Stakes are immense as Biden presses Israel to change course www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67788359?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Joe Biden's reluctance to call for ceasefire may leave him at odds with his party Antony Blinken Asks Why World Isn't Demanding Hamas Surrender Putin tells Abbas he'll continue sending aid to Gaza, urges a 'quick' end to war www.timesofisrael.com/putin-tells-abbas-hell-continue-sending-aid-to-gaza-urges-a-quick-end-to-war/ UN urges more Gaza aid, UN chief says Israel creating distribution 'obstacles' www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-security-council-delays-vote-gaza-aid-until-friday-2023-12-22/ UN chief: 'Nothing can possibly justify horrific terror attacks' by Hamas on Oct. 7 www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-23-2023/ UN Security Council passes resolution calling to boost aid for Gaza, free all hostages www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-22-2023/ PA envoy says UN resolution 'a step in the right direction,' again calls for immediate ceasefire IDF claims Israel 'almost at full operational control' of northern Gaza, warns Hamas chief: 'Will meet the barrels of our guns' nypost.com/2023/12/22/news/hamas-chief-will-meet-the-barrels-of-our-guns-israel-defense-minister/ IDF calls on residents of central Gaza town to move south as ground op expands Flooding Hamas tunnels with seawater risks 'ruining basic life in Gaza', says expert - Senior hydrologist warns Israeli plan would constitute one element of the crime of genocide 'Frogmen, hang gliders, kidnapped Israelis': Netanyahu described Hamas's plans in 2017 - Footage of Knesset hearing on 2014 Gaza war shows PM claiming he’d deterred terror group Israel Victory: 1000 Terrorists Wiped out in Jabaliya, 3000 Taken Prisoner; Bodies of 5 Hostages Retrieved, 5 IDF Soldiers KIA www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/israel-victory-1000-terrorists-wiped-jabaliya-3000-taken/ Senators Ask Biden to Bring Qatar Into Hostage Talks www.newsmax.com/newsfront/qatar-hostage-deal-senate/2023/12/22/id/1146945/ Biden says he's 'heartbroken' over killing of Israeli-American hostage in Gaza Israeli Ex-Hostages Sue Red Cross for $3 Million Over Their Captivity Red Cross taps controversial former UNRWA commissioner as its new director-general - Pierre Krahenbuhl resigned as head of UN agency for Palestinians amid internal probe into alleged mismanagement, ethical abuses Blinken, Gallant discuss 'active efforts' to free hostages, deliver more aid to Gaza www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-22-2023/ Gaza's Entire Population Is Facing A Food Crisis, Rising Risk Of Famine: Report www.huffpost.com/entry/gaza-famine-food-crisis-ipc-report_n_65848b28e4b0fe4ffe328e2c EU 'deeply shocked' over food insecurity in Gaza following UN famine warning Report: Netanyahu sought US pressure on Egypt to absorb Gaza refugees, was rebuffed Historic synagogue creates tension between Egypt's government and few remaining Jews At least 5 US-funded projects in Gaza are damaged or destroyed, but most are spared Commentary: Hamas's antisemitic influence is even bigger than the Nazis' www.jpost.com/opinion/article-779122 BBC antisemitism row erupts after exec hugged film-maker who chanted 'From the river to the sea' Israelis verbally, physically attacked in London while hanging Hamas hostage posters Top DOJ Official Lisa Monaco: FBI Sees Surge of 1,800-Plus Reports Related To Israel-Hamas War, Radical Islamic Terror Threats - Three Presidential Candidates Threatened www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/top-doj-official-lisa-monaco-fbi-sees-surge/ Obama lobbied to keep Claudine Gay as Harvard pres despite antisemitism, plagiarism allegations: report Harvard student newspaper refuses to publish alum Alan Dershowitz's critique of Claudine Gay's congressional testimony Pro-Palestinian Vandals Desecrate Cherished Nativity Scene in Boston Israeli forces fire tear gas near Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa holy site www.nbcnews.com/video/israeli-forces-fire-tear-gas-near-jerusalem-s-al-aqsa-holy-site-200800837507 Soldier killed, another seriously wounded in Hezbollah rocket barrage on north Lebanon PM: Beirut ready to implement resolution on border if Israel also complies Iran-backed militias in Iraq claim to have targeted Israeli gas rig in Mediterranean Iran 'deeply involved' in planning Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping - White House If The Houthis Can Shut Down Naval Traffic In The Red Sea, Iran Can Close The Persian Gulf www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/if-houthis-can-shut-down-naval-traffic-red/ Christopher S Chivvis: The risk of a broader Middle East war is rising - Pressure is mounting on Biden to strike the Houthis, but that could mean war across Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Iran www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/22/risk-war-middle-east-biden-israel-hamas More than 20 countries now part of US-led Red Sea coalition, Pentagon says www.reuters.com/world/more-than-20-countries-now-part-us-led-red-sea-coalition-pentagon-2023-12-21/ Joe Biden's Dubious Red Sea Coalition Includes Anonymous Partners, Countries Offering No Ships US Drone Kills Alleged Mastermind of 2020 Somalia Attack www.newsmax.com/newsfront/drone-kills-ayman/2023/12/22/id/1146946/ Indian PM Modi and His BJP Party Under Fire After 140 Opposition MPs Suspended From Parliament www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/indian-pm-modi-his-bjp-party-under-fire/ Japan's Kishida replaces 4 ministers linked to slush funds scandal to contain damage to party apnews.com/article/japan-kishida-cabinet-change-funds-scandal-0d99973eed7827adb94320ec68d5101f The White House is considering seizing $300 billion in Russian central bank assets to fund the war effort in Ukraine www.semafor.com/article/12/22/2023/can-the-west-fund-the-ukraine-war-using-moscows-money Russian women are starting to demand Putin bring their men home from war in Ukraine GOP congressman makes wild claims about lawmakers being blackmailed by 'honeypots' in Congress Republican Says 'Good Conservative' Congressmen Are Being Blackmailed Just Because They Got Naked With Strangers in Motel Rooms Jordan expands probe into Smith's handling of Trump cases House Republicans demand special counsel Jack Smith turn over trove of records or face subpoena www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/21/house-republicans-demand-special-counsel-jack-smit/ Supreme Court sidesteps decision on Trump presidential immunity claim in federal election interference case www.nbcnews.com/politics/rcna130769 Supreme Court Denies Jack Smith's request to fast-track 'presidential immunity' case of Donald Trump RNC head Ronna McDaniel could face bribery charges related to 2020 election: legal expert www.rawstory.com/ronna-mcdaniel-trump-michigan/ Trump recorded pressuring Wayne County canvassers not to certify 2020 vote Trump to Remain on West Virginia Ballot After Obama-Appointed Judge Dismisses Case www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/trump-remain-west-virginia-ballot-after-federal-judge/ NYT: Democrats Keep Hoping to Take Down Donald Trump Outside Ballot Box www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/12/22/nyt-democrats-keep-hoping-take-down-donald-trump-ballot-box/ Weissmann: 'People Died' in the Civil War So Leaders Like Trump Could Be Banned from Ballot Surprise, Surprise: Soros Bucks Are Behind Colorado Ruling to Remove Trump from the Ballot Greg Gutfeld Rips Colorado Supreme Court for Opening 'Pandora's Box' With Trump Ballot Ruling www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/greg-gutfeld-rips-colorado-supreme-court-opening-pandoras/ GOP State Lawmakers Draft Bills to Remove Joe Biden from 2024 Ballots in Three Swing States www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/breaking-gop-state-lawmakers-draft-bills-remove-joe/ Joe Biden's Reelection Campaign Will Revolve Around Calling Trump a Threat to Democracy: Memo www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/joe-bidens-reelection-campaign-will-revolve-around-calling/ Secret Service Opens Investigation Against 'Dukes of Hazzard' Star John Schneider for Calling Joe Biden "Guilty of Treason" and "Should be Publicly Hung" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/secret-service-opens-investigation-against-dukes-hazzard-star/ New Declassified Documents Reveal FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover Greenlighted Surveillance Program In Hawaii Just 2 Months Before Pearl Harbor Attack www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/new-declassified-documents-reveal-fbi-director-j-edgar/ Online Video Platform Rumble Leaves Brazil, Rather Than Obey Judicial Order To Censor Conservative Voices www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/online-video-platform-rumble-leaves-brazil-rather-than/ Apple Explores A.I. Deals With News Publishers dnyuz.com/2023/12/22/apple-explores-a-i-deals-with-news-publishers/ AI Image Generator Serves up Racial, Gender Stereotypes goodmenproject.com/featured-content/ai-image-generator-serves-up-racial-gender-stereotypes/ People Can't Identify Fake AI Faces From Real Headshots fstoppers.com/artificial-intelligence/people-cant-identify-fake-ai-faces-real-headshots-652150 India Leverages AI To Improve Weather Forecasting Amid Rising Climate Concerns 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits south of Africa earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000lkxb/executive 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits near Samana, Dominican Republic earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/pr2023356000/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Hihifo, Tonga earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000lkzp/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tobelo, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000lkvf/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Hihifo, Tonga earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000lkwj/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Kokopo, Papua New Guinea earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000lkxi/executive 3.4 magnitude earthquake rattles Orange County, CA ktla.com/news/earthquakes/3-4-magnitude-quake-rattles-orange-county/ Sabancaya volcano in Peru erupts to 25,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Ruiz volcano in Colombia erupts to 23,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH23/RUIZ/2023L230819.html Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 21,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH23/POPO/2023L221257.html Sangay volcano in Ecuador erupts to 20,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH23/SANGAY3/2023L221424.html Marapi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 18,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Ebeko volcano on the Kuril Islands erupts to 17,000ft ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/TextData/2023/20231223_29038000_0139_Text.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 16,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH23/FUEG/2023L230405.html Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 15,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH23/SANTAMA/2023L230709.html Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 14,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH23/REVE/2023L221213.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 14,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Lewotobi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 11,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Ibu volcano in Indonesia erupts to 10,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Tornado Warning in Southern California; 'Once-in-a-Millennium' Rainfall in Oxnard Most in US will experience Christmas without snow this year due to above-average temperatures www.foxweather.com/weather-news/snow-christmas-morning-forecast From pools to bowling alleys - inside the bunkers where billionaires will ride out the apocalypse metro.co.uk/2023/12/22/inside-doomsday-bunkers-mark-zuckerberg-billionaires-building-20015777/ NYC Mayor Eric Adams Accuses Fellow Democrats on City Council of Following a 'Far-Left Agenda' on Crime www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-accuses-fellow-democrats-city/ Biden Commutes Sentences of 11 Convicts with Meth and Cocaine Offenses, Citing 'Equal Justice Under Law' www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/biden-commutes-sentences-11-drug-crime-convicts-citing/ Ablechild on Mass Killings: More Likely Related to Big Pharma than to Guns www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/ablechild-mass-killings-more-likely-related-big-pharma/ Federal judge blocks California gun control law against firearms in public places - The judge called the legislation "sweeping, repugnant to the Second Amendment, and openly defiant of the Supreme Court." CBP Sneaks Out Report of 191K Migrant Apprehensions on Friday Before Christmas White House Spox: Situation at Border 'Not Unusual' - 'It Ebbs and Flows' Mexican officials help illegal immigrants cross into US: report - "They only care about money, not about immigration," one Venezuelan man argued Yes, illegal immigrants are able to use arrest warrants as ID for travel: TSA Executives From Pharma Company Sanofi Caught on Leaked Zoom Call Discussing Discriminatory Hiring Practices, "One in Five Hires Needs to be a Black Employee" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/executives-pharma-company-sanofi-caught-leaked-zoom-call/ Six men allege 'rampant, unceasing sexual abuse' at secluded Northern California nonprofit Anonymous Tip, 'Human Trafficking': Why France Grounded Plane With 300 Indians Pornhub admits they profit from sex trafficking, forced to pay millions to United States, victims Nirvana Must Face Child Porn Lawsuit Over Naked Baby On 'Nevermind' Album Cover, Appeals Court Rules Disney World employee charged with 32 counts of child pornography: sheriff www.foxnews.com/us/disney-world-employee-charged-thirty-two-counts-child-pornography-sheriff Philadelphia family of trans activist's alleged victims speaks out about 'grooming' of young boys Top Vatican Cardinal: Pope's Same-Sex Edict 'Misleads the Faithful' www.newsmax.com/newsfront/cardinal-gerhard-ludwig-muller-pope-francis/2023/12/22/id/1146951/ Bishop Strickland Urges Catholics to Reject Pope's Same-Sex Blessings www.newsmax.com/newsfront/bishop-joseph-strickland-pope-francis/2023/12/20/id/1146593/ Archbishop for Greek Catholics: Pope Edict Not Legal www.newsmax.com/newsfront/pope-archbishop-greek-catholics/2023/12/22/id/1146930/ Cuba quietly authorizes euthanasia www.reuters.com/world/americas/cuba-quietly-authorizes-euthanasia-2023-12-22/ 'Zombie deer disease' epidemic spreads in Yellowstone as scientists raise fears it may jump to humans Democrat Lawyer Found Guilty in $7 Million COVID Relief Fraud to Buy Rolls-Royce and 10-Carat Diamond Ring for $148,000 www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/democrat-lawyer-found-guilty-7-million-covid-relief/ Leo Hohmann: In Relentless Pursuit of Endless Vaccines: Bill Gates Strikes Again with New 'Wafer' Vax www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/leo-hohmann-relentless-pursuit-endless-vaccines-bill-gates/ COVID Vaccines Integrate Into Human DNA, Study Finds - The much-ridiculed "antivax trope" proved to be true vigilantnews.com/post/covid-vaccines-integrate-into-human-dna-study-finds/ Misinformation for thee, not me? FDA had similar concerns as COVID vaccine skeptics, docs suggest Birth Pang Tracker Link: Thank you Amy for posting the headlines.
