Israel military declares ceasefire now in effect; Cdl Pizzaballa welcomes Gaza agreement as ‘first step towards hope’; Nobel committee snubs Trump after year of peacemaking; President Trump reinstates Columbus Day; NY AG Letitia James indicted for mortgage fraud; Catholic bishops renewing interest in Liturgy of the Hours; and more —
Israel’s military says Gaza ceasefire now in effect
Israel’s military announced early Friday that the ceasefire in Gaza is now in effect, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet approved the first phase of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) wrote in a post online that its troops have “began positioning themselves along the updated deployment lines in preparation for the ceasefire agreement and the return of hostages.”
Read more at The Hill
Palestinians seek return to normal life
See @EricLDaugh
Cardinal Pizzaballa welcomes Gaza agreement as ‘first step towards hope’
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has welcomed with joy the announcement of an agreement that foresees a cessation of attacks in the Gaza Strip and the immediate release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
In a statement released on Thursday after the announcement, the Patriarchate expressed its “ardent hope” that the accord will be “fully and faithfully implemented,” marking “the beginning of the end of this terrible war.”
It highlighted the “absolute urgency” of allowing humanitarian relief and ensuring the “unconditional entry of sufficient aid” for Gaza’s suffering population. “Above all,” the statement said, “we pray that this step may open a path of healing and reconciliation for both Palestinians and Israelis.”
Read more at the Vatican News
Pastor of Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in Gaza, releases video message
Watch @PGabRomanelli
Nobel Snubs Trump After Year of Peacemaking; Award Goes to Venezuelan Opposition Leader
The Nobel Committee announced Friday morning that Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado is this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner.
The committee chose to focus on Venezuela in a year where U.S. President Donald Trump featured heavily in speculation as to the overall winner, given his unceasing efforts to bring peace to a variety of conflicts around the world.
“She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” the committee stated in their announcement.
Read more at Breitbart
Blessed Is the Peacemaker: The president delivers a Nobel-worthy peace agreement between Israel and Hamas – essay
In a dramatic moment during a White House Dining Room panel discussion yesterday, President Donald Trump received a note and a whispered message from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
“Very close,” Rubio had scribbled. “Need you to approve a Truth social post soon so you can announce deal first.”
That is, a coveted and seemingly once-impossible deal with Hamas and Israel, two years after the terrorist leadership invaded from Gaza in the most infamous day of the 21st century (thus far) for the nation of Israel. Trump indeed had himself a deal. No one could (or should) deny that it’s a big deal for Donald Trump. Even CNN could not hold back the praise: “[A]fter months of false hope, stalled progress and entrenched positions,” reported CNN, “the agreement was a clear victory for a president who has, in recent weeks, seemed intent on willing his plan into reality.”
Read more at The American Spectator
Schumer feeling pressure from No Kings Rally in DC
Watch @SenateGOP
Antifa leaders flee America as Trump cracks down on domestic terrorist networks
Several high-profile antifa leaders have fled the country or are actively making plans to abscond overseas.
News of their escape comes after President Donald Trump designated antifa as a domestic terrorist threat and directed federal authorities to dismantle terrorism networks operating within the United States.
Mark Bray, a financier of transnational antifa operations and antifa’s foremost thought leader in America, announced he is fleeing to Europe, settling in Spain specifically, under the pretext of safety concerns following negative media attention.
Read more at the Washington Examiner
TV Host touts Antifa as ‘imaginary organization’
Watch @VigilantFox
Glenn Beck expounds on Antifa funding
Watch @glennbeck
Victor Davis Hanson: ‘Neo-Confederate’ Resistance in Portland & Chicago
Watch @The Daily Signal
Letitia ‘No One Is Above The Law’ James Indicted For Mortgage Fraud
A Virginia grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, according to reports.
A jury of her peers in the Eastern District of Virginia made the decision to indict James, and while the details of James’ indictment were not immediately available, Reuters reported James was indicted for bank fraud, citing a source familiar with the matter.
Notably, James was hit with a criminal referral just recently for alleged mortgage fraud.
James allegedly misrepresented property details to secure favorable loan terms — the same thing she took Trump through the wringer for just last year.
Read more at The Federalist
President Trump has reinstated Columbus Day
Read @CatholicArena
Mayor Eric Adams looks to protect NYC’s Columbus statues after rival Zohran Mamdani’s tantrum over explorer
“As mayor of the city with one of the largest Italian populations in the world, I am proud that we celebrate Italian-American heritage, today and every day,” he said.
Mamdani had flipped the bird at the famous Italian explorer’s statue in Astoria and called for its removal in a 2020 social media post that riled Italian-Americans in the Big Apple.
But the designation would keep Mamdani’s clutches off the statues — landmarked sites can’t be legally altered or destroyed.
“We also recognize the contributions of our indigenous community and are proud to establish a new special grant program for cultural programs and art projects representing that community,” Adams added.
Read more at the New York Post
Italy’s prime minister thanks POTUS for restoring Columbus Day
See @GiorgiaMeloni (translation available)
TPUSA announces ‘All American Halftime Show’ to counter Super Bowl Bad Bunny appearance
Turning Point USA has announced that it will be putting on an “All American Halftime Show” that will serve as a counter to the halftime appearance from Bad Bunny, who previously said that he did not want to come to America on one of his recent tours.
“It’s true, Turning Point USA is thrilled to announce The All American Halftime Show. Performers and event details coming soon,” TPUSA announced on X.
Read more at the Post Millennial
Jack Posobiec upends Bad Bunny’s taunt to Americans
Watch @HumanEvents
Catholic media organizations to publish second edition of Liturgy of the Hours
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has chosen Catholic media companies Ascension and Word on Fire to publish the Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition.
The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, is a set of daily prayers that priests and religious are obliged to pray and that many lay Catholics also partake in. The prayers are set according to the Church calendar and are composed of psalms, hymns, and readings from Scripture.
Read more at the Catholic News Agency
The Liturgy of the Hours Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Watch at Ascension Presents
Military contractor launching private army to defend Christians in Nigeria
See @MarioNawfal; see also La Derecha Diario
Catholic Vote is attesting to the power of praying the Rosary
See @CatholicVote
Reminder: October is the Month of the Holy Rosary
See @ednyoka
