Dr. Richard Schmidt is pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church and founder of Prophecy Focus Ministries. He's the speaker on the weekly TV program, Prophecy Focus and the radio broadcast, Prophecy Unfolding. He spent 32 years in law enforcement including that of Acting Sheriff of Milwaukee County until his retirement. He has authored several books including: Are You Going to a Better Place?, Daniel's Gap Paul's Mystery, Tribulation to Triumph: The Olivet Discourse, Globalism: The Great World Consumption and Artificial Intelligence, Transhumanism and the De-evolution of Democracy.The threat of a wider war in the Middle East continues to increase. Israel is at the heart of it all as they seek to defend themselves from those who wish to destroy the Jewish nation. Dr. Schmidt brought listeners an update as he discussed the following points:- Aid to Israel, featuring audio from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.- The current status of the war in Rafah.- Why is Dr. Schmidt so passionate about Israel and the Middle East?- Was it really Palestinian civilians that were holding the hostages?- What is the status of the cease-fire talks?- What's happening with the other two terrorist groups: Hezbollah and the Houthis?- A Muslim student declares that America is the cancer.- A Jewish student presents their testimony of anti-Semitism in Toronto.- Why is there so much opposition if the Jewish people are God's chosen people?Callers rounded out this broadcast with their questions and comments.