By Trita Parsi – Responsible Statecraft

There is little doubt that President-elect Donald Trump’s posture vis-a-vis Israel is a key reason why a ceasefire in Gaza has finally been achieved. According to a diplomat briefed on the matter, this was “the first time there has been real pressure on the Israeli side to accept a deal.” Continue reading “Netanyahu and Biden Biden worked ‘tirelessly around the clock’ — to prevent a ceasefire”

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, chief of staff of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), said Monday that the Israeli military must prepare for a “significant” escalation in the West Bank and the continuation of operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Continue reading “Israeli Military Prepares for Escalation in the West Bank, Continued Fighting in Gaza and Lebanon”

By Didi Rankovic – Reclaim The Net

Biden in a suit signing a document at a desk.

The Biden-Harris administration used its last days in office to issue a flurry of executive orders, including one that promotes, among other things, digital ID and mobile driver’s licenses. Continue reading “On His Way Out, Biden Issues Executive Order Promoting Digital ID and Mobile Driver’s Licenses”

By TYLER DURDEN – Zerohedge

s everyone sat in the Captol Rotunda ‘golf-clapping’ the inauguration of President Trump, President Biden snuck in a last minute pre-emptive pardon for his family members

Continue reading ““I Believe In The Rule Of Law, But…” – Biden Pre-Emptively Pardons Fauci, Schiff, Cheney, Milley, & Family Members”

By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation

Jewish Americans, who have the highest incomes in the country of any ethno-religious group, are going to be eligible for billions of dollars in new benefits meant to help struggling “minorities” under new rules from the US Department of Commerce. Continue reading “U.S. Govt to Give ‘Minority’ Status to Jewish-Owned Businesses, Conferring ‘Billions’ in Benefits”

By TYLER DURDEN – Zerohedge

President Biden’s pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci may protect the former National Institutes of Health official from immediate criminal prosecution, but some critics say he is not completely out of legal jeopardy and that public sentiment might still condemn the man who became known during the COVID-19 pandemic as “Mr. Science.”

Continue reading “Despite Biden Pardon, Fauci Still Faces Legal Perils. Here They Are…”

By Thomas Stevenson – The Post Millennial

BREAKING: Illegal immigrant fatally shoots Border Patrol agent in Vermont: report

A Border Patrol Agent is dead after being shot in the neck by an suspected illegal immigrant in Vermont, according to a report from NewsNation reporter Ali Bradley. Continue reading “BREAKING: Illegal immigrant fatally shoots Border Patrol agent in Vermont: report”

By Jason Ditz – Antiwar.Com

It is now just one week from the end of the 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Under the terms of that deal, Israel must fully withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon by January 26. Continue reading “Massive Israeli Destruction Continues in Southern Lebanon as Ceasefire Enters Final Week”

By Cindy Harper – Reclaimthenet.org

Greenblatt in a suit is speaking at a conference table with a microphone; nameplate in front reads "Mr. Jonathan Greenblatt." Two women are seated nearby.

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), used his appearance in the Knesset to emphasize what he described as the urgent need to combat antisemitism in the digital space, presenting it as a critical front alongside more traditional challenges faced by the Jewish community. However, his remarks leaned heavily into the idea of targeting online platforms and reshaping how information flows, sparking concerns about potential calls for increased censorship in the name of addressing this issue. Continue reading “ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Urges Israel to Combat Antisemitism Online, Calling for “Apollo Gold Pager” Ingenuity and Warning The Next War Will Be Fought Online”

By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation

President-elect Donald Trump made over $58 billion for himself and his companies in two days by shilling a “$TRUMP” meme coin for which he holds over 80% of the supply, according to Axios. Continue reading “Trump ‘Makes More Than $58 Billion’ Shilling Meme Coin Before Taking Office”

By Hayden Cunningham – The Postmillennial

'Completely irresponsible': Los Angelinos protest in front of Mayor Karen Bass' home after failed fire response

Los Angeles residents gathered outside Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ home in Windsor Square over the weekend in protest, intensifying calls for her resignation amid criticism of the city’s handling of the wildfires that have overwhelmed Southern California. Continue reading “‘Completely irresponsible’: Los Angelinos protest in front of Mayor Karen Bass’ home after failed fire response”

By Paul Cudenec – Winteroak

Monday January 20 sees the start of the World Economic Forum’s 2025 meeting at Davos, Switzerland.

This year’s title is “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age” and the WEF says the event “convenes global leaders to address key global and regional challenges” such as “responding to geopolitical shocks, stimulating growth to improve living standards, and stewarding a just and inclusive energy transition”. Continue reading “The truth about Davos”

By Dr. Joseph Sansone

More Americans died due to COVID 19 injections than in WWI, WWII, and the Vietnam War combined. This simple fact is astounding. There are approximately 38,000 reported deaths from COVID 19 injections in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) system. Based on studies, the under reporting in VAERS can be anywhere from 1 of 30, to 1 of 100 cases reported. This could put the number of Americans murdered via COVID 19 injections at 3.8 million. Continue reading “More Americans Died Due to COVID 19 Injections than in WWI, WWII, and the Vietnam War Combined”

By Armageddon Prose

If true, not welcome news at all.

Via Wall Street Journal (emphasis added):

 

Two vaccine skeptics who had been advising Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as he prepares to become health secretary have been sidelined by Trump transition officials, people familiar with the matter said, underscoring a split over immunizations in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.

Continue reading ““Anti-Vaxxer” RFK Advisors Reportedly Sacked From Trump Transition Team”

By Rania Abu Shamala – AA

Gaza ceasefire ‘temporary,’ Israel given full right to resume war if needed, claims Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that a ceasefire agreement on the Gaza Strip with Hamas, set to take effect Sunday, would be “temporary.” Continue reading “Gaza ceasefire ‘temporary,’ Israel given full right to resume war if needed, claims Netanyahu”

By M Dowling – Independent Sentinel

Rep. Sarah (née Tim) McBride is a biological man who says he is a woman. At an event sponsored by the National Education Association, McBride told young children it’s good to be transgender. Continue reading “Rep. McBride Tells Small Children It’s “Good” to Be Transgender”

By Ramzy Baroud – Middle East Monitor

Israel destroyed Gaza and the world remained silent

The first official reference to Gaza becoming increasingly uninhabitable was made by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in 2012 when the population of the Gaza Strip was estimated at 1.8 million inhabitants. Continue reading “Israel destroyed Gaza and the world remained silent”

By Mehul Srivastava, Heba Saleh, Malaika Kanaaneh Tapper and Aditi Bhandari – Financial Times

The day the flour finally ran out, and the caved-in roof of their two-storey house no longer held the rain at bay, Abdallah Abu Saif’s family gently lifted the 82-year-old grandfather on to a donkey cart and fled Jabalia. Continue reading “How Israel erased a town of 200,000”