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Bibi closer to getting his war: IDF hints at ground invasion as Biden admin pushes new Lebanon ceasefire plan

Tyler Durden
ZeroHedge
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:08 UTC
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© AGence France-PresseIsraeli Defense Forces reservists
Update(1515ET):

The Pentagon has sought to make clear in an afternoon press statement that the US military is not providing intelligence for Israel's operations against Lebanese Hezbollah. The Pentagon also claimed the Biden administration is currently making a "full-court" press to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis. The statement further asserted that from the US vantage point, an Israeli military invasion of south Lebanon does not look 'imminent'.

Still, the head of Israel's military, as well as Israeli media and other officials, have continued to sound strong warnings that a ground invasion is possible, and might even begin at any moment.

Lebanese news site LBCI is currently claiming that urgent US-led ceasefire talks are happening, and that they've already resulted in "significant progress" and have reached "a serious and advanced stage." The outlet expressed hope for the announcement of a major breakthrough by tomorrow morning.

Comment: Syria gives refuge to those fleeing the Zionist terror bombings. They understand all too well.







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War Whore

The madness of Antony Blinken

Joe Lauria
Consortium News
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00 UTC
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© Chuck Kennedy/US State DepartmentUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken • April 24, 2024
Two years after the Pentagon shot down his ploy for a no-fly zone against Russia in Ukraine, the U.S. "top diplomat" has been at it again pushing an even more insane idea.

On March 7, 2022, two weeks after Moscow entered the civil war in Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CBS News from Moldova that the U.S. would give NATO-member Poland a "green light" to send Mig-29 fighter jets to Ukraine to enforce a no-fly zone against Russian aircraft.

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer then also backed the no-fly zone. But within days the Pentagon shot down the idea as it engaged in a consequential battle with the State Department and members of Congress to prevent a direct NATO military confrontation with Russia that could unleash history's most unimaginable horrors.

A no-fly zone "could result in significant Russian reaction that might increase the prospects of a military escalation with NATO," according to then Pentagon spokesman John Kirby.

President Joe Biden was caught in the middle of the fray. Pressure on the White House from some members of Congress and the press corps was unrelenting to recklessly bring NATO directly into the war.

Biden ultimately sided with the Defense Department, and he couldn't be more explicit why. He opposed a NATO no-fly zone over Ukraine fighting Russian aircraft, he said, because "that's called World War III, okay? Let's get it straight here, guys. We will not fight the third world war in Ukraine."

Comment: We don't often see the Pentagon in the role of gatekeeper - in a good way.

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Star of David

What does Putin have to do with Israel's attacks on Lebanon?

Tarik Cyril Amar
RT
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:56 UTC
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© Bilal Hussein/APDamaged cars at the site of Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs • September 21, 2024
How long will it be before China and Russia learn how to blow up their foes' gadgets, asks one pundit, exposing the West's collective delusion.

On September 17, Israel launched one of the largest and cruelest terrorist attacks in modern history. For Lebanon and Syria, the victim countries, 9/17 will now have a meaning akin to that of 9/11 in the US. That date will be remembered for a very long time, and beyond those two states, as the start of two waves of explosions, mostly affecting pagers on the first day and walkie-talkies the following day. There have been reports of other everyday objects, such as laptops and tablets as well as solar energy systems blowing up as well.

While some details are still murky, we already know that the attacks were devastating: According to an Amnesty International summary from September 20, more than 2,931 victims were injured and at least 37 were killed. Amnesty International tends to be cautious and conservative with its figures, and it is still too early for a full assessment of casualties and damage. It is certain that the final count will be worse.

Events are moving fast. The onslaught seems to have served to either provoke or start a larger war; UN General Secretary António Guterres quickly - and plausibly - suspected that 9/17 was meant as a preventive strike and prelude to a larger escalation. It has been followed by more and increasingly brutal bombings and massacres, in the manner that we know so well from the rogue state Israel. For now, it is already clear that after a horrific scene of mass terror in shops, streets, and homes, many of the victims of 9/17 have been injured severely, often leaving them with "life-changing injuries."
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Why did the Biden DoJ release Trump assassin's '$150,000 reward to complete the job' letter to the public?

Tyler Durden
Zero Hedge
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:44 UTC
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© UnknownRyan Wesley Routh, would-be Trump assassin
Former President Trump's would-be assassin Ryan Wesley Routh wrote a chilling letter admitting he failed in trying to take the life of the former president, and offering a reward for anyone who can finish the job...

Letter
Routh's Letter
The note was addressed to the "World" and reads:
"This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I failed you. I tried my best and gave it all the gumption I could muster. It is up to you now to finish the job; and I will offer $150,000 to whomever can complete the job," according to court papers.
Routh dropped off a box at a person's home that included the letter, the court documents state.

As Jack Phillips reports at The Epoch Times, law enforcement officials were contacted on Sept. 18, or three days after he was arrested, by a person who said that Routh dropped off the box at his location in the months prior to the incident. The witness opened the box after learning of Routh's arrest, finding ammunition, phones, and various letters.

Prosecutors said the note and other evidence found at the scene show a need for Routh to be detained while the government builds its case against him. A detention hearing is scheduled for Monday morning at a federal court in Florida.
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NATO member condemns Israel


RT
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:12 UTC
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© Bruce Yuanyue Bi/Getty ImagesCybele Palace in Madrid, Spain
Spain has declared "deep dismay" over the bombing of Lebanon.

Spain has denounced the Israeli bombardment of Lebanon and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, after reports that more than 350 people have been killed.

Israel bombed Beirut and southern Lebanon on Monday, saying it was targeting a senior Hezbollah commander and the group's weapons depots and rocket emplacements. The Shia militia responded by firing missiles at northern Israel.

the Foreign Ministry, in Madrid on Monday evening, said:
"The Spanish government expresses its deep dismay and condemnation of the Israeli bombardment of southern and eastern Lebanon today, which has left hundreds dead, in response to Hezbollah's attacks on Israel over the weekend. The spiral of violence must stop.

"War must be avoided at all costs. An immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza is absolutely necessary to reduce regional tension."
Spain called on all parties to respect civilian lives and the basic principles of international humanitarian law and fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701, according to the unofficial translation provided by the ministry.

Comment: See also: Israel bombs Lebanese capital

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Harris 'too busy' to talk to media - advisor


RT
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:09 UTC
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© Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesKamala Harris • Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 47th Annual Leadership Conference • Washington DC • September 18, 2024
Avoiding the press is reportedly a key strategy of the vice president's campaign.

US Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't given many media interviews because "she's a very busy person," one of her campaign advisers, Keisha Lance-Bottoms, has told CNN. Even liberal pundits have criticized Harris for dodging the spotlight.

In the two months since she announced her presidential campaign, Harris and running mate Tim Walz have given a total of seven sit-down interviews, while former President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance have given 70 interviews and press conferences, according to a tally compiled by Axios this week.

When conversations with partisan allies - for instance Trump's live chat with X owner Elon Musk - are counted, the former president pulls even further ahead of Harris, who has largely stuck to scripted rallies to reach voters.

Comment: Harris proves 'nothing' is real.

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Control Panel

Lawmakers prepare for 'mass casualty' event, push Constitutional Amendment to undermine election integrity in a 'national crisis'

Miriam Judith
Gateway Pundit
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00 UTC
House representatives
As political tensions rise in the U.S., Congress is preparing for the possibility of a major "mass casualty event" that could dramatically change its makeup.

With recent assassination attempts and increasingly heated public discourse, lawmakers are considering drastic steps, including a possible Constitutional Amendment that would allow for the direct appointment of House representatives in the event of mass vacancies.

According to the Constitution, any emerging vacancies in the House must be filled through elections, unlike Senate vacancies which can be filled by appointment.

However, following the events of 9/11, a law was enacted to enable rapid elections if over 100 House seats are vacant — supposedly to keep the government running as smoothly as possible by expediting the process.

But now, with the shadow of political violence looming large, lawmakers are opportunistically pushing for a system where governors can swiftly appoint new members to Congress, fundamentally circumventing the People's right to directly elect these individuals by vote.
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Violin

Western leaders not convinced by Zelensky's 'victory plan'


RT
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:43 UTC
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Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky follows the opening of the 79th General Debate of the UN General Assembly
Expectations should be lowered for a so-called 'victory plan' that Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is presenting to the US and other allies this week in New York, Western officials have told Bloomberg.

People familiar with Zelensky's conversations with his foreign leaders do not believe that the much-hyped scheme can deliver a breakthrough in the conflict with Russia, the agency reported on Tuesday.

The 'victory plan' does not include any "real surprises" and is not a game-changer, one source noted, while another described the initiative as nothing more than a "wish list."

"The gloomy assessment of the plan underscores a deepening sense of pessimism among allied nations" regarding the outcome of the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, Bloomberg stressed.

According to the agency's sources, at least one ally has suggested that it is "time for a new round of outreach" to Russian President Vladimir Putin, either by Zelensky or by Ukraine's foreign backers.

Comment: Not everybody is happy about Zelensky's latest begging trip to the US.


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Why do Michelle and Barack Obama have such close links to rapists and sex traffickers?

BellaVita
Revolver News
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:02 UTC
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© Revolver News
Isn't it strange how Barry and Michelle Obama are so closely tied — in friendship and lifestyle — to convicted rapists and accused slavemasters and traffickers? That's the question many people are asking again as we witness the downfall of Obama's good friend, Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Shadow of Ezra:

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After the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest and indictment of Sean Combs, also known as "Diddy," the music industry has been rocked by a series of major resignations.

These departures are allegedly tied to claims that the infamous "freak offs" were actually organized and funded by some of the most powerful CEOs in the music world.
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Best of the Web: A terror state through time: From Ben Gurion to Netanyahu

Khalil Harb
The Cradle
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:04 UTC
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© The Cradle
Since its founding to the modern day, Israel has been shaped by a 'gang state' mentality, marked by unhinged violence and oppression that only deepens its cycle of instability - a history it seems unwilling to escape.

On 31 May 1948, a man born in Poland by the name of David Ben Gurion transformed the Zionist terrorist groups - Haganah, Stern, Irgun, and Palmach - into what would be called the "Israeli Defense Forces" (IDF). This man would go on to become Israel's first prime minister, and his actions laid the foundation for what many describe as a settler-colonial state in Palestine.

This fact sums up the occupation state's very essence today, offering a stark illustration of the indiscriminately violent roots upon which the state and its army were built. Today, Israeli military operations continue in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where tanks crush the bodies of the dead and wounded and where residents are thrown from rooftops or sniped in their homes.

"Causing death or serious bodily harm to civilians for the purpose of intimidating a population" is the very definition of terrorism, in the words of the United Nations General Assembly.
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