Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza. The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the West Bank during Christmas week were nowhere to be found. The festive lights and giant tree … [Read more...] about Hamas Israel Conflict…Day 440….Christmas Bethlehem 2024….
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Ukraine Update…Day 1,024….The North Korea/Russian connection
It seems that North Korea is sending thousands of soldiers to fight in Russia.... Russia soilders don't get 'along' with them at all, and North Korea is also supplying Russia with arms and ammo.... A LOT of those soliders are getting killed or wounded in the … [Read more...] about Ukraine Update…Day 1,024….The North Korea/Russian connection
Hamas Israel Conflict…Day 439…Gaza and Looting…Syria and the US?…The West Bank …
Israel HAS worked to get rid of its enemy Hamas... THAT has resulted in desolate , famine stricken lawless territory that can't even feed itself due to looting..... Could Israel and the US are on the outs after Israel took out Syria's military assets during the past few … [Read more...] about Hamas Israel Conflict…Day 439…Gaza and Looting…Syria and the US?…The West Bank …
Hamas Israel Conflict…Day 438…Talks…Gaza attacks….The Palestinian Authority….
The Palestinian Authority flexes.... But for the past two weeks, the militants of Jenin have been locked in a rare, open battle with an internal foe: the Palestinian Authority. .In Jenin, the authority, which is backed by the West, has launched its largest and most heavily … [Read more...] about Hamas Israel Conflict…Day 438…Talks…Gaza attacks….The Palestinian Authority….
Ukraine Update…Day 1,023…NATO…Kursk…Putin regrets…Russian Economy hurts…US Aid….
American cargo flights are arriving in Polnad with weapons, ammo, and combat equipment sent by Biden.... Trump says he will CONTINUE this.... The Ukraine STILL has a NOT ENOUGH troops problem.... The Ukraine President keeps at the NATO thing..... Volodymyr … [Read more...] about Ukraine Update…Day 1,023…NATO…Kursk…Putin regrets…Russian Economy hurts…US Aid….
Hamas Israel Conflict…Day 437…Sanctions…Iran problems…Israel/Saudi Deal….
Not much to report on Hamas/Israel.... We look around the Middle East.... The 'Soft Power' of Western economic sanction's choaking off oil revenue HAS hurt Iran and Syria.... Israel and Saudia normization effort IS a loss forIran.... Iranian-backed Houthi militants … [Read more...] about Hamas Israel Conflict…Day 437…Sanctions…Iran problems…Israel/Saudi Deal….
Ukraine Update…Day 1,021…Putin says he wants to deal…Trump WILL KEEP aid going to the Ukraine….
The Russian leader answered a question on this in a presser 12.19.2024.... The Ukraine President Zelensky says he ain't buying Russia keeping the territory it has taken from the Ukraine.... One COULD see these comments as the first steps at cease-fire agreement... It IS … [Read more...] about Ukraine Update…Day 1,021…Putin says he wants to deal…Trump WILL KEEP aid going to the Ukraine….
Hamas Israel Conflict…Day 435…Talking….Talking….
The Trump factor IS driving things for ALL sides.... After more than a year of mediating ceasefire and hostage release negotiations between Hamas and Israel, the Biden administration has learned to temper its optimism. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, amid numerous … [Read more...] about Hamas Israel Conflict…Day 435…Talking….Talking….