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Wordt het oorlog of een deal in Iran? Dat is de vraag die de Amerikaanse president Trump afgelopen maand herhaaldelijk stelde. Ondertussen voerde hij de Amerikaanse militaire aanwezigheid in de regio op. Dit weekend begonnen de onderhandelingen. Trump stuurt aan op een deal over het Iraanse atoomprogramma, omdat het land nu bijna in staat zou zijn om zelf kernwapens te produceren. Volgens experts is dit een direct gevolg van de terugtrekking van Trump in 2016 uit de atoomdeal die zijn voorganger Obama met Iran had gesloten. In deze podcast vertelt Iran-deskundige en geopolitiek analist Damon Golriz over de ingewikkelde relatie tussen Trump en de opperste leider van Iran: ayatollah Khamenei - die vlak voor de verkiezingen opdracht zou hebben gegeven om Trump te vermoorden. Toch zijn de twee nu tot elkaar veroordeeld, en lijkt het niet onwaarschijnlijk dat ze er - via onderhandelaars - met elkaar uit komen. Reageren? Mail dedag@nos.nl Presentatie en montage: Elisabeth Steinz Redactie: IJsbrand Terpstra

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Gaza suffers as children and aid workers killed in Israeli bombardment "Tragedy deepens in Gaza as at least 322 children have been killed and 609 wounded in the past 10 days, UNICEF reports, after Israel resumed attacks. ""Children have again been plunged into deadly violence,"" warns UNICEF's Catherine Russell. Separately, Gaza's media office confirms 1,513 humanitarian workers killed in Israel's relentless bombardment. Meanwhile, The Palestinian presidency condemns forced evacuations in Rafah, calling them a violation of international law. Israel and Hamas remain at odds over key conditions, including prisoner releases and military withdrawal." French court bans Marine Le Pen from office over EU funds scandal "French political circles are in turmoil. Marine Le Pen's electoral ambitions face a stunning blow as a court imposes a five-year ban after she was found guilty of embezzling European Union funds. International figures, including US President Donald Trump and his billionaire supporter Elon Musk, decry the ruling as politically motivated. Le Pen vows to appeal, insisting she's ""eliminated,"" not defeated. Her National Rally party now weighs its options, with 29-year-old protege and the party leader Jordan Bardella potentially stepping into the spotlight." Myanmar declares national mourning as earthquake deaths surpass 2,000 "Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that claimed over 2,000 lives. The ruling junta announced flags would fly at half-mast until April 6 in honour of the victims. Rescue efforts have slowed in Mandalay, the worst-hit city, as fears of aftershocks persist. Thousands are still living on the streets, and with communication networks disrupted, the true scale of the disaster remains uncertain. At least 3,900 people are injured, and hundreds are still missing." Khamenei warns Trump that Iran will retaliate firmly against aggression "Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, responded sharply to US President Donald Trump's threat of ""bombing,"" warning that any external aggression would prompt a ""firm retaliatory blow."" Addressing a congregation in Tehran, Khamenei emphasised Iran's readiness for any confrontation. Meanwhile, Iran rejected direct talks with the US but remains open to indirect negotiations. Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned Trump's remarks as a “shocking affront to international peace.”" France fines Apple over its app tracking transparency practices "French antitrust authorities have slapped Apple with a $162 million fine over its App Tracking Transparency or ATT feature. The watchdog argued that the implementation of ATT was excessive and harmed third-party publishers. The system, which debuted in 2021, requires users to opt-in before tracking across apps, with critics accusing Apple of using it to promote its own advertising. Despite the fine, Apple maintained the feature gives users greater control over privacy and has strong support globally. Investigations are ongoing in several European countries."

Headlines: Trump allies push for permanent tax cut plan; Why Wisconsin matters; NASA astronauts give first interview since return to earth; migrant influencer turned squatter ringleader deported; Israel strikes Beirut; Iran’s Khamenei warns Trump; Three American soldiers deceased in Lithuanian swamp accident; Hegseth signing memo on combat arms standards for men and women; more than a fifth of adults have left religious groups they were raised in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas blames Netanyahu for derailing Gaza truce "Palestinian resistance group Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing the Gaza ceasefire deal for his political gains. Hamas official Izat al-Rishq warned that Netanyahu's actions are a waste of time and an attempt to manipulate the captives' fate. Meanwhile, Israeli tanks stormed Palestinian city of Jenin, in a dramatic escalation of military raids in the occupied West Bank. Witnesses reported indiscriminate Israeli gunfire before the tanks retreated, with videos capturing the chaos and thick smoke. No injuries were reported. " US is 'just about' lifting intelligence freeze on Ukraine "President Donald Trump has said that the US has ""just about"" lifted its intelligence-sharing freeze with Ukraine, a decision with major security stakes. The reconciliation move from the US comes as top officials gear up for crucial talks in Saudi Arabia, where Ukraine may face pressure to make concessions to Russia. However, the fate of a key minerals deal between Washington and Kiev also hangs in the balance. Despite these challenges, President Trump expresses optimism that substantial progress will be made this week." Liberal Party elects new leader, Canada's next PM "Mark Carney has been elected leader of Canada's Liberal Party and he is set to become the country's next prime minister. He replaces Justin Trudeau, who resigned in January following declining approval ratings after nearly a decade in power. The 59-year-old former central banker, known for tackling crises, secured over 85 percent of the vote. Carney, an outsider with no prior political office experience, is poised to face his toughest challenge yet. Managing Canada's response to US tariffs under President Donald Trump remains key issue." Iran shows openness to discuss nuclear concerns with US "Iran signalled openness to talks with the US on Sunday, but only if discussions focus on concerns about the militarisation of its nuclear programme. Tehran's UN mission stressed that it would not negotiate away its peaceful nuclear ambitions. Earlier, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who dismissed US offers for a broader deal, said that such talks would aim to limit Iran's missile capabilities and regional influence. Khamenei underlined that military and influence demands wouldn't resolve the tensions with the West." Türkiye warns against provocations in Syria's clashes "Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned against efforts to provoke the Syrian government's policy of restraint amid over clashes in Syria between government forces and loyalists of ousted regime leader Bashar al Assad. He stressed the need for Alawites, Christians, Druze and Nusayris to stay clear of provocations. Fidan reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to supporting Syria's new government in restoring peace. The summit in Jordan, which included key regional officials, focused on regional security, counterterrorism, and Syria's stability."

Donald Trump claimed to have sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, advocating nuclear negotiations while simultaneously threatening military action. Trump expressed a preference for a deal over military intervention, emphasising the urgency of the situation. The letter reportedly suggests that Iran should negotiate to avoid military consequences, as Trump aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. However, the Iranian mission to the UN stated they had not received such a letter. This overture echoes a prior attempt in 2019, which Khamenei publicly dismissed. Trump's proposal arrives after he previously withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear agreement, and further, he stated he would be willing to obliterate Iran if they assassinated anyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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With the Israel Gaza war reportedly on the brink of a ceasefire and Iran reeling after the devastation of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the Middle East is on the cusp of a complete realignment in 2025. Will Syria buck the trend of so many nations after the Arab Spring that have descended into chaos after the fall of a tyrant? The country's new de facto leader Mohammed al-Jolani, who is now using his real name Ahmed al-Sharaa, says he will be moderate and will stay out of his neighbours affairs. But will neighbouring powers stay out of Syria?  What will Iran do now that so many of its proxies have been devastated since October the 7th?  And if there's a ceasefire in Gaza, what next for the Palestinians? To discuss all this and more in this week's episode of the Fourcast, Matt Frei was joined by Channel 4 News' Foreign Affairs Correspondent Secunder Kermani and Jonathan Rugman - who covered the Middle East for years at Channel 4 News and is a now a Senior Associate Fellow at the defence and security think tank Rusi. Produced by Calum Fraser, Rob Thomson, Silvia Maresca, Ka Yee Mak

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Conversations on Groong - December 16, 2024Topics:Syria and the Middle EastThe South CaucasusTurkey, Iran, RussiaGuest: Varuzhan GeghamyanHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 397 | Recorded: December 13, 2024https://podcasts.groong.org/396Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

The United Nations said on Tuesday that it rejects any aggression against Syrian sovereignty and violations of its territorial integrity, while Israel said it was establishing a "sterile defense zone" in southern Syria after carrying out more than 350 strikes in 48 hours.12月10日，联合国表示，反对任何侵犯叙利亚主权和破坏其领土完整的行为。而在48小时内实施了350多次袭击后，以色列表示正在叙利亚南部建立一个“无菌防御区”。Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said at a news conference that Syria's "turning point" should not be used by its neighbors to encroach upon its territory, and should instead be used by all those in the region to support the Syrian people.联合国秘书长古特雷斯的发言人迪雅里克在新闻发布会上表示，近期局势变化是叙利亚面临的“转折点”，周边邻国不应趁机侵占叙利亚领土，而该地区的所有人应在此时支持叙利亚人民。Dujarric said they were very clear about the violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement following the Israel Defense Forces' occupation of the buffer zone. In 1967, Israel occupied most of the Golan Heights during the Middle East war and later annexed the territory. This was never recognized by the international community.迪雅里克强调，联合国非常清楚以色列国防军占领缓冲区违反了1974年签订的脱离接触协议。1967年，以色列在第三次中东战争中占领戈兰高地部分地区，后将这一被占领土兼并。国际社会不承认以色列对这一地区的主权。Meanwhile, Geir Pedersen, the UN special envoy for Syria, told journalists in Geneva on Tuesday that the conflict in northeastern Syria is not over as there have been clashes between the Syrian National Army, the opposition groups and the Syrian Democratic Forces.与此同时，联合国秘书长叙利亚问题特使裴凯儒10日在瑞士日内瓦表示，叙利亚东北部的冲突尚未结束，叙利亚国民军、反对派团体和叙利亚民主力量之间持续发生冲突。"We are calling obviously for calm also in this area," Pedersen said.裴凯儒说：“我们呼吁该地区保持冷静。”In addition, Israeli troop movements into the occupied Golan Heights and bombardments "need to stop", he said. "The message from New York is just the same — that what we are seeing is a violation of the disengagement agreement in 1974."此外，裴凯儒表示，以色列军队进入被占戈兰高地并进行轰炸的行为“必须停止”。他说：“联合国发出的信息是一样的——我们所看到的是对1974年脱离接触协议的违反。”In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces reported striking most of what it claimed were the strategic weapons stockpiles in Syria in 48 hours "to prevent them from falling into the hands of terrorist elements".以色列国防军在社交平台X上发帖称，过去48小时内在叙利亚实施的袭击，击中了叙利亚大部分战略武器库，“以防止它们落入恐怖分子之手”。Among the actions were more than 350 airstrikes. A "wide range of targets" included antiaircraft batteries, Syrian Air Force airfields and dozens of alleged weapons production sites in Damascus, Homs, Tartus, Latakia and Palmyra.以军的行动包括350多次空袭。袭击目标广泛，包括大马士革、霍姆斯、塔尔图斯、拉塔基亚和巴尔米拉的机场、防空炮台以及一些武器生产基地。Syria's naval operations were also targeted, including the Al-Bayda port and the Latakia port, where 15 Syrian naval vessels were hit.叙利亚海军也遭到袭击，其中包括位于米奈特贝达湾和拉塔基亚港的15艘叙利亚海军舰艇。Pedersen said Syria is still in a very "fluid" period, adding that there is a real opportunity for change, but it needs to be grasped by the Syrians themselves and supported by the UN and the international community.裴凯儒表示，叙利亚仍处于一个非常“不稳定”的时期。这是一个真正的变革机会，但这个机会需要叙利亚人自己把握，并得到联合国和国际社会的支持。Abu Mohammad Al-Jolani, leader of the opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham that led the rebel offensive and wrested control of Syria, told CNN that their goal had been to overthrow Syria's longtime president Bashar al-Assad.领导叛军攻势并夺取叙利亚控制权的反对派组织——沙姆解放组织的领导人阿布·穆罕默德·乔拉尼告诉CNN，他们的目标是推翻长期执政的叙利亚总统巴沙尔·阿萨德的政权。Syria's caretaker Prime Minister Mohamed al-Bashir called for stability and calm amid a leadership change.叙利亚过渡政府领导人穆罕默德·巴希尔呼吁在领导层更迭之际维持稳定和平静。On Wednesday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the toppling of Assad was the result of a plan by the United States and Israel.11日，伊朗最高领袖阿亚图拉·阿里 ·哈梅内伊表示，阿萨德政权被推翻是美国和以色列共同策划的结果。"What happened in Syria was mainly planned in the command rooms of America and Israel. We have evidence of this. A neighboring government of Syria was also involved," Khamenei said in a speech reported by state media, without naming the neighboring country in question.“叙利亚发生的一切主要是在美国和以色列的指挥中心策划的。我们有证据证明这一点。叙利亚的一个邻国政府也参与其中。”哈梅内伊在伊通社报道的讲话中说，但没有点出这个邻国的名字。Dina Yulianti Sulaeman, director of the Indonesia Center for Middle East Studies, told China Daily that Israel, which is "most invested in weakening Syria" because of the latter's historically hostile stance toward it, will not allow Syria to become stable and secure.印度尼西亚中东研究中心主任迪娜·尤利安蒂·苏莱曼告诉《中国日报》，以色列“最想削弱叙利亚”，因为叙利亚历来对以色列持敌对立场，以色列不会允许叙利亚变得稳定和安全。"In recent days, Israel has bombarded Syria, destroying nearly all of Syria's military facilities, effectively leaving the country with no capacity to defend its sovereignty," she said.她表示：“最近几天，以色列轰炸了叙利亚，摧毁了叙利亚几乎所有的军事设施，实际上使叙利亚没有能力捍卫自己的主权。”"The accumulation of Israeli attacks, the collapse of infrastructure safeguarding territorial sovereignty, economic hardships, and internal chaos bring the potential for Syria's balkanization, as long envisioned in Israel's Oded Yinon Plan."“以色列持续的袭击、捍卫领土主权的基础设施的崩溃、经济困难以及内部混乱，都为叙利亚的巴尔干化带来了可能，而这正是以色列的‘伊农计划'长期以来所设想的。”The Oded Yinon Plan refers to a strategy, outlined in a 1982 article by a former Israeli official and scholar, for Israel's expansion in the Middle East and North Africa region.“伊农计划”是指以色列前官员、学者伊农在1982年发表的一篇文章中概述的以色列在中东和北非地区扩张的战略。sterileadj. 无菌的decryv. 公开反对；谴责balkanizationn. 巴尔干化；分割成小国territorial integrity领土完整

Over the past few months, and especially in recent days, we have seen Iran's decades-old proxy system and strategy collapsing.  What are Iran's options?  To help us understand how Iran is dealing with this crisis, our guest is Raz Zimmt, one of Israel's top experts on Iran. Raz Zimmt is a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) and a research fellow at the Center for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University. He is the author of the book "Iran From Within: State and Society in the Islamic Republic" published (in Hebrew) in 2022.  Recent published pieces by Raz Zimmt discussed in this episode: https://www.inss.org.il/publication/syria-rebels/https://www.inss.org.il/publication/iran-changes/

Ansa - di Laurence Figà-Talamanca.Netanyahu rivendica: 'Stiamo smantellando l'asse del male'.

Khamenei, 'Usa e Israele dietro la caduta di Assad'.

This Cyrus Says AMA episode featuring Shaad Shafi is packed with hot takes, laughs, and sharp insights! We're talking about Pushpa 2 smashing US pre-sales records, Virat Kohli rewriting cricket history, and Novak Djokovic teaming up with Andy Murray at the Australian Open—who saw that coming? Shaad also weighs in on Trudeau busting a move at a Taylor Swift concert during Montreal riots, Sidhu's bizarre “lemon water cures cancer” claim, and Diljit Dosanjh's dry concert drama in Pune. Plus, we discuss the Supreme Court's spicy new take on socialism in India and Khamenei's fiery demand for Netanyahu's death sentence. From cricket to politics, Bollywood to bizarre news—this episode has it all, served with a side of humor and sass. Tune in for a fun ride!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antony Blinken, de Amerikaanse minister van Buitenlandse Zaken, vatte de combinatie van hoop en twijfel na de staatsgreep in Syrië uitstekend samen. Wij willen de nieuwe machthebbers best erkennen, maar dan moeten ze zich aan de fatsoensregels houden: niet sektarisch, geloofwaardig, transparant en bereid om verantwoording af te leggen. Waar hij niet over repte – in elk geval nóg niet – was de opheffing van de sancties tegen Syrië. Kortom, de nieuwe junta die de rebellen hebben gevormd, heeft nog een hoop aan te tonen. New York Times-commentator Thomas Friedman schreef: ‘Wat willen de rebellen eigenlijk? Een pluralistische democratie of een islamitische staat? De geschiedenis leert ons dat hardline islamisten doorgaans winnen’. De Israëliërs namen het zekere voor het onzekere, voerden de afgelopen dagen in Syrië 350 bombardementen uit op militaire bases, lanceerinrichtingen, opslagplaatsen voor chemische wapens, en brachten een groot deel van de Syrische oorlogsvloot tot zinken. Ze bezetten ook het niemandsland aan de Syrische kant van de grens, de eerste keer sinds de Jom Kipoeroorlog van 1973 dat ze de bestandsovereenkomst schonden. De Arabische wereld reageerde woedend, maar de Amerikanen en Russen bleven opmerkelijk stil – de Amerikanen omdat die zelf op Syrisch grondgebied dertig bombardementen uitvoerden, en de Russen omdat die, na hun afgang als bondgenoot van Assad, alleen nog oog hebben voor het behoud van hun marine- en luchtmachtbases in Syrië. Hoezeer Israël de nieuwe machthebbers ook wantrouwt, het staat buiten kijf dat de machtsovername nooit was gelukt als Israël Hezbollah in Syrië en Libanon, maar vooral Iran niet had verpletterd. Alle geopolitieke ogen zijn dan ook gericht op Teheran. Overleven de feitelijke machthebber, Khamenei, en zijn zwaargehavende Revolutionaire Garde deze blamage, of ziet de gematigde flank, met kopstukken als vicepresident en oud-buitenlandminister Zariv, een kans? De andere grote winnaar is Turkije, belangrijkste steunpilaar van de rebellen, dat zijn doelstelling bereikt door de macht in het Koerdische gebied in Syrië geheel over te nemen, en ongehinderd jacht kan maken op de prowesterse Koerden in die regio. Veelzeggend was het commentaar van de aantredende nieuwe president van hun vroegere bondgenoot Amerika: ‘Syrië is een bende, maar het is niet onze vriend. De VS moet er niets mee te maken willen hebben. Dit is niet ons gevecht. Laat ze hun gang gaan, blijf erbuiten’. Geen idee wat Trump van plan is met de negenhonderd Amerikaanse soldaten die tot de huidige dag in Syrië IS blokkeren. Het klinkt allemaal erg cynisch, en dat zou het niet moeten zijn. Het schrikregime van Assad is verdreven, in Turkije staan vluchtelingen te trappelen om terug te keren, in Nederland komt dat ook op gang. Goed voor de vluchtelingen, en goed voor onze eigen politieke verhoudingen. Want hadden wij niet een klein probleempje met migratie?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bravest person on the planet is Iranian. Her name is Ahoo Daryaei. Ahoo is a student who stripped to her underwear on the streets of Iran after the Iranian morality police accosted her for not wearing a hijab. There is an honorific title for this kind of Iranian woman: shirzan. Ahoo is shirzan: a lioness; a woman who protects herself, her family, friends, community, and country at all costs.Shirzan.Iran has many shirzans, including my guest, Nazee Moinian. Nazee was born in Iran but fled with her family for freedom. She holds a PhD in Iranian studies with a sharp understanding of the nation's rich, rich history, plus its modern-day leaders from the Shah through the Ayatollah Khomeini. Nazee currently serves as a fellow at the Middle East Institute, speaks five languages, and hosts various think tanks on this subject matter. Could a feminist uprising topple Iran's theocracy? Is the Iranian regime on the verge of collapsing? In this episode of Some Future Day, host Marc Beckman sits down with Nazee Moinian, an insightful voice on Iranian culture, history, and geopolitics. Nazee takes us on a journey through the vibrant and transformative years of 1960s and 70s Iran, recounting the country's progress under the Shah's modernization efforts and its dramatic shift following the Islamic Revolution.Delving into her personal experiences growing up in Iran, Nazee reflects on the socio-cultural evolution of the nation, the role of women as fearless change agents, and the historic bond between Iran and Israel. The conversation explores the complexities of Iran's current regime, its foreign policies, and the ongoing resistance led by courageous Iranian women.With historical depth and poignant storytelling, this episode highlights the resilience of a people yearning for freedom and the potential for a brighter future. Tune in for a riveting discussion on leadership, cultural transformation, and the enduring power of hope.Preorder Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Nazee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazeemahnazmoinianNazee on Twitter: https://x.com/nazeemoinian?lang=enJpost Article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-820947To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them.Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.The Great Rosary Campaign is a yearlong mission for the conversion of cultural leaders.We will announce a weekly call to pray every Sunday for specific fallen-away Catholics and non-Catholics.THIS WEEK of the Great Rosary Campaign we are praying for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran.The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is attending a Daily Mass, and a Holy Hour.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:1. Keeping the Faith2. Moral renovation3. Conversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

Gaza terrorists surrender, Hezbollah leader Mohammed Afif eliminated in Beirut. Gordon Robertson intv: Mike Huckabee, nominee for U.S Amb. to Israel. Iran's ethnic minorities: can they overthrow the Khamenei regime? Joel Rosenberg on Israel ... ...

PREVIEW: IRAN: Conference of Presidents' Malcolm Hoenlein reports on an unconfirmed Council of Guardians' meeting to select Khamenei's successor amid concerns over Supreme Leader's health. More tonight. 1307

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Top Hamas official Izz al-Din Kassab was killed Friday in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF and Shin Bet announced. Kasab was one of the last remaining members of Hamas's political bureau, where he served as head of national relations. Fabian weighs in on how functional Hamas is as an entity in the Gaza Strip right now. Attack drones have emerged as one of the most potent threats to Israel's home front since the beginning of the year. Yesterday, an Israel Air Force attack helicopter was filmed intercepting a Hezbollah drone in the Binyamina area, south of Haifa, after the drone set off sirens in area communities. Fabian speaks about how the IDF is adjusting how it takes down drones as the war progresses. Israeli naval commandos captured a Hezbollah official in a raid in northern Lebanon late Friday, the military confirmed on Saturday night, marking an unusual operation both in its nature and location deep inside the country. We hear about the daring mission and what its goals were. A reprisal attack from Iran is still on the horizon. We hear what preparations the IDF is taking.For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Three soldiers killed in north Gaza; IDF says 900 terror operatives dead in Jabalia op IDF says it killed one of the last remaining Hamas politburo members still in Gaza 130 rockets, 10 drones fired at Israel Saturday; helicopter downs drone south of Haifa Israeli commandos nab top Hezbollah naval operative in north Lebanon raid Khamenei threatens Israel and US with ‘a crushing response' to Israel's airstrikes US said to warn Iran it won't be able to restrain Israel if Tehran attacks again Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: A building, left, in Batroun, northern Lebanon, November 2, 2024, where a Hezbollah ship captain was taken away by IDF commandos who landed on a coast north of Beirut. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinwar is dead, Khamenei is dying and America is divisive! This leadership vacuum is creating fertile ground for terroriststo commit chaos. In today's podcast, Carole Lieberman, M.D., your Terrorist Therapist®, looks at the vacuum created by each of these leaders and what impact it is having on their people. Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of Hamas' Oct 7 massacre,is dead, killed in his luxuriously appointed bunker by Israel Defense Forces. You will hear what he wrote in his final will and instructions for dealing with Israeli hostages. His widow, Abu Samar, was left with a $32,000 Hermes Birkin bag, justwhat every well-dressed terrorist needs.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, is reportedly seriously ill and there is a secret battle over his succession. So far, his 2nd son, is winning. This comes at a critical time of the war, where Israel's latest retaliatory attack weakened Iran's defenses. As he's facing death, it's very tempting for Khamenei to please Allah by destroying Israel as his legacy. America is suffering unparalleled divisiveness, as this election has become fierce, and post-election unrest is forecast. The battle between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is particularly intense as they fight for the hearts and minds of Arab and Muslim Americans. Whoever wins will impact the Middle East and the encroachment of terrorists into the U.S. 

Welcome back to Breaking Battlegrounds! Sam Stone kicks off the show with Sean Noble as they welcome David Catanese to compare the enthusiasm and confidence between the Republicans and Democrats, discuss whether this is truly the "worst it's ever been" in politics, JD Vance's future, and Kamala Harris' ability to "fake it till she makes it." Later, Chuck Warren sits down with Congressman Jason Smith, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, to cover the budget process, the future of Social Security and Medicare, and the impact of Harris' call to let the Trump tax cuts expire—this, in the face of the 20.5% inflation tax that has occurred under her watch as Vice President. Finally, Shay Khatiri joins us to explore growing dissatisfaction within Iran's conservative base over Khamenei's leadership, the potential cracks within the regime, and why U.S. involvement in shaping these developments is crucial for protecting its interests in the Middle East. Stay tuned for an insightful discussion on the pressing issues shaping the future of our country and the world.www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-Show sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. 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He publishes the Substack newsletter, The Russia–Iran File. You can follow him on X @ShayKhatiri.-Congressman Jason Smith is a 7th generation Missourian, a 4th generation owner of his family's farm, a citizen-legislator, and a champion for the rights and values of rural Missourians. Jason chairs the Ways and Means Committee – the oldest committee in Congress. He became the youngest Ways and Means Chairman since before the Civil War and the first Missourian to lead the committee since John Phelps – the namesake of Missouri's Phelps County – in 1859. The committee has broad jurisdiction over some of the most consequential issues facing Missourians today, including all federal tax policy, all U.S. trade and tariffs, Social Security, Medicare, and many welfare programs.As Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, Smith's top priority is delivering for the working families, farmers, and small businesses that make the American economy the envy of the world. In his first term, Smith has passed out of his committee pro-worker, pro-family, pro-small business tax relief; trade agreements that expand opportunities for small businesses and farmers; legislation that expands access and lowers the cost of health care for working families; and legislation to recover fraudulent claims for unemployment insurance. His committee has also engaged in aggressive oversight, including an investigation into certain colleges' unwillingness to curb antisemitic protests on their campus as well as being selected to help lead an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.Smith was elected to Congress in 2013 after serving in the Missouri General Assembly for eight years. He served in elected House leadership during the Trump administration and in 2021 he was elected as Republican Leader of the House Budget Committee.Jason comes from humble roots and learned the value of hard work growing up in Salem, Missouri. He attended Salem High School, where he was an active member of FFA. At the University of Missouri-Columbia, Jason earned degrees in Agricultural Economics and Business Administration. After receiving degrees from both programs in three years, he graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law at the age of 23.Jason has been rated as the top conservative in the Missouri delegation by the American Conservative Union; he is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and a supporter of the right to life movement and traditional values. Jason attends Grace Community Church in Salem. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Leading Friday prayers in Tehran, Iran's Supreme Leader told a crowd of thousands that Iran's allies must ‘fasten the seatbelt of resistance from Iran to Afghanistan'. Israel has continued to intensify its strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Also on the programme: we speak to the widow of the man who was killed during July's assassination attempt on Donald Trump; and Brazil is hit by its worst wildfires in two decades.(Picture: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaking during the Friday prayer ceremony in Tehran, Iran, 04 October 2024 Credit: IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER OFFICE/HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Ali Khamenei, el líder supremo de Irán, ha roto hoy su silencio en torno a la escalada bélica de Israel y su país...Dice el ayatolá que el ataque iraní de hace tres días dirigido contra Israel fue un momento brillante y advierte que lo volverán a hacer si fuera necesario.Estaremos en Beirut con nuestro enviado especial, Fran Sevilla. Conoceremos como Colombia también ha repatriado a cientos de sus ciudadanos que habían quedado atrapados en Líbano. Conectaremos con nuestra enviada especial a Túnez, 48 horas antes de las elecciones presidenciales, y entre otros asuntos hablaremos con un experto sobre el acuerdo anunciado entre Reino Unido y Mauricio en torno a la soberanía de Chagos.Escuchar audio

Con un fucile al fianco, Khamenei ha guidato le preghiere del venerdì alla Grande Moschea di Mosalla nel centro di Teheran e ha detto che Israele "non può danneggiare seriamente" Hezbollah e Hamas. Ne parliamo con Maria Luisa Fantappiè, responsabile del programma Mediterraneo, Medio Oriente e Africa di Iai, Claudio Bertolotti, direttore di Start Insight, e con Andrea Plebani di Ispi.

Everything in Israel seems like a Hollywood action movie that never ends. It has been a wild two weeks. Exploding pagers. Walkie talkies. Daily assassinations of high level Hezballah commanders and leaders. And it all culminated in the assassination of Hezballah leader, Hassan Nasrallah on September 27. Israel continues with targeted operations in Beirut and south Lebanon. Iranian Supreme leader Khamenei fulminates. On “X”, anyways. Seems that's all he's been doing, posting rants and threats about the Zionist menace. Vows of revenge. The Houthis are popping off missiles at Israel. And the world waits. Will Iran attack? Will Israel attack Iran directly? Where is western leadership? We get into those questions and more. And we even muse about a curious tweet by Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law….that lays out a thoughtful analysis of the situation…..albeit heavy on the political spin. And Kushner is not known for sharing his geopolitical thoughts publicly. And post editing, just read of a strike on a villa near Damascus that may have killed Syrian President Bashar al Assad's brother, who was meeting with senior IRGC officials. This is unconfirmed by an authoritative source. But the X account that posted their information is reliable. Just another Sunday with Viv and Ya'akov.See links for additional information on the podcast, below.Podcast NotesSee links below the photograph of Prime Minister Netanyahu delivering his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, September 27 to the transcript of his remarks as well as the video of his speech.Below is the full text of a post made on "X" on Saturday, September 29. Jared Kushner / @jaredkushnerSeptember 27th is the most important day in the Middle East since the Abraham Accords breakthrough. I have spent countless hours studying Hezbollah and there is not an expert on earth who thought that what Israel has done to decapitate and degrade them was possible. This is significant because Iran is now fully exposed. The reason why their nuclear facilities have not been destroyed, despite weak air defense systems, is because Hezbollah has been a loaded gun pointed at Israel. Iran spent the last forty years building this capability as its deterrent. President Trump would often say, “Iran has never won a war but never lost a negotiation.” The Islamic Republic's regime is much tougher when risking Hamas, Hezbollah, Syrian and Houthi lives than when risking their own. Their foolish efforts to assassinate President Trump and hack his campaign reek of desperation and are hardening a large coalition against them. Iranian leadership is stuck in the old Middle East, while their neighbors in the GCC are sprinting toward the future by investing in their populations and infrastructure. They are becoming dynamic magnets for talent and investment while Iran falls further behind. As the Iranian proxies and threats dissipate, regional security and prosperity will rise for Christians, Muslims and Jews alike. Israel now finds itself with the threat from Gaza mostly neutralized and the opportunity to neutralize Hezbollah in the north. It's unfortunate how we got here but maybe there can be a silver lining in the end. Anyone who has been calling for a ceasefire in the North is wrong. There is no going back for Israel. They cannot afford now to not finish the job and completely dismantle the arsenal that has been aimed at them. They will never get another chance. After the brilliant, rapid-fire tactical successes of the pagers, radios, and targeting of leadership, Hezbollah's massive weapon cache is unguarded and unmanned. Most of Hezbollah fighters are hiding in their tunnels. Anyone still around was not important enough to carry a pager or be invited to a leadership meeting. Iran is reeling, as well, insecure and unsure how deeply its own intelligence has been penetrated. Failing to take full advantage of this opportunity to neutralize the threat is irresponsible. I have been hearing some amazing stories about how Israel has been collecting intelligence over the past 10 months with some brilliant technology and crowdsourcing initiatives. But today, with the confirmed killing of Nasrallah and at least 16 top commanders eliminated in just nine days, was the first day I started thinking about a Middle East without Iran's fully loaded arsenal aimed at Israel. So many more positive outcomes are possible. This is a moment to stand behind the peace-seeking nation of Israel and the large portion of the Lebanese who have been plagued by Hezbollah and who want to return to the times when their country was thriving, and Beirut a cosmopolitan city. The main issue between Lebanon and Israel is Iran; otherwise there is a lot of benefit for the people of both countries from working together. The right move now for America would be to tell Israel to finish the job. It's long overdue. And it's not only Israel's fight. More than 40 years ago, Hezbollah killed 241 US military personnel, including 220 Marines. That remains the single deadliest day for the U.S. Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima. Later that same day, Hezbollah killed 58 French paratroopers. And now, over the past six weeks or so, Israel has eliminated as many terrorists on the US list of wanted terrorists as the US has done in the last 20 years. Including Ibrahim Aqil, the leader of Hezbollah's Islamic Jihad Organization who masterminded the 1983 killing of those MarinesState of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. 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Mark Dubowitz reports from Tel Aviv after over a month in Israel discussing Israel's emerging (and bolder) approach to Iran. Mark is the CEO of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD). In his role, he has advised the Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden administrations and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, and he has testified more than twenty times before the U.S. Congress and foreign legislatures. A former venture capitalist and technology executive, Mark holds a master's degree in international public policy from Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. To read Mark's recent piece in the Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/israels-approach-to-iran-may-be-getting-bolder-f4c2c5f2?st=26ve823zvaeilzf&reflink=article_copyURL_share FDD's Iranian Protest Tracker Map: https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2023/01/27/mapping-the-protests-in-iran-2/ Register for Call me Back Live at the Streicker Center in New York: https://streicker.nyc/events/tibon-senor