Manipur crisis intensifies as Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting

At the entrance gate of Manipur’s Churachandpur district, an effigy bears the message “Justice is Dead.” (Photo: The Christian Post) Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the security situation in Manipur. The meeting, held on June 17 afternoon, comes amidst fresh incidents of violence and growing concerns … Read more

Netanyahu Says Gaza Victory Near as White House, World Pressure Intensifies

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that victory in Gaza is at hand. His declaration comes in the face of U.S. and international opposition to Israel’s last major military campaign. Netanyahu told Fox News, “Victory is close. I mean, as I’ve said, three-quarters of those (Hamas) fighting battalions (are gone). The best thing we … Read more

Hezbollah Attacks Church in Israel, Fighting Intensifies on Lebanon Border Threatening Regional War

JERUSALEM, Israel – As the war with Hamas in Gaza rages with little sign of ending soon, fighting along Israel’s northern border is intensifying. Israel says Hezbollah is trying to draw the military into another conflict along the border with Lebanon and Syria, and Iran is backing all three of Israel’s foes, including the Houthis in Yemen. … Read more

Israeli Sources Say Hostage Deal Nearer, as Sirens Sound, Fighting Intensifies Around Gaza and North

JERUSALEM, Israel – Families of Israeli hostages gathered Monday outside Israeli’s military headquarters in Tel Aviv ahead of their meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet. The prime minister told the families that the return of the hostages is a “sacred mission,” and that he and his “friends” are responsible for their return. … Read more