Globalism / Great Reset –
Authorities in Ireland are set to be given access to private social media conversations in order to spy on anti-mass migration sentiment following the riots in Dublin.
Now Irish people who share spicy memes in WhatsApp chat groups are going to be under government surveillance should this new ‘hate speech’ legislation pass.
“Gardai will be able to access and intercept private conversations on social media sites under new legislation, as the Justice Minister promised to crack down on crime following the riots in Dublin,” reports the Irish Times.
The new legislation will also empower authorities to demand “cell site location data” from cellphone companies to help them locate dissidents.
According to the critics, the new law would create “de facto mass surveillance of the entire population.”
OBSERVATION - Mass surveillance is one of the major keys the globalists will rely on to enforce its mandates. This is not unlike the level of surveillance those of us old enough to remember in the Soviet Union and E. Germany. This however is lightyears more invasive and broad based.
IN RELATED - I’ve noted earlier about revelations that - the White House, relying on a set of privacy loopholes, has been sidestepping the Fourth Amendment by paying AT&T to allow federal, state, and local law enforcement to access—without a warrant—the phone records of Americans who are not suspected of a crime.
This goes way beyond the NSA’s metadata collection program.
Operated during the Obama, Trump and now the Biden presidencies, this secret dragnet surveillance program (formerly known as Hemisphere and now dubbed Data Analytical Services) uses its association with the White House to sidestep a vast array of privacy and transparency laws.
Intrusive surveillance of the public, its not just for red state conservatives any more.
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An agreement has been forged between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union to establish the creation of new EU Digital Identity Wallets that will include digital versions of all ID cards, driving licenses, degree certificates, and medical documentation.
For the time being, the EU’s Digital Identity Wallet will be voluntary, and the European Commission is insistent that it is 100 percent secure. Spain’s president even commented that the new platform will make the EU as a whole a digital leader at a global level for the preservation of democratic values.
OBSERVATION - Of note again, the whole combined digital ‘wallet’ containing ID, vaccination status, financial data, etc.
NOTE - Again, the theme of ‘surveillance’ is very present with this digital ‘wallet’ scheme, for any time it is used, the state is notified.
Also note - Spain’s president is an avowed socialist and is under fire by Spanish citizens for his back door deal to try to stay in power.
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The Biden administration has pledged millions of dollars to a de facto international “climate reparations” fund at the United Nations (UN) climate summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The fund, referred to by its proponents as a “loss and damage fund,” is intended to have developed countries transfer money to the developing world as compensation for the impacts of climate change. The U.S. promised more than $17 million to the fund on Thursday, according to Axios.
OBSERVATION - This is simply a renamed “climate reparations” program to redistribute wealth from the West to the third world.
CW2 / Domestic violence - Heightened THREAT
The latest push to curb Second Amendment rights comes in the form of a Democrat-led bill that seeks to impose a sweeping firearms ban with exceptions that gun rights groups say are so fuzzy that the prohibition could prohibit nearly all semi-automatic handguns.
Generally, the key idea of the bill is to ban firearms that can be fired quickly (along with accessories that increase firing speed) and have the ability to accept magazines with a capacity of 10 rounds or more, all in a bid to limit “a firearm’s ability to inflict maximum harm in a short amount of time.”
OBSERVATION - The left’s press to destroy the 2d amendment has grown over the past few years - above that of the historical trend. It is important to note that should the democrats regain control of congress and maintain control of the WH, this bill will be passed and signed. The govt that demands its citizenry be disarmed is a govt poised to commit atrocities in the so called names of freedom and democracy.
Terrorism - Level is HIGH due to increased lone wolf threats.
The federal investigation into the illegal Chinese sponsored biolab in kalifornia has gotten no where fast. In testimony, not a single container has been tested to confirm its contents, nor any significant criminal actions/investigations into the owners, operators or funders of the facility.
The money trail has been traced back to China, but so far the intermediaries are still walking.
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More than a dozen synagogues in New York received bomb threats on Friday, according to reports in Jewish media. Synagogues have commonly received such threats, but the recent spat seem to have a more sinister angle to them in the light of the Gaza war.
Wuhan and other “new” Plandemics – HEIGHTENED ALERT STATUS
The White Lung Syndrome has hit or has countries on high alert status -
- Denmark,
- Sweden,
- UK,
- Netherlands,
- Vietnam,
- Taiwan,
- Nepal,
- India,
- Thailand,
- Singapore,
- Indonesia,
- Switzerland and
- US
POLITICAL FRONT –
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Friday that after the House expelled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., the Senate needs to boot Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., whose criminal allegations are “more sinister” than what Santos faces.
OBSERVATION - I’m rather shocked at some of the very common sense things Fetterman has done recently, from his support of Israel to this. He is 100% right on this issue.
Cyber attacks/warfare – HEIGHTENED ALERT
A ransomware infection at a cloud IT provider has disrupted services for 60 or so credit unions across the US, all of which were relying on the attacked vendor. …
This is according to the National Credit Union Administration, which on Friday told The Register it is fire-fighting the situation with the credit unions downed this week by the intrusion. The NCUA regulates and insures these financial orgs.
“I can confirm that approximately 60 credit unions are currently experiencing some level of outage due to a ransomware attack at a third-party service provider,” the NCUA spokesperson said. “Member deposits at affected federally insured credit unions are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000.”
Illegal Immigration –
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Texas must take down its buoy barrier in the Rio Grande, citing threats to navigation and human life. It’s a win for the Biden administration and a setback for Texas, which has maintained it must take unilateral action to stem the flow of illegals in the absence of a coherent immigration plan from the White House.
RELATED - U.S. District Judge Alia Moses issued an emergency order in October that prevented Border Patrol agents from cutting razor wire in Eagle Pass, except in emergencies. On Wednesday, she ruled that the state had not met the requirements for a wider preliminary injunction. She said that the razor wire has proved to be an effective deterrent against illegal immigrants all along the Texas border.
“The law may be on the side of the Defendants and compel a resolution in their favor today, but it does not excuse their culpable and duplicitous conduct,” Moses wrote. “The evidence presented amply demonstrates the utter failure of the Defendants to deter, prevent, and halt unlawful entry into the United States.”
On Thursday, Texas filed an appeal with the conservative-leaning 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
“I am disappointed that the federal government’s blatant and disturbing efforts to subvert law and order at our State’s border with Mexico will be allowed to continue,” Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement.
OBSERVATION - Basically, the Border Patrol can declare there to be a “medical emergency” and cut the wire to help the ‘sick’ individual - meanwhile letting hundreds of his compadres into the country illegally.
China –
Thitu Island is another disputed spot in the Spratly Islands which China claims as its own but which the Philippines has occupied for some time. Today the Philippines announced it was building a new station on the island designed to monitor the movement of Chinese ships.
The coastguard station would be equipped with “advanced systems”, including radar, satellite communication, coastal cameras and vessel traffic management, Ano said.
The station has been built and is expected to be operational early next year.
Even as this announcement was made, China declared the island to be its territory and 18 suspected Chinese militia ships scattered off Thitu, including a Chinese navy vessel.
OBSERVATION - A direct challenge to China and may result in Chinese attempting a blockade of sorts has it has on other Philippine islands to force them off.
Russia -
WAR WATCH - into the second year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Feb 24th, 2022
CURRENT ASSESSMENT - Updated Nov 12, 2023
Russia is struggling to gain the initiative on several fronts in easter Ukraine. Attacks to take Adviivka, located near occupied Donetsk has been their priority as well as further north. However, it is on a defensive footing across most of Ukraine.
The Russian army has lost a considerable amount of armor/tanks and personnel in the fight to take Adviivka, causing that offensive to stall considerably and resort to “meat” attacks.
With the arrival of the muddy season, significant offensive actions by Russia are unlikely.
Ukrainian action has forced Russia to move forces laterally to meet the Ukraine advance - thinning critical portions of the line and making them vulnerable to assault.
Russia’s strategic ballistic and cruise missiles continue to show evidence of massively reduced inventories. With the onset of winter, it is believed that Russian is shepherding its stockpile of missiles/drones for an effort to take down the Ukraine power grid as it did last year. This task has become increasingly difficult as Ukraine adds air defense systems and gets better coverage.
The Russian Black Sea fleet is is essentially impotent and hesitant to deploy into now contested waters. Ukraine’s recent attacks on ships in Crimean harbors has forced the majority of the fleet to redeploying out of Crimea and to Russian bases, about 600 Km further away from the front lines.
Russian leadership reportedly planning for a long duration conflict, hoping to wear the Ukraine army down and cause European allies to tire of their support - forcing some sort of cease fire and negotiated peace.
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Follow up on the two trains and rail lines attacked earlier this week. I noted that one hit the train when it was transiting a critical tunnel. I see reports now that the second train was hit on a strategic bridge that is the alternate route made necessary because of the tunnel closure - causing significant damage to the bridge. This was a well thought out operation if this is the case.
Ukraine –
WEATHER FORECAST – Temps in the 30 -40 degree range with rain and/or snow across the forecast period.
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
Ukrainian air defense shot down 10 of 11 Shahed drones and Kh-59 cruise missiles. Several associated explosions were reported in Dnipro city.
Ground action in Bakhmut, Adviivka and Krynky increased overnight. No significant territory changes though.
Outlook —-
Weather and mud conditions are dictating operations. Ground action currently at a minimum
Europe / NATO General –
Anti-migrant views continue to boil in many European nations with some of those nations siding with the lawless immigrants, causing further enragement.
ISRAEL –
Key overnight developments -
- IAF stuck targets throughout Gaza. Hamas managed some rocket fire.
GENERAL ——————————-
Hamas has no regrets over October 7, ‘war of liberation’ is coming - official Osama Hamden, a senior official in Hamas, insisted that Hamas did not regret the October 7 attack and that a larger “war of liberation is coming.
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To date, 110 people have returned to Israel. Eighty-six are Israelis and 24 foreign citizens. According to the latest numbers, 137 remain in captivity. Of those, 20 are women and 117 are men. They include 126 Israelis and 11 foreigners.
Israel army says 6 Gaza hostages confirmed dead. Israel did not say how or when the six died but said they perished while being held in Gaza.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to the Mideast this week pressing for agreements to extend the Gaza cease-fire, step up the release of hostages held by Hamas, and limit Palestinian civilian casualties if fighting with Israel resumed. He left Friday with his goals largely unfulfilled.
OBSERVATION - It is pretty clear that the biden regimen is attempting to dictate how Israel is to fight this war. Israel pushed back and in someways told blinken to pound sand. Hamas abuse of the released hostages, and the overwhelming likelihood that the remaining ones are receiving the same if not more, is steeling Israeli resolve.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Mossad and other intelligence agencies to hunt down and kill Hamas leaders in Lebanon, Turkey and Qatar in the coming years once the current war in Gaza tapers off, the WSJ reported, citing Israeli officials. In the past, Israel has avoided targeting members of the Palestinian-based group in other countries to preclude diplomatic crises.
“I have instructed the Mossad to act against the heads of Hamas wherever they are,” Netanyahu said in a televised address on Nov. 22, according to the WSJ.
OBSERVATION - After the Munich Olympics terror attack on the Israeli athletes, the Mossad conducted similar operations. Dubbed “Operation Wrath of God” it was a covert operation directed by Mossad to assassinate individuals they accused of being involved in the 1972 Munich massacre. The targets were members of the Palestinian armed militant group Black September and operatives of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO).
GAZA FRONT ———————————-
The Israel Defense Forces said Saturday morning that it struck over 400 terror sites in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, as the war against Hamas resumed following a week-long ceasefire.
Airstrikes overnight Friday included an “extensive” wave of more than 50 attacks on Hamas infrastructure in the Khan Yunis area in southern Gaza, according to the military.
LEBANON / HEZBOLLAH——————————-
Israel struck Hezbollah / Hamas affiliated sites all along the border with artillery and air strikes.
SYRIA / HEZBOLLAH / IRAN———————————-
See SYRIA below for IAF strike on Iranian related facilities in the Damascus area.
WEST BANK——————————-
More police raids to arrest Hamas affiliated terrorists.
FORECAST ————————-
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) - Israel resumes the methodical elimination of Hamas forces in the north, while beginning to shape the battlefield in the south. The world seems a lot quieter since the conditions the hostages were and still are being held were revealed along with the smackdown global media got regarding Hamas establishing military bases under Hospitals and other recognized ‘off limits’ facilities. Included in this is the active participation of UN personnel in the Hostage holding.
The process will take weeks in the north and like many months in the south. There is some scuttlebutt that some arab countries/leaders are secretly rooting for Israel as they see Hamas as a boil on the global arab movement in general. Ever wonder why no arab state wants to take them in?
Syria -
Local sources claim that an HQ of the IRGC-affiliated militias was targeted near Sayyidah Zaynab, Damascus Syria
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan -
Venezuela - Increasing
Tomorrow a referendum is scheduled to be voted on as to whether or not invade neighboring Guyana and seize territory it claims to be its own.
Globalism / Great Reset –
The Biden Administration is forging ahead with its green agenda by committing the United States to not building any new coal plants and phasing out existing plants.
U.S. Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry announced at the annual United Nations climate change summit, known as COP28 and which is being held in Dubai, although no date was given for when the existing plants would have to go.
“We will be working to accelerate unabated coal phase-out across the world, building stronger economies and more resilient communities,” Kerry said in a statement.
OBSERVATION - Alarm bells are ringing across America and around the world that the shut down of these plants will endanger human lives because the green solutions being pushed do not have the capability to replace the reliant and steady power from coal/natural gas plants. Britain and India have already seen that light.
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King Charles has demanded that taxpayers around the globe cough up $5 trillion every year in order to advance the globalist “Net Zero” agenda. He said that “they” needed $4.5 to $5 trillion per year to drive the transformation that’s needed because of “climate change.”
OBSERVATION - This move towards some sort of global tax will likely be one of the lead items over the course of the next year.
Economy –
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday kept the possibility of another interest rate hike in play this year, despite cooling inflation.
“It would be premature to conclude with confidence that we have achieved a sufficiently restrictive stance, or to speculate on when policy might ease,” Powell said in remarks prepared for delivery at Spelman College in Atlanta. “We are prepared to tighten policy further if it becomes appropriate to do so.”
Powell’s comments come shortly after the Fed voted to hold interest rates steady at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, the highest level in 22 years.
OBSERVATION - Continued high rates are a cancer eating the body of the economy and in some ways just as bad as inflation.
CW2 / Domestic violence - Heightened THREAT
Hundreds of Big Apple supermarket and bodega owners are arming themselves as the epidemic of violent theft continues to plague their businesses.
Over the past year, the United Bodegas of America and the Bodega and Small Business Group said they’ve helped at least 230 store owners apply for their gun licenses, connecting them with concealed-carry classes required by the state to obtain a permit.
The National Supermarket Association, which represents roughly 600 independent grocers, estimated a quarter of its members in the city are packing heat, compared to 10% pre-pandemic.
OBSERVATION - Our country (and world) is drifting deeper and deeper into lawlessness - and deliberately so as guided by the powers that be. Law enforcement cannot provide security and where they do, the Soros-backed DA’s and blue leadership have stripped the courts of any action - tossing violent criminals back onto the streets without even a slap on the hand. This trend now only portends the shift to vigilantism - and more violence.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters chanting for “intifada revolution” in the heart of New York City just before they stormed a shopping center.
OBSERVATION - The MO is clearly shifted to one of intimidation and vandalism of the general public.
Terrorism - Level is HIGH due to increased lone wolf threats.
Las Vegas’ KLAS reported Friday that “Las Vegas police and the FBI thwarted a potential terror plot involving a 16-year-old.”
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) held a press conference Friday to give the details of the investigation. An LVMPD official displayed a message that the teen had posted on a social media platform, which said: “Peace be upon all brothers who see this. I am here to announce that I will be starting lone wolf operations in Las Vegas against the enemies of Allah. I ask you to make Dua [prayers] for victory. I am a supporter of the Islamic State, and I will make sure the Zionists in this city know it.” Along with this message, the post featured an image of the flag of the Islamic State (ISIS).
This message was, the Vegas police explained, the handiwork of a local 16-year-old whom they said was “a recent convert to Islam.” When they arrested this boy, police “found components for building an improvised explosive device along with bomb-making recipes and instructions.” As if that weren’t enough, they also found “terrorism propaganda, a handmade ISIS flag, a headband and patches.”
OBSERVATION - An example of the growing threat from ‘lone wolf’ attacks. See also Europe for recent similar lone wolf attacks.
Biden / Harris Watch –
HARRIS - “We have to revitalize the Palestinian Authority”
IMHO the only ‘revitalization’ that will work is one of extermination.
Cyber attacks/warfare – HEIGHTENED ALERT
US federal agencies have warned that an Iran-linked hacking group is targeting Israeli-made devices used in multiple US industries, including water systems.
The agencies that issued the warning include the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the National Security Agency (NSA), with the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) joining the U.S. agencies in the advisory.
The Iranian IRGC-linked cyberattack groups involved are known variously as CyberAv3ngers, CyberAveng3rs, or Cyber Avengers.
OBSERVATION - These groups are only a portion of the numerous groups - some state sponsored - trying our cybersecurity on key infrastructure systems. Most penetrations are still the result of stupid moves by individuals at the targeted operation allowing these groups to gain back doors into the operating systems.
Illegal Immigration –
Border Patrol agents encountered nearly 190,000 migrants in November who crossed the southwest border between ports of entry, according to unofficial Border Patrol reports reviewed by Breitbart Texas. The November migrant apprehensions bring the total encounters for the first two months of the new fiscal year to approximately 379,000 migrants.
OBSERVATION - Conditions continue to worsen along the border
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The Veterans Administration is receiving well deserved heat for delaying processing of veterans medical needs and handling about 169,000 illegals medical claims.
North/South Korea –
North Korea has announced that any interference with its satellite operations will be considered an act of war, provoking the “mobilization of its deterrent potential”. As reported by the official KCNA agency, this would result in the “elimination of the survival capability” of U.S. spy satellites.
“If the United States tries to infringe upon the rights of a sovereign state, we will exercise our international and national rights to diminish and eradicate the survival abilities of U.S. spy satellites,” says the message relayed by the KCNA, a statement from the spokesperson of the Pyongyang defense ministry.
OBSERVATION - This is language that goes back to the pre-Trump era.
Phillipines –
Four people have been killed in an explosion at a Catholic Mass in the southern Philippines on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at the gymnasium of Mindanao State University in Marawi, the country’s largest Muslim city. Masses on Sunday drew larger crowds than usual across the Philippines as it is the start of Advent, the Catholic Church’s four-week vigil to Christmas Day.
The Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group could be behind Sunday’s bombing, said Brig Gen Allan Nobleza, the police commander in the region.
OBSERVATION - The Philippines has had islamic problems for decades and this latest is likely a response to the Gaza war where islamists across the world have protested not only Israel but the countries they are residing in.
Russia -
WAR WATCH - into the second year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Feb 24th, 2022
CURRENT ASSESSMENT - Updated Nov 12, 2023
Russia is struggling to gain the initiative on several fronts in easter Ukraine. Attacks to take Adviivka, located near occupied Donetsk has been their priority as well as further north. However, it is on a defensive footing across most of Ukraine.
The Russian army has lost a considerable amount of armor/tanks and personnel in the fight to take Adviivka, causing that offensive to stall considerably and resort to “meat” attacks.
With the arrival of the muddy season, significant offensive actions by Russia are unlikely.
Ukrainian action has forced Russia to move forces laterally to meet the Ukraine advance - thinning critical portions of the line and making them vulnerable to assault.
Russia’s strategic ballistic and cruise missiles continue to show evidence of massively reduced inventories. With the onset of winter, it is believed that Russian is shepherding its stockpile of missiles/drones for an effort to take down the Ukraine power grid as it did last year. This task has become increasingly difficult as Ukraine adds air defense systems and gets better coverage.
The Russian Black Sea fleet is is essentially impotent and hesitant to deploy into now contested waters. Ukraine’s recent attacks on ships in Crimean harbors has forced the majority of the fleet to redeploying out of Crimea and to Russian bases, about 600 Km further away from the front lines.
Russian leadership reportedly planning for a long duration conflict, hoping to wear the Ukraine army down and cause European allies to tire of their support - forcing some sort of cease fire and negotiated peace.
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The net and boom defenses are reportedly back in place at the Sevastopol harbor entrance.
Ukraine –
WEATHER FORECAST – Temps in the 30 -40 degree range with rain and/or snow across the forecast period.
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
Russia launched a renewed assault on Avdiivka, taking very heavy casualties in both men and equipment.
Outlook —-
Weather and mud conditions are dictating operations. Ground action currently at a minimum but is expected to increase as precipitation decreases.
Europe / NATO General –
1 killed and 2 wounded in suspected terror attack in Paris. Witnesses say the attacker shouted “Allahu Ahkbar” and started stabbing people at random on the street.
An Islamist terror against a German Christmas market has been foiled. Police arrested 2 migrants suspected of planning to “burn infidels” and drive a truck into a Christmas market in Cologne.
OBSERVATION - Two more examples of growing movement towards ‘lone wolf’ terror attacks.
ISRAEL –
Key overnight developments -
- Hamas et al manages to launch several large barrages into Israel.
- Israel conduction battlefield shaping strikes in S Gaza
- Hamas refuses to consider any father hostage releases until the war is ‘over’.
GENERAL ——————————-
The deputy leader of the Hamas political executive Saleh al-Arouri stated Saturday that “there is currently no negotiation regarding a ceasefire, nor release of captives until war ends.”
In an interview with Al Jazeera al-Arouri added “The remaining prisoners in Gaza include soldiers and civilians serving in the occupying army. We’ve stated that we are capable of exchanging bodies for bodies in the hands of the Israelis, but it will take time. From our perspective, the elderly Israeli captives are considered soldiers since some of them are still in reserves.
OBSERVATION - Hamas fired its only significant ‘hostage’ bullet and it didn’t have the ability to stop Israel. Israel’s resolve is far different from their last fights, and Hamas is out of the ability to milk that beast.
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Israel recently informed Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates of its post-war plan, according to Reuters. Egypt signed a peace treaty with Israel in 1979, and the UAE normalized its relationship with the Jewish state in 2020.
The report noted that Israel also informed Saudi Arabia of its post-war plan. Saudi Arabia and Israel’s goal of normalization suddenly fell through on October 7, which was set to be mediated by the U.S. Turkey was another country informed of Israel’s plan.
OBSERVATION - One clear Israeli goal is to try to establish some kind of demilitarized zone to prevent new rocket launching sites to be constructed in N Gaza that could strike heavily populated areas in the N Israel.
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The United Nations has yet to condemn Hamas, although it has been quite free in its condemnations of Israel’s response to the vicious attacks of October 7. It took 55 days before UN Women condemned Hamas attacks. UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women.
GAZA FRONT ———————————-
IDF continued to pound N Gaza while increasing the number and intensity of attacks in S Gaza.
The operational ‘pause’ clearly allowed Hamas et al to bring some of its rocket launching capabilities back on line and have launched several large barrages. These attacks had very little impact on areas targeted.
The IDF revealed Saturday that it had found dozens of rockets in a private home in Gaza City underneath boxes labeled for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the institution devoted solely to Palestinian refugees.
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Israeli forces have found 800 shafts leading to Hamas’ vast subterranean network of tunnels and bunkers since a Gaza ground operation began on Oct 27, and have destroyed more than half of them, the military said on Sunday.
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Israel’s military on Sunday ordered more areas in and around Gaza’s second-largest city of Khan Younis to evacuate. This indicates that Israel is increasingly readying its forces to move into Hamas strongholds in the south.
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Lebanese sources report spotting Israeli F-15s in the skies of Beirut.
Hezbollah continues to target Israeli border positions with ATGMs, rockets and mortars. Fire is concentrated in the northern most tips of Israel.
IDF hits back with air and artillery strikes. IDF hitting targets all along the border - an expansion of its efforts.
SYRIA / HEZBOLLAH / IRAN———————————-
Overnight, a rocket was fired from Syria at northern Israel, landing in an open area. The Israeli army says it shelled the source of fire with artillery.
Israeli airstrikes near Damascus early Saturday killed two Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Generals. Iran said Mohammad Ali Atai Shoorcheh and Panah Taghizadeh were “martyred” while advising the Syrian military, and blamed “Zionists” for their deaths.
WEST BANK——————————-
Israeli security forces stormed Askar camp, east of Nablus.
“ISLAMIC RESISTANCE” ———————————
The Syrian Observatory reports that rockets targeted an American base in the Hasakah countryside.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq targeted the Kharab al-Jir base in the Hasakah countryside with a large missile salvo.
INTERNATIONAL ——————————-
Pro-Hamas ‘protests’ continue in major cities around Europe.
FORECAST ————————-
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) - Israel resumes the methodical elimination of Hamas forces in the north, while beginning to shape the battlefield in the south. The possibility of any further hostage exchange ‘pauses’ was pretty well closed out by Hamas. The only card they have left in their hand is the poor civilian ‘victims’. Post ‘pause’ that card hasn’t been playing well either. That may be in part due to the revelations that UNRWA and other NGOs have been playing a greater role in the support of Hamas than global media was originally admitting.
I suspect that once the current COP is ended, more pressure on Israel will resume to try to force a cease fire. I don’t see that being successful in the near term, Israel is pretty well set at finishing this fight on their own terms.
Venezuela - Increasing
Voting today on a referendum whether or not to seize the western 2/3 of Guyana. Since the govt wants to do so, it is pretty well certain that the vote results will be fixed to that end.