Here is Jesus, in Matthew 24:6-7, teaching his disciples about the end times. But also encouraging them to ‘see that ye be not troubled’.
“And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.” (KJV)
Much of what our Lord was prophesying here had to do with the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Jewish Temple, which would happen within 40 years or so of this prophesy and his imminent death and resurrection.
However there is no reason not to consider that he was also making a double prophecy, which is fairly common in the Bible, extending the meaning here to also warn of the time immediately preceding the Final Judgement, which is still future as of this blog post.
Let’s remember, though, that people and nations in all times and places have experienced wars, famine, earthquakes, and pestilence. This prophecy is referring to a specific people in a specific place and time(s)- the people are those disciples living in the place, Jerusalem and Judea, at the time preceding the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD and also in some future time right before The End.
Even so, as watchdogs living in this time and place we should always keep our ears tuned ‘rumors of wars’ and be aware of the seasons of God’s plans and purposes.
So here is a brief recap of some of the international war news happening right now.
U.N. Security Council Calls for Peaceful Dispute Resolution
On July 22, 2025, the U.N. Security Council adopted a Pakistan‑drafted resolution urging all member states to resolve disputes peacefully through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration under the U.N. Charter. Secretary‑General António Guterres highlighted crises in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Haiti, and Myanmar, warning of record hunger and displacement. The resolution emphasized renewed trust in multilateral diplomacy.
From The AP
Israel Implements “Tactical Pauses” & Opens Aid Corridors in Gaza
In response to mounting international pressure over famine in Gaza, the Israeli military has initiated daily “tactical pauses” in combat and established humanitarian corridors for aid delivery. Pauses are set from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in specific zones, and corridors operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. Aid groups welcomed the move but cautioned it may not meet critical needs.
From Financial Times
Israel Resumes Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza Amid Crisis
Also on July 26, 2025, amid worsening famine conditions, Israel and the UAE resumed airdrops of humanitarian assistance into Gaza. Aid organizations criticized the method as inadequate and urged Israel to lift its blockade and allow unrestricted ground access. Meanwhile, civilian casualties mount—with over 60,000 Palestinians reported killed and approximately 2 million displaced since October 2023.
From The Guardian
Cambodia–Thailand Border Conflict Escalates; U.S. Mediator Steps In
An armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has escalated since late May 2025, resulting in at least 32 deaths and displacing up to 200,000 people along their shared border. On July 26, former U.S. President Trump intervened—calling both leaders and demanding a ceasefire, even threatening tariffs on trade if hostilities continue.
From Wikipedia