‘This can be seen as a declaration of war,’ Nasrallah says as Israeli Jets Fly Low Over Beirut
“This is a declaration of war,” he said. “We know the enemy has technological superiority especially supported by the U.S. and the West. We bet on Jihad, … Lebanese media reported Israeli fighter jets flying over Beirut, breaking the sound barrier. Earlier media outlets reported jets over the Beqaa Valley and areas in the South. Shortly before the Iran-backed Hezbollah leader began speaking, the IDF in an unusual move, announced it was conducting strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
State employee yet to face discipline after supporting first assassination attempt on Trump
Tyler Janke, a state employee who publicly supported the July assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pa., has so far kept his job without facing disciplinary action. Janke—who commented “too bad they weren’t a better shot” following the attempt on Trump’s life—remains employed with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and continues to receive his state salary with no recorded reprimands.
Twin Cities man believes he was recruited to run a ‘spoiler’ campaign to help Democrat Angie Craig
A Brooklyn Center man who will appear on ballots this fall as the “Constitutional Conservative” Party candidate in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District has told a national media outlet he believes he was recruited to run as a third-party “spoiler” candidate for Democrats in one of the nation’s most closely watched U.S. House elections. The Republican challenger in that race, Joe Teirab, is calling the act “blatant election interference” orchestrated by political allies of Democratic incumbent Angie Craig.
The first billionaire to walk in space says the experience was pretty rough
The first billionaire to conduct a private spacewalk said it wasn’t a particularly “peaceful” experience and compared his journey to explorers trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean. “Looking at Earth was obviously very, very special,” Isaacman said in a conversation hosted on Twitter Spaces Tuesday. “But when you look off to the side, you look out into the darkness of space, and you see your spaceship there, and how gritty it looks, it gave you this sense of, like ‘this isn’t going to be easy.’”
Finland’s President Explains Decision to Purchase Israeli Arms and Not Recognize Palestine
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb defended his government’s decision to purchase Israeli arms while delaying recognition of an independent Palestinian state, citing security needs and a pragmatic foreign policy approach. Finland is acquiring Israel’s David’s Sling missile defense system, which Stubb described as essential for Finland’s defense in light of Russia’s ongoing missile attacks in Ukraine.
Conservative Christians blast UN vote to force Israel out of biblical homeland
The overwhelming vote by the United Nations General Assembly this week demanding that Israel fully evacuate the West Bank within twelve months or face massive international economic sanctions and arms embargoes has infuriated Israeli officials who regard Judea and Samaria not as the “West Bank” but as their Biblical homeland.
Hamas promises to further its ‘revenge’ against Israel in new video
Hamas released a video warning on Wednesday night that Israel’s “aggression” against Palestinians in Gaza will daily “double the bill of revenge” against Israelis. The video featured various clips of Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel from the early 2000s,
Belgian deputy PM faces backlash after labeling Hezbollah pager explosions a ‘terrorist attack’
The Belgian deputy prime minister is facing strong criticism for overlooking the well-documented terrorism carried out by the Iranian regime and its proxies, including Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis “NOT A SINGLE TWEET condemning Hamas, Hezbollah or the Houthis, and NOW THIS???!!!! With people like you in power in Europe, we don’t even need enemies.
Why is Hamas so confident that it’s winning?
After nearly a year of suffering and grievous losses, most Israelis and Palestinian Arabs will likely observe the anniversary of the war started by Hamas on Oct. 7 with sorrow. But not everyone. An interview The New York Times conducted with Khaled Mashaal, the head of Hamas’s “political wing,” in his luxurious living quarters in Doha, Qatar, revealed he thinks the war has gone just fine.
Defense Minister Gallant says he is ‘unfamiliar’ with ‘one-shot’ deal to free hostages, end war
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon, the IDF official overseeing the issue of captives said they were not familiar with the “one-shot” deal that negotiator Gal Hirsch reportedly submitted to US officials. Although Hirsch has been described as a negotiator on behalf of the hostages, Alon said he was “never a part of the negotiating team.”
Hezbollah leader admits Israel dealt ‘a heavy blow’ with beeper explosions
On Thursday, Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah admitted that the explosion of beepers that killed dozens and wounded thousands of terrorists was a “major blow.” He said, “We undoubtedly suffered a major security and humanitarian blow, unprecedented in the conflict … Nasrallah added, “We were hit hard, but that’s the situation in war.
Israel proposes alternative hostage deal with Hamas
Details include all hostages to be released at once in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, Hamas leaders to be exiled, and a multinational force to oversee the ‘day after.’ Israel has sent the United States a new deal it is willing to conclude with Hamas that would free the hostages and end the war all in a single phase, Israel’s Hebrew-language press reported Thursday.
Rafah: Over 300 terrorists killed, rocket warehouse destroyed
IDF forces in the Tel Sultan neighborhood eliminated over 300 terrorists the majority of Hamas’ Tel Sultan Battalion’s chain of command. In addition, the forces located and destroyed a long-range rocket warehouse and storehouses containing arms including sniper rifles, magazines, antitank missiles, and grenades.
Minister Gallant: ‘Hezbollah feels persecuted, we will continue’
“Over the past several days, we have held a series of important discussions. In the new phase of the war there are significant opportunities but also significant risks,” Gallant stated. “Hezbollah feels that it is being persecuted and the sequence of military actions will continue,” He noted.
Pager, Walkie-Talkie Attacks on Hezbollah Harmed Terror Group’s Military Effectiveness, Says Leading Think Tank
“The attack likely disrupted some internal communications across Hezbollah, especially given the extent to which Hezbollah has been relying on pagers in recent months. The nature and scale of the attack also likely stoked confusion and shock among some Hezbollah members.” It continued: “These effects could drive general paranoia within Hezbollah as well,
Air Force strikes 100 launchers aimed at Israel; Residents of north told to remain near protected areas
IDF says it struck Hezbollah structures and weapons storage facilities in South Lebanon; White House: diplomatic solution in Middle East – ‘urgent’ The military said the strikes were made based on intelligence information adding that military structures and weapons storage facilities in several areas in South Lebanon were also hit.
Desert turns green in China after Ningxia sees 5 times the average rainfall in August
The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in northwestern China, saw 5 to 10 times the monthly average rainfall in August 2024, transforming the desert landscape into a beautiful lush green scenery. Similarly, satellite images of Africa’s Sahara show a visible increase in vegetation compared to 2023. The unusual rains, expected to bring 500% of typical monthly rainfall to some regions, have even filled normally dry lakes in the Sahara.
Tropical Storm “Pulasan” moves over Okinawa and heads toward Shanghai, China
Tropical Storm “Pulasan” — described as disorganized but still impactful, passed over Okinawa, Japan on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, bringing varying wind speeds to different parts of the region. The storm is now heading towards Shanghai, marking the second storm to hit the city in under a week, following Typhoon “Bebinka.”
Floods in Chad affect 1.5 million since start of rainy season; claim 341 lives
Heavy seasonal rains since late July 2024 in the Niger River’s inland Delta in Mali have led to severe flooding in Chad, claiming at least 341 lives and affecting around 1.5 million people. 1.17 million of those affected live in just 8 of the 23 affected provinces.
Death by Remote
The recent cyber-physical attacks in Lebanon, involving exploding pagers and walkie-talkies, heralds a new age of remote assassinations. Israel just conducted the most spectacular cyber-physical twin sabotage in history.
Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel without Palestinian state, says Crown Prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday said the kingdom would not recognize Israel without a Palestinian state and strongly condemned the “crimes of the Israeli occupation” against the Palestinian people.
Chinese-made EVs in the UK are transmitting user data to China and could allow remote control and shutdown of vehicles
The British government’s open-doors approach to electric vehicles (“EVs”) from Communist China threatens to undercut domestic manufacturing and expose the country to national security risks, with a think tank warning that EVs could be “weaponized” by Beijing.
Oracle’s Larry Ellison gleefully says AI will usher in a surveillance state
Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle and Chairman of the Board and Chief Technology Officer, envisions a future where artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems monitor citizens extensively through a network of cameras and drones.
Summit of the Future: A pact to enforce increased digital surveillance of the public
At the ‘Summit of the Future’ next week, the UN is aiming to have a global digital pact adopted. The pact aims to promote digitization and extensively use digital devices and programs. However, there has been a lack of public and parliamentary involvement in the negotiations of this pact. The text appears to be written by large IT corporations.
Are directed energy weapons being used on civilian populations to manipulate people’s thoughts and behavior?
USA, China, and Russia have for decades been developing advanced technologies to manipulate human behavior, including the use of directed energy weapons and AI systems.
Pope Francis personally invites pro-LGBT Fr James Martin, Cardinal Cupich to October Synod
Pope Francis’ personal picks for the Synod remain largely the same this year as last year, including controversial figures such as Cardinals Blase Cupich, Jozef De Kesel, Wilton Gregory, Robert McElroy, and Father James Martin, S.J.