April 5th, 2024 | Messianic World Update | Tensions in Middle East and Religious Controversies in Israel

Shalom! This is Monte Judah with Lion and Lamb Ministries. Today’s date is April 5th of the year 2024, with today’s Messianic World Update.

This week, tensions in the Middle East spiked as Israel successfully targeted the Iranian consulate in Damascus. The precision of the strike is worth noting, as it specifically targeted the Iranian Republican Guard members, killing seven of them, including two high-level generals. One of those generals was Mohammed Reza Zahedi, who orchestrated the Hamas October 7th attack in Israel. This event has sent shockwaves throughout the region and the world.

Following this, the CIA advised Israel that Iran was likely to retaliate swiftly. This has led to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) ramping up their air defenses and being on high alert for potential drone and missile attacks. Israeli embassies worldwide are also on full alert, and 28 of them have been closed.

Tragically, Israel mistakenly killed seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen while they were traveling in northern Gaza, prompting international outrage. The victims were civilians from Australia, Britain, and Poland and were accompanied by a Palestinian man. IDF Chief Harzi Hailevi has apologized and pledged to conduct an investigation into the incident.

On the home front, the Biden administration continues to express its frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Biden's call to Netanyahu, lasting approximately 45 minutes, was marked by his frustration with the ongoing situation in Gaza. President Biden presented Prime Minister Netanyahu with several demands that he wanted to see met, including an immediate ceasefire, with no mention of the release of the hostages. Israel cannot agree to this.

In religious news, there's a growing controversy in Israel about whether Haredi men, ultra-Orthodox Jews, should serve in the IDF. This matter is currently under discussion in the Knesset, and no decision has been made yet.

Lastly, there is news about the red heifers in Israel. The Temple Institute announced that they have a man who meets the specific purity requirements necessary to execute the sacrifice of a red heifer. The sacrifice is significant as it generates the ash necessary for the purification process of the priests.

In conclusion, all these developments point towards the prophetic descriptions of the Ezekiel 38 war. We watch closely as the events unfold, keeping our faith and hope alive. Join us at Lion and Lamb Ministries for more updates and teachings.

Shabbat Shalom to all of you.