Hopping Mad :: By Daymond Duck

On July 30, 2024, Michael Snyder (author; speaker; publisher of The Economic Collapse Blog) wrote:

• We live at a time when the entire world is going crazy, and I am entirely convinced that it won’t be too long before the war in the Middle East takes an apocalyptic turn. Even CNN is admitting that we are dangerously close to witnessing an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, and in such a war, both sides would not hold anything back (Daymond-bolded words for emphasis).

On Aug. 3, 2024, Breitbart reported that:

• “Holy wrath” is coming against Israel, the furious head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami.

Why are they saying this?

My article last week said:

• On July 28, 2024, Turkish Pres. Erdoğan appeared to threaten to invade Israel in support of the Palestinians and to put an end to the nearly 10-month-old war Israel is fighting against Hamas in Gaza.
• On July 30, 2024, Israeli jets conducted a retaliation strike in Beirut, Lebanon, and killed the Hezbollah leader (Fuad Shukr) responsible for firing a missile at the Golan Heights that killed 12 children on a soccer field.
• On July 31, 2024, Israel assassinated Ismail Haniyeh in the capital of Iran. Haniyeh was a former prime minister of the PA, and he was chairman of the Hamas politburo. Iran and Hamas promised to avenge his death.

Since writing the above, I have seen the following articles:

• On July 31, 2024, there were unconfirmed reports that Israel assassinated a top figure in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Damascus.
• On July 31, 2024, a Pentagon official said we have urgently mobilized 12 warships in the Middle East following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and the bombing of Beirut. The alert level is at its maximum, and we are ready. (Note: These warships are carrying many planes, bombs, missiles, and 4,000 U.S. marines and sailors.)

During a 2-day period, Israel assassinated 3 high-powered terrorist leaders in Lebanon, Iran, and Syria, and Iran is hopping mad (an expression that means jumping up and down with rage; on the warpath; fit to be tied).

Some of my friends might say Iran’s leaders are having a hissy fit (an angry outburst; a temper tantrum).

Following the death of Ismail Haniyeh (the political leader of the Hamas terrorists that raped Jewish women, killed Jewish children, kidnapped Jewish hostages, etc.), Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Iran’s Supreme Commander) ordered his forces to launch a direct attack against Israel.

Khamenei told the Iranians:

• The criminal, terrorist Zionist regime (Israel) martyred our dear guest in our territory and has caused our grief, but it has also prepared the ground for a severe punishment, and we consider it our duty to seek revenge for his blood as he was martyred in the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

What happens next?

I do not know, but Israel is on high alert, and it has sent more tanks, troops, and weapons to its border with Lebanon.

One misstep by anyone could cause this conflict to explode, and several major end-of-the-age prophecies could be fulfilled in a matter of days.

Time will tell.

Here is a daily update on the possibility of war:

• On Aug. 1, 2024, Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah said Israel must expect rage and revenge on all the fronts supporting Gaza … Israelis will weep terribly in the days ahead.
• On Aug. 1, 2024, according to Ynet News, Israel transferred a message to Iran’s main proxy, Hezbollah, through Western and regional officials, stressing that the IDF was only targeting military targets and advising Hezbollah to do the same. A massive attack on civilians would mean all-out war, the Israeli officials emphasized.
• On Aug. 2, 2024, the Jerusalem Post reported that Western Intelligence has evidence that Iran plans to attack on Tisha B’Av – a Jewish holiday of fasting and mourning over the first and second destruction of the Temple – Aug. 12-13, 2024, this year.
• On Aug. 2, 2024, it was reported that Hezbollah is in the process of moving its command center out of Beirut.
• On Aug. 2, 2024, following warnings from Greek intelligence officials, Greece went on high alert, fearing an attack on Israeli targets in Greece.
• On Aug. 3, 2024, Iran said it expects Hezbollah in Lebanon to hit deeper inside Israel and to no longer be confined to military targets after Israel killed the Hezbollah commander.
• On Aug. 4, 2024, Iran warned Arab-Muslim countries that if they attempt to intervene in their upcoming attack against Israel, they will also be attacked.
• On Aug. 4, 2024, Israel’s military was authorized to launch a pre-emptive strike on Iran if Israeli intelligence has airtight evidence that Iran is about to attack Israel.
• On Aug. 4, 2024, an Iranian ayatollah called for a bloody attack on the United States.
• On Aug. 5, 2024, Iran rejected the call of world leaders to use restraint and said they still intend to attack Israel, even if it means all-out war.
• On Aug. 5, 2024, Saudi Arabia and Jordan notified Iran that they will act against any missiles or drones passing through their air space.
• On Aug. 6, 2024, Pakistan said it is planning to supply Iran with sophisticated missiles.

Here are some recent events that seem to indicate that the end of the age is near.

One, concerning wars and rumors of wars: on July 31, 2024, Netanyahu told the nation of Israel:

• In recent days and hours, Israeli military forces have successfully attacked and killed three of the evilest, most deadly, most dangerous terrorists in the world.
• Israel will not bow to those around the world demanding the Jewish state surrender to the forces of evil and agree to premature ceasefires.
• Israel will continue to fight and win until victory is achieved and all of Israel’s hostages are returned home.
• Whoever butchers our children will pay the price.

Two, concerning all nations turning against Israel at the end of the age and the decline of America: on Aug. 2, 2024, Daily Wire reported that President Joe Biden threatened to cut U.S. support for Israel in a private call (that included Kamala Harris) with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week after Israel killed multiple top terrorists in the region (terrorists who have been killing Jews).

According to the report, the news website Axios said Biden and his aides were furious that Israel killed Shukr and Haniyeh, and Biden (with Harris on the phone) threatened to cut support for Israel if they keep killing terrorist leaders.

(My opinion: It is incredible that Biden and Harris threatened to cut off support for Israel because the U.S. had a $5 million bounty on Shukr’s head for the 1983 bombing that killed 241 U.S. Marines, and Haniyeh was a recognized terrorist. Why would they be furious with Israel for killing someone that killed 241 U.S. Marines?)

(More: On Aug. 2, 2024, the Daily Mail reported that the UK has implemented a secret arms embargo on Israel while they determine if Israel committed war crimes when it invaded Gaza.)

Three, concerning antisemitism and corruption in the UN: on Aug. 3, 2024, it was reported that Israel refused to extend visas for a substantial number of UN staff for applying a double standard to Israel (siding with Hamas, doing little to get Hamas to release the hostages, and more).

Four, concerning antisemitism and efforts to destroy Israel at the end of the age: on Aug. 4, 2024, a high-ranking Iranian official said:

• Israel will not see its 80th anniversary as a modern-day country (Israel’s 80th anniversary will be May 14, 2028).

(My speculation: Israel can’t be destroyed, but how much longer will the terminal generation be around?)

Five, concerning the Battle of Gog and Magog (Russia, Iran, and others attacking Israel in the latter days and latter years; Ezek. 38-39): on Aug. 5, 2024, the Secretary of Russia’s Security Council visited Iran and said, “We are ready for full cooperation with Iran on regional issues.”

It was also reported that Russia has begun delivering fighter jets, advanced air defense systems, and radar equipment to Iran.

Six, concerning a borderless world, the New World Order (world government), etc.: almost 3 years ago, Texas and Missouri sued the Biden administration, the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Sec. Mayorkas and others in a U.S. District Court in Texas to finish building a section of wall on the U.S. border with Mexico.

They argued that Biden and Mayorkas were violating federal law by stopping construction on a project that had been approved and funded by Congress.

On May 29, 2024, the judge ruled in favor of Texas and Missouri and gave Biden and Mayorkas 60 days to appeal his decision.

The 60 days to appeal ended on July 29, 2024, without an appeal, and now they are under a court order to finish the project.

Biden and Mayorkas have let purchased supplies rust on the ground, sold some of the materials, spent part of the money on other projects, Biden will be out of office soon, Biden’s vice-president and border czar (Kamala Harris) wants to replace him, and who knows how all this will wind up.

(More: According to a recent Harvard-Harris poll, 56% of Democrats, 82% of Republicans, and 69% of independents believe Harris supports an open border.)

Seven, concerning the destruction of Damascus, Syria, in one night (Isa. 17):

• On Aug. 2, 2024, Israel struck an airport in Syria that was used to store and transport weapons for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
• On Aug. 3, 2024, a dependable reader e-mailed the following to me: Israel warns Hezbollah: IDF will destroy Damascus, target Syrian President Assad if Hezbollah joins war; US warships will support Israel in war. Message relayed via France (source: Ynet)

Eight, concerning the waves and seas roaring at the end of the age (some see this as violent storms in the ocean, and some see it as the sea of humanity rioting, and some think it can be interpreted either way): demonstrations and violence are spreading in many EU nations.

The reason is not always clear, but many say they are demonstrating because of unchecked Islamic immigration, crime, and violence.

(Note: In the days of Noah, God saw that the wickedness of man was great.)

(More: On Aug. 8, 2024, in anticipation of hundreds of anti-immigration protests, the UK deployed about 6,000 officers around the country and put 1,300 specialists on call in London in case there are serious problems.)

Nine, concerning a global economic collapse early in the Tribulation Period (Rev. 6:5-6),

• On Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 600 points.
• On Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, it dropped about 1,034 points.
• On Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, it regained about 294 points.
• On Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at the time of this writing, it was down about 134 points.

Concern about an economic slowdown or a recession in the U.S. is growing, and the U.S. economy is so great, it would have a global impact.

I don’t know anything about the stock market, but from what I am reading, it may settle down for a little while, but there is more turbulence on the horizon.

Here is my daily update on the Israel-Hamas war:

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 (Day 300): The two-hundred forty-fifth day of the resumed war. Day 87 of the attack on Rafah.

• Several major airlines temporarily canceled flights to Israel for fear that the war is about to spread.
• Hezbollah fired at least 60 rockets at Israel.
• Following 300 days of captivity, Israel’s Pres. Herzog urged world leaders who want peace in Gaza to take action to get the hostages released.

Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 (Day 301): The two-hundred forty-sixth day of the resumed war. Day 88 of the attack on Rafah.

• Israel said it has killed the deputy head of weapons manufacturing for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
• The UN confirmed that Hezbollah is responsible for the death of 12 children on a soccer field in the Golan Heights recently.
• Israel killed more than 30 Hamas terrorists in close-quarter fighting in Rafah.

Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 (Day 302): The two-hundred forty-seventh day of the resumed war. Day 89 of the attack on Rafah.

• An Israeli jet destroyed a vehicle on the West Bank, killing a Hamas commander and 4 terrorists with him.
• There are unverified rumors that Israel has killed the spokesman for Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades (a military group) in Gaza.

Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 (Day 303): The two-hundred forty-eighth day of the resumed war. Day 90 of the attack on Rafah.

• Israel found dozens of additional tunnels on Gaza’s border with Egypt. One tunnel was under an Egyptian army post, and it was big enough for vehicles to drive through. It even had railroad tracks that vehicles could drag loaded wagons on. Israel now has more reasons to not return control of the border to Gaza and Egypt.
• Netanyahu said Iran is seeking to surround us and attack us with proxies. We will attack them wherever they are.

Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 (Day 304): The two-hundred forty-ninth day of the resumed war. Day 91 of the attack on Rafah.

• Israel killed Hamas’s economic minister (the man responsible for stealing and controlling Palestinian humanitarian aid, distributing Hamas’s money, etc.).
• Israel assassinated another Hezbollah commander in Lebanon.
• The UNRWA has been investigating 19 employees suspected of being involved in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. 2 have been killed, 9 have been fired, and the other 8 are still under investigation.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 (Day 305): The two-hundred-fiftieth day of the resumed war. Day 92 of the attack on Rafah.

• Israel’s finance minister seized $26 million in tax money that the PA would normally give to the families of jailed terrorists and will give the money to the families of Oct. 7, 2023 hostages.
• Hamas named Yahya Sinwar to replace Ismail Haniyeh.
• Hezbollah attacked Israel with a swarm of drones but said their retaliation for Haniyeh’s death is yet to come.

FYI: God does not send anyone to Hell (all of us are born with a sin nature and destined to go to Hell because we sin), but God has provided a way (Jesus) for everyone to go to Heaven (and He is the only way to get there; John 14:6).

Finally, are you Rapture Ready?

If you want to be rapture ready and go to Heaven, you must be born again (John 3:3). God loves you, and if you have not done so, sincerely admit that you are a sinner; believe that Jesus is the virgin-born, sinless Son of God who died for the sins of the world, was buried, and raised from the dead; ask Him to forgive your sins, cleanse you, come into your heart and be your Saviour; then tell someone that you have done this.

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