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January 15, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
War
World

Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas, Hostages to be Freed.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal and a return of Israeli hostages after over a year of conflict in the wake of the October 7 attacks. Trump announced the ceasefire on his social media platform Truth Social, stating, “WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!”

In a follow-up post, Trump credited the “epic ceasefire agreement” to his election victory in November and promised that Gaza would never be a haven of terrorism again.

“We will continue promoting PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH throughout the region, as we build upon the momentum of this ceasefire to further expand the Historic Abraham Accords. This is only the beginning of great things to come for America, and indeed, the World!” Trump said.

Israeli media confirmed that the Israeli government will convene to approve the deal on Thursday, January 16.

The deal was negotiated in Qatar, which harbored Hamas’ leadership for years until they left in November of last year. The three-stage agreement will see 33 of the 98 hostages released in the deal’s first phase. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have also begun preparations to partially withdraw from Gaza.

The Israeli Supreme Court will have 24 hours to permit an appeal to the ceasefire agreement, meaning the end of hostilities would begin on Friday.

The ceasefire is a significant diplomatic victory for President-elect Trump, coming days before he officially takes office. Freeing the hostages from Hamas and ending the conflict was a major foreign policy promise of the Trump campaign, along with ending the war between Ukraine and Russia.

Trump has already signaled interest in meeting Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and engaging in serious negotiations to end the conflict.

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President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal and a return of Israeli hostages after over a year of conflict in the wake of the October 7 attacks. Trump announced the ceasefire on his social media platform Truth Social, stating, "WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!" show more
January 14, 2025
Politics
War
World

WATCH: Pro-Hamas Demonstrators Heckle Blinken During Gaza Ceasefire Briefing.

The Biden government’s Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, was repeatedly heckled by pro-Hamas protestors during a press conference on Tuesday laying out details regarding a pending ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Islamic terror group that controls Gaza. Blinken, in addition, laid out plans for the rebuilding and future governance of the Gaza territory once hostilities between Hamas and Israel conclude.

While Blinken was speaking, a protester interrupted, accusing him of having a legacy tied to genocide. The protester loudly shouted, “Secretary Blinken, your legacy will be genocide. You will forever be known as Bloody Blinken, Secretary of Genocide. You have the blood of hundreds of thousands of innocent people on your hands.” Blinken responded by acknowledging the protester, meekly stating, “Thank you. I respect your views; please allow me to share mine.”

Since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas following the latter’s barbaric October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks against the Jewish State, pro-Hamas protestors have repeatedly targeted Biden government officials over their perceived support for Israel. Anger at leading national Democrats over what far-left activists call a genocide in Gaza likely cost Vice President Kamala Harris thousands of votes in Michigan—a critical swing state—during the 2024 presidential election.

A CEASEFIRE DEAL?

Blinken’s plan suggests a collaborative approach involving both local and international stakeholders in the governance and restoration of Gaza. The proposed framework aims to address immediate humanitarian needs while laying the groundwork for longer-term stability. However, it is unlikely Israel or Hamas will take up the Biden government plan, with President-elect Donald J. Trump slated to assume control of the White House in less than a week.

Meanwhile, the tentative framework of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to clear the way for an exchange of prisoners and hostages held by the two factions. President-elect Trump has declared the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas to be paramount, suggesting if they fail to return the individuals held since late 2023, the repercussions would be dire.

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The Biden government's Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, was repeatedly heckled by pro-Hamas protestors during a press conference on Tuesday laying out details regarding a pending ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Islamic terror group that controls Gaza. Blinken, in addition, laid out plans for the rebuilding and future governance of the Gaza territory once hostilities between Hamas and Israel conclude. show more
January 10, 2025
News
War

Trump and Putin Plan Meeting to End Ukraine War.

President-elect Donald J. Trump announced plans for a meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin late Thursday. At a press briefing at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump mentioned, “President Putin wants to meet” and noted that arrangements are underway. He emphasized the importance of resolving the conflict, describing it as “a bloody mess.” Previously, Trump suggested that he would aim to end the war in Ukraine, which is nearing its third anniversary, within 24 hours of taking office.

Russia has expressed willingness to engage in diplomatic talks. On Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin is open to engaging with international leaders, including Trump, without preconditions, stressing the need for mutual political will.

While Moscow welcomes Trump’s attempts at dialogue, specifics regarding the meeting’s date remain undetermined.

Ukraine, facing battlefield setbacks, is attempting to resist Russian advances in its eastern regions. Still, Russian forces continue to make gains, recently claiming to have captured the front-line city of Kurakhove, near the key logistical hub of Pokrovsk.

Trump has adjusted his timeline for ending the conflict, now suggesting it can be resolved in six months, while his special envoy appointee, Keith Kellogg, targets 100 days.

Joe Biden announced an additional $500 million in military aid for Ukraine on Thursday.

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President-elect Donald J. Trump announced plans for a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin late Thursday. At a press briefing at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump mentioned, "President Putin wants to meet" and noted that arrangements are underway. He emphasized the importance of resolving the conflict, describing it as "a bloody mess." Previously, Trump suggested that he would aim to end the war in Ukraine, which is nearing its third anniversary, within 24 hours of taking office. show more
January 9, 2025
News
War

Biden Greenlights $500M for Ukraine as California Burns.

The Biden-Harris government announced an additional $500 million in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday as intense wildfires are devastating California. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed the funding during a meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The pair emphasized the supposed importance of continued support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

“If autocrats conclude that democracies will lose their nerve, surrender their interests, and forget their principles, we will only see more land grabs. If tyrants learn that aggression pays, we will only invite even more aggression, chaos, and war,” Austin opined at a gathering of approximately 50 nations supporting Ukraine. The coalition has collectively committed an estimated $122 billion in military support.

The new U.S. security package includes military hardware and equipment such as missiles, support equipment for F-16 fighter jets, armored bridging systems, small arms, and communication gear. These will be delivered through the presidential drawdown authority, ensuring rapid deployment from existing U.S. stockpiles. The package represents the Biden government’s 74th equipment distribution to Ukraine since August 2021.

Incoming President Donald J. Trump has signaled he intends to end the Ukraine war rather than escalate it upon assuming office, causing some to question the appropriateness of Biden’s actions in the dying days of his presidency.

Others complain that, with California facing deadly wildfires and Florida and North Carolina still reeling from major hurricanes, allocating half a billion dollars in assistance to a foreign government shows misplaced priorities.

On Wednesday, The National Pulse reported that California fire departments, facing shortages of personnel, water, and equipment amid the ongoing crisis, had given away significant amounts of supposedly “surplus” equipment to Ukraine.

Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz.

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The Biden-Harris government announced an additional $500 million in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday as intense wildfires are devastating California. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed the funding during a meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The pair emphasized the supposed importance of continued support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. show more
January 8, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
War
World

Ukrainian Soldiers Desert By the Dozens in France.

Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers undergoing training in France have reportedly deserted. The desertions come as the Ukrainian military is currently struggling to hold back Russian advances.

The French army admitted that dozens of the 2,300 soldiers undergoing training in the country had deserted but claimed the figure was small in comparison to the number of troops that had been trained. As such, desertion is not considered a crime in France; none of the men who fled the Ukrainian army will face any criminal repercussions while in the country.

The soldiers all belong to the brigade “Anna of Kiev,” named after the second wife of France’s King Henry I. Ukrainian journalist Yuri Butusov claimed that 50 soldiers deserted in France and that, overall, 1,700 have fled before being sent to the front. Notably, Ukrainian land forces commander Mykhailo Drapatyi was confronted by the reports on January 6. He simply stated that he would not refute them.

Russian forces are currently advancing toward key cities and towns like the logistics hub Pokovsk. According to some estimates, as many as a million soldiers have been killed or seriously wounded in the war since it began in February of 2022.

Former North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said as far back as last May that Ukraine was clearly losing the war on the ground. As a result of heavy losses and desertions, including men fleeing the country, the Ukrainian military has begun kidnapping people from nightclubs and other venues and sending them into combat.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is also being pressured by the outgoing Biden-Harris regime to lower the conscription age to 18 to bolster troop numbers.

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Dozens of Ukrainian soldiers undergoing training in France have reportedly deserted. The desertions come as the Ukrainian military is currently struggling to hold back Russian advances. show more
January 4, 2025
War
World

Russia Gained 1,600 Miles of Territory But Suffered High Casualties in 2024.

A U.S. think tank claims Russia suffered significant troop losses during its 2024 territorial advances in Ukraine. According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), geolocated evidence suggests Russian advancements totaling 4,168 square kilometers, roughly equivalent to 1,609 square miles. The organization estimates that Russia lost approximately 40 soldiers per square mile gained.

The estimate aligns with data from the Ukrainian military’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, who reported 427,000 Russian casualties for the year, encompassing both deaths and injuries.

Despite Russia’s territorial gains, progress has been slow compared to past Ukrainian offensives—such as the surprise attack on the Kursk region in August. Although Russia has reclaimed much of the territory Ukraine captured in the summer offensive, a significant strategic breakthrough remains elusive. The ISW noted that over half of Russia’s territorial gains last year occurred between September and November.

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, referring to Ukrainian estimates, reported that November was exceptionally costly in terms of Russian casualties, with 45,680 over the month—averaging roughly 1,523 daily. “The Russians have been, I think, at the expense of high casualties and exhaustion, continuing with a very high tempo of operations, which haven’t ceased,” ISW analyst George Barros said in a recent interview, adding that the country has undertaken more aggressive operations in Ukraine since 2023.

Russia’s recruitment efforts have been intense. Former President Dmitry Medvedev claimed in December that approximately 440,000 recruits joined the Russian military in 2024.

The ISW interprets this as Russia attempting to match its casualty replacements one-to-one, maintaining its military strength despite the ongoing high casualties.

Image by Mvs.gov.ua.

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A U.S. think tank claims Russia suffered significant troop losses during its 2024 territorial advances in Ukraine. According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), geolocated evidence suggests Russian advancements totaling 4,168 square kilometers, roughly equivalent to 1,609 square miles. The organization estimates that Russia lost approximately 40 soldiers per square mile gained. show more
January 2, 2025
William Upton
Crime
NatSec
War

Trump Tower Terrorist Recruited for Ukraine, Just Like Failed Assassin Ryan Routh.

Matthew Livelsberger, the 37-year-old active duty special forces member assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command and named as the suspect in the New Year’s Day Cybertruck bombing outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, is believed to have held strong pro-Ukraine sympathies and even recruited foreign mercenaries to fight for the country in its war against Russia. This has led Las Vegas law enforcement officials to speculate that Livelsberger’s attack was politically motivated.

“This is a Tesla truck, and we know that Elon Musk is working with President-elect Trump, and it’s the Trump Tower,” Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said on Wednesday. He added: “There’s obviously things to be concerned about, and it’s something we continue to look at.”

PRO-UKRAINE, ANTI-TRUMP.

A post on a LinkedIn account allegedly belonging to Livelsberger shows him acknowledging to another individual that he was sending recruits their way for an operation in Ukraine that paid $550 a day with lodging and travel provided. An alleged 2016 photo of Livelsberger—who served 19 years as a Green Beret—surfaced on social media showing him wearing a black t-shirt with red lettered print reading “Slava Ukraini.” The phrase translates to “Glory to Ukraine” in English. The photo appears to have been posted to a Facebook page belonging to his wife, Sarah Livelsberger.

Additionally, Mrs. Livelsberger’s alleged social media shows she holds far-left views—making numerous posts between 2015 and 2016 espousing extremist rhetoric against President Donald J. Trump. In a 2015 post, she wrote that following Trump’s social media made her want to kill someone.

Similarly, would-be presidential assassin Ryan Routh recruited mercenaries to serve in Ukraine. Routh is alleged to have visited Fort Bragg—where Livelsberger was once stationed—over 100 times. It is unknown if the two men knew each other.

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Matthew Livelsberger, the 37-year-old active duty special forces member assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command and named as the suspect in the New Year's Day Cybertruck bombing outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, is believed to have held strong pro-Ukraine sympathies and even recruited foreign mercenaries to fight for the country in its war against Russia. This has led Las Vegas law enforcement officials to speculate that Livelsberger's attack was politically motivated. show more
January 2, 2025
War
World

Xi: Nothing Will Stop Us Taking Taiwan.

China’s President Xi Jinping rang in the New Year by pledging that nothing would stop the communist state’s takeover of Taiwan. During his televised New Year’s speech, the autocratic leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) defiantly declared that no other nation could prevent China from annexing the breakaway island, which has maintained its independence since 1949, without ever being controlled by the People’s Republic of China.

Meanwhile, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, in his New Year’s address, underscored Taiwan’s role as a critical component of the global “defense of democracy.” Lai reiterated Taiwan’s willingness to engage in dialogue with Beijing but did not back down on strengthening Taiwanese military capabilities. According to Taiwan’s defense ministry, the new year commenced with Chinese warplanes and ships conducting a “combat patrol” around Taiwan. Such maneuvers, which involve air and maritime deployments near Taiwan, have become a frequent occurrence.

President Xi has routinely threatened Taiwan’s sovereignty to stoke national unity in mainland China. In December 2023, ahead of Taiwan’s elections, Xi stated that China would take the island “by any means.” A month later, pro-CCP candidates were soundly defeated at the polls by Tawainese leaders backing continued independence from the mainland. While the entrenchment of anti-CCP leaders has blocked any diplomatic path to reunification, it may push Xi and the CCP towards more open conflict regarding integrating Taiwan.

The National Pulse reported in March that U.S. Admiral John Aquilino, head of the Indo-Pacific Command, testified before Congress that China is increasing its nuclear and military capabilities in preparation for a potential invasion of Taiwan by 2027. Aquilino noted that China also possesses advanced modern systems, enabling it to exert significant control in the Pacific.

Image by China News Service via Wikimedia Commons.

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China's President Xi Jinping rang in the New Year by pledging that nothing would stop the communist state's takeover of Taiwan. During his televised New Year's speech, the autocratic leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) defiantly declared that no other nation could prevent China from annexing the breakaway island, which has maintained its independence since 1949, without ever being controlled by the People's Republic of China. show more
December 20, 2024
War

US Airstrike Eliminates Islamic State Leader Abu Yusif in Syria.

The United States military has announced the killing of Islamic State leader Abu Yusif, who was also known as Mahmud, in Syria. According to U.S. Central Command (Centcom), the airstrike was conducted in an area that, prior to the recent political changes, was under the control of Bashar al-Assad’s government and Russian forces.

Centcom Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla confirmed the strike and emphasized the United States’ ongoing commitment to prevent the resurgence of ISIS in Syria, especially in light of the volatile situation in the region. However, Syria’s new leader is an al-Qaeda terrorist formerly allied with Islamic State’s late caliph.

General Kurilla said that the U.S., in cooperation with regional allies and partners, remains vigilant against ISIS attempts to reestablish itself. He highlighted concerns about the group’s ambitions to free over 8,000 of its operatives currently detained in Syrian facilities. Some of these are in the Rojava territory controlled by U.S.-backed Kurds—whom the Turkish military is now poised to destroy.

The Islamic State once claimed vast territories in Syria and Iraq. At its height in 2015, the group ruled over approximately 12 million people, enforcing strict Islamic law and engaging in extensive violence against minority groups. President Donald J. Trump oversaw the destruction of this physical caliphate by 2015, however.

Despite this loss of territory, ISIS has continued guerrilla activities in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and has also maintained affiliates in Africa.

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The United States military has announced the killing of Islamic State leader Abu Yusif, who was also known as Mahmud, in Syria. According to U.S. Central Command (Centcom), the airstrike was conducted in an area that, prior to the recent political changes, was under the control of Bashar al-Assad's government and Russian forces. show more
December 20, 2024
NatSec
War
World

Pentagon Admits There Are Over 1,000 More U.S. Troops in Syria than Previously Claimed.

The Pentagon has disclosed a significant increase in the number of U.S. troops stationed in Syria, totaling around 2,000 personnel. This figure exceeds previous counts of approximately 900, as reported to the media over recent months. Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Ryder addressed the discrepancy during a briefing on Thursday, claiming that the previously unreported forces are temporary rotational deployments adapting to mission needs, unlike the core contingent on longer missions.

Ryder highlighted that U.S. deployments, including those in Syria, may vary due to diplomatic and operational considerations. These additional forces were present before President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia as his regime collapsed under the pressure of a jihadist offensive. According to the Pentagon, the U.S. troops are mostly involved in missions aimed to continue diminishing Islamic State (ISIS) capabilities in the region.

The revelation occurs amidst a heightened focus on Syria following Assad’s departure. Turkish military actions against the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have escalated, posing a threat to security in the region. SDF Commander Gen. Mazloum Abdi cautioned that Kurdish fighters’ potential withdrawal could facilitate an ISIS resurgence. He noted reduced guard numbers at key detention facilities like the Raqqa ISIS prison, emphasizing the growing vulnerability of those sites.

If Kurdish forces, threatened by Turkish hostility, are compelled to retreat by Turkey and its jihadist proxies, U.S. forces may face withdrawal as well.

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Howard.

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The Pentagon has disclosed a significant increase in the number of U.S. troops stationed in Syria, totaling around 2,000 personnel. This figure exceeds previous counts of approximately 900, as reported to the media over recent months. Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Ryder addressed the discrepancy during a briefing on Thursday, claiming that the previously unreported forces are temporary rotational deployments adapting to mission needs, unlike the core contingent on longer missions. show more