26 Feb 2025

Training for state workers labeled Republican Party ‘overtly’ white supremacist
“Christian hegemony,” the training document says, functions to “support, reinforce, and reproduce white supremacy.” A 32-page document titled “White Supremacy Culture – Still Here” teaches that capitalism, classism, gender oppression, and heterosexism reinforce white supremacy, and that “the U.S. Republican Party is overtly and boldly claiming a white supremacy, autocratic agenda.”

Trying to fool Trump? – PA president announces continuation of pay-for-slay, then deletes video of speech
Shortly after the announcement, senior political correspondent at the Jewish Insider, Lahav Harkov, wrote that “The PA is just restructuring the mechanism through which they pay terrorists so that they can claim it’s not them, it’s an ‘independent’ foundation doing it. An ‘independent’ foundation funded by the PA and whose board is appointed by PA President Mahmoud Abbas.”
Mahmoud Abbas vows to never stop payments to ‘prisoners and martyrs’

Reaching out to Europe’s rising Right: Israel’s Diaspora Minister Chikli explains approach to German AfD Party
Domestically, all of them have faced constant allegations of racism, anti-semitism or authoritarianism, further complicating Israeli outreach efforts. Nevertheless, since taking over the Diaspora Ministry in 2022, the Likud Party’s Amichai Chikli has been leading a new diplomatic offensive to establish new relations with many of these parties. “Antisemitism is a growing problem in Europe due to Muslim immigration,” Chikli explained his project at the 50th annual Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem. “The European right-wing parties have a point because they realize the problem and are presenting a solution.”

Extensive strikes: IDF attacks targets in southern Syria
IDF strikes military targets in southern Syria including command centers and multiple sites containing weapons. Defense Minister Katz: We will not allow southern Syria to turn into southern Lebanon. “The presence of military forces and assets in the southern part of Syria pose a threat to the citizens of Israel. The IDF will continue to operate in order to remove any threat to the citizens of the State of Israel,”

Another Gaza violation: Maritime vessels violated restrictions, IDF attacked
The IDF commented that a number of vessels were also identified violating security restrictions in the maritime space of the Gaza Strip, and that the forces fired to distance them. The vessels did not move, but after another round of fire, returned to shore. “The IDF once again calls on the residents of Gaza to obey the IDF’s orders, not to approach the forces deployed in the area and to pass through the agreed upon inspection routes,” the IDF announced.

Trump administration plans to create a registry for illegal immigrants, WSJ reports
The registry will be for immigrants to submit their personal information or face fines and prison time, the newspaper added.

US, Ukraine agree to terms of critical minerals deal
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-843760
The US and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv’s push to win Washington’s support as President Donald Trump seeks to rapidly end the war with Russia, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.

US Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard Declares ‘Radical Islamist Terrorism’ Most Urgent National Security Threat
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned in a recent interview that “radical Islamist terrorism” poses the greatest threat to the safety of the American people, potentially shedding light on her priorities as she starts the job of leading the vast American intelligence community.

‘The entire country is on high alert’: Iran braces for joint US-Israel strike on nuclear facilities
Fearing attack, Iran has heightened its defense readiness, deploying additional missile systems; Concerns grow as reports suggest Israel is preparing for significant attacks, with US support in the form of intelligence and aerial refueling. Since the outbreak of hostilities, Israel and Iran have exchanged direct attacks, but Tehran now fears that, with President Donald Trump’s support, Israel is nearing a decisive strike on its nuclear facilities.

Hamas operatives stand trial in Germany for planning European terror attacks
The trial of four Hamas terrorists accused of managing secret weapon stockpiles across Europe for terror attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets began in Germany on Tuesday. Authorities suspect that the weapons were intended for attacks on the Israeli embassy in Berlin, the area surrounding Tempelhof Airport in the capital, and the U.S. Air Force base in Ramstein, Germany.

German election winner seeks ‘independence’ from U.S. What does that mean?
Europe needs to “achieve independence from the United States, step by step,” Merz told public broadcaster ARD. The Trump administration does not care about Europe “one way or the other,” he said, and called the advocacy of Vice President JD Vance and tech billionaire Elon Musk on behalf of Germany’s far right “no less outrageous” than Kremlin-backed election interference.

Europe Shook After Its Erosion Of Fundamental Freedoms Is Placed In The Spotlight
He reminded them that last year in the United Kingdom, officials convicted a man for praying silently — not on the abortion clinic’s property, but within fifty meters of it. As Vance said, the man was, “not obstructing anyone, not interacting with anyone, just silently praying on his own.” Scottish government began distributing letters to citizens whose houses lay within so-called ‘safe access zones,’ warning them that even private prayer within their own homes may amount to breaking the law.”

Banned AFD top candidate becomes MP
Maximilian Krah, who was previously banned as an EU parliamentarian for high-nationalist AfD, will take a seat in the German federal parliament for the party.

The EU Chief: I Support Trump’s Plan
The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports President Donald Trump’s efforts for peace in Ukraine – but only with robust security guarantees for the country.

ICE raid leakers caught, DHS secretary says
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem revealed on Monday that her department has identified some of the individuals responsible for the recent leak of a memo regarding a “large-scale” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid in the Los Angeles region. Noem also vowed to identify more leakers, saying, “We’re not here to play games.”

Israel imposes sanctions on released Palestinian prisoners receiving PA pay
The terror funds served as a reward for the acts of terror they carried out, part of longstanding Palestinian Authority policy, with frozen funds now rerouted to the families of victims. “The blood money that the Palestinian Authority pays to terrorists is fuel for terror. The State of Israel is in a total war against terror – on the battlefield, in the economic arena, and in every arena required. Anyone who chooses to act against the State of Israel will pay a heavy price.”

A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick
The interval between the onset of symptoms – which include fever, vomiting and internal bleeding – and death has been 48 hours in most cases and “that’s what’s really worrying,” said Serge Ngalebato, medical director of Bikoro Hospital, a regional monitoring center. These “hemorrhagic fever” symptoms are commonly linked to known deadly viruses, such as Ebola, dengue, Marburg and yellow fever, but researchers have ruled these out based on tests of more than a dozen samples collected so far.

Rare snowfall reaches Mount Carmel as Israel prepares for the big freeze
The severe cold wave named “Coral” is nearing its end, but not before it sends temperatures plummeting to all across Israel, making Monday night the coldest yet this winter. In a rare meteorological event, light snow blanketed regions across Israel on Sunday evening, with flurries reaching Mount Carmel for the first time in eight years after the significant cold front Coral brought temperatures to near-freezing levels across much of the country.

Severe floods claim 11 lives in Madagascar
At least 11 people have died in severe flooding that has affected parts of Madagascar, including the Analamanga region, over the past two weeks. Rising river levels since February 15, 2025, have led to widespread inundation, prompting school closures and emergency rescues in the affected areas.

Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South America
While North America grappled with widespread cold and wintry conditions last week, South America – now in its final month of summer – faced the opposite extreme, with record high temperatures recorded across the continent. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second largest city, temperatures at its Guaratiba weather station soared to 44C last Monday, 14C above the February norm and the highest temperature recorded in the city for more than a decade.

Chaos Everywhere! Chaos In D.C., Iranian Nuke Sites On High Alert, Mystery Disease Causes Chaos In Congo, And Egg Prices Skyrocket To Insane Levels
“Instability is in the air. Can you feel it? We were warned that chaos would be coming, and that is precisely what we have here in 2025. President Trump and Elon Musk are causing widespread chaos in Washington D.C., there is chaos in our streets, there is economic chaos all over the nation, there is chaos in the Middle East and Ukraine, outbreaks of disease are causing chaos in Africa, the bird flu is having a chaotic impact on egg prices, and seismic activity is causing chaos throughout the globe. Of course what we are experiencing right now is just the beginning.”

Wales Introduces Britain’s AI-Powered ‘Orwellian Facial Recognition’ System
Wales is the first part of Britain to roll out a facial recognition system that critics claim will turn Brits into “walking barcodes” and “a nation of suspects.”

New Jersey’s E-ZPass Contract Raises Concerns About Potential China Ties, Lawmakers Say
Lawmakers have raised concerns about the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s decision to award an 11-year E-ZPass contract to a Singaporean-owned company over its alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

American tourist, 18, ‘throws newborn baby out of Paris hotel window with umbilical cord’ still attached
A newborn baby is dead after an American tourist, who was on a study abroad trip, reportedly threw the child out of a Paris hotel’s window just moments after giving birth to it. A witness to the horrific incident reported to French police that they discovered the corpse at the Ibis Style hotel in the 20th arrondissement of Paris on rue des Réglises.

Iran rushes to upgrade air defenses, fearing joint Israel-US attack 
The Islamic regime has domestically developed an air defense system and has Russian S-300s to protect its nuclear sites, the report says, though they are concerned it is not enough.

17 Signs That America’s Long Economic Slide Threatens To Become An Economic Avalanche
…Four years of deteriorating economic conditions have brought us to a breaking point, and now we are witnessing quite a bit of shaking in the financial markets. Even though many in the mainstream media are still trying to deny it, the truth is that we are in an enormous amount of trouble. The following are 17 signs that America’s long economic slide threatens to become an economic avalanche…

Israel Deploys Tanks in West Bank Near Jenin for First Time in Two Decades, Escalating Anti-Terror Operations
Israel deployed tanks in Jenin for the first time in over 20 years on Sunday, signaling an extended military presence in northern Samaria as it intensifies counterterrorism operations in the region.

NYPD Wants 100,000 Hijabis – Recruiting for Sharia Compliance
NYPD is openly recruiting for Sharia compliance! This isn’t about “inclusion.” It’s about normalizing submission—one hijab at a time. “We have 1,200 Muslim officers… 10 in hijab… I’m looking forward to another 100,000 ladies wearing hijabs in the near future as NYPD.”