Meeting Atmosphere Professional, Not Ideological
Stephen Bryen | Weapons & Strategy | Feb 18, 2025
Both the Russian and the US side say that the high level diplomatic meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the morning of February 17th was successful.
by Gerald A. Honigman
Bret Stephens, the far more knowledgeable and tuned in New York Times opinion piece contributor regarding the Middle East (despite Thomas Friedman’s own self-anointed opinion about himself) recently penned a piece dealing with what should be done with Gaza in light of the non-stop barbarism and depravity emanating from it courtesy of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and just plain old civilian Arab butchers who gleefully partook in the Simchat Torah, October 7th, 2023 bloodlust and posted photos of their handiwork on the internet.
I knew of these infuriating details before, but reading Bret’s account of them made me even more sick to my stomach knowing that these wanton murderers will likely live to murder and terrorize yet again. Paraphrasing his account…
FDD | Feb 17, 2025
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Walter E. Block | Jan 19, 2025
Why the “was/is” in the title of this essay. That is because there are two time periods for which this question can apply. First, before and up to the present date, 1/19/2025, when Israel had some significant control over Gaza thanks to the treaty between the only civilized country in the Middle East and the barbarians. Second, from this day hence, when the IDF will leave this enclave, and Hamas will take over complete control of it.
Peloni: It is an intolerable situation for Abu Mazen to remain in power even as the head of the PA. Mazen is the head of the terror faction, Fatah, and conducts his dominion over his current domain as only an unreformed terrorist might. The artificial construct of the PA as being anything less threatening than a terror enclave has been both disingenuous and a force multiplier of victimizing innocent Israelis. This charade must be ended, Abbas should be arrested and tried for his well funded campaign of terror against Israel, and the Pals should be allowed to choose to emigrate in a similar manner as has been recommended for the Gazans. Those Pals which remain should choose their path wisely, and if they make a similar choice to that made by the Gazans in supporting yet another terror governing body, their fate should be no different from what has come to visit Gaza, without waiting for an October 7 event to transpire. Terrorism is not a human right, it is a war crime which should be met with the greatest of rejections by the civilized world, which is total war.
While some consider the proposed measures for Gaza as a non-starter, there are few other ideas on the table—certainly not for Mahmoud Abbas, whose Palestinian Authority lacks credibility.
Sarah N. Stern | Feb 17, 2025
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke during his visit on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, stating that the president also “has been very bold about his view of what the future for Gaza should be—not the same tired ideas of the past, but something that is bold. And something that frankly took courage and vision in order to outline. And it might have shocked and surprised many. But what may not continue is the same cycle where we repeat over and over again, and wind up in the exact same place.”
Peloni: This is an important analysis of the astroturf aspect of the pro-Hamas, pro-terror rallies and riots which have plagued the world since October 7 took place. There are laws on the books which should be invoked in prosecuting the support of terror groups, and it would be rewarding to hear that these will be employed by the current administration against those whose psyops transfigured the US into a modern day vision of the medieval past when Jew Hunts were permitted, popularized, and promoted.
ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTS IN AMERICA: Soros-funded, Hamas-approved
Peloni: This is a very interesting interview. Recommended viewing beginning at about 15min.
Mudar Zahran | X | Feb 17, 2025
Palestinian in its geography, demographics, and history…
Palestinian in its culture and identity, a testament to its people’s shared struggle and heritage against a foreign occupier.
Peloni: The release of these Jihadis will have its own butcher’s bill to pay, which is only part of the unfortunate consequence of striking such a bargain which rewards terrorists for their war crimes.
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Since the Gaza ceasefire agreement on January 19, the IDF has detained 380 Palestinians in Judea and Samaria. Two days after the agreement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “announced the start of a large-scale operation to defeat terrorism” in the city of Jenin. Days later, the operation was expanded into Tulkarm and Tubas. While the left-leaning mainstream media makes Israel look like the aggressor, Israel is protecting its citizens from the actual aggressors: Islamic jihadis.
It was a brilliant psychological attack that soiled each of those murderers in a way that no fire can ever cleanse. Nothing can erase the fact that those words and that star were on their bodies. It is a burden that will grow heavier with time, and gnaw at their hearts forever
To turn their attacks against them, we must first recognise their attacks.
Operation Badr, the Egyptian opening attack of the Yom Kippur War, was possibly more devastating than the attack on October 7, in that its effects were all devastating, leaving Jew fighting Jew, intensifying to this very day, with Israelis coming close to tearing their own country apart.
There are many ways to express one’s opinions in a civilised society—through debate, diplomacy, and dialogue. But then, there are those who resort to petty and vulgar theatrics, displaying their sheer intellectual and moral bankruptcy.
Expressive photo: the author as an Arab bowing in respect in front of the Israeli flag
Mr. Walid Al-Adwan, the Deputy Head of the Jordanian Bar Association, has chosen the latter path by painting the Israeli flag on the floor of the Bar Association’s entrance, ordering visitors to step on it like some medieval barbarian reveling in his own ignorance.
Peloni: The govt within a govt is dependent upon an ever increasing level of fraud, waste & abuse which lies in excess of $250-$500 billion every single year. This immense sinkhole of US taxpayer dollars acts as the tether by which the power is maintained by this govt within the govt, and as Trump has been elected to eliminate this sinkhole, the govt within a govt is responding as if its very existence is dependent upon their defeating Trump, because it does. Levin describes these facts as well as discussing DOGE and illegal immigration.
Peloni: This legislation provides a vital step towards establishing national sovereignty. Hopefully, this bill will pass easily with the Nationalist majority govt, to which I suspect Ben Gvir will give his full support. Of course, one must question why this bill was pulled from consideration some two years ago when the Nationalist majority was already in place? Interestingly, this has been timed to coincide with the hold on US foreign funding, which would include the very form of foreign influence peddling which this bill is designed to derail…
Ariel Kallner | X | Feb 16, 2025
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About two years ago, under heavy international pressure, the Ministerial Committee for Legislation withdrew my bill against foreign political subversion. I said then that the fight was not over – and today I keep it: the Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved my bill, which stipulates that any donation from a foreign country will be subject to an 80% tax, and that non-profit organizations supported by foreign political entities will no longer be able to petition the Israeli legal system.
Why is this important? Why prevent foreign countries from funding non-profit organizations in Israel and why block their path to the courts?
Peloni: This is a disturbing development.
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Allahu Akbar, Texas… A New Sharia City Near Dallas! ?
THIS is how no-go zones begin. THIS is how the West falls…
Radical Imam Yasir Qadhi—a terror-linked extremist—is now building EPIC City, a 1,000+ home Islamic stronghold just 30 minutes from Dallas, complete with… pic.twitter.com/PANgDyltQi
— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) February 14, 2025
For many years I warned that Sharia enclaves would be established, and would continue to expand until conflict became inevitable. This was, of course, denounced as “Islamophobia.”
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At the Israeli Knesset with Benny Gantz, former Israeli Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. I appreciate his cordiality and kindness. While we may have differing perspectives, we share a common objective:
Securing a dignified and stable future for our children and future… pic.twitter.com/xOb4WCgnUQ— Mudar Adnan Zahran ??? ????? ????? (@Mudar_Zahran) February 16, 2025
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Peloni: The reforms which were proposed by RFK during his campaign were important and long overdue, and it is very important that his MAHA agenda be pursued with a rigorous effort. He has just been confirmed, but it will be important to hear him offer a response to the anticipated Project Stargate on which he has thus far been silent, as well as the continued use of the existing mRNA shots, on which he has previously spoken extensively.
By Monica Showalter | Am Thinker | Feb 16, 2025
How’d we get so lucky?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is on the job in President Trump’s cabinet as Health and Human Services Secretary after getting confirmed a few days ago and and he’s gotten right to work, coming up with usable, practical solutions to America’s health crisis, all of which should have multi-partisan appeal.
Israeli military to start presenting probe results to residents this week
Hamas terrorists attacking Israeli Kibbutz’s on October 7 2023 (Photo: Screenshot).
Israel Defense Forces has completed their investigations and is set to start presenting the results showing the army’s failures to protect Israeli border communities from the Hamas invasion on Oct. 7, 2023, this week, the IDF announced.
NATO’s super-expensive proxy war against Russia has finally run its course, ending in total failure. This may result in the obliteration of post-World War II norms in which U.S. fights Europe’s wars.
Leo Hohmann | Feb 16, 2025
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European leaders are screeching and hollering over being left out of President Trump’s peace talks seeking an end to the bloody Russia-Ukraine border war.
Despite all of the financial and military assistance from the West, Ukraine has not been able to defeat Russia. And let’s be frank, it never will.
Jewish progressive groups that long decried Gaza as a prison now oppose US plans to relocate willing residents during reconstruction – a stance that contradicts humanitarian concerns.
By MOSHE PHILLIPS | Feb 16, 2025
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For years, the American Jewish Left has been accusing Israel of “imprisoning” Gaza’s residents. Now the Left is, in effect, demanding that the Gazans be prevented from leaving. What a tragic irony.
