24 Jun 2024

“I don’t know that they haven’t”

 This week I listened to Hugh Hewitt interview former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren discuss the war situation in Israel right now. One quick answer to a Hewitt question stopped me in my tracks.

With focus shifting to a seemingly imminent war with Hezbollah in the north, Hewitt wondered about Israel’s own weapons capabilities. As you well know, the Biden Regime is holding up weapons and ammunition, in order to see that Hamas emerges intact (that’s the obvious truth few will acknowledge in the media). In particular, the discussion had turned to air power. Hewitt asked if Israel will ever build its own long-range bomber.

“I don’t know that they haven’t,” Oren posited.

Wow! It was almost a throwaway line; the interview was concluding. But it tells us a lot.

Look, Israel has vast experience with intelligence and disinformation and misinformation. They are the best when it comes to understanding propaganda and messaging. Oren’s quick, casual answer was a message:

“We have capabilities no one knows about.”

It is estimated that in one more week, the IDF will have completed its control of Rafah and thus, the Gaza Strip. Of course, it will be years before they leave and as of right now, no one knows the fate of the remaining hostages. But focus is shifting to the war deemed far more existential. Hezbollah’s rocket and missile stockpile has long been a worry. We’re about to find out how fearsome they are. It is also estimated by some that Hezbollah’s foot soldiers will pose a real challenge to the IDF. I’ve heard they are “battle-hardened.” Tough to know how they got battle-hardened against defenseless civilians in Lebanon. I also remember hearing similar nonsense from Iraq before both Gulf Wars.

In any case, I am just as convinced, as one or two IDF generals are, that the IDF can fairly quickly bomb Lebanon back to the second millennium B.C. I believe it.

This past week Hezbollah claimed responsibility for 80 attacks on military and civilian targets in northern Israel, compared to 52 attacks the previous week. Attacks escalated in response to the killing of Taleb Sami Abdallah, the commander of the al-Nasr unit and a long-time Hezbollah operative. Hezbollah increased its use of surface-to-air missiles and advanced UAVs to attack Israeli Air Force aircraft in the skies of south Lebanon. Two Israeli civilians and two IDF soldiers were injured in the attacks and considerable damage was caused by extensive fires which broke out in northern Israel. This week, Israel killed more commanders in Lebanon.

We could be going back to a pre-2006 reality, where Israel maintains a deep buffer zone in Lebanon. That would allow 100,000 Israelis to return home.

It was in 1982-83 that the IDF invaded Lebanon, that time to push-out the PLO. Hezbollah is a much more formidable opponent, sure, but the IDF can impose its will.

It’s also important to note that there are serious adversaries for Hezbollah in Lebanon. As it was 40 years ago, Christian militias stand prepared to rise up if Israel threatens Hezbollah. Kamil Chamoun, leader of the Free Nationalist Party, warned that twenty thousand armed Sunnis, Druze and Christians would take to the streets if Hezbollah attacked the Christian areas.

That ain’t chopped chicken, friends.

On June 9 and 12, Hezbollah announced it had attacked IAF fighter jets with anti-aircraft missiles. On June 13, 2024, Hezbollah announced that it had attacked an IDF post with a double-barreled, 23mm diameter anti-aircraft gun mounted on an ATV (Hezbollah combat information Telegram channel, June 13 and 14, 2024). It was apparently the first time the weapon had been used in the current conflict.

Now, in the event of all-out war, the terrorists claim they can immediately send Pro-Iranian militias from Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. This alleged force would also include Palestinians.

I think that an important point to always keep in mind in these situations is closely linked to Michael Oren’s comment/message: Only Israel knows what it can and will do. My personal belief is that an unrestrained Israel is well able to vanquish any enemy.

And I will constantly beat this drum: Stop being scared for Israel. What enemy can stand before God? We like to say that “We win in the end.” Yes, but…

God wins in the end.

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21 June 2024

Iran threatens Canada: ‘We reserve the right to a proportionate and reciprocal response’
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned Canada’s decision to classify the IRGC as a terror organization, calling the decision hostile, irresponsible, and provocative.

‘If Nasrallah wants to take down Israel’s power grid, he only needs to make a call,’ Noga CEO says
CEO of Noga – Israel Independent System Operator Ltd., Shaul Goldstein, said there is no guarantee that there will be electricity in Israel in the event of a future war with Hezbollah on Thursday at the Institute for National Security Studies conference in Sderot. The Energy Ministry said in response that the state of Israel’s energy is “robust and ready to deal with all possible scenarios.”

As few as 50 hostages still alive in Gaza
American and Israeli intelligence believe that there may be as few as 50 hostages still left alive out of the 116 still being held in captivity in the Gaza Strip, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

Shipwreck found off Israeli coast the earliest ever discovered
The most ancient ship ever found in the deep sea has been discovered off Israel’s northern coast, shedding light on trade more than three millennia ago and revealing the existence of advanced navigation skills in that era, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday. The 3,300-year-old ship’s cargo, including hundreds of intact amphorae, was located 55 miles from shore at a depth of just over 1 mile, the state-run archaeological body said.

White House Cancels Meeting After Bibi Calls Out Biden for Withholding Arms Shipment
Netanyahu said in the video. “I said, I deeply appreciated the support the US has given Israel from the beginning of the war. But I also said something else. I said it’s inconceivable that in the past few months, the administration has been withholding weapons and ammunition to Israel, America’s closest ally, fighting for its life, fighting against Iran, and our other common enemies.”

Iran set to dramatically increase uranium enrichment
An expansion underway at Iran’s Fordow enrichment plant could allow the regime to accumulate several bombs’ worth of nuclear fuel every month, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, citing confidential documents.

BREAKING: Vatican charges Archbishop Viganò with schism for ‘denial of the legitimacy of Pope Francis’
The Vatican’s doctrinal office summoned Archbishop Viganò to appear before an ‘extrajudicial penal trial’ on June 20 over accusations of ‘schism’ owing to a ‘denial of the legitimacy of Pope Francis, rupture of communion with Him, and rejection of the Second Vatican Council. Viganò stressed his desire to “repudiate, reject, and condemn the scandals, errors, and heresies of Jorge Mario Bergoglio,
… arguing that “[no] Catholic worthy of the name can be in communion with this ‘Bergoglian church,’

The next election in Israel may hold surprises
There is a book called: Statistics – 100 Ways To Lie. That is how the polls are ignoring factors in their statistical analysis of future voting patterns. These polls claim to be representative, but they are missing crucial information. Who will decide the next election? The large upcoming numbers of new voters now 17, 18 and 19 years old, who were too young to vote at the last election, may just change the projected figures as they become entitled to vote. The demise of older citizens who used to be the bastion of the left will also be a factor of change.

Lebanon: Cyprus Embassy suspends visa, legalization applications
“The Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus wishes to inform that the Consulate will not be receiving any visa applications or legalization on 20 June 2024. Passports and legalizations may be collected by showing the receipt issued by the Consulate upon the application for a visa,” the Embassy announced on X. The move follows a threat by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah that if Cyprus assists Israel in fighting the terror group, Hezbollah will “deal with Cyprus as if it were part of the war.”

Nukhba sniper who participated in October 7 massacre killed
An IAF aircraft working off IDF and ISA intelligence conducted a precise and targeted strike to eliminate the Hamas terrorist Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka in the area of Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza. Alsauarka was a squad commander in the Nukhba Forces who infiltrated into and carried out attacks on Israeli communities in southern Israel during the October 7th Massacre. Alsauarka led and directed sniper activity in the area of Beit Hanoun and took part in Hamas’ attacks on IDF troops. Following an extensive search, Alsauarka was identified by IDF troops and eliminated in the area of Beit Hanoun.

Police expert predicts Minneapolis’ future under consent decree: ‘crime skyrockets, cops leave’
Dr. Travis Yates, a police training expert and retired police major, reflects on Mayor Frey’s ban on “warrior training” and how a lack of leadership has compromised the Minneapolis Police Department.
in the top 20 most violent cities in America … over half are ran by the Department of Justice.

Tennessee governor signs bill calling for 30 days of prayer and fasting in July
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill calling for 30 days of prayer and fasting beginning July 1 in the Volunteer State. The resolution asks the people of the state ‘to seek God’s hand of mercy healing on Tennessee.’

Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the death toll amid the heat during the pilgrimage, required of every able Muslim once in their life, nor offered any causes for those who died. However, hundreds of people had lined up at the Emergency Complex in Al-Muaisem neighborhood in Mecca, trying to get information about their missing family members. One list circulating online suggested at least 550 people died during the five-day Hajj.

Alberto downgraded to tropical depression after making landfall in Mexico
The National Hurricane Center has downgraded Alberto to a tropical depression after the deadly storm made landfall in Mexico early Thursday morning, leaving at least four people dead there as the former tropical storm soaked Texas with torrential rain and coastal flooding.

Earliest summer solstice in 228 years happens Thursday
Astronomical summer starts a little earlier this year, with the summer solstice Thursday. It’s the earliest start of the season in the past 228 years.

Wealthy Liberals Barrel Ahead With Plans To Block The Sun
Billionaire-backed non-governmental organizations (NGO) behind a bungled experiment to block sunlight using aerosols in California have vowed to continue their efforts, Politico reported on Wednesday.

Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing In India After Engine Fire
Malaysia Airlines confirmed to local media outlet Malay Mail that a Boeing 737-800 was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to an engine malfunction. The mid-air incident comes only days after outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun testified on Capitol Hill about ongoing investigations into the planemaker’s quality oversight and production failures of its commercial jets.

Biden Border Invasion: Hordes of Military-Age Men March Like Soldiers Into California in Midnight Invasion
Biden’s Border Invasion. Another day, another mass illegal crossing into Jacumba, California. Hundreds of military-age illegal aliens marched like soldiers into California after midnight early Thursday morning.

The UK government’s covid interventions were followed by spikes in mortality
…Institute for Government…published an infographic in December 2022. “I was hoping to see their follow-up, showing what a splendid job they had done in terms of actual mortality reduction,” Joel Smalley writes. However, it appears this is not the case.  So, Smalley did his own. Here is how the Government’s covid policy affected native men and women of England and Wales.

Revealed: Adobe issues new terms of service giving it ‘licenses to your content.’ Law Enforcement Today is telling them to stick it
Adios, Adobe. It’s been fun. Law Enforcement Today and our affiliated companies have made the decision to cut ties with Adobe after their recent change in terms of service which would permit the company to look at your files and existing projects in what they claim is for “content moderation.”

Retirement Nightmare! Hordes Of Retired Americans May Need To Go Back To Work Just To Survive
The Social Security program was instituted to help elderly Americans thrive during their retirement years.  Unfortunately, millions upon millions of retired Americans are finding that their monthly Social Security payments are simply not enough as the cost of living spirals out of control.

The Stage Is Being Set For The Biggest War In Human History
…Sadly, global leaders seem to have forgotten the lessons of World War II, because now the stage is being set for the biggest war in human history so far.  During World War III, billions of people could die.  Unfortunately, it appears that there will be no turning back now.

Nasrallah threatens island nation of Cyprus for first time
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah threatened an invasion of Israel’s Galilee region and an attack on Cyprus during a televised address on Wednesday concerning the terror group’s war against the Jewish state. It marked the first time that the Iranian proxy steeped in Lebanon has directly threatened the Eastern Mediterranean island nation.

Could C4ISR be used for a eugenics programme? 
“I would suggest that UN, NATO and WHO are engaged globally in a mass eugenics programme of genocide; not just involving the use of pharmaceutical and recreation drugs, vaccines, war, famine and natural disasters but also [C4ISR],” one of our readers writes.

The world of social credit just got much closer
In England, it has been announced that in the future cat owners will be fined if they do not have their pet microchipped.  It is being sold to the public as a way of helping to find lost cats. “If you believe that then you need to have your brain taken out and laundered,” Dr. Vernon Coleman writes. “Cat microchipping is being done to prepare us all to be chipped.”

The mantra “safe and effective” began with smallpox vaccines; were they “safe and effective”?
It is important to understand the history of disease and vaccination to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.  For the history of vaccination, there is no better place to start than the smallpox vaccine.

Idaho parents block woke DEI curriculum from being introduced to K-5 students
Concerned citizens successfully halted an Idaho school board from adopting a curriculum based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for students in grades K-5 earlier this month.

DOJ Charges Texas Doctor Who Exposed ‘Gender-Affirming’ Care For Minors
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday unsealed an indictment against Dr. Eithan Haim, who last year leaked evidence of cross-sex hormone procedures being performed at a Texas hospital despite the facility claiming to have halted them, with the surgeon facing four felony counts for alleged violations of a medical-records law that could land him in prison for up to 10 years.