Orbán is widely derided by Western elites as an autocrat, and it is true that the state and most privately owned media are relentlessly supportive of him. But that’s never why Orbán was re-elected three times. He won because he did what every good democratic politician does: Provide peace and prosperity while respecting the nation’s values.

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The compound in Jerusalem’s walled Old City is one of the most sensitive sites in ​the Middle East. Known to Jews as Temple Mount, it is the most sacred site in Judaism and is Islam’s third-holiest site.

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Michael here. There was no Update last week as festivities were underway for the Unleavened Bread Weekend here in Tyler and as my dad continues to convalesce. He has improved but your prayers on his behalf are still appreciated. Our activities here were well and enthusiastically attended. We enjoyed Bible Study, Horseback Riding, Bowling, Bible Trivia and Karaoke in addition to our regular services and pot luck meals. All are welcome, and if you have never been able to attend now is the time to start planning for next year!

To bring you all up to date on some of our efforts here at headquarters, most will have received their 2^nd Quarter Issue of WATCH Magazine by now. We have added around 500 names to the mailing list with the offer of a free (as it always is and will always remain) 1 year subscription, in addition to renewing a similar number who had subscribed the year before. We have also had some success with online promotions, most notably with an Easter program by Garner Ted Armstrong that received over 30,000 views on Facebook alone and a short video by Dr. Ricks promoting Line Upon Line that also received over 30,000 views.

The Iran war continues to dominate world news headlines. Negotiators, including Vice President Vance, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are in Pakistan for negotiations with Iran at this writing. The ceasefire is disputed, with both sides alleging violations. Israel continues to strike Lebanon while pursuing separate negotiations with their government (despite a lack of formal recognition) aimed at neutralizing Hezbollah. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut with Iran insisting ships transit an unusual route near their border and demanding tolls. There has been no perceptible increase in traffic.

It is undeniable that the US and Israel have systematically devastated Iran’s defense and production capabilities. The number of confirmed strikes is staggering, as are the lists of important individuals who have been eliminated. However, all Iran needs to appear undefeated is the ability to launch anything and maintain a defiant attitude. This presents an altogether different challenge. As Israel found with Hamas in Gaza, an enemy that is well dug in and stocked with munitions can maintain this posture for a very long time.

We will see how the talks progress, but the advance signaling is just as dismal as that which led up to this conflict. Many speculate, but there is little real information pertaining to the situation on the ground inside of Iran. What has emerged is that the regime has been proactively threatening any hint of dissent, maintaining a total internet blackout, and actively recruiting and arming citizens against a potential uprising. Not exactly the actions of a government secure in its role, but there is still no guarantee the people of Iran are willing or able to stand in the face of the radical and well armed factions that care little for their lives. 

We are sad to report the death of Bill Nelson, a lifelong member and a fellow-laborer here at the office since 2015. Words don’t suffice for the loss of a friend and a brother. Bill was dedicated, hardworking and faithful. Most will know him from his many years of song leading and speaking. Our prayers are with his family. His faith was rock solid to the very end and in that we have an example of the contentment that comes with the assurance of God’s kingdom. He knew that we would meet again, and we all look forward to that glorious day. 

-Michael Armstrong

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The Israeli Air Force on Wednesday carried out its largest wave of airstrikes yet against Hezbollah, the military said, after announcing that it would keep fighting the Iran-backed terror group in Lebanon, despite the two-week ceasefire with Tehran that came into place hours earlier.

The prime minister of Pakistan, who mediated between the US and Iran, declared in his post announcing the two-week ceasefire overnight Wednesday-Thursday that it would cover Lebanon as well. Iran said the same, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has insisted that Israel’s strikes against Hezbollah would continue.

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What to know

• TRUMP AGREES TO SUSPEND ATTACKS: President Donald Trump said this evening, just hours ahead of his deadline, that he had agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” on the condition that Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, he had warned that “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Iran agreed to a deal before his deadline. He had threatened massive U.S. attacks on civilian infrastructure and brushed off concerns about possible war crimes.

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Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-blog/live-updates-iran-war-trump-deadline-hormuz-infrastructure-ceasefire-rcna267039?fbclid=IwY2xjawRGLfdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeBHc6ywU0gGlteqnN86PObhbWfAxFeyTX83CTXjhd4Q-oPVI8IIdMbmc87qY_aem_gShrdQWKLfpHnLpDczN54w

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The announcement said the pardons were a “humanitarian gesture” in connection with Holy Week and didn’t mention mounting pressures with the U.S.

The government said the prisoners affected are foreigners and Cubans, including women, the elderly and young people. It didn’t say when they were being released or under what conditions, nor did it mention the crimes they were accused of committing.

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Source: https://apnews.com/article/cuba-pardons-holy-week-oil-blackouts-203c1b81aed59e81d252b29d27ad6654?fbclid=IwY2xjawRA7G1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEew-jsQUKNDqALfyDh1KEHUnmx6XritmSMTo7–Kcm0nobng2ofzwGIK0akGk_aem_PdNxYsVEkeWgElsXudwLQA

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After Iran’s lawmakers approved a bill to impose fees on the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz this week, new guidelines have been set for tankers and cargo ships to buy their way through with a company linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, sources familiar with the deal told Bloomberg.

Once the IRGC has the ship’s files on hand, the vessel would need to fly the flag of a non-enemy nation and transmit a secret, high-frequency code to alert the Iranian navy so that it may guide the ship through the strait.

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Source: https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/world-news/tanker-ships-must-pay-irans-revolutionary-guards-a-toll-in-chinese-yaun-or-crypto-before-they-can-pass-strait-of-hormuz-report/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRA6htleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeNX4WLbYgHJsCzGQotrb6UP_LLu_pQyp9F3y1gRAtrbhEeovq8iUrm-bkJgo_aem_8DOKmNx54IIarQzPDGR4tA

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