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| USS Ford and USS Eisenhower CSGs in the East Med |
UPDATE 6 November 2023: In the image above the USS Ford and USS Eisenhower Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) cruising the Eastern Mediterranean Sea as part of the overall US military build up in the Middle East, as direct warning to Iran and its proxy forces in Lebanon and Syria to stay out of the Israel-HAMAS war in Gaza. For its part the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed-Reza Ashtiani issued a direct threat yesterday saying the US forces would be "hit hard" if the war in Gaza was not stopped immediately. Right on cue two US International Coalition bases in Syria, Tel Haydar in al-Hasakah and al-Tanf on the Jordanian-Iraqi border, were attacked yesterday and early this morning by IRGC proxy drones. The drones were shot down. International Coalition retaliation is expected shortly.
In Syria, and due to the IAF's repeated knocking out of Damascus and Aleppo International Airports, the Russian military has given the IRGC-QF permission to fly in military hardware to the Hmeimim Air Base. The first IRGC-QF charter aircraft landed at Hmeimim this past Thursday under joint Russian and Iranian security forces protection. An IRGC-QF military convoy departed Hmeimim soon thereafter for IRGC bases to the east, T4 most likely. Iranian military flights are also landing at the Syrian al-Shayrat Air Base southeast of Homs.
Concurrent with these developments Israel's relations with Russia have deteriorated precipitously, to the point now that Israel will no longer provide advance deconfliction warnings to the Russian military in Syria when IAF aircraft are inbound to strike Iranian and Iranian proxy targets in Syria. Both the US International Coalition and Iranian military forces are pouring in large contingents of reinforcements. These movements indicate a steady decline into a regional conflagration.
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| War in Gaza City - IDF Grinding HAMAS into Pulp |
2 November 2023: In continuing this series which began exactly one month ago today with Global SITREP C5-23: The Coming War, Eschatology Today assesses that the Iranian overlords of Hezbollah in Lebanon and IRGC-QF proxy militias have green-lighted the launch their offensive against Israel from Lebanon and Syria approximately on or before 24 hours from now.There is no reason other than military for IRGC-QF overall commander, Esmail Qa'ani to be coordinating with Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon on Wednesday, two days in advance of the expected address of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, at 3 PM Israel time (8 AM EDT in the US) which for all intents and purposes is a matter of semantics; a chance for him and his terrorist organization to save face and avoid total humiliation. Thus Lebanon will be destroyed due to the Shi'a Twelver's lust for Israel's blood to be spilled.
This is Esmail Qa'ani's second trip to Lebanon in three weeks time, the first being within 24 hours of HAMAS barbaric assault on kibbutzim in Israel on October 7th. Iranian fingerprints are all over this attempt at a war of extermination against Israel. To the apocalyptic Twelver Shi'a clerics of Iran this war is essential in their eschatological and theological beliefs, foremost of them being the hastening of their non-existent al-Mahdi messianic figure. Truly a massive satanic deception upon millions of their religion.
We are now learning in real-time that all of the associated prophecies of the Psalm 83 scenario are as most other Bible prophecy in that they find fulfillment over several months to years. Many have dual fulfillment over much longer periods of time. None of these prophesies are "one and done" in a single day, but as we've always made clear, have an active process towards their literal fulfillment. It occurs that this time ought not to be wasted, that active witnessing is the order of the day while there is still time to do so. This proves to the unbeliever that God has known the end from the beginning, His word is to be trusted in ALL things.
There are many talking in Israel in a way that suggests logic trumps the eschatological beliefs of the Shi'a Twelvers. They ignore that fact that those beliefs are the Twelver's raison d'etre.
ReplyDeleteThere has occurred as this SITREP was being prepared a series of rocket, mortar and ATGM barrages like has not been seen before from the north. Israeli citizens have gone into shelters. It may have begun.
ReplyDeleteThe Russian Federation is finally openly showing its true hatred of Israel. It has sided with Islamic terrorism, saying Israel has "no right to defend itself against HAMAS."
ReplyDeleteAn Oil/Energy website report published this news item:
ReplyDelete"The fact that Nasrallah has refrained from addressing his militia since the beginning of the Gaza conflict suggests that a significant decision has likely been made. The increased presence of IRGC personnel and leadership in Lebanon is a matter of concern for Israeli and U.S. authorities. Simultaneously, there are substantial military movements occurring on Syrian territory toward the Israeli border and the Golan Heights. U.S. intelligence has also warned about growing activities and significant movements between Iraq and Syria-Lebanon involving militias and IRGC operators."
Heavy rocket fire out of Lebanon in the past hour has caused damage in Kiryat Shmona and injuries in other border towns. Iraqi militias under IRGC-QF are now operating along side of Hezbollah in Lebanon. HAMAS also in Lebanon. This is Psalm 83 to the letter.
ReplyDeleteThe Iraqi Shi'a proxy (Al-Imam Hussain Battalion) under the IRQG-QF became absorbed as an organic unit within the Syrian Army's 4th Division. This unit is deployed to Lebanon in support of Hezbollah which has had significant failures in attacks against Israel since 2019 to the present. They employ drones and ATGMs on the Lebanon-Israel border.
DeleteJust as Bashar al-Assad has no say whether Syria enters into a war with Israel, so too Prime Minister Najib Mikati of Lebanon has no say in the matter. The decisions for both nations have already been made in Tehran, Iran.
ReplyDeleteMSM corporate media, purveyors of much 'fake news,' are now reporting that Syria will use the Russian Wagner Group mercenaries in Syria to transfer an SA-22 Pantsyr (NATO Name: Greyhound) gun/SAM system to Hezbollah in Lebanon.
ReplyDeleteThere's a longstanding history of Israel destroying every attempt to transfer this kind of 'game changing' weaponry to Hezbollah. Some IAF strikes have taken out entire squadrons (like the SA-8 Gecko SAMs) intact on Syrian bases, others were destroyed while enroute on the cross-border highway.
Assuming this is not corporate fake news, it makes no difference if Russian mercs attempt to deliver an SA-22 to Hezbollah by any means, the system(s) will be taken out promptly by the IAF.
The IDF Northern Command has placed all units under the highest state of combat preparedness.
ReplyDeleteIsrael has compromised for peace for 75 years and their people have paid a heavy price with loss of life.
ReplyDeleteUntil the Arabs recognize the God of Abraham they fight a losing battle.
Thanks for posting the Ezra Yachin video.
Ezra Yachin video reinstated. Hat trip to Brother Steve for sending this!
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If it wasn't obvious before it's blatantly apparent now: the Biden Administration is frothing at the mouth in its attempt to micro-manage Israel's war against enemies all around her. The wrong side of history, and more importantly, the prophetic expressed will of God.
ReplyDeleteThis war has arrived at a critical juncture... both spiritual and literal.
ReplyDelete7 October, Simchat Torah, stirred the awakening of the 16 million Jews of the world, half of them in Israel and the rest in diaspora. A great aliyah return to the promised land will result shortly.
God will bring them back.
Ez. 39:28 - yet another inbound prophetic fulfillment!! Bro. Steve
DeleteThe IDF neutralized multiple terrorist teams in Lebanon (overnight and into this morning) who were attempting to set up Kornet ATGM firing positions.
ReplyDeleteThe IDF is without a doubt employing highly advanced sensing (Visual, IR, Thermal) technology to detect and destroy these terrorist teams before they can fire.
In Gaza the IDF capture of a key node in HAMAS C2 Network resulted in the highest value battlefield intelligence coup thus far in the war. Extremely damaging to HAMAS war effort!
Per IDF Lt.Col. "Z":
Delete"The Givati Brigade operated within the Gaza City. During this operation, in conjunction with the 196th Armored Battalion, the unit penetrated the very heart of the base, engaging in fierce battles with terrorists. We eliminated a significant number of threats, destroyed tunnels, and brought back vital intelligence materials."
IDF/IAF execute intensive strike across southern Lebanon against all Hezbollah depots and other infrastructure.
ReplyDeleteALL of these targets were established in blatant violation of UNSC 1701 since 2006, thus making Lebanese PM Najib Mikati a bald-faced liar.
Great to see that Israel told Biden / Blinken to 'pound sand' vis the ceasefire. Obama will be fuming behind the scenes. We really are seeing the emergence of a 70th-Week Israel.
DeleteYou were so right about Hezbollah not being ready. Both they and Hamas are extremely worried at this juncture IMO - poked the bear one too many times. Lot of sabre-rattling in Narallahs speech - mostly trying to threaten the US into pressuring Israel - except Israel is not responding to the 'pressure' as expected. Uh-oh. Bro. Steve.
"Pounding sand" is the very best thing to occur in the past 24 hours.
DeleteHowever, in my view John 5:43 looms larger than ever before. Tremendously so.
Israel quickly needs to lose faith in the US, so I'm watching for the emergence of a Jewish moshiach ben Yosef in this fight, which is followed by the false moshiach ben David (antichrist).
This is what we've long expressed here as what Orthodox Israel is looking for (not based upon my say-so, but on the Orthodox' say-so). To them both "moshiach's" are just regular men, not God incarnate.
Nasrallah, like his Persian Ayatollah overlord, is playing 1D chess; God is playing 5D chess.
Tonight the IDF detected rocket launches towards Israel from southern Lebanon but none reached Israeli soil. They fell short in Lebanon. (Dang! ;)) Nevertheless, the IAF pummeled Hezbollah for making the attempt.
ReplyDeleteMore than a day since Nasrallah's diatribe has allowed analysis of it to occur.
ReplyDelete1. Nasrallah is a prolific liar, world-class in fact.
2. All of Nasrallah's previous bluster about war regarding offshore gas field extraction and martime border demarcation was just plain nonsense. Hezbollah was NOT prepared for war with Israel at that time, nor is Hezbollah prepared now for full-scale war with Israel. Hence, the limited cross-border and largely unsuccessful pinpricks Hezbollah has been engaged in for three weeks now.
3. Hezbollah and IRGC-QF proxy (Iraqi) forces will sooner or later join the war against Israel. Their annihilation will then be swift and sure. Woe to Lebanon.
As previously noted, the IDF armor and mechanized forces arrayed against the southern Gaza Strip were in action as they engaged HAMAS ATGM teams in combat this morning. No IDF casualties reported, but the HAMAS terrorists did not fare as well and were erradicated.
ReplyDeleteThe time difference from Israel (IST) and the US East Coast (EST) is back to 7 hours.
ReplyDeleteA lesson in the history of Israel's War of Independence (the "Psalm 83 War" which continues to this day).
ReplyDeleteIsrael's Military History
Fascinating and (very) timely article Bro. Sean. Fruitlessness of playing politics over trusting the Lord of Hosts. Interesting - IDFAF Spitfires shooting down British Spitfires. A very one-sided engagement. Bro. Steve
DeleteFYI... the Pentagon made public today that an Ohio-class SSBM sub has arrived in the Middle Eastern waters.
ReplyDeleteA rocket launched from Iraq towards Israel was reported shot down by Jordanian air defenses.
ReplyDeleteIn Lebanon a 30 rocket barrage resulted in a major counter-strike by Israel, and which may be continuing at this time. Nothing proportional in this escalation!
PM Netanyahu - "This is not a local battle, this is a global battle."
ReplyDeleteIAF F-35I Adir aircraft are providing 'danger close' air support to IDF battalions encircling Gaza City. These strikes are in most instances just 600 feet in front of the battalions forward most elements.
ReplyDeleteOUF! That's when you feel it in your chest!
DeleteThis war, every rocket blast, every cannon shot, every rifle report, should be felt in our chests because they attest to literal prophetic fulfillment in real-time.
DeleteThe update this morning has multiple prophetic implications across the board, especially the fact that Russia has unambigously sided with the barbarian islamic enemies of Israel!
Zoe,
ReplyDeleteYou speak truth, but as this blog is hosted by Google I must be careful with posted language.
A major development may be in the making as the IDF is nearing Shifa hospital, HAMAS HQ in Gaza City.
ReplyDeleteThe IDF 7th Armored Brigade captured a HAMAS strong point which also included an armory filled with ATGMs, ammo and orther ordnance.
DeleteThe IAF struck a HAMAS site with precision a position adjacent to Al-Quds Hospital identified and illuminated by IDF. Large secondary explosions indicate it was also a HAMAS armory.
Iran is responsible for 38 attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Syria which have injured 46 US military personnel.
ReplyDeleteThis administration will only do something for the USA if enough political pressure is applied. And people continue to vote for these Marxists.
ReplyDeleteJmoll,
DeleteSo very true. The Wokeists and the Marxists are the HAMAS butchers most ardent supporters; they hate God and America first and Israel most of all.
The overwhelming coverage of the war in Gaza is focused upon the north.
ReplyDeleteAs noted previously, per Isaiah 11:14, the IDF/IAF are also attacking HAMAS, PIJ and PRC terrorists in southern Gaza, particularly in Khan Younis and Rafah. 250 strikes occurred here last night.
The IDF will occupy and govern Gaza as a special military zone for an indefinite period of time, probably for many months or longer. The IDF will ensure that Gaza never again becomes reconstituted as a den of terrorists.
DeleteExcellent coverage of what's going on in the Israel-Hamas war. Are we here in the U.S. blessing Israel right now or cursing her? Reason for this question are the news reports from various sources, including Christian ones, that the Biden regime is pressuring Israel to divide the land for a "Palestinian" state once the war with Hamas ends. And do you believe Israel concludes this war by wiping out Hamas, as is their plan, or the international community and the U.S. pressures Israel to end this war before all of Israel's goals are met?
ReplyDeleteBrian from Florida
Brian,
DeleteI say Scripture reveals the future of the terrorist animals - none shall survive that do not repent. I pray these enemies do exactly that, otherwise they be "dung for the earth" per Asaph and other prophets of ancient Israel.
Sean, I am wondering what the IDF does with the PA police force that handles the West Bank, Bethlehem, etc. areas. I have been to Israel and that area is shaky on a good day. I did not feel all that safe under PA '"protection". I do know the IDF is rounding up Hamas in these areas, but will Israel take back the West Bank too (and police powers from the PA)? Seems to be a necessary move. LD
ReplyDeleteThe LORD God has made no error in the DETAILED prophetic narrative od this war. None whatsoever.
ReplyDeleteAll that is required to know this is to actually read Scripture.
I am finding in these days that many claiming to be born-again Christians know almost nothing about the Lord's prophetic narrative. Perhaps those folks are just trolls.
In any case, I ignore during moderation questions of that type of late, it has all been spelled out in full here previously. I do NOT have time to rehash earlier info.
Choose Jesus now!!! Tomorrow is too late!!!
I have been seeing the most abhorrent antisemitism and complete lack of scriptural knowledge on social media from people who claim to be "Christian". Are we seeing the Wheat and Tares soon to be separated? It all reminds me of the Left Behind movies when people cant believe they missed the rapture... "But I'm a Christian"
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Ken,
DeleteYes, I also believe this is the wheat and tares that we're seeing. I believe the Holy Spirit is moving powerfully and calling loudly; no one is unaware of the hour who has been baptised in Him. Noah knew in advance!
Observation, Israel (for the most part) believes October 7th was the worst atrocity they've had to absorb since WWII.
ReplyDeleteNot true in the least. The worst still lies ahead, by orders of magnitude.
How close are the Bride of Christ and the Restainer's removal from Earth?
Very close indeed Brother. Very close. Bro Steve.
DeleteIn a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet.
ReplyDeleteIt's come to my attention that a great number in Israel have been praying the full Shema! (Hear!) non-stop.
ReplyDeleteScripture says the LORD God hears this prayer and responds to it. Israel is on the path to salvation. "Then they shall know that I am the LORD their God."
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Delete4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 6 And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates."
The whole chapter gives wonderful context to the Prayer itself - and is frankly a 'goose-bump' read. Thanks for this exciting piece of info Bro Sean. Bro Steve
That is the light at the end of the tunnel. When sorrow and sighing will flee away. It makes my heart glad to read "Then they shall know that I am the LORD their God." Even so, come Lord Jesus.
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Thank you Sean for the many years that you have covered the fulfilling of Bible Prophecy. I have been a silent reader for many years. I look forward to meeting you in person in the air, or in heaven (which ever comes first). I believe we will be snatched away very soon and so I lift a urgent prayer that God will open the eyes of our loved ones (friends and family) who are blinded by deception, soften their hearts and bring them to the Father. I also pray that all those who pray to their god in all ernestness and faith, that Jesus will reveal Himself to them and be revealed as the one true God.
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The big news this morning is that there will be big-time US strikes on Iran IF Hezbollah fully opens up the northern front against Israel.
ReplyDeleteThe IRGC-QF in Syria attacked Eilat in southern Israel with a drone late yesterday. The IDF heavily attacked IRGC-QF positions in Syria in a disproportionate retaliation for this attack. The war expands.
ReplyDeleteThe IRGC-QF drone evaded Jordanian and Israeli detection as it flew southwards over Jordan. It hit a school while children were inside a school saferoom. This delibate attack against Israel's children has raised the prospect of a more severe retaliation highly likely. Isaiah 17.
DeleteJeremiah 49:34-39.
DeleteIranian Twelver aggression is the primary reason for the ongoing war. Iran will very soon pay a steep price for its destabilizing role across the whole of the Middle East, and in Europe (Ukraine).
The intensity and ferocity of the IDF's combat operations in Gaza has been ratcheted up yet again, above and below ground. This is a direct result of the use by tens of thousands of civilians of the IDF's heavily protected "humanitarian corridor." The IDF is watching very closely to prevent the movement of hostages and the terrorists using the four-hour daily corridor as an escape venue to southern Gaza.
ReplyDeleteNotice carefully in Psalm 83 how Asaph was led to specify that the enemy leaders were the ones to be dispatched as "domen" (dung) for the earth. This Hebrew word applies specifically to decomposed human remains. Also, to the enemy, "as you have done, so shall it be done to you."
Literal fulfillment!
From your phone, scroll to the bottom of the eschatologytoday website. Click on the link "view web version."
ReplyDeleteRichard
I accessed it by using 'Web Version' button on the bottom.I have viewed site on laptop/tablet where full version comes up but now know how to access from mobile.Just rereading. You have a special calling with your military knowledge and knowledge and reliance on the word.It blesses me to see it all playing out as it is written. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteIf you have not seen the film "Golda" (Helen Mirren as Golda Meir) by all means watch it! In this movie there is a direct relationship to the current war in Gaza, a definitive 'past as prologue' message is present, especially as the IDF presses its attack against Egyptian forces. You can't miss these references as Netanyahu and SECSTATE Blinkin are repeating what Meir and Kissenger did 50 years ago. A must see!
ReplyDeleteIran's FM says the widening of this war is "inevitable."
ReplyDeletePM Netanyahu:
ReplyDelete"IDF forces will maintain control in the Strip; we will not hand it over to external forces."
This affirms that the IDF will move to central and southern Gaza once full control of the north has been established.
Nighttime 10 November, the IDF was attacking select Hezbollah targets in Lebanon according to a highly refined Order Of Battle (OOB). This OOB was designed to degrade Hezbollah's warfighting abilities from the top down. Some high value strikes were reported to have occurred in Baalbek.
ReplyDeleteAn interpretation of Jeremiah 49:35 to enhance the understanding of the lay person:
ReplyDelete“Thus says the Lord of hosts:
'Behold, I will break the bow of Elam,
The foremost of their might'.'"
A bow fires an arrow.
If an arrow is a missile or rocket, then the bow must be the launcher or launch platform. Without the launcher or launch platform the missiles and rockets are useless.
The IDF is operating 24/7 in Gaza, Judea, Samaria, Hezbollah (Lebanon) and IRGC-QF plus proxy militias in Syria and Yemen.
ReplyDeleteDefense Minister Yoav Gallant warns that the terror group is “close to making a grave mistake” that will end with Beirut residents fleeing their homes.
ReplyDeleteOh my, Damascus ceasing. I wonder if Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is aware of Isaiah 17; “See, Damascus will no longer be a city but will become a heap of ruins.
Prayers for him and all Israel to see with their eyes and hear with there ears and know that the son of God had come once as a lamb and will return as a the LION OF Judah.
Joe
IDF in full military control of northern Gaza, now prosecutes war on terrorists throughout Gaza.
ReplyDeleteTerrorists in Lebanon and Syria struck repeatedly through Sunday into Monday; northern front may erupt into full-scale warfare at any time.
The IDF has established a corridor for safe passage of civilians from the Shifa, Rantisi, and Nasser hospitals to southern Gaza.
ReplyDeleteCivilian and medevacs are in progress.
DeleteHezbollah fired an ATGM at civilian vehicles in the moshav (agricultural cooperative) in Dovev, Israel seriously injuring five and a sixth critically. This moshav was established decades ago by Iranian and other diaspora Jews.
ReplyDelete(It's becoming clearer that the IDF will of military necessity be required to enter Lebanon in great force to drive Hezbollah terrorists northward to, at a minimum, establish a buffer zone. Joshua 13:1-7 foretells of much greater trouble for Lebanon under Shi'a Twelver conquest and occupation.)
Today the US-led Operation Inherent Resolve Coalition air forces heavily struck at least two IRGC-QF bases (al-Mayadin and Deir-Ez-Zor) in eastern Syria due to repeated IRGC-QF directed missile and attempted drone attacks of minimal effect against OIR bases in Syria.
ReplyDeleteThis strike killed 6 - 7 IRGC-QF proxy soldiers. The ammo depot cooked off ordnance for two hours post strike.
DeleteRADM Daniel Hagari said tonight the IDF has "operational plans to change the security situation" with Hezbollah in Lebanon. The citizens of Beirut will pay the price for Hezbollah's rocket bombardment of Israel.
ReplyDeleteA virtual declaration of war.