Obadiah 1:20a The exiles of this host of the people of Israel shall possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath…
June 3, 2026: The United States has supported a cease fire between the governments of Israel and Lebanon. The cease fire does not recognize Hezbollah as related to the government of Lebanon.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hizbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hizbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector.
Israel and Lebanon reaffirmed that they have no hostile intent toward one another and committed to continuing direct negotiations to build confidence, resolve all outstanding issues, and work toward a comprehensive agreement between the two countries.
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Zechariah 12:3 On that day I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples. All who lift it will surely hurt themselves. And all the nations of the earth will gather against it.
June 7, 2026: In a joint effort (symbolic), Iran and the Houthis (one missile) in Yemen fired missiles towards Jerusalem.
Damage: A direct Iranian missile hit damaged four houses in a West Bank town (no injuries reported in that incident). Earlier in the broader conflict, debris from Iranian strikes had fallen in Jerusalem’s Old City (e.g., near Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre). No major casualties from the June 8 strikes on Jerusalem itself. -Grok
On June 8, 2026, after a brief exchange of missile and airstrikes, Iran and Israel both announced they were halting attacks and returning to a pause in direct hostilities — effectively reinforcing the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire from early April. aljazeera.com
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Quakes in various places… -Jesus
A powerful magnitude 7.8 to 8.2 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines (Mindanao region) on June 8, 2026, at approximately 7:37 a.m. local time (PST).
Key Details
- Epicenter: Offshore, about 20–32 km (12–20 miles) west-southwest of Maasim in Sarangani province (near the Cotabato Trench), at a shallow depth of around 10–33 km.
- Duration: Roughly 30 seconds of strong shaking.
- Impact area: Strongest in southern Mindanao, especially General Santos City. Tremors were felt across Mindanao, parts of the Visayas, and as far as Indonesia (e.g., Manado on Sulawesi).
- Aftershocks: Hundreds reported, including some up to M6.5–6.7, continuing into the evening.
- Casualties and Damage (as of late June 8)
- Deaths: At least 32–37 confirmed (reports vary slightly by source; figures are still rising as rescue efforts continue). Many fatalities resulted from collapsing buildings, falling debris, and landslides.
- Injuries: Over 200 reported, with dozens more possibly unaccounted for.
- Major damage: Collapsed or severely damaged buildings in General Santos (including a Jollibee restaurant, a radio station, and other structures), cracked roads, toppled homes, power outages, and a damaged bridge. A school partially collapsed during the event. States of calamity have been declared in affected areas.
Summary provided by Grok.
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Gulf of America: A magnitude 6.1 to 6.4 earthquake struck on June 8, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Theme park activities were temporarily disrupted… -Grok
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