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Timestamps:
Timestamp: (3:56). The pressure ratchets up on Israel as the UK and Canda join France in recognizing a Palestinian state and demanding a ceasefire and an increase in food arrive in Gaza.
Timestamp: (19:16). President Trump shortens Putin’s 50-day deadline, and could this secret weapon help save Ukraine from the escalating drone attacks, which are approaching a thousand a day?
Timestamp: (35:06). Return of the Houthis... And how long will it be before America is dragged back into war again in Yemen?
Timestamp: (44:19). Something that gives me hope about our U.S. military right now.
Timestamp: (52:51). Let me end by sharing some Biblical wisdom and spiritual encouragement.
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Middle East news:
The Hill: The American right is falling out of love with Israel
Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state, raising allies' pressure on Israel
THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN writes of the situation:
How did we get here, where a Jewish democratic state, descended in part from the Holocaust, is engaged in a policy of starvation in a war with Hamas that has become the longest and most deadly war between Israelis and Palestinians in Israel’s history — and shows no sign of ending?
My answer: What makes this war different is that it pits what I believe is the worst, most fanatical and amoral government in Israel’s history against the worst, most fanatical, murderous organization in Palestinian history.
But they are alike not just in the awfulness of their goals — each seeking to wipe out the other to control all the territory from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea. They are also guided by leaders who have consistently prioritized their own political survival and ideological obsessions over the basic well-being of their own people — not to mention the interests of the United States.
You may have noticed that this war has no generally accepted name — like the Six-Day War, the Sinai War or the October War. Well, I personally have always had a name for it. It’s the War of the Worst.
This is the first Israeli-Palestinian war where the worst leaders on both sides are calling all the shots. The moderate Israeli opposition parties and the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank have no influence. And that is why I cannot tell you how or when it will end. Because Netanyahu still insists on “total victory” over Hamas, which he will never achieve, and the Hamas leadership still insists on surviving this war in order to still control Gaza the morning after, which it does not deserve.
Ukraine news:
Something that gives me hope in regards to our military
Part of his full message:
Now if you’ve read this far, I’m sure you or a loved one was forced out of the military based on the vaccine. I took interest in this initiative because I understand what it’s like to be treated unfairly by the military. I was imprisoned in solitary confinement as a “serious threat” and “flight risk” both which were blatantly untrue… and I would argue illegal. When I got out of the brig, my medical records and investigation were released to a reporter still working in the Pentagon, and ironically, who is still reporting on me.
Why do I point this out… because my impression is that many who exited the service because of poor treatment over the shot refusal want retribution. I get tagged every day with posts questioning when commanders at every level of the military will be thrown in jail for “illegally enforcing the COVID vaccine.” That’s not going to happen. Time to move forward.
3. For the leaders at every level - restore the trust. Take some time to reach out to that service member you served with and may have been cut short. Extend the olive branch.
4. Everyone - find some room to forgive…we got bigger threats out there. But let’s not forget and never let this happen again.
Let’s end with some notes on faith
As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not an earthly leader, such as our President or the leader of whatever political party you prefer.
I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.
By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. It’s an encouraging pep talk that I believe will help. It also has the hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the link for that page: PTSD.
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