In America the Kansas City Chiefs were winning their 2nd Super Bowl. In Rafah Israeli forces were rescuing 2 hostages from Hamas captivity. It was a daring operation, meticulously planned and precisely executed. Israeli intelligence was able to provide the location where the 2 men were being held. The rescue team from the Israel Police … More Gaza War 12 Feb
It looks to me like the little dispute between Iran and Pakistan will dry up and go away. If there is a lesson to be learned from it, I would think it’s one the USA should take to heart. If someone uses force against you, or your territory or citizens, then you need to respond … More Gaza War 19 Jan
With Christmas on the horizon there doesn’t seem to be much good will in the Middle East. Reports have it that the US ordered Israel not to conduct a preemptive strike on Hezbollah in Lebanon. The French navy is not really playing a part in Operation Prosperity Guardian. They object to playing second fiddle to … More Gaza War 23 Dec
The most important thing I’ve heard this morning is the American announcement of Operation Prosperity Guardian. This will provide protection for shipping against Houthi piracy and attacks. As usual, it’s a coalition involving US, UK, French, Dutch, German, and that the US 5th fleet aircraft carrier might lend teeth to the protective force. That might … More Gaza War 19 Dec
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