President Trump rejected Iran’s 7-day ceasefire offer but hints at resuming talks. 70 nations show support for Israel during the Feast of Tabernacles. Urban-warfare expert John Spencer refutes genocide claims. One baseball family’s story comes full circle in Jerusalem.

President Trump denied reports that he offered Iran sanctions relief or access to frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions, while leaving open the possibility of future talks. U.S. Central Command rejected Iran’s claim that it had pushed enemy forces from the Strait of Hormuz, and Saudi Arabia resumed oil exports through a repaired pipeline bypassing the waterway. Five suspects arrested near RAF Fairford on explosives and terrorism charges were released on bail as British authorities investigated possible links to Iranian proxies. More than 40 countries boycotted a United Nations event commemorating the Durban Conference amid concerns over antisemitism.

In Jerusalem, more than 1,800 Christians from 70 nations celebrated Sukkot at the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem’s Feast of Tabernacles, expressing support for Israel through worship, prayer and national flag ceremonies. The gathering highlighted biblical teachings about the nations coming to Jerusalem and urged participants to pray for their countries.

Urban-warfare expert John Spencer said Hamas spent two decades building tunnels, explosives and fighting positions throughout Gaza. Based on seven visits with Israeli forces, he argued that Israel implemented extensive civilian-protection measures and rejected genocide allegations, saying assessments of the war require evidence, legal context and scrutiny of competing narratives.

CBN Israel supports families affected by war and terrorism through trauma counseling, art therapy and whole-family care. In Jerusalem, Callie Mitchell revitalized a youth baseball program after October 7, expanding participation from fewer than 30 children to 75 with support from her professional-baseball family and donors. The program teaches athletic skills, teamwork and friendship while extending a 90-year family baseball legacy from the United States to Israel.