Top Biden aide argues Israeli-Palestinian peace is possible 'in near term' www.timesofisrael.com/top-biden-aide-argues-israeli-palestinian-peace-is-possible-in-near-term/ Saudi FM urges ceasefire, says Riyadh interested in Israel normalization www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-fm-urges-ceasefire-says-riyadh-interested-in-israel-normalization/ Accusing Israel of carpet-bombing Gaza, Qatar PM calls for 'time-bound' peace process Qatari PM says Israel must be held to a mandatory path to a two-state solution: "It needs to be time-bound, it needs to be irreversible" Netanyahu says war against Hamas set to continue into 2025 - TV report www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-says-war-against-hamas-set-to-continue-into-2025-tv-report/ Gaza tunnels stretch at least 350 miles, far longer than past estimate - report www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-tunnels-stretch-at-least-350-miles-far-longer-than-past-estimate-report/ Hamas says two Israeli hostages are dead, as IDF calls videos 'psychological torment' of captives' families www.cnn.com/2024/01/16/middleeast/israel-hamas-hostages-video-psychological-torment-intl/index.html Qatar announces deal to send medications to hostages held by Hamas www.timesofisrael.com/qatar-announces-deal-to-send-medications-to-hostages-held-by-hamas/ US envoy said to hold frustrating meet with PM who rejected request to expand aid for Gaza US: IDF scale-back of Gaza op will allow more aid and for residents to return home www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-january-16-2024/ Senate rejects Bernie Sanders' bid to condition aid to Israel on human rights record Israel forbids doctors from speaking to UN group investigating Oct. 7 atrocities PM's office says it's 'preposterous' to say his invoking Amalek was a genocide call www.timesofisrael.com/pms-office-says-its-preposterous-to-say-invoking-amalek-was-a-genocide-call/ Divisions in Israel's War Cabinet Emerge as Gaza Conflict Enters Pivotal Stage Hundreds of thousands are starving in Gaza as famine arrives at 'incredible speed,' UN aid chief warns www.cnn.com/2024/01/16/middleeast/gaza-famine-starvation-un-israel-war-intl-hnk/index.html Pro-Hamas group targets NYC cancer center, accusing it of 'genocide' www.timesofisrael.com/pro-hamas-group-targets-nyc-cancer-center-accusing-it-of-genocide/ South Africa removing Jewish cricket captain 'smells like the 1936 Nazi Olympics' IDF withdraws from West Bank city amid abuse, violence by haredi Jews - report www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-782341 Armed Palestinians attack Christian holy site in West Bank: report IDF says West Bank terror leader killed in drone strike was planning imminent attack www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-january-17-2024/ IDF northern commander: 'Prepared more than ever' for expansion of fighting in Lebanon Israel Special Forces Carried Out Strike in Lebanon www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/israeli-special-forces-lebanon/2024/01/16/id/1149736/ IDF major escalation attacking dozens of Hezbollah targets in Wadi Saluki www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-782468 Air freight rates could spike as Red Sea attacks disrupt shipments via sea Target seeing some disruption of India supplies due to Red Sea crisis Qatar Announces 'Pause' to Liquified Natural Gas Shipping via Red Sea UN calls on Iran-backed Houthis to stop attacks on Red Sea shipping US strikes the Yemen-based Houthis again, hitting anti-ship missiles www.israelhayom.com/2024/01/16/us-strikes-the-yemen-based-houthis-again-hitting-anti-ship-missiles/ Houthi missile hits cargo ship in Red Sea said to be heading to Israel www.timesofisrael.com/houthi-missile-hits-cargo-ship-in-red-sea-said-to-be-heading-to-israel/ EU states approve Red Sea mission to deter Houthis - diplomats www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-782419 US expected to redesignate Yemen's Houthis as terrorist group - sources U.S. and Iran Battle Through Proxies, Warily Avoiding Each Other news.yahoo.com/u-iran-battle-proxies-warily-124311756.html Iraq recalls envoy to Iran after IRGC claims to fire missiles at Mossad site in Erbil Iraq files complaint against Iran at UN Security Council over Iranian 'aggression' US military seizes Iranian missile parts bound for Houthi rebels in raid where 2 SEALs went missing www.ynetnews.com/article/bj00up7nfa In video, Islamic Jihad unit commander tells interrogators he was trained in Iran Iran strikes 'militant bases' in Pakistan in latest Middle East flashpoint www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/16/iran-launches-airstrikes-on-sunni-militant-bases-in-pakistan Iran attacks alleged militant bases in Pakistan; Islamabad says 'unprovoked' strikes kill 2 children apnews.com/article/iran-iraq-militant-bases-attack-05c7530d66fb05dd6f2868527003ba2d Pakistan says Iran violated airspace, killing two children www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/pakistan-says-iran-violated-airspace-killing-two-children/ Putin says Ukraine's statehood at risk if pattern of war continues www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-says-ukraines-statehood-risk-if-pattern-war-continues-2024-01-16/ Putin's war must not become 'frozen,' Zelensky warns as Ukraine's troops face shortages of weaponry and aid France's Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump apnews.com/article/france-macron-news-conference-c8bc75f0802ea1c7f0c0f4fc36c0597b Kim Jong-un: North Korea No Longer Pursuing Reconciliation with 'Primary Foe' South Korea China's Stock Market Is in Free Fall www.newsweek.com/china-stock-market-free-fall-1860933 House Republicans hit pause on effort to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress Cocaine residue was found on Hunter Biden's gun pouch in 2018 case, prosecutors say Hunter Biden Not Protected From Gun Charges by Second Amendment, DOJ Argues Biden Released Criminal Who Now Has Senior Role in Communist Dictatorship thepoliticsbrief.com/biden-released-criminal-who-now-has-senior-role-in-communist-dictatorship/ Illinois voters move to strike Biden from 2024 ballot, say he is 'ineligible' - They argued that Biden had allegedly "given aid or comfort to the enemies" while he was a senator, vice president, and president Capitol Police Investigating Roger Stone Remarks About Assassinating Members of Congress Biden lashes out at 'extreme MAGA Republicans' after Trump wins Iowa in landslide Rachel Maddow complains about rise of authoritarianism after Trump win, announces MSNBC won't broadcast victory speech CNN cuts away from Trump's Iowa victory speech to protect viewers from Trump's 'anti-immigrant rhetoric' Ted Cruz endorses Trump, calls for unified front against Biden's 'cultural Marxist' agenda Vivek at Trump Event: 45th President Will 'Shut Down that Deep State' Never Trumper Claims Donald Trump Wants His Own Mercenary Force Rob Reiner Attacks Christian Trump Supporters: How Does Anyone Who Believes in Jesus Support Donald Trump? China on Iowa: 'The World Should Prepare' for Return of Trump Trump's Iowa win has the global elites 'extremely horrified': R 'Ray' Wang 'Sheer panic' from European leaders on potential second Trump term: Ian Bremmer Putin says past U.S. elections were rigged by postal voting insiderpaper.com/putin-says-past-u-s-elections-were-rigged-by-posting-voting/ Rachel Maddow: GOP Will Nominate Trump Then 'He Is Going to Be Convicted' New York Court of Appeals rejects Trump gag order appeal in civil fraud case - The court determined that Trump's challenge did not raise a "substantial constitutional question" Federal appeals court rejects Trump petition over Special Counsel Jack Smith access to Twitter feed Jack Smith Smacked Down by Appellate Judges for Violating Donald Trump's Executive Privilege Trump prosecutor Fani Willis could face criminal charges herself, attorney warns www.foxnews.com/media/trump-prosecutor-fani-willis-face-criminal-charges-attorney-warns Brian Kemp Flies to Davos While Refusing to Open Criminal Probe into Fani Willis Nearly 75 percent of US could experience damaging earthquake, scientists say www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/75-percent-damaging-earthquake-usgs 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Bitung, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000m42g/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Anamizu, Japan earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000m3wx/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits the Fiji region earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000m3wz/executive Sabancaya volcano in Peru erupts to 22,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 22,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/POPO/2024A161854.html Ruiz volcano in Colombia erupts to 19,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/RUIZ/2024A162148.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 16,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/FUEG/2024A170136.html Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 14,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/SANTAMA/2024A170458.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 14,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Marapi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 14,000ft 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 Dukono volcano in Indonesia erupts to 10,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Iceland volcano eruption begins receding after torching town outside capital www.foxnews.com/world/iceland-volcano-eruption-begins-receding-torching-town-capital Evacuation underway for stranded tourists after multiple avalanches trap 1,000 people in China apnews.com/article/china-xinjiang-snow-avalanche-3a721b12e38821dc5807bea977b08cbe Cyclone Belal causes chaos in Mauritius, France's La Reunion assesses damage Violent thunderstorms cause deadly floods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa watchers.news/2024/01/16/violent-thunderstorms-cause-deadly-floods-in-kwazulu-natal-south-africa/ DR Congo declares hydrological and ecological catastrophe: Record flooding of the Congo River has resulted in a catastrophic situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), affecting 15 provinces, leading to over 300 deaths, and impacting at least 304 000 families watchers.news/2024/01/16/dr-congo-declares-hydrological-and-ecological-catastrophe/ Hawaii's Kona Airport runway cracked by recent heavy rain, canceling flights NYC, DC break more than 700-day snow droughts with biggest storm in 2 years abcnews.go.com/US/arctic-blast-winter-storm-snow-ice-weather-forecast/story?id=106405101 At Least Five Dead from Hypothermia in Recent Continental Freeze - Annual Global Freezing Deaths Still 9 Times More Common than Global Warming Deaths www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/least-five-dead-hypothermia-recent-continental-freeze-annual/ Quebec man pleads guilty to setting 14 forest fires—Trudeau claimed it was climate change "This is Crazy, It's a Disaster" - Public Charging Stations Turn into Electric 'Car Graveyards' in Bitter Chicago Cold www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/this-is-crazy-its-disaster-public-charging-stations/ Poll: 65% of Americans Unlikely to Buy Electric Cars as They Strand Drivers in Winter Freeze Senators Raise Questions about EV Mandates and Subsidies Going to China Biden climate czar John Kerry snaps when confronted about carbon footprint - 'Don't make up stupid questions,' Kerry retorted when asked about his carbon footprint www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-climate-czar-john-kerry-snaps-confronted-about-carbon-footprint Cicadas will emerge together for the first time in over 200 years - 2 broods of cicadas will simultaneously make an appearance together this year, commencing the 'cicadapocalypse' www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2024/1/16/24040135/cicadas-emerge-221-years NBC Edits "Jesus" from Texan Player CJ Stroud's Post Game Interview www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/nbc-edits-jesus-texan-player-cj-strouds-post/ Basketball Star Reads Bible on Bench on Biggest Stage: 'Gotta Bring Your Sword to Battle' www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/basketball-star-reads-bible-bench-biggest-stage-gotta/ UCF reports massive surge in violence against Christians in India ICYMI: Greg Abbott Deports Over 100,000 Illegals From Texas to Blue States and Sanctuary Cities - Elon Musk Responds, "Open Borders Will Kill America" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/icymi-greg-abbott-deports-100000-illegals-texas-blue/ N.Y. Gov: $2.4B Allocated to Migrant Crisis But More Needed www.newsmax.com/newsfront/new-york-migrants-crisis/2024/01/16/id/1149852/ "We Have Committed That 50% of The Class Will Be Women and People of Color" - United Airlines CEO Admits to DEI Quota Because There are too Many White Men Flying Airplanes www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/we-have-committed-that-50-class-will-be/ Commentary: Delta Air Lines Says Black Should Be Capitalized, White Should Be Lowercase - Delta Air Lines Is Wrong To Follow AP Guidelines On "Race" liveandletsfly.com/delta-air-lines-black-white/ Teen deepfake victim pushes for federal law targeting AI-generated explicit content www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/deepfake-law-ai-new-jersey-high-school-teen-image-porn-rcna133706 Rep. Matt Woods: Alabama Child Protection Act to combat AI-generated pornography Ex-Leader of Canadian LGBTQ Pride Group Accused of Child Sex Crimes www.breitbart.com/crime/2024/01/16/ex-leader-canadian-lgbtq-pride-group-accused-child-sex-crimes/ 'No Longer Dangerous': Austrian Man Who Fathered 7 Children With Daughter He Kept as Sex Slave Could Be Released Harrowing video shows moment young girls rescued from Utah doomsday cult - Two girls were found inside barrels near a remote compound www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/doomsday-cult-utah-girls-barrels-b2479615.html Pope Francis Should Be Arrested Over 'Perverted' Book, Archbishop Says www.newsweek.com/archbishop-calls-arrest-pope-cardinal-over-book-1861151 Shooter Who Killed 5 at Colo. LGBT Club Charged With Hate Crimes in US Court www.newsmax.com/newsfront/colorado-springs-lgbtq-bar-shooting/2024/01/16/id/1149826/ WHO Seemingly Removes Trans Activist From Health Panel www.newsmax.com/newsfront/who-florence-ashley-transgender/2024/01/16/id/1149833/ GLAAD President Calls on Hollywood to Create More Transgender Characters for TV: Cultural 'Watershed Moment' Needed RuPaul Pushes Drag Queen Story Hour During Emmy Acceptance Speech ACLU Reports Surge in Anti LGBTQ Legislation www.newsmax.com/newsfront/lgbtq-school-sports/2024/01/16/id/1149843/ Supreme Court declines Indiana school's appeal on transgender bathroom order California AG Says State Law Allows Schools to Hide Students' Trans Identities from Parents Maine moves to create 'sanctuary state' for child sex changes Sen. Lankford: Abortion Pills Not Safe www.newsmax.com/newsfront/sen-james-lankford-column-abortion/2024/01/16/id/1149793/ Scientists keep cloned monkey alive for 2 years in world first - using 'Dolly the sheep method' - A critic said the procedure is too risky to make human clones yet www.the-sun.com/health/10109190/ Portable virtual reality system helps brain-injured patients with recovery www.timesofisrael.com/portable-virtual-reality-system-helps-brain-injured-patients-with-recovery/ Biotech and pharma companies are betting on a promising class of cancer drugs to drive growth www.cnbc.com/2024/01/14/cancer-drugs-renewed-interest-in-adcs-will-continue-in-2024.html United Airlines drag queen CEO accused of mocking religious exemptions to Covid vax - Kirby reportedly even went so far as to suggest that religiously exempt employees should have to wear a special symbol on their badges Government used 'love your neighbor' theology, financial pressure to coerce religious leaders on vaccines - HHS 'targeting virtues instead of vices' W.H.O. Applauds Itself for Coronavirus Vaccine Efforts: Warns Virus Is 'Here to Stay' 73% of Americans still haven't bounced back financially from the COVID-19 pandemic www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/americans-financial-recovery-covid Travelers at Dulles and Reagan Airports Exposed to Measles Linked to 'International Traveler' 9th case of measles confirmed in Philadelphia as city organizes vaccination opportunities 6abc.com/measles-outbreak-vaccination-clinics-philadelphia/14331178/ "Disease X" - Are The Globalists Planning Another Pandemic? www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/disease-x-are-globalists-planning-another-pandemic/ Despite Known Risks, Chinese Scientists Develop New Lethal Coronavirus www.newsmax.com/newsfront/coronavirus-wuhan-china/2024/01/16/id/1149829/ Birth Pang Tracker Link: Thank you for posting the headlines AmyVG.
