Rebel Leader Insists Israel Has ‘No More Excuses’ To Strike In Syria; IDF Says They Will Act As Needed To Protect Israelis

 

Israel at War Day 436: Rebel Leader Insists Israel Has ‘No More Excuses’ To Strike In Syria; IDF Says They Will Act As Needed To Protect Israelis

Hezbollah leader admits group ‘lost military supply route through Syria,’ pledges continued resistance against Israel

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem gave a televised speech on Saturday evening, in which he spoke about the group’s losses in the conflict with Israel, along with the group’s goals for the future in light of the situation in Lebanon, Syria, and the broader Middle East.

Katz: Israel faces growing threat from Syria despite rebel leaders seeking to present semblance of moderation

Defense Minister Israel Katz says that the defense budget must be increased “in the face of growing threats,” citing the recent developments in Syria with the ousting of president Bashar al-Assad by Islamist forces.

IDF, Shin Bet dismantle Hamas command center in precise Gaza operations

The operations also led to the elimination and arrest of dozens of Hamas terrorists.

Report: Hamas Inflated Gaza Death Figures; Included Natural Deaths, Cancer Patients 

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Unblurred images of Muhammad Hani al-Zahar, a baby with rigor mortis, were used online to claim his death was faked

The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas inflated the death count from the war in Gaza, including natural deaths and cancer patients in the data — and global media outlets faithfully reported the exaggerated totals to vilify Israel.

Syria's de facto leader not interested in new conflicts despite Israeli attacks

Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa said on Saturday Israel is using false pretexts to justify its attacks on Syria, but that he is not interested in engaging in new conflicts as the country focuses on rebuilding following the end of Bashar al-Assad's reign.

'Window to act against Iran': Gallant addresses Israel's strike on Islamic Republic - report

Israel can strike Iran in a "forceful and sophisticated manner. If needed, we will not hesitate to act," Gallant was cited as saying.

Israelis and Jordanians said to meet secretly amid worries over rebel surge in Syria

Reports say Amman acting as mediator between Israel and HTS as neighbors seek to work out emerging threats from north; Iranian attempts to smuggle arms via Jordan also discussed.

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Israel Closes Dublin Embassy After Ireland Joins South Africa’s ‘Genocide’ Case

Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, announced Sunday that the country would be closing its embassy in Ireland, following that country’s decision to join South Africa’s “genocide” claim at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

N. Korean troops join Russian assaults in significant numbers, Kyiv says

Russia has begun using North Korean troops in significant numbers for the first time to conduct assaults on Ukrainian forces battling to hold an enclave in Russia's Kursk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.

Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings

That buzzing coming out of New Jersey? It’s unclear if it’s drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward.

Hooligans terrorize motorists, target cars with babies on board in chaotic Florida street takeover

Sportscar drivers accompanied by dozens of belligerent spectators took over the intersection of the South John Young Parkway and Central Florida Parkway on Nov. 30, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said — turning the roadway into a hellscape for innocent passersby.

Schools Using AI to Send Police to Students' Homes

Schools are employing dubious AI-powered software to accuse teenagers of wanting to harm themselves and sending the cops to their homes as a result — with often chaotic and traumatic results.

Vatican employee says ‘gay lobby’ wields enormous influence over Pope Francis

In an anonymous interview with Italian media outlet Panorama, a member of the Vatican’s labor union complained that Pope Francis gives strong preference to those who are in favor of the homosexual agenda.

Abortions hit record high as health services plummet at Planned Parenthood

Most recent 'excess revenue over spending' reached nearly $179 million.

Scripture-engaged Americans give more to charity: study

An overwhelming majority of Scripture-engaged Americans donate more money to charities than those who don't read the Bible, according to a survey.