End Times Headline News. January 13 2024
US journalist Gonzalo Lira died in Ukrainian captivity. New US strike in Yemen, Britain Ready to Send Troops to Die for Ukraine. Inside secret UFO briefing in DC. ‘Valley of Salt’ Cave Inscription
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Who was the ‘tortured’ US journalist who died in Ukrainian captivity?
A critic of President Zelensky’s government, Gonzalo Lira spent months in a Kharkov jail
Journalist and filmmaker Gonzalo Lira, a national of the US and Chile, has died while in a jail in Ukraine. Lira's family reported the death on January 12, which was then confirmed by the US Department of State. Lira had been in pre-trial detention since May 2023, on accusations of justifying Moscow’s military operation against Kiev. According to a handwritten note Lira’s sister received on January 4, provided to the Grayzone by her father, Lira had severe health problems caused by pneumonia and a collapsed lung, which began in mid-October. Ukrainian prison authorities only acknowledged the issue on December 22, and stated he would undergo surgery.
State Dept confirms death of US journalist jailed by Ukraine – TASS
Gonzalo Lira’s relatives have blamed his death on Washington and Kiev
Chilean-American blogger Gonzalo Lira has died in a Ukrainian prison, Russian news agency TASS said on Saturday, citing a response it received from the US Department of State. The blogger’s death was first announced by his family on Friday.
Lira, 55 at the time of his death, lived in Kharkov and blogged as ‘CoachRedPill,’ but switched to YouTube commentary after Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine in February 2022. He was arrested by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) last May and accused of “discrediting” the Ukrainian leadership and the military.
US Centcom Confirms Follow-up Strike in Yemen, Says It Was Against Houthi Radar Site
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A new US strike in Yemen was aimed at a Houthi radar site, the Pentagon's Central Command said. A source in the Sanaa administration earlier told Sputnik that the United States and the UK launched a new air strike on the north of the Yemeni capital Sanaa.
"At 3:45 a.m. (Sana’a time) on Jan 13., U.S. forces conducted a strike against a Houthi radar site in Yemen. This strike was conducted by the USS Carney (DDG 64) using Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and was a follow-on action on a specific military target associated with strikes taken on Jan. 12 designed to degrade the Houthi’s ability to attack maritime vessels, including commercial vessels," the US Central Command said in a statement on X.
Houthis Undeterred After US Coalition Pummels Over 60 Targets With Tomahawk Missiles, Airstrikes
The Thursday night US and UK-led major strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, while posing a significant risk for escalating the Gaza war into a regional conflict, still apparently have not deterred the Iran-backed rebel group's resolve to attack Red Sea shipping and even Western naval vessels.
Houthi spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree released a videotaped address saying "The American and British enemy bears full responsibility for its criminal aggression against our Yemeni people, and it will not go unanswered and unpunished." Houthi sources have tallied over 70 strikes across five regions of Yemen, indicating that at least five people died in the attacks.
Biden Says US Not in De Facto Proxy War With Iran Amid Mideast Attacks
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden told reporters he does not think the United States is in a de facto proxy war with Iran as it deals with violence in the Middle East.
"No," Biden said on Friday when asked if the United States is in a de facto proxy war with Iran. Biden also said Iran does not want a war with the United States.
Turkey, Russia Condemn Strikes On Yemen: West Turning Red Sea "Into A Bloodbath"
The international reaction to the Thursday night US-UK coalition bombing of Houthi positions in Yemen continues to come in, with the more interesting of the statements being issued by Turkey.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Friday statements to the press in Istanbul said that the attack would turn the Red Sea into a "bloodbath". He also condemned the Western coalition operation as "disproportionate" despite the previous over two dozen attacks on commercial shipping of the last months by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Vital medications to be transferred to Gaza hostages in coming days, PM’s office says
Red Cross to reportedly facilitate transfer; Hamas said wary delivery may help Israel establish location of hostages; deal will also see medications for Palestinians enter Strip
An agreement has been reached that will see vital medications delivered to hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Prime Minister’s Office announced in a statement Friday evening. The statement added that the medications will be delivered to the hostages in the next few days.
Channel 12 reported that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will facilitate the transfer.'
CIA providing intel on senior Hamas leaders and missing hostages in Gaza to Israel - NYT
The US spy agency oversaw a new task force assembled whose purpose is to gather intelligence on the missing hostages' whereabouts and has already uncovered information on Hamas's top leaders.
The CIA has been providing Israel information on senior Hamas leaders and the location of the remaining hostages the terrorist organization has kidnapped in Gaza, according to a Friday report by The New York Times citing US officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The US hasn't provided Israel with intel on "low or midlevel Hamas operatives," the report said.
After 20 Years, It's Time For America To Leave Iraq
It seemed like a good idea at the time…
On Jan. 4, 2024, the U.S. assassinated Mushtaq Jawad Kazim al-Jawari, a commander in an Iran-linked Iraqi militia. The Pentagon press release called the militia a “terrorist group” and claimed the strike was in “self-defense.” But it neglected to mention the militia was also part of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), an Iraqi government body that falls under the Ministry of Defense.
China vows crackdown on ‘Taiwan independence’ ahead of local elections
Beijing reiterates its goal of “complete reunification” with the self-governing island
The Chinese military has warned that it would “crush” any attempt by Taiwan to formally declare independence, saying that nothing would stop reunification with the island – including US arms sales.
During a press briefing on Friday – less than one day before Taiwan’s presidential election – military spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said the Beijing government would do everything in its power to prevent the island from breaking away.
‘Disappointed but not surprised’ – Serbia reacts to US arming separatists
Washington has told Belgrade it will sell Javelin missiles to Kosovo Albanians
Belgrade is not happy with Washington’s decision to sell anti-tank missiles to the breakaway province of Kosovo and intends to strengthen its military in response, Serbian Defense Minister Milos Vucevic said on Friday. The US ambassador in Belgrade, Christopher Hill, informed Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic of the potential sale during their meeting on Thursday. The State Department has greenlit the deal, involving 246 weapons worth an estimated $75 million.
Polish president revolts against new government – media
Andrzej Duda has reportedly vowed not to pass any bills put forward by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s new cabinet
Polish President Andrzej Duda is reportedly planning to launch an all-out offensive against the country’s new pro-EU government led by recently elected Prime Minister Donald Tusk, following the arrest of two former Law and Justice MPs.
According to the Polish news outlet Onet, Duda intends to send formal letters regarding Tusk’s alleged violation of the law and constitution to the heads of all EU countries, US President Joe Biden, the European Commission, the European Parliament, the United Nations, and the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission for Democracy through Law.
Zelensky Hails 'Unprecedented' $3BN+ Arms Deal With UK As US Supplies Have Stopped
White House national security spokesman John Kirby in a Thursday briefing confirmed that at this point US military supplies to Ukraine have stopped. The aid dried up after the very final aid package of $250 million was authorized by President Biden at the end of December based on the Presidential Drawdown Authority, and as Congress blocked his $100 billion supplemental budget request.
Kirby explained in a press briefing Thursday, "We have issued the last drawdown package that we had funding to support, and that’s why it’s critical that Congress move on that national security supplemental request."
Britain Ready to Send Troops to Die for Ukraine
I have been warning that the West desperately needs to create World War III as an excuse to cover up their fiscal mismanagement since World War II, which will inevitably result in the collapse of sovereign debt. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has now gone to Kiev to sign a “defense agreement” committing British citizens to be drafted to go to Ukraine and die for our illustrious politicians who do not even have the dignity of a dog that never shits where it eats, unlike our world politicians.
Russia's Medvedev Says Any UK Troop Deployment to Ukraine Would Be a Declaration of War
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow would regard any move by Britain to deploy a military contingent to Ukraine as a declaration of war against Russia.
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, made the comments in response to a visit by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Kyiv to announce an increase in military funding to help Ukraine purchase new military drones.
Canadian government lobbies WHO to include climate change in the definition of a pandemic emergency
According to the Canadian government, the World Health Organisation’s “new instrument” to control populations in the event of an infectious disease outbreak should be expanded so it is an “all-hazards approach.”
As part of this approach, Trudeau’s government named global health emergencies for which WHO should issue diktats. They include climate change, air pollution, and chemical contamination.
VIDEO: HIGH-SPEED MIGRANT BUS CHASE
Eric Adams Considering Curfew for Illegals in NYC Shelters After Claims of Panhandling
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now considering a curfew for illegal immigrants staying in city shelters after some residents have claimed that people have been leaving the shelters at night to panhandle.
Some NYC residents have said that migrants have actually come to their homes, asking for money, clothes and other things. It’s so obvious to anyone with an ounce of common sense that this situation is unsustainable.
Texas governor 'encouraging' attacks on migrants – Mexico
Greg Abbott’s “aggressive insinuations” toward immigrants have been denounced by the neighboring country
The Mexican Foreign Ministry has accused the Texas governor Greg Abbot of advocating “violent acts” against migrants attempting to reach the United States.
Last week, Abbott said his administration was doing all it could to tackle the immigration crisis, short of “shooting people.”
Johns Hopkins’ diversity chief blasts men, Whites, and Christians as ‘privileged’ in newsletter
A “privilege” list from the Johns Hopkins Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity (DEI) caused a backlash that quickly resulted in a retraction on Thursday.
The @EndWokeness X account released an unearthed newsletter from Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Sherita H. Golden on the January 2024 issue of Monthly Diversity Digest. The message included “privilege” as the “Diversity Word of the Month” along with a series of descriptions considered “privileged.”
Victor Reacts: Tax Payer Funded Sex Changes? The Collective Insanity Continues (VIDEO)
Tax payer funded sex changes. Did you ever think we would get to this point?
As reported by the Gateway Pundit, “Maryland will now cover an unprecedented number of sex change procedures and treatments through the taxpayer-funded Medicaid program.”
A law that went into effect in the state on January 1 requires Medicaid to cover “gender-affirming treatment in a nondiscriminatory manner.”This includes breast implants, fertility preservation services, facial cosmetic surgeries, hair alterations, and much more.
A Short Guide to ESG: Philosophical Problems
In addition to Economic Problems and Political Problems, philosophical objections to ESG abound but are rarely addressed by its advocates. Besides largely resting on a pretense of knowledge, which Friedrich Hayek called The Fatal Conceit, parts of the ESG agenda are dehumanizing and amount to little more than justifications for theft. Not only will government-mandated ESG compliance create a poorer world, it will also create a world with less achievement, greater conflict, and the trampling of individuals for the sake of the “collective good.” These are serious charges, so let me make my case in brief.
(WATCH) A Pastor has been criminally charged for helping the homeless: ‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This’
A Christian pastor reportedly facing criminal charges for violating zoning laws is refusing to back down from keeping his doors open to help the poor and others in his community.
“[Pastor Chris Avell is] facing 18 criminal charges for violating the city’s zoning laws,” a First Liberty news release read. “The city is going after him, because, earlier this year, Pastor Chris opened the church 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He’s seeking to serve homeless people.”
Inside secret UFO briefing in DC: Congress finds 'many' claims about US government harboring aliens and spaceships 'have merit' after grilling top US spy watchdog
Lawmakers say they are one step closer to the truth about humanity's place in the universe today after a top secret briefing on UFOs in Congress.
America's top spy watchdog met with members of the House Oversight committee on Capitol Hill today — a meeting previewed by DailyMail.com's anonymous intelligence community insider.
NEW READING OF BIBLICAL ‘VALLEY OF SALT’ CAVE INSCRIPTION
Hebrew Inscription Re-photographed
An earlier Thinker Update reported on the discovery of Roman swords in a desert cave about 20 miles southeast of Jerusalem. Now, we can update that story with a re-interpretation of a Hebrew inscription found in the same cave that provides new insights on a Biblical location.
Ariel University lecturer Dr. Asaf Gayer made an expedition to re-photograph a known ancient Hebrew inscription written on a stalactite in a cave near Ein Gedi, close to the Dead Sea. New advanced photography called multispectral imaging had already been helpful to reveal invisible text on pottery sherds and other engravings. Gayer wanted to see if any additional information would be revealed using it on the cave inscription. He was not disappointed, as we shall see.
When I first heard about the death of Lira from another substack, I left this comment:
This is the first I've heard of it. Do I hold Ukraine responsible for Lira's death? NO, I hold the US Government responsible. They based their deep state operations there. Their money laundering and child and human trafficking there. Their weapons labs there.
They are an enemy of the American people, and Russia. And when Russia defended itself from the US DoD bioweapons labs and nazis, the corrupt US Congress gave the nazi regime in Ukraine BILLIONS OF OUR MONEY, STOLEN FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
The CIA and the US deep state and corrupt illegitimate Obiden regime ARE RESPONSIBLE. They are enemies of freedom and truth worldwide.
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