Birth pangs

[Jeffwhosoever]

Taliban make gains in Afghanistan, raise fears of humanitarian crisis

 

[Jeffwhosoever]

Wildfires spark evacuations in 3 U.S. states and Canada amid heat wave

 

[Jeffwhosoever]

Swarm of earthquakes strike Northern California | KGET 17

 

[Jeffwhosoever]

"Hamas has been preparing for the opportunity to create an uprising in the West Bank. Today’s conditions are ripe for such, and a single Hamas match could ignite the region in a Palestinian civil war — which Hamas is likely to win. The losers would be Israel, Jordan, America, Egypt, the Gulf states and the Palestinian people. The winners would be Iran, Turkey, Russia and Qatar. How will the losing side adjust to a Palestinian Authority controlled by Hamas in charge of Gaza and the West Bank?"

Source: Is Israel preparing for the inevitable civil war in the West Bank?

 

[Rigatoni]

"Hamas has been preparing for the opportunity to create an uprising in the West Bank. Today’s conditions are ripe for such, and a single Hamas match could ignite the region in a Palestinian civil war — which Hamas is likely to win. The losers would be Israel, Jordan, America, Egypt, the Gulf states and the Palestinian people. The winners would be Iran, Turkey, Russia and Qatar. How will the losing side adjust to a Palestinian Authority controlled by Hamas in charge of Gaza and the West Bank?"

Source: Is Israel preparing for the inevitable civil war in the West Bank?

Even though the last skirmish died out, I still believe Hamas has given up trying to incite a takeover of some kind. Israel hasn't lowered her guard.

 

[Rigatoni]

Bennett: Israel ‘on alert’ over Lebanon crisis
Bennett: Israel ‘on alert’ over Lebanon crisis

“Lebanon is on the verge of collapse, like every country that Iran takes over,” he said at the opening of the cabinet meeting. “The citizens of Lebanon are paying a heavy price for the Iranian takeover of the country.”

IDF remains on alert on its border with Syria
IDF remains on alert on its border with Syria

Despite the calm on Israel’s northern border, the IDF remains vigilant and prepared for any violation of sovereignty by the Syrian army and by Hezbollah.
The IDF has struck several Syrian outposts in the Golan Heights since May, all of them built in the demilitarized zone.

 

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Wild Fire Oregon

 

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Earthquake 6.0 California

 

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Flash flood London

 

[Rigatoni]

Northern Command Head: Hezbollah to pay a 'heavy price' if war breaks out
Northern Command Head: Hezbollah to pay a 'heavy price' if war breaks out

15 years after Second Lebanon War, the IDF warns it has thousands of targets ready to be attacked in Lebanon

150,000 rockets aimed at Israel. Northern Command head: We have surprises for Hezbollah
150,000 rockets aimed at Israel. Northern Command head: We have surprises for Hezbollah

The commander of the Northern Command, Major General Amir Baram, said that "We are preparing surprises for Hezbollah's 'surprises.' The next war will be complex for us but unbearable for them. "
. . .
In light of this, units in the armored and engineering corps have recently undergone the 'Northern Threshold' test to measure required preparedness for the next war in Lebanon.

Baram warned Hezbollah: In the next campaign, you will meet a trained, deadly army that is more determined than ever."

Some sabre rattling going on lately, seems rather ominous. I wonder how different Bennett is to Netanyahu, and if he would be aggressive in terms of dealing with Gaza, Iran's proxies and Iran in general. Netanyahu appeared to be more reserved and understanding when dealing with Hamas. Perhaps we'll see how Israel's new prime minister responds if and when a new skirmish breaks out.

 

[Rigatoni]

Russia has been invaded by millions of ladybugs. They have swarmed several beaches as well as city infrastructure.

 

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Europe Flooded

 

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Climate catastrophe in Germany

 

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Killer Floods Europe

 

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Flooding Germany

 

[Rigatoni]

Protests taking place in Cuba over food shortages and communist dictatorship.

Mass rioting, looting and violence in South Africa. What started out as protests over the jailing of their former president Jacob Zuma has escalated into anarchy. Soldiers have been deployed to support the police in efforts to restore order.

Protests also in France over tighter COVID restrictions.

 

[Rigatoni]

Yellowstone rattled by swarm of more than 140 earthquakes in past day, geologists say
Yellowstone rattled by swarm of more than 140 earthquakes in past day, geologists say

The earthquake swarm is nothing to worry about, geologists said.
. . .
Some people, however, still worry earthquakes in Yellowstone are a sign that the “supervolcano” that lies beneath the park will soon erupt, which could have regional and global consequences.

 

[Timtofly]

Yellowstone rattled by swarm of more than 140 earthquakes in past day, geologists say
Yellowstone rattled by swarm of more than 140 earthquakes in past day, geologists say

Totally off topic, but that is one of my favorite scenes from the movie 2012.

 

[Rigatoni]

In addition to the swarm of quakes that shook Yellowstone National Park recently, and the large quake that struck California days ago, large quakes have also struck Iran and the Philippines.

Magnitude 5.7 quake hits Iran's Fars province - state TV
Magnitude 5.7 quake hits Iran's Fars province - state TV

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes southern Philippines
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes southern Philippines

 

[Rigatoni]

Ever since Bennett has taken office as Israel's PM, I've watched to see how he'd respond to the provocations of Hamas, the Palestinians and Iran's overall influence. He seems to be bolder and more provocative than Netanyahu - who appeared more understanding and preferred stability.

With the increase in sabre rattling lately, this change in leadership may be the difference in seeing inevitable events transpire. Israel seems to know the Ezekiel 38&39 war is on the horizon. They seem to be preparing not only militarily, but also in the allies they're forming. These upcoming meetings with Biden may be something to watch.

What to expect from Biden and King Abdullah's first meeting?
What to expect from Biden and King Abdullah's first meeting?
"The meeting on Monday is the first in a series of meetings with Middle East leaders. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi will meet Biden at the White House on July 26, and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is expected later this summer."

Abdullah heads to US as Bennett upholds Jewish rights on Temple Mount
Abdullah heads to US as Bennett upholds Jewish rights on Temple Mount
"King Abdullah of Jordan was set to meet with US President Joe Biden on Monday, the day after his government complained about Israel allowing Jews onto the Temple Mount and minor clashes between Muslims and Israeli police at the holy site."

IDF razes over 50 Palestinian structures during US envoy Amr's visit
IDF razes over 50 Palestinian structures during US envoy Amr's visit
"The IDF razed over 50 illegal West Bank Palestinian structures last week, while United States envoy Hady Amr was visiting Israel and the Palestinian territories last week."

Temple Mount: PM continues Jewish visits after Muslim-police clashes
Temple Mount: PM continues Jewish visits after Muslim-police clashes
"Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ordered the police to continue allowing Jews to ascend the Temple Mount on Sunday, the fast day of Tisha Be'av, even as Muslims clashed with police at the holy site."

Record Number of Jews Ascend Temple Mount on Tisha b’Av, Ignoring Threats
Record Number of Jews Ascend Temple Mount on Tisha b’Av, Ignoring Threats | United with Israel
"Thousands of Jews ascended to the Temple Mount during the morning hours of Sunday during Tisha B’Av, despite threats by Gaza-based terror organizations and attempts by Muslims at the holy site to block them."