Hezbollah Stages Show of Strength at Funeral for Assassinated Leader dnyuz.com/2025/02/23/hezbollah-stages-show-of-strength-at-funeral-for-assassinated-leader/ Nasrallah to be buried Sunday in Beirut, in Lebanon's biggest funeral in decades - Hezbollah official says 800 personalities from 65 countries set to attend ceremony for terror chief, including Iranian foreign minister 'We'd Come Under Bullets': Tens of Thousands Pour Into Nasrallah's Funeral in Beirut Tens of thousands shout 'Death to Israel' at Nasrallah funeral, as Israeli jets fly overhead On day of Nasrallah funeral, IDF publishes videos of strike that killed him www.timesofisrael.com/on-day-of-nasrallah-funeral-idf-publishes-videos-of-strike-that-killed-him/ Like father like son? Hezbollah heir turns back on slain leader - Hassan Nasrallah's son declared his intention to distance himself from the organization's terrorist activities, emphasizing instead his commitment to focus on religious studies www.israelhayom.com/2025/02/23/like-father-like-son-hezbollah-heir-turns-back-on-slain-leader/ IDF strikes in Lebanon, says it targeted Hezbollah rocket launchers and weapons www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strikes-in-south-lebanon-says-it-targeted-rocket-launchers-and-weapons/ Netanyahu says Israel demands 'complete demilitarization' of southern Syria Netanyahu says Israel won't allow Syrian forces 'south of Damascus' apnews.com/article/israel-syria-buffer-zone-military-netanyahu-6a107f835d4262b56551ad940a5144d7 Ohana: Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria 'only way' to peace - "On the 7th of October, not only Israeli citizens were murdered but also the idea that was mistakenly called 'the two-state solution,'" said the Knesset speaker www.jns.org/ohana-israeli-sovereignty-over-judea-samaria-only-way-to-peace/ Netanyahu ignored Shin Bet chief's bid to kill Sinwar days before Oct. 7 – report Terrorist behind deadly bombing falls to his death a week after release under Gaza deal Israel and Hamas Trade Accusations of Violating Fragile Cease-Fire dnyuz.com/2025/02/23/israel-and-hamas-trade-accusations-of-violating-fragile-cease-fire/ Israel halts release of Palestinian prisoners over 'humiliating' hostage handovers - Netanyahu demands guarantee that Hamas end ceremonies in which hostages are paraded in front of crowds before freeing inmates Hamas says Israel evading ceasefire obligations as Netanyahu delays release of 600 Palestinians White House backs Israel's decision to delay releasing 600 Palestinian security prisoners www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-february-24-2025/ As truce's first stage winds down, families of hostages plead for more releases www.timesofisrael.com/as-truces-first-stage-winds-down-families-of-hostages-plead-for-more-releases/ Trump envoy Witkoff seeking 'extension' of Phase 1 of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, to head back to Middle East Trump's Mideast envoy: 'We do expect' phase two of Gaza ceasefire will move forward Rubio: Palestinian terrorists must free all hostages or be destroyed - U.S. Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus described Gaza as a "depraved society" www.jns.org/rubio-palestinian-terrorists-must-free-all-hostages-or-be-destroyed/ 'Disgraceful what's going on there': Trump pans Hamas treatment of hostages www.timesofisrael.com/disgraceful-whats-going-on-there-trump-pans-hamas-treatment-of-hostages/ Father of ex-hostage Hisham al-Sayed demands outrage from Arab world over son's condition - Sayed accuses Hamas of violating the teachings of Islam by exploiting his son, who 'has mental problems,' calls for intensifying efforts to free all remaining hostages Holding up photo of Bibas family, PM says Israel must 'remember what we're fighting for' 'They died in captivity': AP slammed over Bibas family coverage - "Sorry, @ap but zoo animals 'die in captivity.' Shiri Bibas and her children were taken hostage and murdered," educator Robert Pondiscio wrote www.israelhayom.com/2025/02/23/they-died-in-captivity-ap-slammed-over-bibas-family-coverage/ Buenos Aires' Palestine Street to Be Renamed 'Bibas Family Street' NHS doctor who 'glorified Hamas terrorists' allowed to remain in the UK www.jewishnews.co.uk/nhs-doctor-who-glorified-hamas-terrorists-allowed-to-remain-in-the-uk/ New study: There was no famine in Gaza according to famine review groups' own data - UK Lawyers for Israel says use of inaccurate data, inconsistent methodology, potential bias led to false assertions that were utilized by ICC when charging Netanyahu with war crimes Jerusalem Patriarchs oppose Trump resettlement plan in Gaza Shapiro: Trump's Gaza proposal 'deeply disrespectful,' 'unserious' Deadline diplomacy: Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' scheme mobilises the Arab world Israel challenges Egypt on secret Sinai military buildup - Israel has officially protested the recent violations of the 1979 peace treaty, which prohibit Cairo from having a sizeable military presence in Sinai www.israelhayom.com/2025/02/23/israel-challenges-egypt-on-secret-sinai-military-buildup/ IDF deploys tanks in West Bank for first time since 2002, sending 3 to Jenin as it expands op Israel expels residents of three West Bank refugee camps www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg70r9enm7po Israeli troops to stay in West Bank camps for a year and not allow 40,000 Palestinians home UN Chief 'Gravely Concerned' At Israeli Settler Violence In West Bank www.barrons.com/news/un-chief-gravely-concerned-at-israeli-settler-violence-in-west-bank-1dac768d Netanyahu: Country at 'historic turning point' that affects 'foundation of our existence' www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-february-24-2025/ MK claims Netanyahu's son was sent abroad for hitting PM; Likud: 'A despicable lie' Prosecution challenges Netanyahu request to change trial schedule Germany's rising far-right AfD is split over Israel. Jews call party 'a danger' either way - With the party deeply divided over support of the Jewish state and poised to take 20% of the national vote Sunday, its past - and ongoing - record of antisemitism looms largest Conservatives look set to win German election, with Musk-backed AfD in second Merz claims win for German conservatives as far right surges to strongest postwar election result Germany's CDU Wins Elections, Populist Conservative AfD Party Roars into Second Place with Strongest Showing in Decades - But CDU Will Likely Pick Social Democrats SPD to Form Coalition and Ignore AfD www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/breaking-germanys-cdu-wins-elections-populist-conservative-afd/ Germany's Next Chancellor Will Have to Navigate 'The End of the Liberal World Order' Houthis launched missiles at US fighter jet and drone, but missed, officials say Russia launches largest drone attack on Ukraine on eve of third year of war www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-drone-attack-ukraine-3-years-war/ Ukrainian amputee soldiers returning to the front line to fight the Russians as country has 380,000 wounded www.the-sun.com/news/13609814/ukrainian-amputee-soldiers-front-line/ Zelenskyy says he is willing to give up presidency for peace in Ukraine, NATO membership www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/news-notification/ar-AA1zCr26 Zelensky Says $350 Billion in Frozen Russian Assets are "Our Money, Not Ours with Our Partners" - Says $100 Billion Given by Biden to Ukraine Was a "Grant and Not a Loan" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/zelensky-says-350-billion-frozen-russian-assets-are/ 'It's blackmail': Ukrainians react to Trump demand for $500bn share of minerals Bessent says US-Ukraine deal has 'implicit' economic security guarantee thehill.com/business/5159923-bessent-says-us-ukraine-deal-has-implicit-economic-security-guarantee/ Trump envoy says US firms may do business in Russia in case of peace deal Dem Sen. Reed Claims Trump 'Surrendering to the Russians' www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/02/23/dem-sen-reed-claims-trump-surrendering-to-the-russians/ 'Put A Sock In It': Canadian Lawmaker Tears Apart Trump Over His Zelenskyy Attacks www.yahoo.com/news/put-sock-canadian-lawmaker-tears-122845946.html Donald Trump is Confident He Can End the Russia-Ukraine War 'This Week' thepoliticsbrief.com/1-donald-trump-is-confident-he-can-end-the-russia-ukraine-war-this-week/ Waltz: Trump 'Bringing Multiple Wars to an End' in Just Under a Month Milei announces US-Argentina tariff-free trade deal at CPAC, strengthening economic ties gatewayhispanic.com/2025/02/milei-announces-u-s-argentina-tariff-free/ After 150 Years of Friendship, the U.S. and Canada Come to Blows - Tariff threats and talk of making Canada the 51st state have unleashed rancor and instability into one of the world's most powerful partnerships www.wsj.com/world/americas/united-states-canada-hockey-fight-tariffs-trump-trudeau-70177351 'Mad as hell' Canadians cancel US travel en masse as trade war escalates nypost.com/2025/02/22/us-news/canadians-cancelling-us-travel-en-masse-in-face-of-tariff-threats/ Kamala Harris Fearmongers at NAACP Image Awards: 'Shadows Gathering over Our Democracy' 'Dark MAGA' spreads as conservatives embrace Musk's influence on Trump apnews.com/article/trump-musk-cpac-doge-maga-bannon-96ad2a6989c1d210c3ea83ccc11069cd Jeffries: Trump 'Intentionally Unleashing Extremism' to Disorient Americans Trump shaking rafters of establishment with DOGE, tariffs, Gaza plan, hoping for lasting changes 'Wolf' Belfort: Musk Ending Waste of 'Biblical Proportions' www.newsmax.com/newsfront/jordan-belfort-musk-doge/2025/02/23/id/1200140/ Lawler: DOGE Is Doing a 'Comprehensive Forensic Audit' of the Federal Government Report: Thousands of USAID Employees Laid Off, Thousands More Placed on Leave Musk gives all federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week or face consequences apnews.com/article/elon-musk-trump-federal-workers-f44257ce4cf8c04c96c8ce0ce262842f FBI, State Department and Pentagon advising civilian workforce not to comply with Musk email Trump and Hegseth are politicizing the military, Sen. Jack Reed says www.politico.com/news/2025/02/23/trump-hegseth-jack-reed-00205627 Booker says firing Joint Chiefs chairman sends 'dangerous message' to the military on political loyalty FBI Nominee Kash Patel Warned Elon Musk Is Becoming "One Ginormous Trust" - In October 2022, Patel warned not only of Musk's financial motives, but of his monopolistic ambitions and hunger for consumer data and defense contracts - the very things that concern the economist-populist wing of Trump world www.dropsitenews.com/p/fbi-nominee-kash-patel-warned-elon Rumble and Trump Media File New Lawsuit in US Court Against Tyrannical Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Moraes, Who Is Censoring, Fining and Blocking Social Media Platforms www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/rumble-trump-media-file-new-lawsuit-us-court/ Joy Reid and Alex Wagner Axed From MSNBC Lineup in Major Network Shakeup variety.com/2025/tv/news/msnbc-evening-shake-up-joy-reid-alex-wagner-1236316524/ Lawsuit: U. of Minnesota Wrongfully Expelled Ph.D. Student for Using AI on Exam Corporations dig deeper: using bunkers to secure data (and their CEOs) www.semafor.com/article/02/20/2025/corporations-dig-deeper-using-bunkers-to-secure-data Cyberattack Hits Maryland County That's Home To NSA Headquarters www.zerohedge.com/technology/cyberattack-hits-maryland-county-thats-home-nsa-headquarters Government-forced internet disruptions hit record high www.axios.com/2025/02/24/global-internet-blackouts Conflicts trigger globe's highest rate of internet shutdowns in 2024: NGO Out of a Sci-Fi Movie: Elon Musk Fights with an Astronaut and Tells Donald Trump That He Wants to "Deorbit" the ISS in 2 Years at Most Impulsive X2.0 solar flare erupts from the Sun's northwest limb watchers.news/2025/02/23/impulsive-x2-0-solar-flare-erupts-from-the-suns-northwest-limb/ Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Solomon Islands watchers.news/2025/02/23/shallow-m6-0-earthquake-hits-solomon-islands/ 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits near Gizo, Solomon Islands earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pfjc/executive 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits near Panguna, Papua New Guinea earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pfjq/executive 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Asbe Teferi, Ethiopia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pfpk/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Panguna, Papua New Guinea earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pfpb/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits the Easter Island region earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pfqd/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Pagar Alam, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pfjr/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Bengkulu, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pfk1/executive Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 21,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/POPO/2025B232016.html Ruiz volcano in Colombia erupts to 21,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/RUIZ/2025B232207.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/REVE/2025B231449.html Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/SANTAMA/2025B232106.html Marapi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 12,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Lewotobi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 10,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Tropical Cyclone Alfred forms off the coast of Queensland, Australia watchers.news/2025/02/23/tropical-cylone-alfred-forms-off-the-coast-of-queensland-australia/ Cyclone Bianca: Category two cyclone located off the coast of West Australia Historic floods claim 21 lives in Kentucky watchers.news/2025/02/23/historic-floods-claim-21-lives-in-kentucky/ After Signing $50 Million to Fight Trump, Newsom Asks Congress for $40 Billion in Fire Relief - Without Oversight EPA administrator likens Biden energy 'scheme' connected to Stacey Abrams to 'throwing gold bars off the Titan Fighter Jets Scrambled to Escort American Airlines Flight to Emergency Landing After 'Bomb Threat' Delta Flight Carrying 162 Makes Emergency Landing at LAX After Smoke Scare After a string of incidents, some flyers are sticking with a surprising carrier: Spirit Airport Brawl Video - Showing Many People Punching and Kicking Each Other Near Spirit Airlines Boarding Area - Goes Viral Inside the Mojave Desert train heists targeting Nike sneakers www.yahoo.com/news/inside-mojave-desert-train-heists-110057385.html Violence by Women Soars in California www.newsweek.com/california-crime-rates-2023-women-2034461 One Airman Dead and Another Injured After Shooting at New Mexico Air Force Base www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/one-dead-one-injured-after-shooting-new-mexico/ France Arrests Three More in Connection to Migrant 'Islamist' Stabbing Attack Trump Vows Cartel Members Will Be 'Hunted Down' and 'Expelled from Our Soil Like the Savage Monsters That They Are' www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/watch-trump-vows-cartel-members-will-be-hunted/ Report: Trump Admin Seeks to Stop Migrants at Border Over Disease Concerns Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Stop FEMA from Funding Migrant Hotel Stays This Christian Convert Fled Iran, and Ran Into Trump's Deportation Policy dnyuz.com/2025/02/23/this-christian-convert-fled-iran-and-ran-into-trumps-deportation-policy-2/ Trump officials launch ICE effort to deport unaccompanied migrant children Former Surgeon Accused of Sexually Abusing Hundreds of Child Patients in France Polymarket: Who will be named in Epstein files by June 30? polymarket.com/event/who-will-be-named-in-epstein-files-by-june-30 U.S. Education Department: DEI is a civil rights violation justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/us-education-department-dei-civil-rights-violation American Bar Association Suspends DEI Requirements for Law Schools www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/american-bar-association-suspends-dei-requirements-law-schools/ The Small Town Tearing Itself Apart Over Preferred Pronouns - Elizabethtown, Pa., has become a microcosm for America's latest culture wars. 'There is a division that some people can't come back from.' www.wsj.com/us-news/education/the-small-town-tearing-itself-apart-over-preferred-pronouns-d021be72 Bizarre: Trans Activist Says "Why Not?" to Combining Paralympics and Olympics www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/bizarre-trans-activist-says-why-not-combining-paralympics/ Bill Maher tells former Obama speechwriter Dems 'want to lose elections' if they don't budge on trans issues Hungarian PM Orban: Mothers With Two or More Children Will Receive Lifetime of Income Tax Exemption - We will Enshrine 'Two Genders' in Constitution www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/hungarian-pm-orban-conservatives-will-break-through-empires/ Hospital Warned Forcing Techs to Help in Abortions Violates Their Rights www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/hospital-warned-forcing-techs-help-abortions-violates-their/ Bondi's DOJ Launches Fraud Investigation of UnitedHealth, Same Insurer Whose CEO Was Assassinated www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/bondis-doj-launches-fraud-investigation-unitedhealth-insurer-whose/ Israeli scientists fuse 'brain tissue' and electronic chips to test autism treatment Alarm as bird flu now 'endemic in cows' while Trump cuts staff and funding - Experts say current US outbreak is unlikely to end without intervention with further mutation of virus likely www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/22/bird-flu-virus-trump Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-pneumonia-06324d49846f26a24acec1da5fc74ab2 Birth Pang Tracker Link:
