End Times Headline News. February 16 2024
Terror in Israel's South. Netanyahu rejects unilateral Palestinian statehood. Russian Opposition Leader Dies In Jail. Measles Magic. Major wildfire in NZ. US carries out cyberattack on Iranian warship
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Massive blast seen in Iranian chemical production factory, fire breaks out
According to reports, the blast was so large it was seen from several cities across central Iran.
A large explosion was observed near the Iranian city of Shahriar, near the capital Tehran, on Thursday evening, according to local media and footage shared on social media. Iranian media reported that a large fire broke out at a chemical solvent production factory. According to reports, the blast was so large it was seen from several cities across central Iran.
US carries out cyberattack on Iranian warship in Red Sea - NBC News report
The US operation was meant to inhibit the Iranian ship’s ability to share intelligence with Houthi militants in Yemen.
The United States conducted a cyberattack recently against an Iranian military ship in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden that had been collecting intelligence on cargo vessels, NBC News reported on Thursday, citing three US officials. The cyberattack took place a week ago as part of a government response to a drone attack by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq that killed three US service members in Jordan late last month and wounded dozens of others, the report said.
Terror in Israel's South: Two killed, two seriously injured in shooting attack
Initial investigations indicated that the terrorist was a resident of Shuafat in east Jerusalem with Israeli residency.
Two people were killed, two others were seriously wounded, one person was moderately wounded, and one person was lightly wounded in a suspected shooting attack on Highway 40 near Bnei Re'em in southern Israel on Friday afternoon.
A civilian who was driving by managed to get out of his car and shoot and kill the terrorist. Police were conducting searches in the area to ensure there were no other terrorists or accomplices on the loose. Israel Police chief Kobi Shabtai and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir headed to the scene after the attack.
Netanyahu rejects unilateral Palestinian statehood after Biden call
״Israel outright rejects international dictates regarding a permanent arrangements with the Palestinians," Netanyahu wrote.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected all plans for unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood after he spoke with US President Joe Biden for 40 minutes and after the security cabinet met. “At the cabinet meeting, I clarified my position regarding the recent talk of imposing a Palestinian state on Israel,” Netanyahu wrote in a post on X.
“These two sentences sum up my position,” he explained.
Egypt setting up area at Gaza border which could be used to shelter Palestinians - sources
One of the sources said Egypt was optimistic talks to clinch a ceasefire can avoid any such scenario, but is establishing the area at the border as a temporary and precautionary measure.
Egypt is preparing an area at the Gaza border which could accommodate Palestinians in case an Israeli offensive into Rafah prompts an exodus across the frontier, four sources said, in what they described as a contingency move by Cairo. Egypt, which denied making any such preparations, has repeatedly raised the alarm over the possibility that Israel's Gaza offensive could displace Palestinians into Sinai - something Cairo says would be completely unacceptable- echoing warnings from Arab states such as Jordan.
Hamas rejects Israeli proposal to release 1,500 inmates for hostages - report
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that a deal on the release of hostages held by Hamas remains possible, but there remain "very hard" issues to be resolved.
Hamas has rejected an Israeli offer to free all hostages taken into the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of 1,500 Palestinians from Israeli prisons, Saudi media outlet Al-Arabiya reported on Thursday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that a deal on the release of hostages held by Hamas remains possible, but there remain "very hard" issues to be resolved.
Israel has no intention to deport Palestinians from Gaza, FM Katz says
"The world must pressure Iran and Hezbollah to withdraw from South Lebanon and implement UN resolution 1701," Katz said, speaking at the Munich Security Conference.
Israel has no plans to deport Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz told the Munich Security Conference on Friday. "We have no intention to deport any Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip," Katz said, adding that Israel did not want to rule Gaza after it ends its war against the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas that has been governing the territory.
Iran, Saudi Arabia Inch Closer to Military Cooperation as US Loses Grip in Mideast - Analyst
Diplomatic relations between Tehran and Riyadh resumed under a Chinese-brokered agreement last March, with the sides mulling even closer rapprochement after the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict last October amid attempts to prevent a regional spillover of the hostilities.
Iran and Saudi Arabia could forge some sort of agreements, if not specifically military ones, then political ones related also to security and defense aspects, Mehmet Rakipoglu, a researcher on international affairs at Dimensions for Strategic Studies, a think tank based in the London, told Sputnik.
Islamic Preacher Begins Australia Tour Encouraing 'Martyrdom' to Youth, Railing Against Western Democracies, and Targeting 'Kaffirs' (Video)
Australia, akin to numerous Western nations, hesitates to confront the evident intentions of Islamic supremacists to conquer non-Muslims, thereby failing to address the looming threats they pose.
A Muslim preacher’s provocative speaking tour across Australia has ignited a firestorm of debate, with his inflammatory Islamic rhetoric drawing both condemnation and support from fellow jihadis. Sheikh Abu Bakr Zoud’s 14-date lecture series, titled ‘Nurturing Hearts and Minds,’ commenced in Melbourne and Sydney amidst controversy over his controversial statements and associations.
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Dies In Jail
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in a maximum-security prison in the country's far north, the Interfax news service reported Friday, citing the Federal Penitentiary Service.
47 year old Navalny, a major critic of President Vladimir Putin, vanished in December from a prison in the Vladimir region where he was serving a three-decade term for extremism and fraud charges that he had called political payback for his anti-Kremlin stance a decade ago. He had no expectations of getting out of jail as long as Putin was in power.
US-UK attacks in Yemen ‘illegal’ – Russian security chief
Western nations are fostering chaos to protect their hegemony, Nikolay Patrushev has said
he US-led strikes against targets in Yemen are illegitimate and have no justification under the UN Charter, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev said on Friday at a meeting of security officials from regional powers. The US and UK, with support from allies, have launched dozens of attacks since January against the Houthis, a Yemeni armed movement.
Lavrov: EU Bets on Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine in Bid to Strike at Russia's Heart
On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Russian air defense systems had destroyed 14 RM-70 Vampire multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) missiles over the Belgorod region fired by Ukraine. As a result of the attack, seven people, including a child, were killed, while 18 were injured.
Addressing a Moscow-hosted conference entitled 'Euromaidan: Ukraine's Lost Decade', Sergey Lavrov, the nation’s top diplomat, pointed out that the EU had advised Ukraine to use the Western-supplied long-range weapons to "reach the heart of Russia."
Azerbaijan is planning a “full-scale war” against Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Thursday
Azerbaijan is planning a “full-scale war” against Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Thursday, two days after a skirmish on their border left four Armenian troops dead.
Tensions between the two Caucasus neighbors have remained high since Baku recaptured the Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh last September in a lightning military offensive.
Major wildfire in Christchurch’s Port Hills, state of emergency declared, New Zealand
Fire and Emergency New Zealand reported a large vegetation fire covering about 650 ha (1 606 acres) in the Port Hills near Christchurch on February 15, 2024. A state of emergency was declared the previous day, with 130 firefighters, 11 helicopters, and heavy machinery deployed. Evacuations affected 80 properties, though no homes were lost. The blaze remains uncontained, and a public health warning was issued due to smoke.
Laura Ingraham tells Biden to release tape of special counsel interview
'The claim that he is sharper than he appears is an insult to everyone's intelligence'
The fallout from the report by special counsel Robert Hur on Joe Biden's decision to willfully take and keep classified government documents in unsecure locations like his private office, home and even garage continues. Hur concluded there was lots of evidence that Biden did, in fact, mishandle government documents, but he wasn't recommending charges because a jury likely would perceive Biden as an elderly man (81) who had diminished mental capacity.
Many East Palestine Residents Question Intentions Of Biden's Visit A Year After Toxic Train Derailment
On the day of President Joe Biden’s first visit to East Palestine more than one year after a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed and spilled hazardous chemicals, most residents of his eastern Ohio village echoed the same sentiment— that the trip is too late and is motivated by insincere reasons.
he White House, which initially announced President Biden’s visit on Jan. 31, said in a statement on Feb. 15 that the president “will receive a briefing from officials on the continuing response and recovery efforts and meet with members of the community. He will reaffirm his commitment to ensuring the people of East Palestine are not defined by this single event, and that his administration is delivering on the needs of affected families, businesses, and residents.”
"This Is Scary": Soros Prepares Takeover Of 200 Radio Stations Ahead Of US Presidential Election
America's second-largest radio broadcaster could soon emerge from bankruptcy with a new shareholder: Soros Fund Management. According to Bloomberg, the investment firm founded by the Trump-hating billionaire George Soros has acquired $400 million of Audacy's highest-ranking debt.
"The decision by our existing and new debtholders to become equity holders in Audacy represents a significant vote of confidence in our company and the future of the radio and audio business," Audacy wrote in a statement.
FDA Director Dr. Peter Marks Admits Expediting Approval of Pfizer COVID Vaccine, Potentially to Meet Mandate Deadlines
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic held a pivotal hearing on Thursday titled “Assessing America’s Vaccine Safety Systems, Part One,” where the Director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Dr. Peter Marks, faced intense questioning over the rapid approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The hearing, overseen by Chairman Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio), probed the effectiveness of the vaccine safety reporting system, as well as the compensation process for vaccine-related injuries.
France: ANY Criticism Of The mRNA DEATHVAX™ Platform Punishable Up To 3 Years Imprisonment And 45,000 Euros
Measles Magic
Pulling back the curtain.
Australian Senator Malcolm Roberts: “The Plan of the Great Reset Is That You Will Die With Nothing”
You Will Live In Tiny Homes & Drive EVs And Be Happy: This Is The Future They Have Planned For Us
In recent years, “van life’, “car life” and “tiny homes” have all become extremely hot topics on social media. Millennials and Generation Z have been particularly eager to try out these “minimalist” lifestyles. At a time when home prices have risen to absurd levels and the cost of living has become exceedingly oppressive, it can be very tempting to adopt a low cost way of life. But it is also important to understand that the elite are very much encouraging these trends. If they could get most of us happily living in tiny homes and electric vehicles, they would be very pleased.
It’s time to limit how often we can travel abroad – ‘carbon passports’ may be the answer
The summer of 2023 was very significant for the travel industry. By the end of July, international tourist arrivals globally reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels. In some European countries, such as France, Denmark and Ireland, tourism demand even surpassed its pre-pandemic level.
This may be great news economically, but there’s concern that a return to the status quo is already showing dire environmental and social consequences.
Cybercriminals Use Malware to Obtain Face Biometrics, Break into Banking Apps
Chinese cybercrime group GoldFactory is creating malware to attack Android and iOS that steals face biometrics and uses them to break into bank accounts of the victim, according to The Register. The group started releasing trojanized smartphone apps in June 2023. The first version, GoldDigger, focused on getting banking credentials. The latest version, GoldPickaxe or GoldPickaxe.iOS for Android and iOS, first appeared in October of that same year. It captures data used for identity verification, including face biometrics.
Southern Border Crisis Is Bigger Than Texas
Freedom Convoy: Take Our Border Back! discusses the showdown between the Biden administration and the Governor of Texas over the migrant crisis on the southern border. President Trump shows in a video below that the bill in Congress is not necessary and will not solve the crisis. Since Biden has the authority to close the border (as Trump did), no bill is necessary – especially one that allows 5,000-8,500 illegals in every day! Senator John Cornyn (R-Tx) explains in a video below how destructive Biden’s open border policy is for America. It’s nothing short of treason!
Random massive blast in Iran? I think not!
Coffee and Covid shared a weird story the other day regarding the senate intel committee chairman requesting declassification over an urgent and critical national security risk. No further info given and not a peep from our so-called “journalists.”
It was postulated that it might signal Iran has nukes now. Today’s blast may well be another indicator. The war hawks here expressing disapproval?
With ukraines “war” circling the drain the grifting politicians and their war machine corporate buddies need continued conflict somewhere in the middle east and will continue to poke and prod even if only by proxy to ensure instability there.
Most of humanity just wants a peaceful and free existence, but billionaire TPTB & their political/corporate/ngo stooges are continuing to double down on plans to try to ensure that never happens.
God still reigns on high and my spirit says we are drawing ever closer to a point where we will be reminded who is really charge. May His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 🙏🏻
Thanks for the many articles!!
Of course Israel does not want to rule Gaza after it ends its war: that would mean coping with the destruction it wrought and taking responsibility for the survivors. Can’t do that!
Hurrah for China if they brokered a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia that caused the two nations to resume “diplomatic relations”. Somebody had to take on that job. And the USA was AWOL.
I take it the Muslim lecture series in Australia did not intend to nurture non-Muslim Australians. And the non-Muslim Australians do not recognize their danger.
While the death of Mr. Navalny is not unexpected, it remains tragic. And a lesson to us that Putin will not be crossed.
Nikolay Patrushev is absolutely correct in chiding the US for its attacks in Yemen. I can only hope the US and its UK partner will take his rebuke seriously, and not simply dismiss it because he is . . . Russian.
At the same time Mr. Sergey Lavrov has noted that the EU is advising Ukraine to use weapons that can “reach the heart of Russia”. When will we abandon the notion that the world is only big enough for one global power? And, is the EU not concerned with retaliation?
Am I the only one who is tiring of evidence of Biden’s “diminished mental capacity”? Yes, he loses the subject from time to time. So, I admit, do I, but in my case I’m only 79; I lose words, but can find them again with a search engine. How much flak did Reagan get - and he had dementia?
The people of East Palestine, Ohio were abandoned as soon as that train derailed. Was a govt. group established to monitor and assist, and with a local office? A once-a-year drop-in by the president is sorely inadequate, and insulting.
Whatever happened to anti-trust? Isn’t there a govt. agency tasked with at least monitoring obvious monopolies? How in the world can 200 radio stations be controlled by one organization? In America? That is not democratic. There must be a similar situation in newspapers.
Is anyone going to summarize in writing the process by which anti-COVID drugs got made legal? You know, the so-called “emergency use authorization”. I want a list of responsible persons to hound, if not arrest.
What’s with France that they now protect — via imprisonment and fines — the death vax? I’ve read several articles by French scientists reporting the vax is not safe. Hopefully there is some way to cancel this law. And hopefully the law is not retroactive.
Oh come on. I do not believe the UK has had 1 million deaths by COVID. Maybe from the vaccine.
As for the measles scare, that is primarily a pharma program, intended, no doubt, to increase vaccine sales. I cannot be the only person to know that even the US govt. admits the vaccine CAUSES measles infections.
I don’t need a carbon passport to limit my travel abroad. The cost is sufficient to deter me. Damn.
Please tell me what Kamala Harris has accomplished since she became Vice President of the US. I thought she was directed to solve the southern border “problem”. But it appears to have worsened. Is anyone going to call her to account?