Ping above
N Korea
False alert earlier today of a missile test. Turns out to have been a training message. NK continues to be under 24/7 surveillance. Now given that the literal “Christmas “ has passed some are expanding the guessing game window into early January (Kim’s birthday).
I haven’t seen any plenary results either. That may provide more clues as to nature and timing.
South Korean “experts” indicate for 2020 to expect “gray zone” provocations. In short they believe icbm/long range tests won’t happen because of China pressures. Here is the link for those interested
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20191226006700325?section=nk/nk
Iran
Observers note that well over a thousand have been killed over the past several months. Today internet has been shut down in embroiled areas due to more protests.
Israel
After IAF bombing of Hamas facilities things have returned to normal levels of tension. Of note Hamas announced reduction in protest tempo. It appears to be an attempt to demonstrate to Israel a degree of commitment towards peace while reserving the protest/rocket threat as a deterrent. Yesterday’s rockets were launched by PIJ faction and Israel hit Hamas - a message reinforcing the policy that Israel holds ruling Hamas responsible for any attacks.
Additional note - Israel deploying laser weapons to take down the balloons carrying fire bombs A 2 km range and reportedly accurate and efficient
India/Pakistan
Skirmishes on the LOC the past few days. Initiated by terror infiltrations from Pakistan.