Blinken: Israel has extraordinary opportunity, 'virtually every Arab country' wants ties Biden admin official repeatedly won't say who'd run Palestinian state www.jns.org/biden-admin-official-repeatedly-wont-say-whod-run-palestinian-state/ US says it will veto UN Security Council resolution demanding ceasefire www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-february-18-2024/ Qatari PM: Hostage deal possible soon, but talks 'not really very promising' right now PM says Cairo talks on hold 'until we see change' www.israelhayom.com/2024/02/17/pm-says-cairo-talks-on-hold-until-we-see-a-change/ Qatar's PM says ending Israel-Hamas war shouldn't be conditioned on release of hostages Hamas threatens to suspend hostage talks unless more aid sent to northern Gaza www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-february-17-2024/ 'You're abandoning them in Gaza': Protesters to rally for hostages, demand elections Union chief calls for elections, says PM should resign, threatens to join protests PM: Elections have a date - in a few years; Likud official: After the war, he's done www.timesofisrael.com/pm-elections-have-a-date-in-a-few-years-likud-official-after-the-war-hes-done/ Netanyahu: Those telling us not to enter Rafah are essentially saying 'lose the war' Special forces searching Khan Younis hospital detain over 100 terror suspects, IDF says Israeli defense minister reveals names of 12 UNRWA workers involved in Oct. 7 Hamas attack UNRWA chief says Israel waging campaign to 'destroy' Palestinian refugee aid agency www.timesofisrael.com/unrwa-chief-says-israel-waging-campaign-to-destroy-palestinian-aid-agency/ Oversight Committee Investigating Biden's UNRWA Funding www.newsmax.com/newsfront/oversight-unrwa-comer/2024/02/17/id/1153979/ New York Gov. Kathy Hochul apologizes for using Canada-Hamas analogy in defending Israel www.cnn.com/2024/02/17/politics/kathy-hochul-canada-hamas-israel/index.html Seattle area elementary school teaches 'antisemitic views and propaganda' to second graders US Jewish teens are looking at a new factor in their college search: antisemitism California judge under investigation for alleged antisemitism, ethical violations After handshake snub at Israel game, Meta suspends Irish Basketball's Instagram account www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/s13iyv0sp Ben Gvir calls to bar 'Palestinian Authority residents' from Temple Mount on Ramadan Israel reportedly behind rare pair of recent strikes on Iran civilian infrastructure Iran unveils new air defense weaponry amid rising regional tensions www.timesofisrael.com/iran-unveils-new-air-defense-weaponry-amid-rising-regional-tensions/ U.S. Will Build Five New Military Bases for Somali National Army, Costing Over $100 Million www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/02/u-s-will-build-five-new-military-bases/ Sudan armed forces advance in Omdurman for first time since start of war www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/17/sudan-armed-forces-omdurman-advance Paris Police Shoot and Kill Sudanese Man Attempting to Attack People With a Butcher's Knife Armed to the Teeth: Why China's 'unstoppable' 175 billion Euros military is now the biggest threat to world order - and the West can't keep up www.the-sun.com/news/10418796/china-unstoppable-military-biggest-threat-world-order/ Hungary can ratify Sweden's NATO bid as soon as Feb 26, Orban says www.cnn.com/2024/02/17/europe/hungary-sweden-nato-ratification-intl/index.html Trump will quit NATO, Hillary Clinton says, as anxiety mounts over U.S. commitment to the alliance www.cnbc.com/2024/02/17/trump-will-quit-nato-hillary-clinton-says-as-us-commitment-in-question.html Zelensky Suggests Regime Change in Russia and Assassination Awaits Putin Ukraine is struggling hard on land, but thrashing Russia repeatedly at sea www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-thrashing-russia-black-sea-fleet-no-navy-sevastopol-2024-2 Russia says it has taken control of the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka Ukraine withdraws from key town of Avdiivka to avoid encirclement, military chief says Ukrainian troops withdraw from Avdiivka as ammunition shortage bites Zelensky warns of 'artificial deficit' of weapons after withdrawal from Avdiivka Zelensky Demands More Weapons From West, Invites Trump to Visit 'Front Line' Biden blames 'congressional inaction' for Ukrainian withdrawal of key town in call with Zelensky www.cnn.com/2024/02/17/politics/biden-zelensky-congress-ukraine-aid/index.html Biden Says Ukrainian City's Fall Shows Cost of US Aid Delays news.yahoo.com/biden-says-ukrainian-city-fall-193420297.html Biden Suggests Ukraine is a Member of NATO in Shocking Remarks to Reporters www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/02/biden-suggests-ukraine-is-member-nato-shocking-remarks/ Biden appears to confuse NATO with Ukraine in calling for Congress members to pass funding bill www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-confuse-nato-ukraine-calling-congress-members-pass-funding-bill US aid to Ukraine hinges on House Speaker Johnson. His leadership is being tested by the far right apnews.com/article/speaker-mike-johnson-ukraine-aid-congress-bc5971165a83b9d0807bf40ce25ec7be Harris says 'there is only Plan A' for Ukraine aid. Zelenskyy says he's counting on it www.npr.org/2024/02/17/1232247360/kamala-harris-ukraine-zelenskyy Alexei Navalny's Death Becomes Rallying Cry for Ukraine Aid to Further Endless Russian Proxy War Alexei Navalny's Death Marks End of Political Dissent in Russia - Street protests and activism tolerated by Putin before the war in Ukraine have largely vanished www.wsj.com/world/russia/alexei-navalnys-death-marks-end-of-political-dissent-in-russia-92cb69b9 At Least 340 Detained in Russia at Events in Memory of Navalny www.newsmax.com/globaltalk/navalny-russia/2024/02/17/id/1153981/ Alexei Navalny's spokesperson says he was murdered, authorities claim 'sudden death syndrome' VP Harris reacts to reports that Navalny is dead: "Whatever story they tell, let us be clear: Russia is responsible." news.yahoo.com/vp-harris-reacts-reports-navalny-104914452.html Putin's Pals Link Death of Alexei Navalny to Tucker Carlson Interview news.yahoo.com/putin-pals-death-alexei-navalny-204111676.html Trump's plea to delay Jan. 6 trial backed by twenty-two attorneys general badlandsmedia.tv/trumps-plea-to-delay-jan-6-trial-backed-22-ag/ MSNBC host Katy Tur demands: 'Is this fair' after judge fines Trump, bans him from business in New York Truck driver says other truckers will stop accepting loads from NYC after Trump verdict Senior Pakistan official admits election rigging as protests grip country - Confession by Punjab commissioner exacerbates tension over legitimacy of February general election results A Guide to Understanding the Hoax of the Century: Thirteen ways of looking at disinformation It's the End of the Web as We Know It - AI is changing how we use the web at the same time that it floods the world with questionable content www.wsj.com/tech/ai/its-the-end-of-the-web-as-we-know-it-2ab686a2 'Humanity's remaining timeline? It looks more like five years than 50': meet the neo-luddites warning of an AI apocalypse New AI-video tool by maker of ChatGPT worries media creators www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240216-new-ai-video-tool-by-maker-of-chatgpt-worries-media-creators Taiwanese AI Expert Warns of China's Dominance in Information Warfare While U.S. Lags Behind Nolte: Doomed CNN Forced to 'Dramatically' Slash Anchor Salaries 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Pangai, Tonga earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000lzyl/executive Texas earthquake of 4.7 magnitude largest of 30 in area in past three weeks www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/17/texas-earthquake-san-antonio Ruiz volcano in Colombia erupts to 22,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/RUIZ/2024B171551.html Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 19,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/POPO/2024B180331.html Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 16,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/REVE/2024B172357.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 15,000ft www.ssd.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH24/FUEG/2024B171035.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Marapi volcano in Indonesia erupts to 12,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Tropical Cyclone "Lincoln" hits Gulf of Carpentaria, heavy rainfall and damaging winds continue, Australia Oil spill from Tobago spreads over 160 km towards Grenada's marine area watchers.news/2024/02/17/oil-spill-from-tobago-spreads-over-160-km-towards-grenadas-marine-area/ Biden Regime Uses Taxpayers' Money to Fund Research into Trash-Fed Crickets for Human Consumption www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/02/biden-regime-uses-taxpayers-money-fund-research-trash/ Snopes calls Ice Spice's Super Bowl 'devil horns' symbol 'harmless,' admits she wore inverted cross www.christianpost.com/news/snopes-ice-spices-super-bowl-devil-horns-symbol-is-harmless.html Kenya: Christian converts slaughtered for confessing faith in Jesus; 4 children now orphaned www.christianpost.com/news/christian-parents-of-four-killed-for-confessing-faith-in-jesus.html Illegal Alien From China Admits on Video He is Not Seeking Asylum - Only Here to "Take the Money" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/02/watch-illegal-alien-china-admits-video-he-is/ Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Border Military Base to Combat Flow of Migrants Governor Jeff Landry declares state of emergency in Louisiana due to severe police officer shortage www.themirror.com/news/us-news/governor-jeff-landry-declares-state-344110 Gavin Newsom's California: Public Library in Antioch Abruptly Closes Because of Rampant Crime, Vandalism, People Using Drugs and Having Sexual Intercourse Inside the Library "In Full View of Patrons and Staff" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/02/gavin-newsoms-california-public-library-antioch-abruptly-closes/ U.S. Census to Ask Questions on Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation for First Time Red Bull Formula One Team CEO, Christian Horner, Accused of Sexual Misconduct Ahead of Season Opening Event www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/02/red-bull-formula-one-team-ceo-christian-horner/ College LGBT Ash Wednesday event claims Bible's condemnation of homosexuality is 'Christian fake news' www.christianpost.com/news/college-lgbt-ash-wednesday-claims-bible-is-christian-fake-news.html St. Patrick's Cathedral says it was tricked into hosting 'sacrilegious' transgender activist's wild funeral Christians warn against German bill that aims to crack down on pro-life prayers www.christianpost.com/news/christians-protest-german-bill-to-crack-down-on-pro-life-prayers.html Rep. Chip Roy says DOJ is hiding data about FACE Act prosecutions targeting pro-lifers Trump Campaign Beats Back 16-Week Abortion Ban Report www.newsmax.com/newsfront/trump-campaign-report/2024/02/16/id/1153948/ Has 'Disease X' Been Identified? Biden Funding More China Lab Experiments WHO chief's dire warning: Disease X outbreak 'a matter of when, not if' - Tedros said he issued a similar warning in 2018 and was proven right when COVID-19 struck www.foxnews.com/world/who-chiefs-dire-warning-disease-x-outbreak-a-matter-of-when-not-if Birth Pang Tracker Link: Thank you for posting the headlines AmyVG.
