Spear against Satan: Rare amulet referencing Bible’s King Solomon unearthed

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Rare amulet referencing biblical King Solomon unearthed in Turkey

Newly discovered ancient amulet references banned tale of King Solomon fighting demons https://t.co/4WChnKr24I pic.twitter.com/mGuW7CPwBV

— New York Post (@nypost) November 21, 2024

The amulet’s primary face depicts an intricate engraving of King Solomon astride a horse, wielding a spear against Satan. Biblical texts identify Solomon as the son of King David and the builder of the First Temple in Jerusalem, a figure revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Encircling the scene, an inscription reads: “Our Lord has conquered evil.” The reverse side features the names of four angels: Michael, Gabriel, Israfil, and Azrael.

Body of missing Chabad rabbi found in Abu Dhabi, suspicion points to Iranian-backed Uzbek terrorist cell

️ Baruch Dayan Haemet
With great pain we share that Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi, UAE, was murdered by terrorists after being abducted on Thursday.
His body was recovered early Sunday morning, and his family has been notified.
Please do a mitzvah in… pic.twitter.com/UwKmGqu3YK

— Chabad.org (@Chabad) November 24, 2024

The lifeless remains of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, an emissary of the Chabad movement in the United Arab Emirates’ capital, Abu Dhabi, were found on Sunday. There had been fears for Kogan’s safety since he was thought to have been abducted some time on Thursday.

Terrorist killed while attacking Israeli embassy in Amman, 3 security officers wounded

Shooting Near Israeli Embassy in Jordan

Early Sunday morning, a gunman opened fire on a police patrol near the Israeli embassy in Amman’s Rabiah neighborhood. After a confrontation lasting over an hour, the attacker, armed with an automatic weapon, was fatally shot. Three… pic.twitter.com/0w1ajgMRNF

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) November 24, 2024

Despite having a 30-year peace agreement between the two countries, the relationship between Jordan and Israel is becoming increasingly febrile. Early Sunday, a terrorist – allegedly yelling “Allahu akbar” tried to breach the embassy’s security perimeter in Jordan’s capital, Amman. He wounded three security personnel before he was neutralized.

Report: Houthi mercenaries join North Korean troops fighting on Russia’s behalf against Ukraine

BREAKING

First video appears of Houthi mercenaries fighting with the Russians against Ukraine

Financial Times reports that “hundreds” of Houthis joined the Russian Army after a Houthi-linked company secured their transfer

North Korean & Houthi soldiers are now invading Europe pic.twitter.com/Q4vSNiNbqX

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 24, 2024

The Financial Times reports Russia has recruited hundreds of men from Yemen to fight in Ukraine, , in a move that highlights growing ties between Moscow and the Iran-backed Houthis.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in Syria behind coordination of attacks on U.S. service personnel during Iraq war

A significant elimination for Israel. Hezbollah’s Musa Ali Daqduq was recently killed by Israel in a strike in Syria. Among his many roles, Daqduq trained Iranian-backed militias to attack U.S. troops in Iraq. https://t.co/a55aCk8lEH

— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) November 22, 2024

An IDF airstrike in Syria killed Ali Musa Daqduq, a senior Hezbollah commander who was responsible for the murder of American service personnel during the war in Iraq. The elimination of Daqduq was confirmed by a senior U.S. defense official, but it is not clear exactly when or where in Syria the strike occurred.

Israel’s NSC reiterates Level 3 warning against non-essential travel to UAE

This also serves as a reminder that for a while, per the recommendations of the NSC, there has been a level 3 – moderate travel warning issued for the UAE, with a recommendation to avoid any non-essential travel there, and for those who are in the country – take extra precautions

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) November 23, 2024

In the wake of the murder of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Israel’s National Security Council has reiterated its warning about all non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates in light of the potential threat to Jews and Israelis of abduction and even murder.

Katz blocks promotion of two IDF commanders to take more time to investigate pre- and post-Oct. 7 performance

Defense Minister Israel Katz is not approving the promotion of two officers from the IDF Southern Command until their role in the failures on October 7 are investigated, his office says.

On Friday, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi announced a new round of senior…

— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) November 24, 2024

Defense Minister Israel Katz on Sunday refused to approve a recommendation by Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi to promote two officers from the Southern Command, “until their connection to the events of October 7 and their performance during the war is examined in depth,” as he put it.

Sen. Lindsey Graham threatens to sanction U.S. allies if they try to enforce arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant on back of ICC charges

So to any ally, Canada, Britain, Germany, France, if you try to help the ICC, we’re going to sanction you,

warns Senator Grahampic.twitter.com/OXpetFyutl

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Saturday threatened to sanction America’s allies if they sought to enforce the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

“To any ally—Canada, Britain, Germany, France—if you try to help the ICC, we’re going to sanction you,” Graham said in an interview with Fox News.

WATCH: International human rights lawyer destroys ICC case against Netanyahu, Gallant

Hezbollah rocket barrages target central Israel

BREAKING: Several direct hits by Hezbollah missiles in central Israel. pic.twitter.com/6xkrDcSikM

— נועה מגיד | Noa magid (@NoaMagid) November 24, 2024

Hezbollah rockets peppered large swaths of Israel on Sunday, including a direct strike on a factory in the Galilee, which wounded a 51-year-old woman. Most rockets were intercepted, but one impact in the city of Petah Tikva destroyed a car and caused a fire.

Orban sends letter to Netanyahu inviting him to Hungary in defiance of ICC arrest warrants

BREAKING:

Viktor Orban has sent Netanyahu a letter with an invitation to Hungary to show the world that Budapest opposes the ICC’s arrest warrant against Netanyahu.

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— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 23, 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has extended an official invitation to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Budapest. Orban, whose country is part of the European Union, is highlighting his country’s opposition to the recently issued ICC arrest warrants on war crimes charges to Netanyahu, and former defense minister Yoav Gallant.

Swiss Senate Foreign Affairs Committee invites UN Watch to testify ahead of potential UNRWA funding suspension

BREAKING: Swiss Senate Foreign Affairs Committee votes 12-0, with 1 abstention, to invite UN Watch to testify before them on a motion to suspend all funding of UNRWA. Both UNRWA & Red Cross also to be invited.

I am prepared to testify, and I will tell the truth about UNRWA. pic.twitter.com/MZGpv2kv89

— Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) November 22, 2024

UN Watch’s executive director Hillel Neuer will testify before a meeting of the Swiss Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, which will investigate whether to remove funding from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The invitation was extended after UN Watch has consistently proved not only that UNRWA employees took part in the Oct. 7 massacres, but its leaders were tightly aligned with terrorist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.