Today we're talking about Israel's offer to pause fighting.

Former President Trump's cases before the Supreme Court,

a prisoner swap with Venezuela,

another top news for Friday, December 22nd.

We're taking Christmas Day off, but we'll be back in your earbuds on Wednesday.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the poor over today.

Here's the quote of the day. Circumstances may appear to wreck our lives and God's plans,

but God is not helpless among the ruins.

Eric Liddell. Let's get started with some espresso shots.

True steels are back on the table.

As Gaza raised its death toll to 20,000,

Israel says 7,000 of those are Hamas combatants.

Israel offered a one-week pause in fighting in exchange for its

remaining 108 hostages. Hamas responded that hostage negotiations

won't happen until Israeli aggression stops completely.

Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is negotiating its own resolution,

but the US has threatened to use veto power again

if it demands a total ceasefire or bars Israel from inspecting aid entering

Gaza.

Back in the US, nearly 200 Jewish establishments were targets of what the FBI called a nationwide swatting spree, calling

in fake tips to get law enforcement to send in SWAT teams on their Sabbath.

Some synagogues were evacuated or canceled services, but authorities confirmed there was no

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