Amir Tsarfati: Charlie Kirk — Leader of a Generation

My dear friends, I have to tell you that I am stunned. It’s Wednesday, and as I was just sitting down to write this, I received the news about Charlie Kirk being shot. Since that time, I’ve been glued to my news feeds trying to pass on information as I receive it.

A time has passed between my first paragraph and what I am writing now. I am shocked and I am broken. Charlie Kirk, leader of a generation of young adults, has been assassinated in a purposely public manner. Quite honestly, this is the second introduction I have written. I deleted the first because it was filled with anger and vitriol against the violent left that has perpetrated so many heinous acts of late. I called out groups. I called out names. But now is not the time. My anger can come later. This is Charlie’s time.

I knew Charlie. He was a young man whom I respected greatly. His heart was with his God first, with his family second, and with his generation third. His voice was one that spoke to millions of people, giving them powerful arguments to defend their beliefs, the ability to articulate what it is they believe. I pray for his wife, Erika, and their two little children. I pray for Turning Point as they grieve, then figure out how to carry on their mission without their leader. I pray for the young adults who will have to process this senseless act of tragic violence.

On September 2, I felt led to post on Telegram the following words:
“Based on all that I know, September is likely to bring what can best be described as a political tsunami. October will, in turn, mark the military one. Without intending to sound overly sensational, these 60 days will profoundly shape the world.”

Did I have any clue that a political and religious assassination against a godly man like Charlie Kirk was going to take place? Of course not. However, I do believe that this blatant murder fits into the spiritual foreboding that has kept me awake countless nights. I don’t know what the ramifications of Charlie’s death will be. What is apparent is that a young and passionate generation has been abruptly awakened to the realities of this world, and they will not let this pass quietly.

I’ve got to admit, I don’t feel up to this newsletter. But too much took place these last seven days to just let it go. If you want more details on these stories, follow the links, watch my “MidEast & Beyond Update” with Pastor Barry Stagner from Wednesday morning, or subscribe to my Telegram channel.

Before you begin to look at the stories below, however, I would ask that you stop and pray for those Charlie leaves behind. Charlie, himself, doesn’t need our prayers. We know where he is. He has heard his Savior tell him, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” It is those who remain who will need us on our knees in the days and weeks to come.

MidEast & Beyond

Deadly Bus Attack in Israel
More senseless violence struck Israel on Monday. Two Palestinians snuck through a hole in the fence from the West Bank. They were picked up by an accomplice and driven to a bus stop where they boarded a bus and opened fire, executing six innocent people and wounding 12 more. Armed bystanders killed the gunmen. Slaughtered in the attack were Levi Yitzhak Pash, 57; Yaakov Pinto, 25; Yisrael Matzner, 28; Rabbi Yosef David, 43; Rabbi Mordechai Steintzag, 79; and Sarah Mendelson, 60.

Israel Hits Hamas in Qatar
Israel’s Operation Summit of Fire is committed to ensuring that every person responsible for the massacre of October 7, 2023, will pay with their lives. This is true no matter who they are or where they may be. That includes if that “where” is in Qatar. On Tuesday morning, the IDF launched an attack on a luxurious villa in Doha that Hamas leaders use to relax, recreate, and plan their next slaughter. At first, it appeared that all the intended targets, most of whom were what remained of Hamas’s top echelon, were present and eliminated. But in the aftermath, the jury is still out. There are reports that Turkish intelligence warned Hamas to get out, while others say that the Qataris were tipped off by the U.S. and subsequently warned the leadership to flee. More information will surface as time passes.

Israel Hits Back on the Houthis
Days after a Houthi drone hit Eilat’s Ramon Airport, injuring five people, Israel struck back with a vengeance. In the longest flight carried out since the beginning of the war, Israel’s Air Force flew 10 jets more than 2,350 kilometers in order to fire over 30 munitions against 15 targets. This particular mission of Operation Ringing Bells hit military camps, a fuel storage facility, and most importantly the Houthi Military Media Department headquarters, which is responsible for disseminating incitement and propaganda messages.

The IDF Warns Civilians to Flee Prior to Dismantling Gaza City
Using voice messages, leaflets, text messages, and phone calls, the IDF is doing all it can to evacuate Gaza City’s civilians to the safety of a new humanitarian area in Hamad City, north of Khan Younis. Meanwhile, the military is bringing down towers (anything over eight stories) one by one to prevent their continued use by Hamas as lookout stations, terrorist residences, and entry points for the underground tunnel system.

Four IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza City
A terrorist climbed onto a tank from the 401st Brigade on Monday and threw an explosive device into the open hatch. The resultant blast took the lives of four IDF soldiers. Killed were Staff Sgt. Uri Lamed, 20; Sgt. Gadi Cotal, 20; Sgt. Amit Arye Regev, 19; and a fourth soldier yet to be identified. It is heartbreak upon heartbreak.

Will Lebanon’s Talk Turn into Action?
Following the vote by Lebanon’s government to disarm Hezbollah, the military has presented a plan to do just that. They have divided Hezbollah’s strongholds into five zones. The southernmost zone is already being dealt with by Israel out of necessity. It remains to be seen whether Lebanon will turn their own plans into action.

Iraq Hostage is Free
Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli Princeton student working on her PhD dissertation in Iraq, was abducted in March 2023 by Kata’ib Hezbollah. Charged with working for the Mossad, she was subjected to torture and deprivation. What caused the Iran-tied terrorist organization to suddenly let her go with no ransom? Threats by President Donald Trump, a leader they knew would follow through with his promises of their imminent harm. Thank you, Mr. President.

Russian UAVs Cross Polish Airspace
In a moment that led Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk to assert, “We are in the closest situation to an armed confrontation since World War II,” Russian drones crossed into Poland’s airspace with some actually causing damage. On Tuesday, Russia launched a massive UAV attack. Four hundred drones flew from Belarus toward Ukraine. However, 100 of them crossed into Polish airspace. The Polish PM subsequently activated Article 4 of the NATO treaty which requires urgent security consultations among member countries if one of them feels threatened. Currently, it appears that the situation may be calming down. However, there is no doubt that Russian President Putin just tested the NATO alliance and has found it lacking.

Chaos in France
Thousands of protesters are flooding the streets in France, clashing with police and rioting in opposition to the government’s economic policies. The loss of the people’s confidence in Emmanuel Macron’s leadership spilled over to the loss of confidence the government had in François Bayrou’s prime minister role. He was ousted in a vote on September 8, causing Macron to shift minister of Defense Sébastian Lecornu into Bayrou’s vacancy, making him the seventh prime minister in Macron’s eight-year tenure. France is descending into chaos, and their overwhelmingly large population of Muslim radicals is only going to make it worse.

Ethiopia Inaugurates Controversial Dam
The largest hydroelectric dam on the continent of Africa was inaugurated. Tuesday by Ethiopia. While a huge boon to the country and its surrounding neighbors, the Grand Renaissance Dam is not without detractors. From the beginning, there has been constant drama with Egypt, which says that the dam will cause critical harm to the Nile River and will threaten regional stability. Ethiopia says, “Sure, but we have lights now, so….”

Civil Unrest in Nepal
The politics of Nepal have been sketchy ever since the 2001 incident in which the crown prince shot dead the king, the queen, and seven other members of the royal family before killing himself. Now a parliamentary republic, the political problems continue. The younger generation began protesting against government corruption and economic problems. In response, the government shut down social media, which was a big mistake. Rioting exploded across the country and was way too far gone for the rescinding of the shutdown to matter. Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli has resigned, and minister of finance, Bishnu Paudel, was seen fleeing through the streets of Kathmandu as he was beaten by protesters. The residence of the prime minister has been burned, as have other buildings. The government’s response has led to the killing of at least 20 rioters. It will be interesting to see what happens in this powder keg country.

The Ministry

Let me remind you that my next book, Exploring Ezekiel, will be released in just a few weeks. Please help me to get this book into the big box stores by preordering your copy today.

There are currently five options available for you to visit the Holy Land on a Behold Israel tour in 2026 – February, May, October, November, and December. To see where you might fit in, check out our website for details.

As we’ve already talked about, Gen Z is a critical population for the future direction of this world. A goal we have at Behold Israel is to bring this generation to Israel to experience first-hand the world of the Bible. If the Lord is leading you to partner with us in providing scholarships to young adults on our 2026 tour, you can do so HERE.

Time is short to register for the Discovering Daniel conference on Friday, September 26, at Birchman Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. The Saturday conference is already sold out, so don’t wait too long. This will be the first time on US soil that Pastor Barry Stagner and I will teach through the entire amazing book of Daniel in a single day. Register today to join us!

The next weekend, Pastor Barry and I will join Dr. Mark Hitchcock at Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, for two days of Awaiting His Return conferences. These are also return visits, and I can’t wait to see everyone again. The dates are October 3 and 4, and there are still places available on both days, so sign up today!

Keep up to date with all the CONNECT viewing options by checking out our Live Online Events page on the website. There are quite a few options to choose from.

Again, friends, it’s times like these that need to drive us to our knees. We understand that God is in control, and because we know of Charlie Kirk’s great faith we don’t grieve like others. However, we also recognize that Erika is now without her husband, and those two sweet children will grow up without their father. Lord, step in and touch the lives of this family, and comfort the hearts of the millions of people worldwide who are mourning the loss of this great leader.

Awaiting His Return,

Amir Tsarfati

Amir Tsarfati, a Jewish Christian, is the founder and president of Behold Israel, a news site to correct the scarcity in trustworthy reportage on issues and events impacting Israel, and to resolve the uncertainty about who or what to believe.

The views expressed in opinion articles are solely those of the author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by Black Community News.

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