christian Post
🌐 World & Nation
- Democrats notch historic governor wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio amid midterm surge
Democrats won governor's races in Texas, Georgia and Ohio in the U.S. midterm elections, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded. via The Jerusalem Post
- ICC may still hold confirmation of charges vs. Bato despite absence --counsel
Lawyers for victims of the Duterte-era drug war say the International Criminal Court may proceed with confirming charges against Senator Ronald dela Rosa even though he remains a fugitive. via GMA News (Philippines)
- Gina Hinojosa and Xavier Becerra: Latinos who won Texas and California governorships
Two Latino Democrats won the governorships of Texas and California in the midterm elections. They criticized the lack of oversight in immigration enforcement raids by ICE. via Prensa Libre (Guatemala)
- 'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans told the BBC they blame President Trump for the party's midterm election losses, citing his focus on his legacy and a perceived indifference to voters' concerns. via BBC News (World)
- Kenya sets December deadline for drug makers to adopt global tracking standards
Kenya's government has given drug manufacturers until December 31, 2026 to adopt international product identification standards, as part of efforts to combat counterfeit medicines. via Capital FM Kenya
- Insivumeh records three tremors centered in Santa Rosa: what magnitude were they?
Guatemala's seismology agency recorded three earthquakes centered in the Santa Rosa department within a few hours. via Prensa Libre (Guatemala)
- Trough to bring rain and showers to several regions of Honduras
A surface trough is expected to bring weak to moderate rain and showers with lightning to several regions of Honduras on Wednesday, November 4, according to the forecast. via El Heraldo (Honduras)
- The world is reacting to the Democrats' midterm elections victory
Governments from Kyiv to Moscow and from Tehran to Tel Aviv are assessing how a Democratic-controlled Congress will affect U.S. foreign relations. via NPR News
- Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in three European nations
Authorities in Austria, Germany and Hungary have reported dozens of cases of sharp objects found in Halloween sweets, including a girl who hurt her tongue on a pin in chocolate. via BBC News (World)
- Democrats seize full control of Congress. And, which candidates made history last night
Democrats won both the House and the Senate, taking full control of Congress for the first time since 2023. Several candidates also made history in state races. via NPR News
- Votes are still being counted to see who will represent Mississippi in the Senate
Mississippi's U.S. Senate race remains undecided. Democrat Scott Colom led Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by only a handful of votes early Wednesday. via NPR News
- 79 alleged rebels killed in military ops in 2026, says NTF-ELCAC
The Philippine government's anti-communist task force says more than 1,000 alleged communist rebels have been neutralized in military operations this year. via GMA News (Philippines)
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