Israel Condemns UN Report on Crimes Against Humanity; Protests at Trump Tower; Military Chaplains; Investigating Miracles

UN Report Accuses Israel of Crimes Against Humanity

• 🌍 The UN Human Rights Council released a report alleging Israel committed systematic destruction of healthcare facilities and used sexual violence as a war strategy against Palestinians in Gaza.
• ❌ Critics, including Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi and the Israeli mission to the UN, rejected the report as unfounded and anti-semitic, highlighting the UN's failure to address Hamas's October 7th crimes.
• 🇺🇸 US Ambassador-designate Alise Stefanik criticized the report for ignoring Hamas's atrocities while attacking Israel with "unfounded smears."

Purim and Modern-Day Threats

• 🎉 Israelis and Jews worldwide celebrated Purim, commemorating the ancient Persian plot to destroy the Jewish people, as recorded in the Book of Esther.
• ⚠️ Many see a parallel between ancient Persia's Haman and modern-day Iran, whose rulers have repeatedly declared their intent to destroy Israel and the Jewish people.

Protests at Trump Tower

• ✊ Demonstrators from a Jewish group, Jewish Voice for Peace, protested at Trump Tower demanding the release of detained Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student from Syria.
• ⚖️ Nearly 100 arrests were made for trespassing, obstructing government administration, and resisting arrest, with authorities stating Khalil led an anti-Israel protest coalition violating federal law.
• 🗣️ Protesters and some politicians argue Khalil's detention is an attack on free speech and an "unconstitutional abduction."

Military Chaplains and Support

• ✝️ Military chaplains provide spiritual care in challenging environments and often need prayer and encouragement themselves.
• 🤝 Over 100 military chaplains from Africa and around the world gathered in Brussels, Belgium, for prayer, fellowship, and sharing wisdom on supporting service members in difficult situations.
• 🌍 Chaplains shared experiences from areas of violent extremism, drought, and war zones like Sudan and Congo, emphasizing the need for compassion and support.

Investigating Miracles Across America

• ✨ A new CBN documentary, "Investigating the Supernatural," explores documented cases of miracles across America, examining events that challenge skepticism.
• 🏥 The film features stories like a former police officer who was paralyzed for 10 years after a broken neck and subsequent surgery, experiencing a complete healing after a prayer event.
• 🧠 The documentary aims to provide faith-sustaining messages for Christians and challenge worldviews for atheists and agnostics by presenting medically documented extraordinary events.