Breaking News July 18 2026

While the United States continues to increase its attacks on Iran there is another story in the news that is gaining momentum ... a story that does not bode well for its future, namely, the antisemitism that continues to build in the country as well as among the politicians in Washington. US strikes bridges and tunnel as Iran widens attacks across Persian Gulf (Iran International) Vance is the variable in the partisan divide on Israel (Jewish News Syndicate) It seems to be only a matter of time before the U.S. turns its back upon Israel... If so, it would be consistent with how the Scripture portrays our world in the last days, namely, all nations will turn their back on the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Sign 21 of our 25 Signs We Are Near The End illustrates this... There Will Be A Continual Rise In Anti-Semitism (The Entire World Will Be Against Israel)...Remember the book is a free download from our website eowwithdonstewart under the headings of Read, then Bible Prophecy. Headline 1 US strikes bridges and tunnel as Iran widens attacks across Persian Gulf (Iran International) US strikes hit bridges, a road tunnel, surveillance sites, underground weapons storage and maritime facilities during a seventh consecutive night of attacks. Iran launched missiles and drones at US-linked facilities in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. Jordan said it intercepted 10 missiles early Saturday, while Kuwait reported injuries and damage to a power and desalination plant. Iran said its forces stopped or attacked several vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as shipping traffic fell sharply and the death toll among commercial seafarers continued to rise. Washington is sending dozens of additional refueling aircraft to Israel as Trump considers wider strikes on Iranian power plants, nuclear sites and other infrastructure. A Khamenei adviser warned Iran could begin “full-scale offensive operations” if US attacks continue, while Iranian lawmakers called for retaliatory strikes on the infrastructure of US allies. While the fighting continues, with no end in sight, there is another story that is more worrisome for the United States... the movement to abandon Israel... Headline 2 Vance is the variable in the partisan divide on Israel (Jewish News Syndicate) In a week when the majority of House Democrats abandoned the Jewish state, the vice president served as a reminder that the GOP’s lockstep pro-Israel stand is not set in stone. America’s two major political parties were given an opportunity this week to show where they stood on the alliance with Israel and gave the nation a clear answer to the question. In a vote on a proposal put forward by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) to cut all military aid to the Jewish state, the partisan split was stark. Massie, who was defeated in a GOP primary earlier this year, was the sole Republican to back the idea of ending support for Israel, with every other one of the 215 members of the caucus opposing it. A majority of House Democrats joined him in voting for the proposal. In all, 103 Democrats voted in favor of it, with 98 opposing and 10 others voting “present.” A stark partisan divide The vote made it clear that national polls revealing the decline in backing for Israel—largely driven by partisanship—are reflected in Congress. At a time when antisemitic blood libels about Israel committing “genocide” in Gaza or being an “apartheid” state have been mainstreamed by liberal publications like The New York Times and routinely endorsed by many Democrats, the overwhelming majority of Republicans reject these lies and still support Israel. There are now votes on record in both the House and the Senate that show the majority of Democrats support ending the alliance with the Jewish state, while, other than outliers like Massie, all Republicans oppose the idea. It means there is no avoiding the conclusion that the Democrats are on their way to becoming the anti-Israel party, if that hasn’t happened already. Yet there is one reason for holding off on describing the debate about Israel and antisemitism as one in which partisanship is the key indicator. And his name is Vice President JD Vance. Blame the Jews will become more and more mainstream in America. That’s the sad reality. Furthermore, there will be consequences for this rejection of Israel. Genesis 12:1-3 remains in the Scripture. God has promised to bless those individuals and nations who support Israel and curse those who attack or turn their back upon them. Though Israel, as a nation, is still in unbelief, this passage still holds. All in all, it seems that the United States is headed for some dark days in the immediate future.... Support the ministry of Don Stewart here: https://goinchrist.com/our-misionarie... Get access to all the materials from Pastor Don Stewart here: http://eowwithdonstewart.com/ Follow Pastor Don Stewart Facebook:   / educatingourworld