26 Nov 2024

Trump Readying EO to Discharge All Transgender Troops?
So says the Times of London, and no one should be surprised to hear it. Donald Trump disqualified transgender recruits during his presidency and then campaigned on the issue of runaway wokeness at the Department of Defense. Trump also nominated Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, after Hegseth wrote a book laying out how to boost recruitment with a more muscular focus on the actual military mission.

Trump Counterterrorism Expert Sparks Debate Over Israel and Palestine
Sebastian Gorka, appointed as senior director for counterterrorism by Donald Trump, has drawn attention with his recent remarks on Israel and the Palestinian territories. Known for his staunch support of Israel, Gorka declared that “Palestine” does not exist and called for Israel to prioritize military action over diplomacy in dealing with terrorism.

They Like Him, They Really, Really Like Him
“Excited.” “Optimistic.” That’s how a majority of people in America feel about the incoming Trump administration. And we are not just talking MAGA, because a lot of Trump voters aren’t especially MAGA, and the percentage of Americans who approve of Trump exceeds by a fair amount the percentage of people who voted for him.

Biden’s Radical Judicial Nominee Goes Down in Flames
The deal, and the lack of votes, effectively derails Adeel Mangi’s bid for a seat on the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Mangi, who would have been the first Muslim federal appellate judge, had generated unease among some Democrats amid conservative-led allegations that he’d affiliated himself with antisemitic and anti-police groups

Israel set to accept Lebanon ceasefire to be declared on Tuesday, despite protests from northern mayors
Israel is set to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, with the cabinet planning to meet on Tuesday to formally approve the agreement despite the protests of northern leaders and several coalition members, according to several reports by Israeli media. Meanwhile, the IDF has raised its alert level in several areas of northern Israel, anticipating that the terror group may launch a barrage of rockets just before the ceasefire takes effect, aiming to frame the act as a declaration of victory. Netanyahu gave the green light after reviewing the final draft of the agreement, which will include a side letter with the United States to guarantee Israeli freedom of action to enforce violations militarily.

NATO’s blind spot: Erdoğan’s Turkey and the Hamas connection
Turkey’s evolution under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s leadership presents one of the most concerning paradoxes in modern international relations: a NATO member state actively supporting designated terrorist organizations while facing minimal consequences from its Western allies. The evidence of Turkey’s growing alignment with the Hamas terrorist organization raises serious questions about the international community’s willingness to confront this shift.

Iran still planning response to Israeli strikes as Khamenei says Netanyahu should receive ‘death sentence’
Khamenei stated, “they [the ICC] issued an arrest warrant for him; this is not enough, the death sentence for Netanyahu must be issued. The death sentence of these criminal leaders must be issued.”

Attack on Christians for Israel Center in the Netherlands highlights rising tensions
The Christians for Israel Center in Nijkerk, Netherlands, was the target of an attack on Monday morning, raising tensions ahead of an upcoming pro-Israel rally in Amsterdam. “We are especially disheartened because this was carried out by other Christians. It’s difficult to comprehend that they don’t see the biblical truth that God is bringing His people back to their land,” said Frank van Oordt, Executive Director of Christians for Israel Netherlands.

Knesset speaker: Trump’s dream team cabinet gives Israel hope
To our American friends: In our darkest hour, President Trump and his exceptional team bring the people of Israel renewed hope for what lies ahead.

Nero had more class
Even if Nero was callous and indifferent to his people, he had nothing on Justin Trudeau. Pro-Hamas demonstrators ran amok in Montreal Friday night, attacking police, burning cars, breaking windows, and in general displaying their profound understanding of Allah’s command to “strike terror in the enemies of Allah” (Qur’an 8:60). And where was Justin Trudeau amid all this? He was boogieing the night away at a Taylor Swift concert. Yes, really. Nero had more class.

Danon to Algerian Amb.: How dare you talk about human rights with situation in Algeria?
‘If you truly cared about your people, you would come here with practical solutions, with calls for peace,’ says Israel’s Ambassador to UN, Danny Danon, to Palestinian representative, Ambassador Danon also harshly criticized the Algerian representative: “You are a hypocrite and your hypocrisy is embarrassing. How dare you sit here and talk about us with the human rights situation in your country?

Syria’s ‘large quantities’ of toxic arms serious concern:
“The substance of the remaining 19 outstanding issues is of serious concern as it involves large quantities of potentially undeclared or unverified chemical warfare agents and chemical munitions,”
Damascus has denied the allegations and insisted it has handed over its stockpiles.

Le Pen threatens to topple French gov’t
Marine Le Pen has threatened to back a no confidence motion that could topple the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a standoff over the budget, saying after talks both sides were entrenched in their positions.

Ukraine’s Former Top Military Commander Claims ‘World War 3 Has Officially Begun’
“I believe that in 2024 we can absolutely believe that the Third World War has begun,” he said. He referenced the greater internationalization of the war with the presence of North Korean troops, and Iranian technology on the battlefield, as well as Chinese support to Moscow.

These Are The Countries That Triggered Democrats Are Moving To After Trump’s Resounding Victory
And we know where residents from Democratic-leaning states are most likely to consider moving. A study using Google analyzed search trends over the past 12 months to examine how political inclinations influence relocation interests.

Trump’s Popularity Surges Among Young Americans
“Conducted from November 17 to 19, the survey revealed that 57 percent of Americans aged 18 to 29 now hold a favorable view of Trump, marking a net favorability increase of 19 points in that demographic since the YouGov poll on November 9 and 12,” reports Newsweek. This segment of the demographic represented 16 per cent of the 2024 voting electorate

‘Putin isn’t bluffing’, Serbia’s president warns
Serbia’s president has issued a stark warning regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, claiming that Vladimir Putin is ‘not bluffing’ about the potential use of nuclear missiles. According to Serbian publication Novosti, President Aleksander Vucic, who is one of Putin’s allies who claims to know the Russian leader ‘very well’, told journalists: ‘Don’t think that someone somewhere is bluffing, unfortunately, nobody is bluffing and, unfortunately, we are walking into mild disaster’.

Extreme winter storm impacts expected in Southern Sierra Nevada
The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) has warned of an intense winter storm impacting the Southern Sierra Nevada and parts of the Intermountain West from November 25 to 28, 2024. Forecasts indicate over 180 mm (7 inches) of precipitation and snow accumulations exceeding 1.5 m (5 feet) at higher elevations, with flash flood and winter storm warnings in effect.

Flash floods and landslides claim 16 lives, leave 6 missing in Sumatra, Indonesia 
Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy torrential rains struck Indonesia’s island of Sumatra on Saturday, November 23, leaving at least 16 people dead, 18 injured and 6 missing.

Winter storms set to disrupt Thanksgiving travel across the U.S. 
A wave of powerful winter storms is forecast to impact the United States during 2024 Thanksgiving week (November 25 – December 1), with significant disruptions expected across multiple regions. Heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada, flash flooding in California, and hazardous driving conditions in the Rockies are just a few of the challenges holiday travelers may face. As the week progresses, the storm system will strengthen, bringing snow and rain to the Midwest and South, with the Northeast likely to experience a coastal storm by Friday, November 29, 2024.

Senior NATO Official Says to Prepare For ‘Wartime Scenario’ as Britain and France Consider Deploying Troops in Ukraine 
A senior NATO official has urged people to prepare for a “wartime scenario” as various European countries consider the deployment of troops to Ukraine.

Ukraine’s Former Top Military Commander Claims ‘World War 3 Has Officially Begun’ 
“I believe that in 2024 we can absolutely believe that the Third World War has begun,” he said. He referenced the greater internationalization of the war with the presence of North Korean troops, and Iranian technology on the battlefield, as well as Chinese support to Moscow.

Germany draws up list of bunkers amid Russia tensions
Germany is drawing up a list of bunkers that could provide emergency shelter for civilians, the interior ministry has said, at a time of rising tensions with Russia.

For Millions of Americans, This Holiday Season Will Be a Season of Very Deep Suffering
If you live in a warm home and you have plenty of food to eat, you should consider yourself to be extremely blessed, because millions of others are deeply suffering right now.  Most of the country is living paycheck to paycheck, the number of homeless Americans is higher than ever, demand at food banks is back to pandemic levels, and many victims of Hurricane Helene are living in very thin tents and are not getting the help that they need from the government.  Children in the mountains of western North Carolina are literally shivering in the freezing cold all night long because their parents have nowhere else to go…

The Truth About Apophis
The good news is that scientists are assuring us that there is zero chance that this enormous space rock will hit us.  The bad news is that we cannot see Apophis right now, and if there is even the slightest change in the projected trajectory it could end up slamming into our planet.  Needless to say, if Apophis actually hits us it would be an absolutely cataclysmic disaster.

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel after IDF hits Hezbollah command centers
The Israeli military said Hezbollah fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles Sunday, with some intercepted – marking one of the militant group’s heaviest barrages in months. Some of the rockets reached the Tel Aviv area in the heart of Israel.

Dr. Peter Kotlár Sounds the Alarm: Are mRNA Vaccines Poisoning the Blood Supply 
“There is a high probability that an unvaccinated patient can be a recipient of blood from a vaccinated person. And so we have vaccinated him against his will.”

Islamic Mob Unleashes Violence Against Hindus in India: A Repeated Pattern of Conquest and Erasure
In the Muslim no-go-zone of Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a massive Islamic mob violently attacked a court-ordered survey team investigating claims that the Jama Masjid was built over a demolished Hindu temple, injuring several, burning police vehicles, and defying legal authority.

Facts Everyone Should Know about Euthanasia
If euthanasia is made legal in the UK, the rules originally approved will soon change.  The use of midazolam and DNR notices during the covid era provides sufficient proof of that.  Experience with DNR notices, and euthanasia in other countries, shows that people (even healthy ones) will be blackmailed, and subjected to moral, psychological and financial pressures to persuade them to allow themselves to be killed. Killing someone, unless in self-defense or during a war, for example, violates ethics, human rights, and international law.