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Chuck Holton is an American war correspondent, published author, and motivational speaker.
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86 Years On, It is Happening Again

Today marks 86 years since Kristallnacht, or the “Night of Broken Glass,” a pivotal night in history that shattered any illusions about the Nazi regime’s intentions and marked the beginning of one of humanity's darkest eras.

On November 9-10, 1938, Nazi forces and civilians coordinated a violent attack on Jewish communities across Germany and Austria. Synagogues were set ablaze, Jewish-owned businesses and homes were destroyed, and Jewish cemeteries were desecrated. Thousands of windows were shattered—giving the night its grim name—and the streets were littered with broken glass. This was not a spontaneous riot but a state-organized attack under the guise of retribution for the assassination of a German diplomat by a Jewish teenager. Kristallnacht was a direct, terrifying message: the Nazis would not stop at rhetoric alone.

In just two days, more than 1,400 synagogues were burned, thousands of Jewish businesses and homes were ransacked, and close to 100 Jewish people were killed. Around 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and sent to concentration camps. For Jewish families in Germany and Austria, it was a moment of horror, shattering any hopes that the rising tensions would ease. For the international community, Kristallnacht was a stark warning of the Nazi regime’s willingness to use violence to pursue its ideology.

Yet the world’s reaction was largely muted. Few governments took decisive action, and many nations turned away Jewish refugees seeking safety. The silence of the global community emboldened the Nazis, fueling the years of unspeakable horror that followed. Kristallnacht became a somber milestone in the path to genocide, serving as a warning that unchecked hatred can lead to unimaginable atrocities.

Reflecting on Kristallnacht today, we recognize how vital it is to confront antisemitism wherever it appears. In recent days, we’ve seen alarming echoes of this hatred—in antisemitic attacks after a soccer match in Amsterdam, and in incidents on American campuses and city streets. The past teaches us the importance of speaking out, of refusing to stand idle in the face of such bigotry. Remembering Kristallnacht is not only about honoring those who suffered but also about standing vigilant against the resurgence of hatred in our world today.

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Debunked: Following several accusations that Israel is causing famine in Gaza, COGAT has released drone footage of the hundreds of truckloads of supplies waiting to be delivered to Gaza by the UN. A statement accompanying the footage claims that 'There is enough food here to feed all of Gaza, if the UN ever came to pick it up.

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Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce

My erstwhile field producer and cameraman Dennis Azato has accompanied me on ten years of adventures across the globe. Today he joins me in Ukraine and we spend some time remembering our many trips together.

Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce
The beauty of Cyprus.

Connie and I enjoyed a day in the mountains above Larnaca before she heads off to Armenia and I go back to work in Israel.

@ChuckHolton If you have a few minutes (😆), this is Eriz - One for Israel. If you follow him, and One for Israel, you will begin to see and hear that Israel is becoming "REBORN".
I am so encouraged by this. We could be watching the valley of the dry bones coming to life. This is why I have stopped allowing so much of the news to bother me, as before. If this is-in fact- being lead by the LORD. Then we are witnessing GOD's plan come to fruition. 😀
On another note- We have to remember that Romans 11:25 Paul warned us that Israel received a hardening of their heart. But that it will only last until the fullness of the gentiles has been filled.
Has anyone ever seen the amount of people, globally, turning their back on Israel? Might already be seeing that fullness coming to pass. Make sense that they are fighting tooth and nail, all over the world to stop this. Satan isn't going down quietly. But, he is still going down!

Update: Fake News Again

Police Spokesperson’s Unit:

Contrary to false reports and following recent foreign media coverage regarding the alleged arson within the archaeological site of the Church of Saint George in the village of Taybeh, we wish to clarify that these reports are factually incorrect, lack any evidentiary basis, and risk misleading the public.

The Commander of the Judea and Samaria District has assigned the investigation to a special investigative team within the Judea and Samaria Central Investigations Unit (YAMAR). In addition, last Thursday, the District Commander appointed an internal review committee led by the Deputy District Commander. The committee is tasked with examining the sequence of events in the police information systems, including the reports and complaints submitted, the response to the incident, and drawing conclusions, in parallel with the ongoing investigation.

Findings gathered on the ground unequivocally show that no damage or harm was caused to the holy site itself.

It has been ...

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Israel Faces Global Pressure as Conflict Escalates: Why Backing Down Isn’t an Option

 

From the cobblestone streets of Lefkara, Cyprus—where I spent the evening walking with my wife Connie—I’m seeing firsthand how far the ripple effects of Israel’s war with Hamas have reached. Just this morning, I woke in Tel Aviv to the sound of sirens. It wasn’t the first time. The Houthi rebels fired two missiles at Israel—one intercepted by Israeli air defenses, the other self-destructing before it even entered Israeli airspace.

“That’s one of several hundred missiles fired since March,” I told my livestream audience. “But none of them have hit anything of consequence. Israel’s air defenses are doing their job, and their response is as measured as it is relentless.”

Israel isn’t merely retaliating. It’s executing precision strikes aimed at dismantling Hamas’ infrastructure and cutting off Iranian supply lines. Just last night, Israeli drones targeted Yemen’s port of Hodeida, destroying heavy equipment that was being used to repair the port and allow more weapons shipments from Tehran.

“They blew up the earth movers, the cranes—anything Iran could use to funnel arms to the Houthis,” I explained. “Israel and its allies are making it harder for the Houthis to maintain their reign of annoyance over Israel. That’s really all it is at this point—annoyance. But one that can’t be ignored.”

 

The Media’s Full-Court Press

While Israel’s military maintains the upper hand on the ground and in the air, it’s fighting an equally vicious battle in the court of global opinion. Twenty-eight nations recently signed a joint statement demanding Israel halt its offensive.

I asked viewers to consider the implications. “Think about what stopping the war now would mean,” I said. “No hostages returned. Hamas stays in power. Another generation of terrorists grows up in Gaza. More Israelis murdered in the future. That’s what the world is asking for when they say, ‘Stop the war.’”

It’s true, the suffering in Gaza is heartbreaking. But this suffering isn’t arbitrary—it’s the direct result of Hamas’ actions. “This is called consequences. Gaza still holds Israeli hostages. Until they’re freed, pressure must increase. Only then can this end.”

 

A Divided Island, A Divided World

Cyprus, where I’m spending a brief layover, offers its own cautionary tale. The island has been divided since 1974, when Turkish forces invaded and occupied nearly 40% of the territory. Today, the Greek Cypriot side is prosperous and peaceful. The Turkish-occupied north? Struggling economically and rife with instability.

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The UN’s Worst Nightmare Is a Truckload They Don’t Control
How One Independent Aid Group Is Feeding Gaza Without Feeding Terror — and Why the UN Can’t Stand It

They’re not carrying guns. They’re carrying lentils, flour, and powdered milk.

Yet the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)—a private group of veterans, logisticians, and volunteers—is being treated like a geopolitical threat. Why? Because GHF has committed the one unpardonable sin in the United Nations’ aid-industrial complex: delivering food without empowering terrorists.

The United Nations isn’t afraid GHF will fail. It’s afraid GHF will succeed. Because if a small, disciplined nonprofit can feed civilians without funneling resources through Hamas, it exposes something the UN has spent decades trying to hide.

This is the story they don’t want told.


A Truckload of Evidence

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The War for Israel’s Future: Deception, Protests, and the Fight for Survival

Washington’s Quiet War on Netanyahu

We’ve learned from a new report that the Biden administration funneled nearly $880 million—yes, almost a billion dollars—into organizations directly or indirectly working to undermine Israel’s current government, to pressure Prime Minister Netanyahu out of office.

Why? According to sources, the administration saw him as an obstacle to their Middle East agenda. Publicly, Biden’s team claimed “ironclad” support for Israel, but behind closed doors, they were pressuring Israel to restrain its military responses in Gaza and to allow more humanitarian aid—even as Hamas continued its terror campaign.

It’s political theater. As I see it, trying to topple a democratically elected leader of an allied nation is nothing short of an act of war.

Manufactured Protests and a Dangerous Narrative

In cities like Tel Aviv, protests erupt weekly, with hundreds of participants waving high-quality printed signs and wearing coordinated t-shirts. These aren’t grassroots movements. Someone is paying for them—and now we know who. One left-wing NGO, Blue and White Future, has reportedly received millions from U.S.-based organizations funded by American taxpayer dollars.

The protests push an absurd narrative: that Israel is holding its own citizens hostage by not surrendering to Hamas. One protester claimed,

“The hostages are actually hostages of Hamas and of the Israeli government.”

Let’s be clear: The only thing keeping this war going is Hamas. If they released the hostages and laid down their arms, the conflict could end tomorrow. But they won’t. Instead, they’ve perfected the art of psychological warfare, raising hopes for a ceasefire only to crush them repeatedly.

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