Amid the collapse of the Assad regime, various stories and rumors regarding secret information communications between the regime and Israel have spread across social media. Maybe the most dramatic of these stories was recently reported by the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet and echoed by Russian news outlet TASS. Before fleeing Syria, President Bashar al-Assad is said to have shared classified military information with Israel in exchange for assurances he wouldn’t be targeted during his flight. Assad reportedly handed over documents containing target lists of weapons stockpiles, missile launchers and military hangars, which were then used by Israel in its massive operation to destroy Syria’s military capabilities. “Judging by the precision of Israel’s strikes on Syrian military assets following Assad’s fall, it seems Israel received highly accurate information,” the report said. The day before, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met in Doha, Qatar. Selvi quoted Fidan as saying, “We met with the Russians and the Iranians in Doha and discussed a few topics. I prefer not to say more.” Selvi further claimed that Assad had initially wanted to flee to Iran but was refused and that negotiations with the United Arab Emirates had also failed. Assad was not officially welcomed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has so far refused to meet with the deposed Syrian dictator in person. However, Assad did receive political asylum. The fact that TASS echoed the unsubstantiated report indicates that Russian leadership is not pleased with Assad’s flight, which threatens to deprive Moscow of its valued bases in Syria. Despite being released on official Facebook and Telegram channels, some experts continue to cast doubt on the statement’s authenticity. Against the backdrop of the unclear situation in Syria and fears that the Iranian regime will now turn its gaze on Jordan after suffering defeats in several other arenas, high-ranking Jordanian and Israeli officials reportedly met for secret talks last Friday to discuss the next steps. Rulers across the region fear that the Islamist success in deposing the Assad regime in Syria could inspire others to follow their example, similar to the start of the Arab Spring in 2011. Fearing such an uprising, last week, Palestinian Authority’s aging dictator, Mahmoud Abbas, ordered his security forces to conduct the first large-scale military operation against Iran-linked terrorists in years, if not decades. ...According to Axios, the officials also talked about the growing Iranian effort to smuggle ever more potent weapons through Jordan to groups in Judea and Samaria. Amir Tsarfati, December 20: Bashar al-Assad fled Syria for Moscow, leaving a $50 billion debt to Iran. Who is going to pay? Public flight data shows increased activity, with at least four Il-76 planes flying from Moscow or Minsk to Benghazi, some ceasing location-sharing near their destination. Libya remains divided, with Türkiye-backed forces controlling the northwest, including Tripoli, and Kremlin-backed General Khalifa Haftar holding the northeast. Russian flights to the region have drawn criticism from Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, who stated, “Libya is not an arena for the conjunction of international interests,” warning that more weapon transfers threaten peace and security. Satellite images revealed Russian military trucks and personnel carriers being loaded onto transport planes in Syria, suggesting redeployment to Libya. This is very intro to me even Amir Tsarfati does not deal with this> As GodJesus Wept >O Jerusalem that the 69 will not go to the 70th week that the Jews just Hated JESUS> that They said This!!>When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” 25 All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” 26So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.… Yes The Blood has been on them and their Children that they wanted for 2000 years!! Israel , Jews > NOT THE CHURCH!> Till they say??>> Look, your house is left to you desolate. 39For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas "logically" could happen in a Thursday interview with Bloomberg. "I say that with all of the caution that comes with that statement because we've been very close before," he told The Big Take on Thursday. "But what's changed is this: Hamas knows that the cavalry is not coming to the rescue," Blinken continued. "For months and months, It hoped it would get a wider war with Hezbollah, with Iran, with Iranian-aligned groups, coming in and creating more problems from Israel on more fronts and helping Hamas endure." "The fundamental question right now is 'Is Hamas finally prepared to say yes?'" Blinken told The Big Take. "If it does, we get the hostages back. We get a ceasefire. We get an immediate, dramatic improvement in the lives of Palestinian children, women, and men who've been caught in this horrible crossfire since October 7 of Hamas's making. "If they really purport to care about the Palestinian people, they will say yes and do it now." Following several instances in recent months where Pope Francis appeared to endorse Palestinian narratives, Amichai Chikli, Israel's Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, issued a strongly worded protest letter to the Pope. Chikli began his letter: “H.H. Pope Francis, Shalom. It is a well-known fact that Jesus was born in the city of Bethlehem, as described in Chapter 2 of the Gospel according to Matthew: ‘Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king.’” The minister’s first argument referenced a nativity scene featuring the baby Jesus lying in a manger draped with a Palestinian keffiyeh that was showcased in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Italy. After significant backlash, the Vatican chose to remove the display shortly later. “It is a well-known fact that Jesus was born to a Jewish mother, lived as a Jew, and died as a Jew,” Chikli continued. “It is also a well-known fact that the term ‘Jew’ originates from Judah, the fourth son of Leah, from whom the Tribe of Judah descended.” “It is a well-known fact that there were those who sought to eradicate the connection between the Jews and Judah; one of the most prominent of these was Emperor Hadrian,” Chikli wrote, before recapitulating the events of the Bar Kokhba Revolt of 132 C.E. “Two weeks ago, you took part in a display that echoes the Palestinian narrative, portraying Jesus as a Palestinian Arab. There is no other way to understand the decision to present his image in a cradle, wrapped in a keffiyeh. Had this been a one-time matter, I would not have written,” Chikli emphasized, before turning to the second event that prompted him to write the letter. ... Chikli charged: “You echoed the new blood libel, insinuating that the State of Israel ‘might be’ committing genocide in Gaza. You mentioned that allegations of genocide in Gaza should be carefully investigated.” In conclusion, Chikli wrote: “Your guidance, actions, and leadership have tremendous influence worldwide. This is why I kindly ask you to clarify your position regarding the new accusation of genocide against the Jewish state. Truth and God are one.“ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he would not "agree to end the war before we remove Hamas" in an interview with Wall Street Journal editorial writer Elliot Kaufman, which was later published in the US newspaper on Friday. "We’re not going to leave them in power in Gaza, 30 miles from Tel Aviv. It’s not going to happen,” he said amid calls by many to accept a lasting ceasefire-hostage release deal in the Palestinian enclave. The Journal op-ed notes that the Israeli prime minister only envisions such a deal to be a partial one if the Palestinian terrorist organization is still intact. The Israeli leader told Kaufman that Israel is "winning big" against its opponents with the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah and the dismantlement of Syria's Assad regime, the op-ed notes. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/benjamin-netanyahu/article-834296 Several families of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip have recently received signs of life from their loved ones, Channel 12 News reported on Friday evening. According to the report, the signs of life were received after a lengthy period during which almost no signs were received, except for videos released by the Hamas terror organization. The signs of life were received by the families of several hostages, whose identities were not disclosed to protect their privacy. However, the report noted that there are families who have not received any signs of life from their loved ones for many months. Channel 12 News also reported that the message received by families of hostages who spoke with officials with knowledge of the matter was that negotiations for a deal are ongoing. The families were told that there has been substantial progress and that initial agreements could be reached within a week to ten days. According to the sources who spoke with the families, the military pressure is positively influencing Hamas' position in the negotiations. However, the families were also informed that Hamas could "stall" the negotiations at any moment.
Did Assad send Israel a target list in exchange for safe conduct? Rumors around Assad’s flight continue to swirl:
Israel fears Iranian plans to make Kingdom of Jordan its new tentacle after losing Syria:
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This morning: A massive Russian missile attack on Kiev, including a hit near Boryspil Airport.
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Local Syrians are turning into the hands of the IDF insane amounts of weapons and ammunition they stole from the Assad regime.
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A Libyan military official reported that since Assad’s fall, six Russian cargo planes have delivered military equipment to the al-Khadim airbase in eastern Libya, originating from Russia and Syria.
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Trump announced tonight that he has threatened European Union countries with high tariffs if they do not increase their purchases of oil and gas from the United States.
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US State Department announced the cancellation of $10 million reward for information on Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa.
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U.S. State Department, after meeting Jolani:'We have been assured that the Islamic Republic of Iran will have no role in Syria's political future.'
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way out:
Jagmeet Singh, his coalition ally in Canada, announced that he will submit a motion of no confidence in the government after the House of Commons returns from winter recess on January 27.
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BREAKING: Vehicle plows into crowd at Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, leaving multiple victims.
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The driver who rammed into a car in Magdeburg was arrested by German security forces.
I’ll let you guess his religion.
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Report in Germany: Terrorist arrested in Magdeburg - of Saudi origin.
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https://t.me/s/beholdisraelchannel Blinken: Hamas realizes 'cavalry not coming,' should agree to a ceasefire and 'do it now':
Israeli minister in letter to Pope Francis: 'Jesus lived and died as a Jew':
PM Netanyahu: 'I’m not going to agree to end the war before we remove Hamas' - WSJ:
Report: Signs of life received from several hostages:
