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Tisha B`Av/9th of Av, 5786/2026/5951; Red Sea Blockade; Iraqi Pipeline Deal; Iran

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Iraq/Babylon/Shinar, Persia/Elam/Iran, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 21, 2026 by paulthepoke

Tisha b’Av:  to the Jew, this is a date, the 9th of the Hebrew month Av. It is the 11th month of the civil calendar or the 5th month of the religious calendar. The month is not named in the Bible. Av usually occurs during July or August on the Gregorian calendar.

Historically, the date has resulted in heartache and pain for the Jewish people. Bad things have happened to nation Israel.

On the traditional Hebrew lunar calendar, In 2026, Tisha b’Av begins at sunset on Wednesday, July 22 and ends at sunset on Thursday, July 23.

On the Dead Sea Scroll solar calendar or the Essene calendar, Tisha b’Av begins at sunset on Saturday, July 25 and ends at sunset on Sunday, July 26.

https://dsscalendar.org/DSS-Greg.php?Y=2026

For more information on Tisha b`Av, click on the link below.

https://paulthepoke.com/?s=9th+av

As usual, the Temple Institute chooses the somber occasion to look forward to a brighter day and the building of the 3rd Temple.

One G-d, acknowledged by all: that is the one plan in heaven and on earth that can bring lasting peace to mankind. And the one place on earth for all mankind to gather as one and witness the awesome presence of G-d is the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. For 2,000 years we have mourned the tragedies of the past on Tisha b’Av. While we must never forget the destruction of the past, on this Tisha b’Av the time has come to build for the future!

“And in this place I will grant peace!” Chaggai 2:9

Haggai 2:9 The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the LORD of hosts. And in this place I will give peace, declares the LORD of hosts.

By the way, still looking for the red heifer…

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Exodus 15:4 Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea.

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Jeremiah 51:7 Babylon was a gold cup in the hand of the LORD, making the whole earth drunk. The nations drank her wine; therefore the nations have gone mad.

Are we watching the end times economic re emergence of ancient Babylon???

During Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington in mid-July 2026, Iraq signed around 48 deals with U.S. companies, totaling roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships. These focus on energy, oil production, infrastructure, and alternative export routes. apnews.com

https://twitter.com/i/grok?conversation=2079698322780987469

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Ezekiel 38/39 and Jeremiah 49: Ancient Persia/Elam or modern day Iran

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This Week in Prophecy: 14 Point MOU Iran & United States; Trump Chirping; Israel & Lebanon; Spielberg

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Ezekiel 38-39, Persia/Elam/Iran, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 18, 2026 by paulthepoke

Daniel 10:13-14 The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days, but Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I was left there with the kings of Persia, and came to make you understand what is to happen to your people in the latter days. For the vision is for days yet to come.”

Ezekiel 38: Persia or modern day Iran.

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/06/17/read-the-14-point-memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-united-states-and-iran

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held a press conference. His comments below have been translated to English. You know it is serious when he is speaking in Hebrew.

Ezekiel 38: Meshech, Tubal, Beth Togarmah, Gomer or modern day Turkey.

Turkish President Recep Erdogan has weighed in…

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Jeremiah 31:35-36 Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: Only if this fixed order departed from My presence, declares the LORD, would Israel’s descendants ever cease to be a nation before Me.”

A friendly reminder to President Trump, you are playing with an Eternal Power.

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1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

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Obadiah 1:20a The exiles of this host of the people of Israel shall possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath…

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Colossians 1:16: “For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… all things have been created through Him and for Him”.

John 1:3: “Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made”.

Hebrews 1:2: States that God “appointed [His] Son heir of all things, and through whom also He made the universe”.

No, not true Mr. Spielberg.

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This Week in Prophecy: Israel & Lebanon & Iran Cease Fire??? Philippine Quakes

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Earthquakes/Volcanoes, Persia/Elam/Iran, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 9, 2026 by paulthepoke

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. 

Map showing the borders and positions in the region around Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic, including boundaries for UN military operations and key locations.

https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/06/joint-statement-of-the-united-states-of-america-republic-of-lebanon-and-state-of-israel-on-the-latest-high-level-trilateral-meeting

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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).

Map of Southeast Asia and the surrounding regions, highlighting seismic activity with yellow dots representing earthquake locations.

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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Epic Fury Update: Russia Supports Iran; Oil & Gas; Water Wars; Hezbollah in Lebanon; Spies

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Ezekiel 38-39, Persia/Elam/Iran, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 8, 2026 by paulthepoke

Isaiah 46:9-10  I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. 

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Ezekiel 38-39 Ancient Gog of Magog, Rosh or modern day Russia…

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Matthew 25:1-5 At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps. When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

Oil and gas continue to be shut off throughout the Persian Gulf. Supply disruptions are happening and affecting the globe.

Map view showing Kharg Island located in the Persian Gulf, alongside neighboring countries including Iran, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

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Revelation 21:6 And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.

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Obadiah 1:20a The exiles of this host of the people of Israel shall possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath…

Israel has advised Lebanese citizens south of the Litani River to evacuate. Israel has begun a ground invasion of southern Lebanon and is specifically targeting Hezbollah.

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Numbers 13:1-2 And the LORD said to Moses, “Send out for yourself men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each of their fathers’ tribes send one man who is a leader among them.”

A man in military uniform with gray hair and glasses, standing with his right hand over his heart in a solemn gesture.

Where and who is Esmail Qaani???

Esmail Qaani (also spelled Ismail Qaani or Esmail Ghaani), the commander of Iran’s IRGC Quds Force since 2020, has an unknown current location as of March 8, 2026. His whereabouts have been shrouded in intense speculation, rumors, and conflicting unverified reports amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and recent escalations (including strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026).Key points from the latest information:

  • No official confirmation from Iran — Iranian state media and authorities have remained silent on his status, with no recent public appearances, statements, or denials addressing the rumors directly.
  • Rumors of execution or arrest by Iran — Multiple Arab media outlets, social media claims, and fringe reports allege he was detained or executed by the IRGC on suspicion of espionage for Israel (Mossad). This stems from his repeated “survivals” of major strikes that killed other top figures (e.g., near-misses tied to deaths of Nasrallah, Haniyeh, and now Khamenei), fueling paranoia that he leaked information or was suspiciously absent. These claims remain unverified, often labeled as possible disinformation or psychological warfare.
  • Contradictory claims of defection to Israel — Social media posts (including satirical or meme-style ones) and unconfirmed reports assert he is “safe in Israel,” portrayed as a long-term Mossad asset (e.g., “Agent 47”) who helped coordinate strikes. Some even include fabricated images or stories of him receiving awards in Israel. These appear largely as online disinformation, memes, or exaggeration, with no credible evidence from major outlets.
  • Other reports — Some sources describe him as still one of the highest-ranking surviving Iranian military officials, potentially active despite the Quds Force headquarters being destroyed in recent strikes. He has a history of “disappearing” and resurfacing (e.g., declared dead in 2024/2025 reports, then reappearing in Tehran).

In summary, there is no reliable, confirmed information on his exact location right now. The situation is chaotic due to the fog of war, internal Iranian purges, and rampant online rumors (including obvious fakes and satire). He is most likely still in Iran (possibly detained, in hiding, or operating covertly), but nothing definitive exists beyond speculation. If new official statements emerge from Tehran or major outlets, that could clarify things quickly. -Grok

https://twitter.com/i/grok?conversation=2030720846495449203

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This Week in Prophecy: Abraham Accords & Kazakhstan; Gender; San Fran Nan

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Culture, Peace Plan, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , on November 11, 2025 by paulthepoke

Daniel 9:26b-27 Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.

President Trump is not the antichrist. A covenant has not been confirmed for a week or a set of seven or 7 years. There is no Temple. There is no 10 member council or group of leaders or nations of iron and clay or 10 horns. Reminder, the antichrist will take out 3 of the 10 and assume authority. We are not there yet…

We will cover the 10 toes of iron and clay in Daniel in detail when a group of 10 leaders emerges.

President Trump has announced Kazakhstan has joined the Abraham Accords.

The Abraham Accords are a series of historic normalization agreements signed in 2020 between Israel and several Arab states, marking the first public diplomatic recognitions of Israel by Arab countries in over 25 years. Brokered with significant U.S. mediation under the Trump administration, they aimed to foster peace, economic cooperation, and regional stability in the Middle East without requiring resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a prerequisite.

The accords emphasize mutual respect, shared Abrahamic heritage (hence the name, honoring the patriarch Abraham common to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), and practical benefits like:

  • Trade and investment (e.g., billions in UAE-Israel deals in tech, energy, and defense).
  • Tourism and direct aviation.
  • Security cooperation against common threats like Iran.
  • Cultural and religious exchanges, including Muslim access to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Analysis and Summary per Grok AI.

Current membership of the Abraham Accords includes the United States as the mediator with Israel, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, Kazakhstan, and Sudan having signed off on the agreement.

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Matthew 19:4 Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ -Jesus

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Ephesians 4:19 and they, having become callous, have given themselves up to indecent behavior for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness.

Nancy Pelosi has announced her retirement from Congress.

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This Week in Prophecy: Hamas on Notice; Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords; Melissa

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Gaza Strip/Philistia, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 26, 2025 by paulthepoke

Per lexicons and dictionaries in the Hebrew, “hamas” means violence. The word is translated as violence, wrong, or malicious in the Bible.

The context of Ezekiel 7 is judgment on the land of Israel. Judgment is being rendered against violence or “hamas“.

Ezekiel 7:11 Violence has grown up into a rod of wickedness. None of them shall remain, nor their abundance, nor their wealth; neither shall there be preeminence among them.

Ezekiel 7:23 Forge a chain! For the land is full of bloody crimes and the city is full of violence.

Ezekiel 7:25 When anguish comes, they will seek peace, but there shall be none.

Dear Hamas…

A tweet from Donald J. Trump expressing a strong statement regarding Hamas and the situation in Gaza.

https://paulthepoke.com/2023/10/13/hamas-what-does-it-mean/

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1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

The Bible talks of a time of false peace, the calm before the storm, before all hell breaks loose with the onset of the seven year tribulation. Is this what we are watching in today’s news and current events?

Today in Kuala Lumpur, President Donald J. Trump brokered the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords between Thailand and Cambodia, secured reciprocal trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, issued Joint Trade Statements with Thailand and Vietnam, elevated relations with Malaysia, and deepened U.S.-Cambodia cooperation on defense and transnational crime. President Trump also participated in the 13th annual U.S.-ASEAN Summit meeting.

Details of the agreement are at the link below.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/10/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-secures-peace-and-prosperity-in-malaysia

Pressure continues to build on China…

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Luke 21:25b …and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves…

Hurricane Melissa is approaching Jamaica. It has been raining for days and the ground is already saturated. Locally, up to 40″ of rain is expected.

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This Week in Prophecy: Peace President; Israel & Egypt; Pestilence; Red Sea of Galilee

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Blood Red Water/Aquatic Death, Pestilence, Prophecy, Trend Update, Uncategorized with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 11, 2025 by paulthepoke

1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

Am I suggesting that war should continue? No… The verse above is a sign of the time. Ultimately, this peace is not sustaining or everlasting. Trump is not eternal.

Presidents Trump and Putin are scheduled to meet Friday, August 15, 2025 in Alaska. A major focus of the meeting is peace between Russia and Ukraine.

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Isaiah 19:24-25 In that day Israel will join a three-party alliance with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing upon the earth. The LORD of Hosts will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt My people, Assyria My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance.”

This above is the end result. Before this happens, the Nile River will go dry and there will be direct economic and social consequences in Egypt.

For now, Israel and Egypt have signed an energy trade agreement.

It helps strengthen the peace, strengthens energy security, and pushes back on Iranian influence.

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Plagues and pestilence…

Chikungunya Virus is the latest global infection. Fox News was covering this earlier in the week. We are starting to see sporadic media coverage emerge. Not to minimize the severity of the symptoms, but 90 deaths in 240,000 infections = .000375 chance of death.

I am not making this up. Chikungunya translated means “bend over”. Because of all the pain and discomfort, to “bend over” is the only way to alleviate pain.

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Revelation 8:8-9 The second angel sounded, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood, and a third of the creatures which were in the sea and had life, died; and a third of the ships were destroyed.

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This Week in Prophecy: Netanyahu to DC; Nahum’s Tomb; Dept of Injustice

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Kurds/Medes, Mosul/Nineveh, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 10, 2025 by paulthepoke

Galatians 3:7-9 Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.

Let’s be clear, faith in the good news of Jesus Christ. Humanity has a problem, sin.

Galatians 3:14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

Vice President JD Vance attended the meeting in the Oval Office in the White House.

Let’s face it. The Israeli and Arab conflict is a family feud from the offspring of Isaac and Ishmael. I suspect definitions of Abraham and faith are about to get twisted. I smell the expansion of the Abraham Accords.

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Nahum 1:1 The burden against Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.

Context, Nahum was writing about the future judgment of Nineveh or modern day Mosul, Iraq. This is the same place Jonah preached repentance to the Assyrian Empire capital and they had a change of heart. Jonah was buried in ancient Nineveh, modern day Mosul.

Today in the 21st century, this region is a Kurdish area in northern Iraq, inhabited by Christians.

There is some debate as to the location of “Elkosh”. There are three options.

Judean Proposal: Early Christian commentators (Jerome, Eusebius) placed Elkosh in southern Judah near present-day Beit Guvrin, citing a local synagogue that claimed Nahum’s tomb.

Galilean Proposal: The name “Capernaum” (“village of Nahum”) in Galilee suggests a northern site; if correct, Jesus ministered in the region that once sent a prophet to denounce Nineveh (Matthew 4:13).

Assyrian Proposal: Modern Alqosh in northern Iraq lies about thirty miles north of ancient Nineveh and preserves the name. This view would situate Nahum among exiles or merchants living on Assyrian soil, heightening the boldness of his message.

We first covered this story back in 2021.

Four years later…

In Iraq, restored tomb of biblical prophet Nahum quietly attracts Jewish pilgrimage

Despite geopolitical tensions, dozens of Jews, including Israelis, have journeyed to shrine in Kurdish city of Alqosh since its rehabilitation in 2022, says project organizer

A day after arriving in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region, Michigan rabbi Asher Lopatin woke up at 3 a.m. and set out across the dusty desert landscape for the small town of Alqosh, some 120 kilometers (75 miles) away.

“Alqosh is a beautiful Christian town. Some city officials met me at 4:30 a.m., and then we went to the grave. Sunrise was around 5:30 a.m. As we made our way there, the light grew brighter and brighter. It was beautiful.”

“Kurdistan is a magical oasis of tolerance and openness.”

https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-iraq-restored-tomb-of-biblical-prophet-nahum-quietly-attracts-jewish-pilgrimage

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Isaiah 59:14-15 So justice is turned away, and righteousness stands at a distance. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter. Truth is missing, and whoever turns from evil becomes prey. The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice.

Epstein case closed. According to the Justice Department, Epstein committed suicide and there is no client list…

A very frustrating detail, who has legal jurisdiction on Epstein Island? It is a privately owned island with no country attachment. Simply put, The United States Virgin Islands is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States, meaning it follows U.S. laws but also has its own local government. Then, things get complicated…

Remember, evidence previously released is from Giuffre v. Maxwell, Case No. 15-cv-7433-LAP.

Virginia Giuffre would later die of suicide at her home in Neergabby, Western Australia, on April 25, 2025.

Isaiah 59:18 So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands.

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Independence Day, July 4th, 2025

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Culture, Trend Update with tags , , , , , on July 3, 2025 by paulthepoke

Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness

Life: John 10:10 I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. -Jesus

Liberty: 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Happiness: Psalm 144:15: Happy are the people whose God is the Lord.

This country is a gift. Let us not forget our founding fathers and our inheritance.

The following was released from the White House earlier this week. It is The Founders Museum. Enclosed are 27 short biographies of our founders. They are approximately 1 to 2 minutes in length.

Step into history like never before. Watch America’s Founding Fathers, Ladies of the Revolution and Events that paved the way for Independence come to life.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/america250/founders-museum

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12 Days and Done, Nuclear Program “Obliterated”

Posted in #PaulthePoke, Persia/Elam/Iran, Prophecy, Trend Update with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , on June 29, 2025 by paulthepoke

Isaiah 54:17 …no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, declares the LORD.

Israeli analysis…

IDF Summarizes War Against Iran – Operation “Rising Lion”: “The Most Complex Operation in IDF History”

The IDF states that the operation fully achieved its objectives, yielding the following results:

  1. Iran’s Nuclear Program Significantly Damaged: Iran currently lacks the capability to enrich uranium to 90%, which has been neutralized for an extended period. The regime’s ability to produce the core of a nuclear weapon was eliminated. Thousands of centrifuges were destroyed, exceeding the original plan.
  2. Iran’s Missile Production Capabilities Severely Impaired: Iran will be unable to produce thousands of missiles as planned in the coming years, with its missile production capacity currently neutralized. A significant reduction in missile production is expected, and rebuilding capabilities will require a lengthy process. Approximately 200 missile launchers, about 50% of Iran’s arsenal, were destroyed.
  3. IDF Achieved Air Superiority Over Iran: 80% of Iran’s air defense systems in the operational areas were destroyed, equating to roughly 80 out of 100 air defense batteries. Additionally, about 70 Iranian radars were destroyed. In the opening strike, 60% of Iran’s strategic air defense batteries were eliminated, a key enabler for the operation’s continuation.

Additional Data:

  • Interception Rates: 86% of Iranian ballistic missiles and 99% of drones were intercepted by air defense systems.
  • Air Force Operations: The Israeli Air Force conducted over 1,500 sorties, striking more than 900 targets across Iran.
  • Tehran Strikes: In the final 24 hours of the operation, widespread attacks on Revolutionary Guard Corps headquarters in Tehran resulted in an estimated 200–300 Revolutionary Guards and Basij fighters killed.
  • Limited Involvement of Pro-Iranian Militias: Shiite militias in Iraq participated minimally, launching about 40 drones toward Israel. The Iranian axis did not fully engage—Hezbollah did not fire at all, and Houthi attacks were limited to 2–3 missiles.
  • Disruption of Iranian Missile Launches: The IDF estimates Iran launched only 60% of the planned missile barrages, meaning 40% of the missiles intended for Israel were not fired.
  • Damage to Israeli Home Front: 2,305 apartments in 240 buildings were damaged, leaving 13,197 Israelis homeless.

The IDF concludes that while the Iranian threat persists and Iran will not disappear, Israel is now entering a phase of force buildup, prepared for future confrontations. The IDF is ready to approach the next round of conflict with Iran better equipped and more prepared.

Trump Response to the Ayatollah…

Why would the so-called “Supreme Leader,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, of the war torn Country of Iran, say so blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel, when he knows his statement is a lie, it is not so. As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie. His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED, and I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life. I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, “THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!” In fact, in the final act of the War, I demanded that Israel bring back a very large group of planes, which were heading directly to Tehran, looking for a big day, perhaps the final knockout! Tremendous damage would have ensued, and many Iranians would have been killed. It was going to be the biggest attack of the War, by far. During the last few days, I was working on the possible removal of sanctions, and other things, which would have given a much better chance to Iran at a full, fast, and complete recovery – The sanctions are BITING! But no, instead I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, and immediately dropped all work on sanction relief, and more. Iran has to get back into the World Order flow, or things will only get worse for them. They are always so angry, hostile, and unhappy, and look at what it has gotten them – A burned out, blown up Country, with no future, a decimated Military, a horrible Economy, and DEATH all around them. They have no hope, and it will only get worse! I wish the leadership of Iran would realize that you often get more with HONEY than you do with VINEGAR. PEACE!!!

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114756430889057942

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At NATO meetings…

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Under the radar, happenings in Greenland…

Denmark votes for defense bill giving US access to its airbases

New agreement places bases in cities such as Karup and Skrydstrup under US jurisdiction

Denmark has voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new defense agreement giving the US sweeping powers on Danish soil, including “unhindered access” to its airbases.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/11/denmark-vote-defence-bill-us-airbases

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