Happy wear’in of the green to all, looking forward to corn beef and cabbage (along with many rueben sandwiches next week.
CW2 / Domestic violence - Heightened THREAT
More than 140 House Democrats are demanding that the ability to bar veterans from gun purchases/ownership under certain circumstances be added back to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
For decades, the VA has been reporting veterans to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for mental issues, and such issues include using a fiduciary to manage one’s VA benefits. But this year, the Clinton-era gun ban was rolled back in the Senate by an amendment put forward by Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA).
Following the adoption of his amendment, Kennedy said, “Unelected bureaucrats shouldn’t be able to strip veterans of their Second Amendment rights unilaterally. The Senate did the right thing for veterans and all freedom-loving Americans by passing my amendment today.”
OBSERVATION - We are currently well in the ‘nibbling along the edges’ stage of the final attempts to establish a totalitarian society. The left views veterans as a dangerous group to their goals and have gone after cracks in the laws to force their objectives. Vets by and large are conservative, patriotic group and when the chips are down, more likely to arm up against a degenerate govt. This was at least a step in the right direction for all our rights.
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Judicial Watch received ATF documents showing that the CIA had multiple operators at the Capitol on J6.
OBSERVATION - Just about every govt agency and their dog were in on the activities surrounding J6 false flag. What continues to concern me is the presence of CIA - who by law is forbidden to spy on US civilians (absent a few key exemptions) and monitoring by the NSA (once again, forbidden by law to collect on US citizens except for a few narrow exemptions).
Terrorism -
Ramadan begins March 11th.
This warning UPDATED as of March 3, 2024
ELEVATED RISK - Potential military action against Iranian assets for the attack that killed US forces in Jordan could result in Iranian terror groups here in the US to activate and conduct terror ops here. These attacks can range from infrastructure destruction (water, power, communications, etc) to mass casualty events or attacks on political candidates - heavily leaning against current administration but also Trump as well. So far the govt hasn’t come out with any warnings but the risk has increased significantly the last 24 hours, based on common sense and stated goals of the Islamist movement/Iran.
RELATED - Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) on Wednesday issued a travel warning for Ramadan, warning of the possibility of attacks on Israeli and Western targets around the world.
Military / Strategic Activity / Deployments –
The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group will return home on Saturday after more than eight months deployed to the Middle East and Mediterranean Sea.
The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group – USS Bataan (LHD-5), USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) and USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19) – deployed in July, with Bataan and Mesa Verde leaving from Naval Station Norfolk, Va., while Carter Hall left from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va.
OBSERVATION - This leaves the Eisenhower CSG is still operating in the Red Sea, leaving the Med without a carrier strike group or ARG.
Illegal Immigration –
NYC reevaluating its mandatory housing laws for homeless (now predominantly illegals) as space available goes to zero and costs skyrocket.
Russia -
WAR WATCH - into the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Feb 24th, 2022
CURRENT ASSESSMENT - Updated Feb 21, 2024.
Russia has taken advantage of Ukrainian ammo shortages, forcing them into primary defensive operations, and has seized the initiative following the fall of Avdiivka. Russia has reportedly concentrated 40,000 troops to sustain this offensive. The attacks associated with this offensive do not appear to be supportive of each other in a manner but are scattered along the front, concentrating on five axises of attack -
- Avdiivka,
- Maryinka,
- Robotyne,
- Kremenka and
- Bakhmut.
Russia has been able to gradually enlarge the number of soldiers in the theatre to the 400,000 range. Training and equipping of these forces is still rated very poor. Russia has drawn heavily upon ‘volunteers’ from penal colonies for their “Z” shock troops- the primary element of their meat attack (human wave) assaults against Ukraine defenses. It has been documented that ‘enforcement’ squads follow behind these ‘shock troops’ with orders to shoot any who attempt to retreat.
With the exception of Avdiivka, initial Russia attacks along the other axises have had poor results and exceptionally heavy losses. Russia continues to suffer heavy tank and APC losses. Old, cold war era tanks and APCs are becoming more and more common sights in battle fields. (formerly) Elite units like the Russian marines are routinely seen with T54/55 series tanks instead of the T72/80/90 series they were commonly equipped with. In some cases, over 70% of these newer tanks have been destroyed or captured by Ukraine.
In these other attacks, Russia continues to make poor use of fire and maneuver, preferring tank/armor ‘charges’ across open areas and down roads. This brings them into prepared kill zones where these forces are stopped and destroyed. However, as seen in Avdiivka, when Ukraine lacks the artillery, Russian forces are able to penetrate in mass and overwhelm the fewer Ukrainian defenders.
Russian organization and capabilities make it unlikely that they will be able to quickly take advantage of penetrations into Ukrainian defenses. Poor training and lack of leadership at all levels, combined with poor logistic trains, will prevent any major breakouts beyond initial penetration of lines.
Shortages of Ukraine artillery ammo has permitted Russia to regain some degree of local superiority on the battlefield. Some estimates give Russia a 3:1 advantage. This is down substantially from the start of the war where it had a 10:1 advantage. Russia is relying heavily on N Korean artillery rounds and Iranian drone/missiles.
Russian appears to be continuing to shepherd its stockpile of missiles/drones for a potential effort to take down the Ukraine power grid as they did winter 2022./23 This task has become increasingly difficult as Ukraine adds air defense systems and gets better coverage. Ammo shortages are starting to impact Ukraine ADA defenses as well.
The Russian Black Sea fleet is is essentially impotent and hesitant to deploy into now contested waters. In the latest, large missile / drone attack, the Black Sea fleet was noticeably out of action. Ukraine continues to engage and destroy Russian naval vessels..
While the Russia air force has taken significant losses at the hands of Ukraine, early in this winter/spring offensive, Russian has more aggressively conducted CAS in support of ground troops, reflecting ADA shortages. As a result, Russia has been able to locally seize air superiority at key locations along the front - the first time in two years of fighting. This has been at a cost, with 7 Su-34/35 aircraft being lost in the last part of February alone.
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. putin is struggling to place his economy on wartime footing to accomplish this goal.
Unknowns at this time are how soon ammo supples will start hitting Ukrainian units. Long range ATACMS and German Taurus cruise missiles may be coming on line soon for Ukraine as well as F-16s (now reportedly due in late spring/early summer).
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Russian presidential election thru March 17
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Russia accused Ukraine on Saturday of using “terrorist activities” to try to disrupt its presidential election and former President Dmitry Medvedev decried as “traitors” the scattered protesters who have tried to set fire to voting booths and pour dye into ballot boxes.
“Voting” will be ending today and putin is a given to be reelected.
Ukraine –
WEATHER FORECAST – Temperatures in the 30-50 range. Slight chance of snow/rain showers in extended forecast.
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
Ukrainian air defense shot down 14 of 16 Shahed drones. Russian army also launched 5 S-300 missiles and 2 Kh-59 missiles.
However, it is being observed that Russia has not launched a large-scale missile strike on Ukraine for 38 days. The last large-scale missile strike was on February 7th when Russia launched 31 X-101/Kalibr cruise missiles and 7 Iskander and Kh-22 missiles at Ukraine.
Some speculate it is due to the lack of A50 support. Also, Black Sea fleet assets capable of cruise missile launches have avoided entering the Black Sea for at least a couple of weeks now.
Ukraine, OTOH, kept Russia very busy overnight with about 12 different Russian ADA sites across western Russia engaging Ukraine drones, reportedly downing 35 drones altogether. Ukraine struck an oil depot in Slavyansk-on-Kuban in Russia located 300km from the frontline with at least 7 UAVs. This is the 6th or seventh oil facility hit in as many days.
Domodedovo Airport in Moscow filled up with smoke after several Ukrainian drone strikes. It’s Moscow’s second-largest airport. Also Operation of Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky airports have been in limited operations due to the drone threat
The “Legion” reported in with Russian volunteers announcing the seizure of the administration building of the Gorkovsky settlement in the Belgorod Region.
Avdiivka -
Russia continues to press the attacks, using tank/APC formations but reports indicate that they’ve seen no success.
Outlook —
Ukraine’s prolific production of long range drones is to say the least very impressive. Its use of these drones is equally impressive. The selection of petroleum refinery facilities is particularly well chosen in that there are many of them and Russia cannot cover every one and provide coverage for the many other potential targets as well. Ukraine is also accurately hitting the fracking towers - the part of the refinery where different grades of fuel are separated. These are complex and will take a considerable time to repair. This also places stress on the Russian civilian population, both thru fear of the attacks and shortages of fuel and related products.
I’m sure Ukraine is watching closely the redeployment of Russian ADA assets to see what other openings have been created for future exploitation.
This may have a backlash thought. As noted it has been over a month since Russia’s last big missile barrage. If Ukraine is down Patriot units, they will be very suspect able to hits from the more modern Russian missiles. Why there has been such a delay is not certain. OSINT bean counters note that Russia does have limited supplies and limited production, but this in its self shouldn’t be that big a factor - unless production and stockpiles have been underestimated. I think a more critical matter may be the loss of 2 A50 AWAC platforms (potential more damaged on the ground in recent days). These aircraft would be monitoring Ukraine ADA as well as other air forces over the target areas as well as controlling Russian strategic bombers carrying cruise missiles. The Black Sea fleet has been a non-player for a longer period and probably expects substantial swarm attacks by Ukraine drone boats if they venture out to launching locations.
Russian ground operations have slowed to a virtual halt, inspire of critical ammo shortages of Ukraine forces. I still see evidence that poor tactical maneuvering, lacking logistical trains and poor leadership at the small unit level being causes that allow the Ukraine defensive positions to take these company and battalion sized assaults out before they can penetrate.
ISRAEL –
Now the war is in its 5th month.
Dates to remember -
Ramadan March 11 - April 8
Key overnight developments -
- Israeli leaders keep preparing military and public for incursion into Rafah.
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Lest we forget - there are still 105 being held hostage in Gaza.
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Defense Minister Yoav Gallant convened a “special meeting” on the efforts to return the hostages held in the Gaza Strip this evening, his office says. Attending the meeting were senior officials in the Israeli army, Mossad, Shin Bet, and representatives of the negotiations, the Defense Ministry adds.
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After a week of speculations, Israeli security officials confirmed on Friday that all signs indicate that Marwan Issa, Hamas’ third-most important commander, died in an Israeli airstrike on March 9, Israeli media reported. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the security officials’ estimation as “a great achievement for Israel” and added, “they will all die, we will reach them all.”
——— GAZA FRONT ———————————-
Ongoing search and destroy operations throughout Gaza. Some troop rotations ongoing, bringing in fresh forces.
——— LEBANON / HEZBOLLAH——————————-
The Israeli Army reports that the IAF bombed Hezbollah targets in 4 locations in southern Lebanon.
After a meeting with the head of Iran’s Quds Forces, Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah declared that his terror group would be prepared to fight alone in a full-scale war with Israel, as reported by Reuters. Nasrallah and Iran’s Quds chief discussed the damage an all-out war would do to Hezbollah and the effects a war would have on Iran.
——— SYRIA / HEZBOLLAH / IRAN———————————-
Syrian Military sources report that IAF stuck targets in the Syrian Golan region.
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Israel security forces arrested at least 20 Palestinians from the West Bank last night, including former prisoners.
Israeli security forces stormed the eastern area in the city of Nablus and town of Al-Ram, north of Jerusalem
———INTERNATIONAL ——————————-
Sec State Blinken met with Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Khalifa to reaffirm our shared commitment to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and discuss U.S. efforts to secure a ceasefire of at least six weeks in Gaza
——— FORECAST ————————-
Israel continues to isolate and eliminate remaining Hamas et al cells throughout Gaza.
The Rafah operation seems to be on track and will likely start in full within the next two weeks. Military preparation and readiness for action will degrade past that time.
I don’t see the hostage negotiations coming to any agreement. Hamas has too many unacceptable conditions that they are unwilling to compromise on and Israel has little patience for the delays, for they can see the end of Gaza operations in sight and can next prepare to pivot to the major threat posed by Hezbollah.
Not if you survived a heart attack you don’t.
A thirty year moratorium on any 'Palestinian' being allowed to immigrate to our country would be a nice gesture... It sends a nice message to the whole middle east. We don't want them here if they act like animals.
CW2 / Domestic violence - Heightened THREAT
Relatively quiet weekend. Biggest issues have been riots/looting associated with ferals unable to control themselves on Spring Break.
Terrorism -
Ramadan begins March 11th.
This warning UPDATED as of March 18, 2024
ELEVATED RISK - Potential military action against Iranian assets for the attack that killed US forces in Jordan could result in Iranian terror groups here in the US to activate and conduct terror ops here. These attacks can range from infrastructure destruction (water, power, communications, etc) to mass casualty events or attacks on political candidates - heavily leaning against current administration but also Trump as well. So far the govt hasn’t come out with any warnings but the risk has increased significantly the last 24 hours, based on common sense and stated goals of the Islamist movement/Iran.
RELATED - Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) on Wednesday issued a travel warning for Ramadan, warning of the possibility of attacks on Israeli and Western targets around the world.
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A middle eastern man caught crossing the US/mexico border illegally claims to be a member of Hezbollah and was entering the country to build a bomb and launch terror attacks.
Economy-
Markets are on edge this week as Federal Reserve officials prepare to signal whether they still believe three interest rate cuts are likely in 2024.
That new projection on Wednesday will come in the form of a so-called “dot plot,” a chart updated quarterly that shows the prediction of each Fed official about the direction of the federal funds rate.
In December, the dot plot revealed a consensus among Fed officials for three cuts for 2024, the first sign that the central bank was prepared to start loosening monetary policy.
Now that projection is in question following a string of hotter-than-expected inflation readings and cautious commentary from Fed officials.
OBSERVATION - The major banking interests are looking for reductions to get the money supply flowing again. Others still express concerns over last month’s “spike” in inflation and may likely cause the Fed to hold off reductions.
POLITICAL FRONT –
March 22, second funding deadline
July 15 RNC convention in Milwaukee, WI
August 19 DNC convention in Chicago, IL
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Over the weekend the MSM totally soiled their diapers spreading the “bloodshed” lie. Pushback was swift and vicious as the fullness of the transcript proved them to be political hacks. The massive, across the board headlines unveiled the extent of the conspiracy and smear attack. Remember, it is this same class of arrogant ignoramuses that want to censor much of the interwebs to prevent “misinformation” from reaching the public.
Biden / Harris Watch –
Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker is calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to step aside -
“The Kamala conundrum comes down to this: She was picked because she was Black and female, a combo tantamount to job security. Now that she has become a burden to the Democratic ticket, Biden can’t fire her. He can’t risk alienating his base. Full stop.”
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After the release of the Hur report, Joe Biden decided it was a good idea to address the nation and throw a hissy fit. It was well after his bedtime, and it went really badly for him. Not only did he make some critical mistakes, he also blamed his staff for his having classified documents in the first place.
“Top aides to President Biden involved in his mishandling of classified documents were given plum promotions within 24 hours of the release of special counsel Robert Hur’s damning report,” reports the New York Post. “Annie Tomasini, a Biden staffer since his Senate days, was named a deputy White House chief of staff on Feb. 8 — and the next day Richard Ruffner moved into Tomasini’s old gig as director of Oval Office operations.”
Illegal Immigration –
More and more reports of illegals committing murder, rape and other serious crimes across the country after being allowed in by biden’s open border policy as well as being thrown back onto the streets with no jail and no bail requirements.
North/South Korea –
North Korea launches apparent ballistic missile, Japan Defense Ministry says. Likely one of their short ranged missiles, due to the lack of more specifics on the launch.
Russia -
WAR WATCH - into the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Feb 24th, 2022
CURRENT ASSESSMENT - Updated Feb 21, 2024.
Russia has taken advantage of Ukrainian ammo shortages, forcing them into primary defensive operations, and has seized the initiative following the fall of Avdiivka. Russia has reportedly concentrated 40,000 troops to sustain this offensive. The attacks associated with this offensive do not appear to be supportive of each other in a manner but are scattered along the front, concentrating on five axises of attack -
- Avdiivka,
- Maryinka,
- Robotyne,
- Kremenka and
- Bakhmut.
Russia has been able to gradually enlarge the number of soldiers in the theatre to the 400,000 range. Training and equipping of these forces is still rated very poor. Russia has drawn heavily upon ‘volunteers’ from penal colonies for their “Z” shock troops- the primary element of their meat attack (human wave) assaults against Ukraine defenses. It has been documented that ‘enforcement’ squads follow behind these ‘shock troops’ with orders to shoot any who attempt to retreat.
With the exception of Avdiivka, initial Russia attacks along the other axises have had poor results and exceptionally heavy losses. Russia continues to suffer heavy tank and APC losses. Old, cold war era tanks and APCs are becoming more and more common sights in battle fields. (formerly) Elite units like the Russian marines are routinely seen with T54/55 series tanks instead of the T72/80/90 series they were commonly equipped with. In some cases, over 70% of these newer tanks have been destroyed or captured by Ukraine.
In these other attacks, Russia continues to make poor use of fire and maneuver, preferring tank/armor ‘charges’ across open areas and down roads. This brings them into prepared kill zones where these forces are stopped and destroyed. However, as seen in Avdiivka, when Ukraine lacks the artillery, Russian forces are able to penetrate in mass and overwhelm the fewer Ukrainian defenders.
Russian organization and capabilities make it unlikely that they will be able to quickly take advantage of penetrations into Ukrainian defenses. Poor training and lack of leadership at all levels, combined with poor logistic trains, will prevent any major breakouts beyond initial penetration of lines.
Shortages of Ukraine artillery ammo has permitted Russia to regain some degree of local superiority on the battlefield. Some estimates give Russia a 3:1 advantage. This is down substantially from the start of the war where it had a 10:1 advantage. Russia is relying heavily on N Korean artillery rounds and Iranian drone/missiles.
Russian appears to be continuing to shepherd its stockpile of missiles/drones for a potential effort to take down the Ukraine power grid as they did winter 2022./23 This task has become increasingly difficult as Ukraine adds air defense systems and gets better coverage. Ammo shortages are starting to impact Ukraine ADA defenses as well.
The Russian Black Sea fleet is is essentially impotent and hesitant to deploy into now contested waters. In the latest, large missile / drone attack, the Black Sea fleet was noticeably out of action. Ukraine continues to engage and destroy Russian naval vessels..
While the Russia air force has taken significant losses at the hands of Ukraine, early in this winter/spring offensive, Russian has more aggressively conducted CAS in support of ground troops, reflecting ADA shortages. As a result, Russia has been able to locally seize air superiority at key locations along the front - the first time in two years of fighting. This has been at a cost, with 7 Su-34/35 aircraft being lost in the last part of February alone.
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. putin is struggling to place his economy on wartime footing to accomplish this goal.
Unknowns at this time are how soon ammo supples will start hitting Ukrainian units. Long range ATACMS and German Taurus cruise missiles may be coming on line soon for Ukraine as well as F-16s (now reportedly due in late spring/early summer).
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Putin has won the presidential election in Russia with winning 87% of the vote securing his position in power until 2030 or beyond.
Economic Impact –
The recent blitz of Ukrainian drone attacks has destroyed/damaged more than 30% of Russian oil production (as reported from in 2020, although most haven’t been completely taken offline - but these could be hit again).
Ukraine –
WEATHER FORECAST – Temperatures in the 30-50 range. Slight chance of snow/rain showers in extended forecast.
24 HOUR ROUND UP –
Ukrainian air defense shot down 17 of 22 Shahed drones overnight.
Explosions were reported in Kremenchuk of Poltava region. After the explosions, a fire broke out in one of the districts of Kryvyi Rih. Unstated Russian munitions - either drones that weren’t shot down or tactical ballistic missiles.
Belgorod region continued to be hit with artillery fire. Other than that , the “Legion” was quiet in the news.
Russian Territory –
4 drones were reportedly shot down at Slavneft-Yanos refinery in Yaroslavl
Outlook —
Russia reportedly made small gains in the Avdiivka sector overnight. ISW analysts made an interesting observation on the fight reporting that a commander of a Ukrainian battalion operating near Avdiivka stated on March 15 that Russian forces near Avdiivka are innovating and changing classical Wagner Group-style infantry-led “meat assaults” with assaults using armored vehicles to increase and maintain constant pressure on Ukrainian forces.
This tactic change provides greater direct fire support, but at the same time exposed armor to destructive attacks. This likely accounts for the increase in reported destruction of tanks and APCs in recent days/weeks.
Even with the tactic change, the Russian offensive is still bearly creeping along. The only thing helping them is the critical shortage of ammunition for Ukrainian forces.
Moldova/Transnistria -
A video went sub-viral yesterday showing a MI-8 helicopter reportedly belonging to the separatist military in Transnistria being blown up by a drone. Touted as a Ukrainian attack on Transnistria forces, OSINT sleuths quickly noted that the helicopter was positioned outside of a museum and that it looked inoperative (windows broken out for example). It was also suspiciously covered by a web camera which allowed recording of the attack.
Recent calls by the breakaway region for Russian support and inclusion will likely be amplified because of this “attack”.
ISRAEL –
Now the war is in its 5th month.
Dates to remember -
Ramadan March 11 - April 8
Key overnight developments -
- IDF forces raided the Al Shifa Hospital once again, capturing potentially 80 Hamas terrorists and killing a senior Hamas leader.
- Hostage/cease fire talks continue forward in Qatar.
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Lest we forget - there are still 105 being held hostage in Gaza.
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UN report: It is still possible to avoid the spread of famine in Gaza through a ceasefire and increased aid entry.
NOTE - more food trucks are entering Gaza than before the war.
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The Israeli army announces the death of 250 soldiers since the start of the ground operation in the Gaza Strip
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Israel to offer six-week Gaza truce for 40 hostages in Qatar talks, Israeli official says.
Israel will send a high-level delegation headed by its Mossad chief to Qatar on Monday for mediated talks with Hamas designed to secure the release of 40 hostages in exchange for a six-week Gaza truce, an Israeli official said.
This stage of the negotiations could take at least two weeks, the official estimated, citing difficulties that Hamas’ foreign delegates may have in communicating with the group in the besieged enclave after more than five months of war.
Sinwar now reportedly managing hostage deal negotiations. Hamas leaders abroad have no authority to make decisions, ‘every comma, every period, will take 24-36 hours,’ source says.
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Ongoing search and destroy operations throughout Gaza.
Israeli troops raided the compound of Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital early on Monday in an operation that Palestinian health authorities said caused multiple casualties and set off a fierce fire in one of the buildings. Although the IDF said it achieved surprise on a group of terrorists who had returned to Shifa, it said it had both given a general warning to the medical staff there and had been following the return of terrorists for a long time.
More specifically, the IDF said it had planned the operation for a number of days, waiting for the right timing when they could most catch Hamas off guard.
During the IDF and the Shin Bet’s reinvasion of Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza on Monday, they killed Hamas’s Interior Ministry Operations Chief Faack Mabhough. Mabhough has been in charge of all of Hamas’s internal security forces both during the war and during peacetime. Israeli forces killed Mabhough during an exchange of gunfire when he resisted arrest and had been trying to hide within the Shifa complex.
IDF said it had arrested around 80 persons, some of whom are Hamas. The IDF is currently distinguishing who is among Hamas and who is a civilian or medical staff.
IDF took over Shifa in mid-November, uncovering video footage showing hostages being brought into the hospital, discovering a lot of militarily weapons and equipment as well as uncovering a significant tunnel/bunker network beneath the hospital and surrounding compound.
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Aircraft targeting the east of the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Chief of Staff: We attacked senior Hamas leaders in the Nuseirat camp in Gaza, and we will continue to do so
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Israeli Airstrikes in the Qalamoun region, north of Damascus
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25 Palestinians were arrested in the West Bank last night.
Confrontations broke out between rioters and security forces in the town of Arora, northwest of Ramallah.
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Israeli Police are preparing for mass terrorist infiltration from Jenin into Jewish settlements. Israel Police’s Lowlands division conducted training exercises and security assessments throughout Israel’s Northwest in recent weeks. These precautions are due to the ongoing warnings of possible Palestinian terrorist infiltrations into Jewish settlements within the region.
———“ISLAMIC RESISTANCE” ———————————
Islamic Resistance in Iraq - We attacked with drones an Israeli drone base in the occupied Golan.
U.S. official claims that the Houthis are unable to continue escalation.
——— FORECAST ————————-
Israel continues to isolate and eliminate remaining Hamas et al cells throughout Gaza.
The Rafah operation seems to be on track and will likely start in full within the next two weeks. Military preparation and readiness for action will degrade past that time.
Meanwhile, lead by the US (biden) pressure continues to dissuade Israel from cleaning out Rafah. So far Israel has flatly rejected those efforts, and barring some unforseen event, will proceed to clear out the town in the very near future.
I question the quality of the US assessment that the Houthi’s are unable to escalate their attacks. That general thought has been echoed for several months now and every time the Houthis surprise us.
Africa general –
Niger just told the US to close down its 110 million dollar drone base & 650 U.S. soldiers to leave the country.
Al-Qaida is threatening the capital city from the West while ISIS is to the north & Boko Haram to the south.
OBSERVATION - Another example of biden’s abhorrently bad foreign policy.