14 Aug 2024

Tropical Storm Ernesto Tracker: Forecast Cone, Spaghetti Models And More Maps
Tropical Storm Ernesto will track through parts of the Caribbean before turning into the western Atlantic Ocean as a hurricane.

Iranian officials say Iran may not attack if ceasefire reached
Three senior Iranian officials told Reuters that Iran could delay or cancel its planned attack against Israel if this week’s ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are successful. According to the three officials, only a ceasefire in Gaza could prevent or delay the response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran two weeks ago.

UK police chief threatens to jail Americans over online posts:
Fox News reported that Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley … issued a warning that United Kingdom officials will not only target British citizens for sharing content and commentary pertaining to the violent riots and clashes between protesters and counter-protesters, but that officials will also target and potentially extradite and jail American citizens for sharing online content.

Secret Service agents break into private salon during Harris event
Secret Service agents broke into a Massachusetts salon to open the salon’s bathroom to the public during a recent fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris, forcing the agency to issue an apology as the Secret Service continues to face public scrutiny in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Secret Service agents taped over her security camera and broke into her salon without permission before allowing the public to use her business’s bathroom

Kacklin’ Kamala and Tampon Tim Could Make You Miss Sleepy Joe
Since Kacklin’ Kamala Harris pried the Anti-Democratic Party’s nomination from Sleepy Joe Biden in a bloodless coup d’etat on July 21, the vice president slithered between two rocks, shed her far-left skin, and emerged as Kamala the neo-moderate. The fracking-ban supporter? Gone! The Green New Deal’s co-sponsor? Vanished! The enemy of private health insurance? Disappeared! The obedient regime media conspired in this makeover and let Harris answer zero questions for 18 days after she slipped a banana peel beneath Biden’s shoe.

Joint Statement: 5 nations call on Iran to stand down from threats against Israel
The US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy published a joint statement on Monday calling on all sides to “de-escalate” as Iran and Hezbollah prepare to attack Israel and for Israel and Hamas to conclude a ceasefire and hostage deal as soon as possible.

Israel suspends produce imports from Jordan over cholera concern
The Health Ministry found the dangerous bacteria in the Yarmuk River. The Israeli Health Ministry’s National Food Service has requested a halt to shipments of some fresh fruits and vegetables from Jordan after positive test results cholera bacteria in runoff from the Yarmuk River, the largest tributary of the Jordan River.

As Iran Attack Looms, Competing US, Russian Roles Surface
As tensions between Israel and the Iranian axis mount in the Middle East, the United States and Russia are playing increasingly prominent and competing roles in the region. Russia’s dependence on Iran has significantly intensified in light of its ongoing war against Ukraine, which it appears to have recently repaid by helping the Islamic Republic increase its readiness for further direct conflict with Israel.

Tisha B’Av fast begins
The Jewish people mark the day of mourning for the destruction of the Holy Temples and the massacres and expulsions that accompanied them. The fast of Tisha B’Av began at sundown on Monday evening. Police officers, security forces, and security volunteers have been deployed around the Old City of Jerusalem to guard the thousands of worshipers who visit the Western Wall plaza during the fast day.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: ‘Liberal values are unable to condemn rape’
“The greatest disaster in the Book of Lamentations is the decline in the value of Jerusalem. Liberal values are unable to condemn rape, massacre and antisemitism, because there is no true or false,” “The Prime Minister of Israel stood at the US Congress and said there is good and bad, and everyone cheered for him, because someone is finally turning on the light.

British PM to Iranian President: Refrain from attacking Israel
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, Reuters reported. During the call, Starmer’s office said, the British Prime Minister asked Pezeshkian to refrain from attacking Israel and said that war was not in anyone’s interest. According to Sky News, which first reported the story, the phone call lasted for 30 minutes and took place after the British premier spoke with US President Joe Biden and other European allies earlier on Monday.

Saudi analyst says Iran has lost the ‘element of surprise’ by delaying revenge attack against Israel
Al-Asmar observed, “Regarding the situation on the ground, Iran and Hezbollah’s delay in responding to the deaths of Ismail Haniyeh and Fuad Shukr have so far allowed Israel and the US to strengthen their position on the ground and use all means at their disposal.” He added, “A warship has recently arrived in the area. This has allowed Israel and the US to increase their strength and deploy the necessary defense to repel the attack.” Al-Asmar concluded, “As a result, Iran has essentially lost the most significant element in modern warfare, which is the element of surprise.”

Austin orders guided missile submarine to Middle East region
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Sunday and told him that ongoing Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps preparations suggest Tehran is readying for another large-scale attack, said a source with knowledge of the call. During the call with Gallant, Austin reiterated Washington’s pledge “to take every possible step to defend Israel,” a Pentagon readout stated.

Tim Walz hosted pro-Hitler Muslim extremist, gave his group $100K from public purse
Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz gave an extreme Muslim cleric’s group $100,000 of public funds and has hosted him at official events as governor of Minnesota, The Washington Examiner reported Friday. Asad Zaman has been a mouthpiece for Hamas for many years, publicizing its propaganda on his social media. … and in 2015 promoted a film about World War II praising Hitler that is a favorite among neo-Nazis.

Iran now dominates refugee camps in Judea and Samaria, Israeli minister warns
Israel faces a growing threat from Islamist terrorists in Judea and Samaria, Israel’s foreign minister warned Monday, accusing Iran of expanding its support for the Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror groups in order to open a “new eastern front” against Israel. In a message posted to X/Twitter Monday afternoon, Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned of a “serious and dangerous situation” as Tehran “works to establish a new eastern terror front against Israel’s major population centers.”

‘Israel won’t bow to any external pressure,’ says Smotrich after drawing US ire
Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli finance minister, drew unusually harsh criticism from the Biden administration on Friday after he opposed an Israeli-Hamas ceasefire deal. … the White House national security communications advisor, told reporters that attacks of the deal “from some quarters in Israel” in recent days are wrong “not only in substance, but also jeopardizing the lives of the hostages and running counter to Israel’s own national security interests.”

Iran, Hezbollah now expected to attack jointly ‘within days
A revised Israeli intelligence assessment suggests that Iran is slated to launch an assault on the Jewish state “within days” in a joint attack with its Lebanese Hezbollah proxy, Axios reported on Wednesday night.

Justice Minister Levin calls for renewal of Judicial Reform legislation at cabinet meeting Sunday
During the cabinet meeting on Sunday, Justice Minister Yariv Levin expressed support for the renewal of the judicial reform legislation he initiated last year, which has been on hold since the start of the Gaza War. At the same time, Levin said he would seek an agreement with the opposition beforehand. According to Kan 11 News, Justice Minister Levin’s plan to restore the judicial reform is already planned for the upcoming winter session which starts at the end of October.

Fearing Iranian attack, IDF orders all soldiers to leave Georgia and Azerbaijan
Amid concerns over imminent strikes by Iran, the IDF issued a new order on Sunday which prohibits soldiers, including reserve soldiers, from staying in the countries of Georgia and Azerbaijan, Kan 11 news reported on Sunday evening. All regular IDF soldiers who are staying in these countries are required to return to Israel immediately.

IDF closes large area of southern Negev due to plans for settler prayer event near Gaza Strip
The commander of the Southern Command signed an order to change the policy of the closed military zone in a number of areas near the Gaza Strip. As part of the order, agricultural areas between Erez Crossing, Yad Mordechai, Sha’ar Hanegev Junction, Netivot Junction and Nahal Oz will be closed to civilian traffic.

TikTok: The Ticking Time Bomb of Communist China’s Influence on the West
“TikTok was built to influence users and push them toward certain positions that they may have been far from but seem susceptible to. It was essentially built for that purpose“ In a recent episode of the show “Eyes on Israel,” host Rabbi Pesach Wolicki interviewed tech entrepreneur Brian Costello about the role of the popular social media app TikTok in shaping public opinion on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, especially among younger generations.

Trump to sue DOJ for $100M over Mar-a-Lago raid, alleging ‘political persecution’
President Donald Trump is set to sue the Justice Department for $100 million in damages over the government’s unprecedented 2022 raid on his Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida, with lawyers arguing it was done with “clear intent to engage in political persecution.”

Monsoon death toll hits 58 while excess rain damages 80 000 ha (198 000 acres) of crops in Karnataka, India
With 58 fatalities and crop damage across 80 000 ha (198 000 acres) of agricultural land, Karnataka is experiencing above-average monsoon rains in 2024. In some regions, rainfall has exceeded the averages by 24 – 28%, and the situation may worsen as heavy rains are forecasted to resume from August 16, 2024.

Massive wildfire threatens Athens, forcing 30 000 to evacuate, Greece 
A massive wildfire near Athens has forced the evacuation of over 30 000 people and burned 10 000 ha (24 710 acres) of land, with flames advancing toward the Marathon Lake. One casualty has been confirmed as the fire continues to spread due to strong winds.

Britain Is Proof: Globalists Plan To Use Migrants As A Mercenary Army Against The West
Why do Western officials insist on gaslighting the public on illegal border crossings? Why do they attempt to destroy anyone that publicly opposes mass immigration from the third world? The laws on the books support the public’s majority position on immigration – Come here legally or don’t come here at all. In Europe, the UK and US polls show a majority of citizens want reductions in immigration and better border security. Yet, government officials, who often claim to be “protecting democracy,” brazenly ignore these majority concerns. Why?

Alarm sounded on Kamala’s ‘extreme’ agenda to eliminate ‘ALL limits on abortion’
A prominent pro-life group is warning Republicans about the “extreme” abortion platform of the Democratic presidential ticket, the Daily Caller News Foundation has learned.

How the PCR test has killed millions – and is STILL killing!
The PCR test is responsible for more deaths than any test in history. It has been the weapon of choice for those determined to create fear, to justify pointless and damaging lockdowns, harmful and futile mask wearing and toxic and useless vaccinations. “Anyone who has ever used the PCR test as a diagnostic aid is a criminal and should be regarded as such,” Dr. Vernon Coleman writes.

Is the UK government orchestrating the “counter-protests” to what they label “far-right” and “fascist”?
Recent “anti-fascist” protests have been presented as an organic uprising of the British working class. A closer inspection shows this not to be the case.

How Labour and the political left plan to undermine our hard-won freedoms
Starmer and his cronies are using the unrest in the UK as an excuse to crack down on free speech. There has simply never been a time in history where the people who were censoring free speech turned out to be the good guys.