7.0 magnitude earthquake reported off Northern California coast, tsunami warning canceled
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported off the coast of Northern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the “strong” quake was off the coast near Petrolia, in Humboldt County, the USGS said.Also, a tsunami warning that had been issued for coastal areas in California and Oregon, including San Francisco, was canceled just before noon local time.
Israel reportedly strikes sensitive weapons in Syria as Islamist rebels capture city of Hama
Israeli airstrikes destroyed caches containing advanced weapons in northern Syria to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Islamist rebel groups advancing there, according to Syrian reports, cited by Army Radio The overnight airstrikes hit areas that at the time were still controlled by the regime of President Bashar al-Assad,
The Rapidly Shifting Syrian Civil War And The ‘Burden Of Damascus’
This last week, Syria blew up. It has always been a powder keg with so many antagonistic groups living in the nation. So, while it wasn’t a surprise, it was important. I’m sure many are confused about who is who in Syria, and, even more so, how it all relates to Bible prophecy. It’s a mishmash of people who hate each other and who can’t seem to put their differences aside and unite in order to attack a common enemy
‘Predetermined conclusion’? Amnesty Int’l alleges Israel committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza, Israeli branch rejects report
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Oren Marmorstein slammed the report, stating, “The deplorable and fanatical organization Amnesty International has once again produced a fabricated report that is entirely false and based on lies.”
IDF warns soldiers against travel abroad due to legal actions by pro-Palestinian groups
Israel Defense Forces advised a group of around 30 soldiers who served in the Gaza Strip against traveling internationally due to fears of legal action by pro-Palestinian groups filing complaints against them for alleged war crimes. In at least eight cases, soldiers who had already traveled abroad to countries such as Cyprus, Slovenia and the Netherlands, were contacted by Israeli authorities and ordered to leave after authorities discovered legal filings initiated against the soldiers.
Female IDF observers will be given weapons
The plan, which will be implemented in 6 weeks, will provide each IDF observer with a Tabor-type weapon. The decision comes after criticism that the female observers were left unarmed close to the Gaza border when Hamas invaded.
French government collapses after National Assembly ousts Prime Minister in no confidence vote
The French government collapsed Wednesday after its lower house of parliament voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, The motion makes Barnier the shortest-serving prime minister in France’s modern Republic.
Syrian rebels capture key city of Hama in fresh blow to Assad
The fall of Hama, which was in government hands throughout the civil war triggered by a 2011 rebellion against Assad, will send shockwaves through Damascus and fears of a continued rebel march south.
Bill Clinton: Young Americans can’t believe what Arafat walked away from
“When I tell young people in America who say they are super sympathetic with the Palestinians – “And I tell them what [the late PLO leader Yasser] Arafat walked away from, and they can’t believe it.” “I said, ‘Oh yeah, he walked away from a Palestinian state with a capital in East Jerusalem, 96% of the West Bank, 4% of Israel to make up for the 4% that the settlers occupy that were beyond the borders in the 1967 war.’ I go through all the stuff that was in the deal, and – it’s not on their radar screen. They can’t even imagine that happened.” a poignant message for Palestinian Arabs: “You walk away from these once-in-a-lifetime peace opportunities, and you can’t complain 25 years later.”
Israel warns Iran against sending help as Syrian army defenses crumble
“The IDF is monitoring events and preparing for any scenario, both offensive and defensive,” a statement from the assessment read. “The IDF will not allow threats near the Syria-Israel border and will act to thwart any threat to the citizens of Israel.” It is still unclear how Iran will act amid this rebellion. The IDF is on high alert for any outcome, including the collapse of Syria.
Anti-Israel activist students face suspension at GMU, UMN for damaging campus
Anti-Israel activists were suspended for protests and vandalism that caused damage at George Mason University (GMU) and The University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMN) in recent weeks, according to activist groups. The coalition for Students for Justice in Palestine chapters in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV SJP) announced on Tuesday that the GMU SJP had been received an interim suspension on November 8 and two of its student leaders were given trespass notices barring them from campus for four years.
Amnesty International genocide allegations are ‘unfounded,’ US State Dept. says
“People are entitled to draw their own conclusions. We disagree with the conclusions of such a report,” the State Department Deupty Spokesperson said. The State Department maintained it’s continuing to find that allegations of Israel committing genocide in Gaza are unfounded as Amnesty International released its report on Thursday claiming there’s enough evidence that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians.
Canadian Jewish Doctors Decry Rise of Antisemitism in Medicine, Consider Leaving Country
Antisemitism in Canada risks chasing Jewish doctors not only out of their field but also out of the country, according to multiple reports. “Antisemitism in Canadian health care has intensified dramatically since Oct. 7,” Dr. Ayelet Kuper, chairwoman of the Jewish Medical Association of Ontario (JMAO), said on Wednesday during a press conference held in Toronto to raise awareness of the problem. “This is not an isolated issue — when any group faces discrimination, it impacts the foundation of trust and safety in our health care system.”
Boston official who called Oct. 7 a ‘military operation’ under federal investigation
Fernandes Anderson, a Democrat whose 7th District includes Roxbury and parts of the South End and Dorchester, issued a reaction on social media on Wednesday after initial reporting of an FBI investigation, the nature of which is unclear. “My job is to show up and to fight for you,” she wrote. “I will continue to do just that; the people’s work.”
Sa’ar warns: ‘This is likely the last chance to prevent Iranian nuke’
He asked his fellow ministers to “Please note: Israel has been attacked from all these fronts, as well as from Iran and Iraq—most are countries with which we do not even share a border. Israel has not initiated attacks on any front; we have only responded to them.””What is common to all these terror proxies? All have been supported, funded, trained, equipped, and directed by Iran,” he noted.
Aftershocks are ongoing after a major earthquake struck off California’s coast
As of Thursday afternoon, the USGS forecasts up to 130 aftershocks with a magnitude of 3 or higher within the next week and a 53% chance of aftershocks larger than magnitude 5.
Blowing snow, blustery winds, bitter cold: Gnarly winter weather grips swath of the U.S.
Blowing snow could prompt power outages and snarl travel across a swath of the nation’s northern tier, and it’s so cold in the South that iguanas could start falling from trees in Florida as waves of gnarly winter weather continue their unrelenting assault Thursday.
Storm Darragh forecast to bring very strong winds, possible power outages across Ireland and UK
The storm is set to impact Ireland and the UK from Friday, December 6 into December 7. Darragh follows Storm Bert, which caused devastating floods in parts of South Wales and South West England in late November. Darragh is expected to produce less rainfall but more severe winds, unlike Bert.
Police release new photos as they search for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
Police released new photos Thursday of a person wanted for questioning. The images, showing an unmasked man in the lobby of a Manhattan hostel, add to a collection of photos and video that have circulated since the shooting — including footage of the attack itself, as well as still frames of the suspected gunman stopping at a Starbucks beforehand.
Deadly outbreak of Marburg, or ‘bleeding eye virus,’ leads to travel advisory
Health officials continue to monitor a Marburg virus outbreak – also known as “bleeding eye virus” – in Rwanda, which has sparked concerns about a potential spread outside the country. The U.S. State Dept issued a travel advisory, recommending travelers exercise “increased caution” in Rwanda due to the outbreak. “Travelers may be subject to additional health screenings when entering and exiting Rwanda.”
Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president
Syrian insurgents swept into the central city of Hama on Thursday, and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. The stunning weeklong offensive appeared likely to continue, with insurgents setting their sights on Homs, the country’s third-largest city. Homs, which is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Hama, is the gate to the capital, Damascus, Assad’s seat of power and the coastal region that is a base of support for him.
Israel Preparing for Possibility of Syrian State Collapse
Israeli leaders and military officials are reportedly engaged in high-level briefings over fast-moving events in Syria, which have seen Turkish-backed Islamists based in Idlib rapidly capture the major cities of Aleppo and Hama in less than a week. Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi are carefully monitoring the situation across the border as the jihadists move south. “The IDF is following events and is preparing for any scenario in attack and defense,” the military said.
A Reset for America
Trump’s team understands that it is impossible to tax our way out of this situation. The only path forward is to grow the economy faster than the debt. Once we turn that corner, the problem begins to address itself. I’m not saying it’s going to be all smooth sailing. True reform is always a challenging process. There will almost certainly be more inflation on the horizon (but not nearly as bad as if Kamala had won). This is an unavoidable consequence of decades of reckless government spending. Still, the outlook for the nation has improved dramatically since November 5th. We have a rare chance to make meaningful, lasting change in America.
We Are the Book of Revelation Generation – Are You Ready?
Many people seem to have a fundamental misunderstanding regarding where we are in the grand scheme of things. We are not living at a time of endless peace and prosperity. Instead, we are living in a time of war, famine, pestilence, and major natural disasters. We really are living in the end times, and the coming year is going to be filled with crisis after crisis. All of human history has been building up to this last chapter, and it’s time to ask if you are ready for what is to come.