Hostage deal will ‘absolutely’ continue to 2nd phase, US envoy Witkoff affirms; Israel sends team to Cairo talks
After Israel had sent mixed signals regarding its intention to continue the hostage deal into its second phase, White House Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff declared Sunday that talks had already begun and affirmed that Phase 2 would begin despite the difficult negotiations.
In Jerusalem, Sec of State Rubio affirms US-Israeli ‘common strategy’ as Netanyahu threatens Hamas with ‘Gates of Hell’
Rubio calls President Trump ‘a man that speaks clearly and unambiguously’. The newly installed secretary affirmed the close partnership between the U.S. and Israel, affirming a “common strategy.”
War Expert: Risk that Europe Gets the Blame
European leaders have demanded a place at the negotiating table, but Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, has said that European leaders should be “consulted” but not participate in the negotiations. The most important thing is that the US has simultaneously demanded that there should be no American troops to ensure a peace agreement, but it should be European.
Israel releases 369 terrorists with warning: “We won’t forgive, we won’t forget”
On Saturday, Israel released 369 Palestinian terrorists in exchange for three hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7. 2023, 497 days ago. In the largest release to date, the prisoners were released wearing sweatshirts featuring a Star of David and the phrase “Never forgive, never forget” in Arabic.
International human rights lawyer: ‘It is absolutely legal for the US to take over Gaza’
US President Donald Trump’s plan for the US to take control of Gaza and allow its civilians to leave the area during the rebuilding process is “absolutely legal,” according to international human rights lawyer Arsen Ostrovsky. Ostrovsky says those violating international human rights law are the ones insisting Gazan civilians must stay in Gaza.
IDF soldiers report that Hamas is planting explosives in the Gaza buffer zone
IDF soldiers stationed in the security zone around Gaza report observing Hamas infrastructure crews working in the area and planting explosives. Israeli journalist Almog Boker interviewed soldiers who said terrorists are taking advantage of their access to the zone to lay explosives intended for Israelis.
Netanyahu: ‘Trump and I know how and when the gates of hell will open’
The Prime Minister noted that in the past Israel had to put up with pressure from what he called “less friendly” administrations which pressured Israel to make dangerous concessions. “We stood up to it, and I stood up to it while cultivating the relationship with these people and with Democrats who, like us, believed that you need a strong Israel against our mutual enemies and to work for shared interests.”
Arab States to Reveal 5-Year Plan to Rebuild Gaza: No Hamas or Relocation
Arab countries will unveil their plan for the reconstruction of Gaza on February 27 in Cairo. This initiative, developed by the Palestinians and handed over to the Egyptians for implementation, will be presented to the leaders of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
List of alleged ‘collaborators’ with police spreads in Arab sector
A list of alleged “collaborators” with the Israel Police was circulated in Arab communities on Sunday, mainly in central Israel, accusing those named of aiding the police. The list was accompanied by calls to boycott them, refuse to pray or marry them — and even harm them. Some of the individuals named are innocent residents with no ties to crime or law enforcement.
FRIGHTENING: Morphine Found In Locker Of Sydney Nurse Who Said He Killed Israeli Patients
police discovered morphine in the personal locker of the Sydney nurse who claimed to have killed Israeli patients, Australian media reported. Ahmad Rashad Nadir allegedly asked a former colleague at Bankstown Hospital to empty his locker but the colleague felt uncomfortable and called the police. The police seized the morphine and it will now be part of an investigation into the hate video in which Nadir said that he killed Israeli patients.
“Let’s Do It”: Rand Paul Supports Fort Knox Physical Audit After ZeroHedge Suggestion Goes Viral
What we do know is that the last ‘audit’ of America’s gold stash was conducted on Sept. 23, 1974, when the US Treasury opened just one of its 15 vaults at Fort Knox so politicians and reporters could swarm the site for a two-hour photo-op with roughly 6% of the alleged amount held. Adding to the complete farce, none of the bars being passed around for the cameras were matched to a serial number, assayed or tested for purity, or even verified as US holdings – as foreign countries have previously stored their gold at Fort Knox as well.
Israel’s US envoy: Egypt’s Sissi is breaking peace deal, ‘playing both sides’ with Hamas
Israel’s envoy to the United States has accused Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi of violating the US-brokered peace deal between Jerusalem and Cairo, profiting from the desperation of Palestinians seeking to flee the Gaza Strip and duplicitously operating to benefit Hamas.
“Washington Recession Begins”: DC Active Home Listings Soar, Jobless Claims Spike As DOGE Drains Swamp
Bright MLS, one of the largest multiple listing services in the US, just recently cautioned real estate agents and industry professionals: A toxic mix of a “new Presidential administration and higher-than-expected mortgage rates contributed to a slow start to the 2025 housing market” across the Washington, DC, metro area, plus surrounding counties in Northern Virginia and Maryland. Now, the floodgates have opened—active listings are soaring, and jobless claims are spiking across the region, as the writing’s on the wall: an economic downturn is just ahead for the federal bureaucracy as ‘DC Swamp’ draining accelerates.
Iranian state cleric suggests Trump is the one-eyed Islamic Antichrist
A senior cleric appointed by Iran’s Supreme Leader suggested in a sermon on Friday that US president Donald Trump was the one-eyed Islamic equivalent of the Antichrist prophesied to menace humanity around judgment day. “He is completely one-eyed, and this is a sign of the end times,” Seyyed Hassan Ameli told congregants in a sermon for Islamic Friday prayers according to the Tehran-based Didban News website.
Newsom Indicates He Will Veto Bill Blocking State Prisons From Working With ICE
If passed, Assembly Bill 15 (AB 15), introduced by Assembly Member Mike Gipson (D-District 65) who represents parts of south-central Los Angeles, would prevent the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) from cooperating with ICE. “The Governor has twice vetoed versions of this bill before,” Newsom’s office said in a statement emailed to The Epoch Times.
FBI’s latest declassified archive to unveil America’s darkest secrets: UFOs, Epstein connections and JFK’s alleged second shooter
A newly uncovered 2,400-page FBI archive may soon unveil America’s darkest secrets—ranging from the assassination of John F. Kennedy to revelations about UFOs and Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous connections. Appointed to lead this historic effort is Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. Luna, known for her hard-hitting stance on government transparency, vowed to reveal the suppressed truths behind not only the JFK assassination but also Epstein’s sex trafficking network and UFO sightings.
Europe & Zelensky Throw Tantrum After US Sidelines Them From Russia Peace Talks
Europe will not be included in peace talks for Ukraine, President Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy said on Feb. 15 after sending a questionnaire to European capitals asking what they could offer in security guarantees for Kyiv.
Tenerife’s Teide Volcano Is Bubbling—Scientists Warn a Major Eruption Is Preparing
Strange tremors beneath Tenerife’s Teide volcano have scientists on edge. The ground is shifting, gases are escaping, and pressure is rising deep below the surface. Experts have been monitoring these changes for years, but something unusual is happening now.
House Republicans Drafting Impeachment Articles Against Activist Judges Blocking DOGE
Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) said he is drafting articles of impeachment against Judge Paul Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York, who in a ruling last weekend temporarily restricted Musk and DOGE aides from accessing a Treasury Department payment system. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) is working on an impeachment resolution against Rhode Island District Judge John McConnell Jr. over his ruling halting the Trump administration’s freeze on federal funding. “We will hold this judge and others who try to stop the will of the people and their elected leaders accountable.”
Eruption In “BleachBit,” “Wipe Hard Drive,” “Offshore Bank” Searches In DC Suggest Deep State Panic Mode
Internet search trends in the Washington, DC, metro area have been nothing short of stunning in recent weeks, reflecting what appears to be growing panic within the federal bureaucracy as President Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) root out corruption in non-governmental organizations (NGO) and federal agencies. Earlier this week, internet search trends for “Criminal Defense Lawyer” and “RICO Laws” went viral on X, fueling speculation that Washington’s political elites were in panic mode. … more suspicious search trends have erupted among DC residents as DOGE efforts went into beast mode at the end of the week.
Flooding leads to levee failure in Tennessee; 8 deaths in Kentucky with high-water rescues continuing
A catastrophic and historic flooding event unfolded across portions of four states over the weekend, leading to a levee failure in Tennessee and leaving at least eight people, including a child, dead in Kentucky as a powerful storm system brought numerous threats to the eastern half of the U.S.
Extreme cold warnings issued for Minnesota
Extreme cold warnings and cold weather advisories have been issued for Minnesota from 01:00 to 11:00 local time (LT) on Monday, February 17, 2025, with wind chills expected to drop as low as -43 °C (-45 °F).
Tennessee and Kentucky experience significant flooding as winter storm sweeps across the Southeast
Tennessee and Kentucky experienced severe flooding on Saturday, February 15, 2025, as a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, delivering heavy rain and dangerous weather. The conditions triggered flash flood, tornado, and thunderstorm warnings across the region. At least one person died in Kentucky after his vehicle got stuck in floodwaters.
Thousands Of Christians Killed And Imprisoned For Their Faith In 2024, Report Reveals
In 2024, 4,476 Christians were murdered around the globe because of their beliefs. Another 4,744 were imprisoned. Over 7,670 churches and Christian properties were attacked, too. Those numbers are reported by Open Doors—a global ministry dedicated to serving persecuted believers—which has released its 2025 World Watch List. The annual report reveals the top 50 countries where Christians are most likely to face severe consequences for their faith, from the loss of homes and jobs to imprisonment and death.
Panic Is Here: Now They Are Killing Cats To Prevent The Spread Of H5N1
If we are seeing this much fear now, how bad will it be if H5N1 starts spreading from human to human on a widespread basis? Since the bird flu pandemic began in early 2022, over 148 million birds have been ordered to be euthanized in the United States alone. But killing all those birds didn’t stop the disease. Today, the bird flu pandemic is worse than ever. In recent months, H5N1 has really been spreading among our cattle herds, and the Los Angeles Times has reported on the “piles of dead cattle” in California. Needless to say, that is very bad news for our food supply. On top of everything else, now cats are being put down after getting infected. According to Reuters, two house cats in the state of Oregon Were Just Killed “After Testing Positive For Bird Flu”…
The Deagel Report Is Coming Closer to Reality as The Planned Destruction of The United States Is Right On Schedule
The CIA Front Group, Deagel, Projects Massive Death and Destruction to the U.S. and the UK. Most researchers know what the Deagel Report is. However, many do not know that it has been scrubbed from the internet. Fortunately, I correctly anticipated that this might happen as more of us discovered the report. I rarely offer projected dates when I connect the dots in order to predict futuristic events. However, I believe we are going to see a series of multiple attacks upon the United States, with each attack becoming more serious.
Depopulation by Inoculation
“It Doesn’t Matter If You’re Shot in the Arm or in the Head; Either Way, You’re Dead.” The following is a patent that is publicly available. In other words, the globalists are hiding in plain sight that they are deliberately attacking tens of millions of Americans through a program that could best be described as “depopulation by inoculation.”
UK government is regulating farmers off their land and will destroy centuries-old farming traditions
The UK government’s new policies, particularly the removal of the Agricultural Inheritance Tax exception, will lead to the demise of traditional family farms and the transfer of land ownership to large corporations, oligarchs, or the state.
I Just Had One of The Most Alarming Dreams of My Entire Life
In the dream, I heard a voice say that if Trump follows his usual pattern of making outrageous statements and threats with the Russians, it will backfire severely. This was said with a lot of force. That made sense to me because I have been warning my readers that it will take a great deal of diplomatic finesse to reach a peace agreement with the Russians.