It’s Monday, October 30th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. ([email protected])

By Adam McManus

Israel’s attack on Gaza commences

Israel has deployed ground troops and tanks in Gaza after bombarding 150 “underground targets” said to harbor Hamas Muslim terrorists across the north of the region. More vehicles and thousands of troops are gathering in Israeli border towns, reports The Daily Mail.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said: “The operation in Gaza is to continue until there is a new order.”

Israel is beginning to allow humanitarian aid to access southern Gaza while bombarding the north, amid claims it had killed two 'spearhead' Hamas commanders,  including an architect of the October 7th attacks that killed 1,400 Israelis.

Hind al-Khudary, a journalist in central Gaza and one of a few people with cell phone service, said, “The bombs were everywhere, the building was shaking.”

Turkey threatens war with Israel

On Saturday, Turkish president Recep Erdoğan threatened war with Israel in a speech at a pro-Palestine rally, reports The Express.

And when he said that it could "come at any night unexpectedly" his comment was met with ecstatic reception from hundreds of thousands of attendees. The crowd responded with the chant: “Turkish military to Gaza.”

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(audio of Erdoğan and crowd's chant)

Erdoğan told attendees that Israel was responsible for war crimes, and framed Hamas, the Muslim terrorist group, as "freedom fighters.”

Mike Pence drops out of presidential race

In an appearance on Saturday at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual gathering in Las Vegas, former Vice President Mike Pence dropped a bombshell, reports the Associated Press.

PENCE: “Last June, I announced my intention to seek the Republican nomination for president of the United States because I believe this country is in a lot of trouble. I was raised to believe that to whom much is given, much will be required. And with everything our country is facing, I just couldn't sit this one out.

“But the Bible tells us that there's a time for every purpose under Heaven. And traveling across the country over the past six months, I came here to say it's become clear to me, this is not my time. So, after much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president effective today. (crowd groans)

“Now, I'm leaving this campaign, but let me promise you: I will never leave the fight for conservative values and I will never stop fighting to elect principled, Republican leaders to every office in the land. So help me God!” (applause and cheering)

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."

Pence had struggled to raise money and gain traction in the polls.

PENCE: “And finally, we thank God for His amazing grace. It gave us the courage to step forward so many years ago, and the wisdom to step aside.  My fellow Republicans, thank you for your kindness, your support, and your prayers over these many years. (applause) As we go home to Indiana, let me assure you that we leave here with optimism and faith.

“We don't know what the future holds, but we know Who holds the future. And with faith in Him, and boundless confidence in all of you, we know the best days for America, and our most cherished ally, Israel, are yet to come. Thank you. God bless you.”

Maine shooter committed suicide

Almost 48 hours after a mass shooting broke Lewiston, Maine, forcing it into lockdown, the trail took police to a recycling center in Lisbon, reports the New York Post.

Robert Card, the 40-year-old Army reservist, who killed 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar, was found dead of a self-inflicted wound in an empty, locked trailer.

On Friday night, at 10:45pm, three hours after his body was discovered, Maine Democrat Governor Janet Mills made the announcement.

MILLS: “I stand here tonight to simply report that the