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Episode 339 - Steve Bamford @Bamfordgolf, Paul Williams @GolfBetting and Barry O'Hanrahan @AGoodTalkGolf discuss their selections for this week's Waste Management Phoenix Open on the PGA Tour and the Qatar Masters on the DP World Tour. 2025 Golf Betting System Majors Competition sponsored by bet365 - entry details and comp rules are here. Read our new best golf bookmaker guide. Listeners should visit Golf Betting System for the best golf betting coverage. Intro: 00:30; Stephen from Dublin Listener Review: 01:42; Paul's Podcast Return: 03:03; Last Week - Majestic McIlroy: 07:02; WM Phoenix Open Start: 19:45; Qatar Masters Start: 56:38. Steve's Phoenix Open Betting Preview: phoenix open betting tips phoenix open strokes gained rankings Paul's Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Betting Preview: qatar masters betting tips qatar masters strokes gained rankings We have a new set of Golf Betting System bookmaker guides, highlighting current 2025 sports accounts. boylesports welcome offer betfred promo code ladbrokes bonus code ladbrokes sign up offer coral promo code coral welcome offer bet365 promo code bet365 bonus code william hill promo code william hill sign up offer unibet promo code All offers are for new customers, 18+ Check out our new most golf each way places page Steve Bamford provides pga tour tips across the whole of 2025 Let us talk you through the bet365 each way extra + bet365 golf each way places X: Steve Bamford @Bamfordgolf; Barry O'Hanrahan @AGoodTalkGolf; Paul Williams @GolfBetting Most Viewed Pages https://www.golfbettingsystem.co.uk/betfred-promo-code/ https://www.golfbettingsystem.co.uk/bet365-sign-up-offer/ https://www.golfbettingsystem.co.uk/boylesports-promo-code/ https://www.golfbettingsystem.co.uk/ladbrokes-promo-code/ https://www.golfbettingsystem.co.uk/bet365-bonus-code-2023/ This podcast is for listeners of 18 and above. Please be Gambleaware, you can visit GambleAware.org for more information and of course please bet responsibly.
This week Eddie is back on Tour and preparing for his return to competitive golf by burning his forehead in Qatar. But before contemplating his own form, Eddie and the other two less talented golfers are able to reflect on a weekend of popular victories with the very tall Laurie Canter moving close to the top-50 in the world after victory in Bahrain and Rory McIlroy closing in on Scottie Scheffler at the very top of the rankings with his dominant display at Pebble Beach.There's plenty more besides, including Andrew detailing his short career as a motivational speaker and Iain telling us how he came to play for Leicestershire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gaza ceasefire uncertain, says Trump "The United States President Donald Trump warns there are ""no guarantees"" the Gaza ceasefire will hold, despite his envoy confirming it's intact—for now. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump painted a grim picture, saying ""I've seen people brutalised. No, I have no guarantees that the peace is going to hold,"" he said. Meanwhile, Trump prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—his first official meeting with a foreign leader since taking office. The International Criminal Court issued a war crimes arrest warrant for Netanyahu last year, stating that he bears ""criminal responsibility"" for crimes committed during Israel's genocidal war in Gaza." Arab nations push back against Trump's Palestinian displacement project "Top diplomats from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, along with a senior Palestinian official, sent a joint letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, firmly rejecting any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. First reported by Axios, the letter underlined that Gaza's reconstruction must involve its people, ensuring they remain in their homeland with international support. The envoys' letter came after US President Donald Trump offered to cleanse Gaza and relocate Palestinians to other nations from the Israel-besieged enclave." Russia says it's too soon to discuss Zelenskyy's peace proposal "Kremlin has said it's too soon to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposed four-way peace talks with the US, Russia and the EU. Zelenskyy warned it would be “very dangerous” for Washington and Moscow to negotiate without Kiev. The Ukrainian president's remarks follow the news about US-Russia discussions, though Moscow denies direct talks with the Trump administration. The Kremlin contests Zelenskyy's negotiation authority, citing his expired term under martial law." M23 rebels declare ceasefire in DRC but hold control of Goma "Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have declared a unilateral ceasefire in eastern Congo, citing humanitarian concerns—yet they remain firmly in control of Goma, a mineral-rich city of two million. The ceasefire follows deadly clashes that left at least 900 dead. The DRC government has yet to respond, while Rwanda continues to deny backing the rebels. Meanwhile, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame agreed to meet to calm the tensions." Trump halts tariffs after Mexico, Canada agree on border deals "US President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month, following the US neighbours struck last-minute deals to tighten border measures against the flow of migrants and the drug fentanyl. Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to strengthen its northern border against drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl. Separately, Canada is enhancing its $1.3 billion border plan, with new technology, personnel and a dedicated fentanyl czar. Both leaders emphasised close cooperation, with Canada also committing to combat organised crime and drug trafficking in partnership with the US."
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is en route to meet US president Donald Trump. He will be the first foreign leader to meet President Trump since his return to office. The meeting comes as the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues. However, negotiations on phase two are meant to start tomorrow except that negotiator Qatar says there are no clear plans to do so at the moment.Also in the programme: The US warns Panama it must make immediate changes to what it calls the "influence and control" of China over the Panama canal; and we find out about the early years of the tech billionaire Bill Gates.(FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress on July 24, 2024. REUTERS/Craig Hudson)
Michaela Fachar is a former national security professional who served as an All-Source Analyst in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for six years and held various intelligence roles within the U.S. government. In the fall of 2021, during her first semester at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, she had a profound experience making contact with NHI. With no prior knowledge or exposure to the phenomenon, she was informed of her contact by an element of the U.S. government. Committed to her career in national security, Michaela confided only in a close circle, keeping the experience secret to avoid misconceptions and remain focused on her mission. However, a year later, her NHI contact intensified, ultimately reshaping the course of her life. Accepting the end of that chapter, she launched a social media presence on X in August 2024 and, in December, publicly shared her experiences with NHI. Her revelations gained traction on UFO Twitter, reconnecting her with colleagues from the intelligence community. Earlier this month, Michaela came forward as a whistleblower, sharing details from her 2020–2021 Air Force deployment to Qatar in hopes of corroborating information disclosed by Matt Livelsberger to Shoemate on The Shawn Ryan Show. Michaela On 'X' https://x.com/MichaelaFacharBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/total-disclosure-ufos-coverups-conspiracy--5975113/support.
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In light of last week's inauguration, we're revisiting a 2020 podcast episode with Dan Alexander, author and senior editor at Forbes, discussing his book about Trump's business deals with foreign entities, including one very strange deal with the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar. This episode was originally published on 7 October 2020.
In this episode of "The Caroline Glick Show," JNS senior contributing editor Caroline Glick is joined by Israeli Minister for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli (Likud Party) for a discussion covering some of the biggest challenges facing Israel and Diaspora Jewry. Learn how Qatar and seemingly innocuous organizations such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations have infiltrated American society to further their efforts at spreading Islamism. They also discuss Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's dream of a renewed caliphate and what the West must do today to preserve its values for the next generation. Catch every story from Israel and the Jewish world:Latest news: https://bit.ly/jewish_news_serviceSubscribe to our free newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribe_to_JNSYou can join the fight against media bias! Donate here: https://bit.ly/Support-JNS
This Day in Legal History: Sweden Bans AerosolsOn January 29, 1978, Sweden made history by becoming the first nation to ban aerosol sprays, citing concerns over their harmful impact on the ozone layer. The decision was driven by mounting scientific evidence that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), commonly used as propellants in aerosol cans, contributed to ozone depletion. At the time, international awareness of environmental issues was growing, but regulatory action remained limited. Sweden's bold move set a precedent, signaling to the world that legislative measures were necessary to curb environmental harm. The ban came in response to research published in the early 1970s, particularly studies by chemists Mario Molina and Sherwood Rowland, who identified CFCs as a major threat to the ozone layer. Their findings spurred global discussions about air pollution and climate change, but most governments hesitated to act. Sweden, however, took a proactive stance, prioritizing environmental protection over industry objections. The law prohibited the sale and use of aerosol sprays containing ozone-depleting substances, forcing manufacturers to seek alternative technologies. Sweden's action influenced other nations, including the United States and Canada, which imposed partial restrictions on CFCs in the late 1970s. Over time, growing international pressure led to the 1987 Montreal Protocol, a landmark treaty aimed at phasing out ozone-depleting substances worldwide. Today, the ozone layer is gradually recovering, thanks in part to Sweden's early leadership. The ban underscored the power of legal intervention in addressing global environmental crises and demonstrated how science-driven policy can lead to meaningful change.Donald Trump's aggressive efforts to reshape the federal government have thrown agencies into turmoil, with sweeping policy shifts and a push to consolidate control. The administration is offering buyouts to federal employees resistant to returning to in-person work while signaling broader workforce cuts. At the same time, a sudden freeze on federal grants and loans caused widespread confusion, prompting a federal judge to issue a temporary stay. Though the White House insisted individual benefits would not be affected, state and local governments scrambled to assess the potential fallout. The spending freeze is part of a broader strategy to challenge congressional control over federal funding, with Trump's allies arguing for expanded executive power. His administration has also targeted federal employees in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles, inspectors general, and Justice Department officials involved in previous investigations against him. Meanwhile, Trump has revived trade disputes, pardoned January 6 rioters, attempted to end birthright citizenship, and cut foreign aid. Democrats, struggling to keep up, have called emergency meetings and press conferences, but Trump's rapid moves have overwhelmed political opposition. Some Republicans, too, have expressed concern, particularly over the scope of the funding freeze. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 limits a president's ability to block congressional spending, but Trump's team argues that temporary pauses are legally permissible. The administration is also targeting federal personnel, with officials compiling lists of employees deemed expendable. Amid these efforts, some initiatives have already faced legal setbacks, such as the birthright citizenship order. Trump has also yet to significantly address key issues like inflation and the war in Ukraine, leaving uncertainty over the administration's broader policy direction.Trump Buyouts, Spending Freezes Wreak Havoc Across GovernmentFormer U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is set to be sentenced on Wednesday following his 2024 conviction on bribery and corruption charges. Found guilty on all 16 felony counts, including acting as a foreign agent, Menendez was accused of accepting bribes—such as gold bars, cash, and a luxury car—in exchange for political favors benefiting Egypt and New Jersey businessmen. Federal prosecutors have requested a 15-year prison sentence, arguing that Menendez abused his position to influence military aid, assist Qatar, and interfere in prosecutions. Menendez, who served nearly two decades in the Senate, maintains his innocence and has vowed to appeal. His defense team is seeking a significantly reduced sentence of around 2 years, citing his age, public service record, and financial ruin. The scandal forced him to resign from the Senate, marking a dramatic downfall for the former chair of the Foreign Relations Committee. Two businessmen convicted alongside Menendez, Wael Hana and Fred Daibes, will be sentenced later this week, while his wife, Nadine Menendez, faces her own corruption trial in March. The case highlights ongoing concerns about political corruption and foreign influence in U.S. government affairs.Bob Menendez to be sentenced in gold bar bribery case that ended US Senate career | ReutersHouse Democrats Jamie Raskin and Gerald Connolly are demanding answers from the Trump administration regarding the abrupt firings and reassignments of career Justice Department prosecutors. In a letter to Acting Attorney General James McHenry, they expressed concern that the removals, which began immediately after Trump's inauguration, undermine a merit-based system and may violate federal law. The lawmakers are requesting a full list of affected employees and an explanation for the actions. Among those dismissed were more than a dozen prosecutors involved in Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations into Trump's handling of classified records and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Additionally, over 20 senior officials, including the top public integrity prosecutor and the department's senior ethics official, were reassigned to a newly formed “sanctuary city” working group. The Public Integrity Section Chief, Corey Amundson, resigned in response. Meanwhile, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney in Washington has launched an internal review of the felony obstruction charge used in January 6 prosecutions. Raskin and Connolly are also seeking clarity on whether the White House has examined career employees' political views or social media activity. The Justice Department has yet to comment on these developments, which have intensified concerns about political interference within federal law enforcement.U.S. House Democrats sound the alarm on firings and reassignments of career DOJ lawyers | ReutersStates are increasingly considering digital advertising taxes to generate revenue, but without coordination, they risk creating a compliance nightmare for businesses. Rhode Island is the latest state to propose such a tax, following Maryland's model, which has already faced significant legal and administrative challenges. Other states, including Connecticut, Indiana, and Arkansas, have explored similar measures, with Massachusetts, New York, and Texas also showing interest. Rhode Island's plan, set to take effect in 2026, would impose a 10% tax on digital ad revenue from companies earning over $1 billion globally. This targets major players like Alphabet and Meta, but Maryland's lower threshold of $100 million suggests future expansions could include smaller businesses. Advocates argue that taxing digital ads could help offset social costs linked to social media companies, further driving state interest in such measures. However, an inconsistent state-by-state approach could entrench an oligopoly, favoring large corporations that can handle complex tax requirements while squeezing out smaller competitors. A uniform, collaborative approach—modeled on the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement—could help states maintain sovereignty while ensuring consistency. Standardized definitions, revenue thresholds, and sourcing rules would simplify compliance and reduce litigation risks. Maryland's legal battles highlight the dangers of an uncoordinated approach, making it crucial for states to learn from its experience. While a federal solution could provide uniformity, states are unlikely to cede control over taxation, making a state-driven compact the more viable option. By working together, states can create a sustainable, efficient digital ad tax framework that avoids the pitfalls of a fragmented system.States Need a Uniform Solution to Accelerate Digital Ad Taxes This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
He was born early in the seventh century in the East. His birthplace is unclear: the Great Horologion says that he was born in eastern Arabia (present-day Qatar); the Synaxarion that he was born in Kurdistan. While still young he entered the Lavra of St Matthew with his brother, but after a few years of monastic life, having advanced far in obedience and the practice of prayer, he withdrew into the desert. His reputation for holiness reached the city of Nineveh, where the people prevailed on the hierarchy to consecrate him as their bishop in 670. Reluctantly but obediently, St Isaac took up the duties of shepherd of his flock in Nineveh. After a few months, he was called on to settle a dispute between two of the faithful, but they rejected his counsel and said 'Leave your Gospel out of this matter!' The holy bishop said, 'If they are not prepared to obey Our Lord's commandments, what need have they of me?', and retired to live as a hermit in the mountains of Kurdistan. Later, he settled in the monastery of Raban Shapur, where he wrote his Ascetical Homilies and other jewel-like works on the spiritual life. There he reposed in peace. The fame of St Isaac' Homilies spread, and about one hundred years after their writing they were translated from Syriac into Greek by two monks in Palestine. In this form they spread throughout the monastic world, becoming a treasured guide to those who seek the fullness of the life of prayer. The Synaxarion says, "The book of Saint Isaac is, with the Ladder of Saint John Climacus, the indispensible guide for every Orthdox soul to journey safely toward God. Hence, not many years ago, a holy spiritual father, Jerome of Egina (d. 1966), recommended begging, if necessary, in order to be able to purchase a copy." We are blessed to have a good translation of the Ascetical Homilies available in English. Saint Isaac is a very unusual case of an Orthodox Saint who lived outside the canonical boundaries of the Church: he was a bishop of the "Nestorian" communion, now sometimes called the "Oriental Orthodox." The purity of his own Orthodox faith is so clearly evident in his writings that the Church has nonetheless recognized his sanctity.
Tricia Sanders is the Founder & Lead Strategist at High Five Strategies. She and her team are the people leaders call when they need help connecting the dots between current- and goal-state. Tricia is an expert at challenging long-standing assumptions and drives creative yet pragmatic results. Prior to this work, she was COO at First Bank in St. Louis and an officer in the United States Army with tours in South Korea, Qatar, and Afghanistan.Mentioned on the ShowConnect with Tricia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaasandersHigh Five Strategies: https://www.highfivestrategies.com/Brian Emerson discussing polarities on the People Business podcast: https://peoplebusinesspodcast.com/brianemerson/Coach Rachel Hanson on People Business: https://peoplebusinesspodcast.com/rachelhanson/________________________Connect with O'Brien McMahon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obrienmcmahon/Learn more about O'Brien: https://obrienmcmahon.com/Timestamps(1:50) - Welcoming Tricia(2:08) - What is the work of High Five Strategies?(10:17) - Why is setting strategy so uncomfortable?(15:30) - How do you help clients come up with the right set of goals?(21:20) - How do you pick one goal without letting the others slip?(25:42) - The "Even Over" statements exercise(31:29) - It's good to know the actual culture of a company(36:23) - Why is clarity so important when it comes to goals as well as knowing your "why" and your "what"?(42:03) - Why won't you take on a client for less than an 18-month engagement?(43:52) - Where are the biggest pitfalls in implementing strategy?(49:41) - How do you help people become open to change?(57:04) - Where can people reach you?(57:42) - Do you have a personal 35 word strategy?
Phase one of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been in place for just over a week, but so far, it has been incredibly fragile. In the first days of the ceasefire, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners, and Hamas released three Israeli hostages. On the second weekend, two hundred Palestinian prisoners were released, as were four Israeli hostages. But the deal hit a snag on Saturday, when Palestinians were set to return to northern Gaza. When Hamas did not release Arbel Yehoud, one of the hostages Israel was expecting, Israel kept the corridor closed. On Monday morning, Qatar announced Hamas will return Yehoud this week, along with two other hostages, and Palestinians began returning to northern Gaza. Janice Dickson is the Globe's international affairs reporter, and she's been reporting from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Ramallah over the last week. She's on the show to talk about how the ceasefire has been playing out for people on the ground, and what's been happening in the West Bank in the meantime.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com
This is a very interesting episode. We talk about Laiths time growing up in Baghdad and becoming an interpreter for the USA. Some of the episode is edited to protect the names of people involved. I learned a lot on this podcast. If anyone has questions for Laith or Nicole, please DM me and I will ask them the next time they come on.
Josh Hammer explains MAGA's victory for Team Civilizational Sanity in America's post-Obama cold civil war, unpacks the constitutional debate on birthright citizenship, eviscerates Trump's new Qatar-friendly Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As the price of gas and LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) becomes a key factor for the value of the world's energy, we have decided to bring in a top gas expert to explain where the market is and how is it going to evolve.Seb Kennedy is a leading market analyst and Founding Editor of Energy Flux (www.EnergyFlux.news), an independent newsletter that analyses global gas and LNG markets through the lens of Europe's energy transition.We review the numerous phases that the market has faced since the beginning of the decade, COVID, post COVID, Russia-Ukraine. We delve into the incredible expansion of US Exports capacity, with 8 terminals now operational and a forecasted growth of another 50% by the end of the decade.We analyse how the market is inherently volatile, which make long term investment difficult but still inside a band. If the LNG gets too high, then consumers will switch; if it gets too low, then some capacity will be shelved. We focus on Qatar, the world's lowest cost producer, which will continue to grow no matter what. Seb anticipates a surplus in the coming years with massive extra capacities coming on the market from USA and Qatar. But the role of Iran and Russia, which hold the largest reserves, remain a huge uncertainty. Europe's attitude towards LNG is a complex web of contradictions, between decarbonisation, security and affordability of supply, and global geopolitics. In conclusion, a strategic source of energy, but difficult to apprehend.
Israelis watched the video on October 7, 2023 in shock. A teenage girl, bloodied and terrified, was being pulled by her long hair from the trunk of a jeep by a heavily armed Hamas terrorist. Naama Levy, a newly conscripted IDF soldier, had been brutalized, and the short clip of her went viral globally. When they first saw it even her parents did not recognize their daughter. In a dramatic few weeks leading up to last Saturday, the fate of Na'ama—as well as four other female IDF soldiers also kidnapped on that dark day by Hamas—hung by a thread. Negotiations were so tense. So much was and is at stake. And Israel is forced to negotiate with one of the most barbaric terror groups in the world. Hamas is ISIS is al-Qaeda. Qatar, a backward country that supports Islamist terror financially and diplomatically, is the “neutral” mediator. It's all like a bad hallucination, but true. Until the last moment on Saturday morning, there were so many snags that arose. Miraculously, they were overcome, and four of the five girls are home. Still to be saved are 90 hostages remaining in Hamas hell. Some are alive; many are not. We will get into the minefield that lies ahead in due course, but today we focus on the joy of the return of Naama, Daniela, Karina, and Liri. And what the return of all the hostages means for the people and state of Israel. It's always enriching and interesting speaking with Yossi Klein Halevi, our fabulous guest today.State 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. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe
Padres de los 43 normalistas de Ayotzinapa marcharon en la CDMX Gobierno capitalino, dará especial atención a la prevención del cáncer de mama Qatar anuncia que se alcanzó un acuerdo para liberar a un rehén civil israelíMás información en nuestro Podcast
I discuss the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas, emphasizing the humanitarian aspect of their situation. I critique Qatar's role in the conflict, highlighting its influence and the moral implications of its actions. I also address the disturbing issue of child soldiers and the radicalization of Gaza, concluding with a call to recognize the realities of the situation and the dangers posed by jihadist ideologies. - This Episode Brought To You By… Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF
This week on the Mark Levin Show, Joe Biden issued last-minute pardons right before Trump was sworn in. He pardoned Leonard Peltier who killed FBI agents. He also pardoned Anthony Fauci, Gen Mark Milley, the January 6 committee, and his family members. Joe Biden never met a murderer whose sentence he did not want to commute -- depraved! Apparently, if Leonard Peltier were a Proud Boy, the media would be more upset with his commutation by Biden, even though Peltier was imprisoned for his role in the cold-blooded murder of two wounded FBI agents. Or Biden's commutation of dozens of horrible murderers in our federal prisons. Can any Democrat or media surrogate tell us why Biden commuted sentences for murderers on the way out the door? Later, the hate America Attorney General's in blue states and the hate America press want you to believe that birthright citizenship is in the Constitution. It's not in the Constitution. It's not in any of the legislative history for the 14th Amendment It's not in the 1866 Civil Rights Act. The idea that if you're born in the U.S., you're automatically a citizen is a sham. Why don't we put tariffs on Qatar and Saudi Arabia? Qatar for funding Hamas, which murdered American citizens, and Saudi Arabia for ripping us off on oil prices, helping drive up the cost of gasoline for all Americans. If it's good enough for our allies, it's good enough for these Arab countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, why don't we put tariffs on Qatar and Saudi Arabia? Qatar for funding Hamas, which murdered American citizens, and Saudi Arabia for ripping us off on oil prices, helping drive up the cost of gasoline for all Americans. If it's good enough for our allies, it's good enough for these Arab countries. Also, the IAEA says that Iran is accelerating their uranium enrichment program. If the U.S. is going to talk to Iran they'll need to talk very fast and every deal Iran has made has been nothing but subterfuge to buy time. Now, there's no time left. Later, a federal Judge ruled after 25 minutes of arguments that Trump's executive order to restrict birthright citizenship was unconstitutional. This judge knew what he wanted to do - temporarily block Trump's order no matter what. Afterward, Democrat members of Congress keep trashing Pete Hegseth as a drunk. There should be background checks for them, just so we can make sure none of them are drunks, cheats, spies, or reprobates of other sorts. This would be especially useful for Senators, who are in the apparent business of smearing and degrading presidential nominees they disagree with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We hear how his British accent and 'scouse cockiness' led him from physical education teacher in the UK, to a sportswear executive in the US.And how a career change in his 40s led Peter Moore to a job offer he couldn't refuse, as CEO of the football club he'd supported since childhood, Liverpool FC.Produced and presented by Matt Lines(Image: Peter Moore and Virgil van Dijk with the FIFA Club World Cup in Doha, Qatar on 21 December 2019. Credit: Getty Images)
I have been a fan of Pierre Rehov for years. He is one of the few filmmakers who has been making movies and video clips showcasing the danger of Islamic jihad, not only to Israel, but also to the world, for decades, despite the political incorrectness of the issue. Do not miss this interview with Pierre about his latest film called Pogroms about Oct. 7th, 2023, and the complicity of Qatar. To watch the video trailers and access the full movie: https://pogroms.info/ ========================= Join Our WhatsApp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G1QViHXaqEkJxoRDUHBNZG Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelow Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulse Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=en Pulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetwork ========================= Visit Our Website - PulseofIsrael.com Watch the 2024 Pulse of Israel Conference: https://pulseofisrael.com/next-steps-livestream/ Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/ =========================
The Ceasefire came into effect on January 19th, 2025. Mediated by the US, Egypt and Qatar, it is a temporary and fragile peace which shows signs of fraying at the edges. The Trump Administration will be scrutinizing the terms with a view to re-negotiating an agreement more favorable to Israel and the US.
En Syrie, les 13 années de conflit ont entraîné un effondrement des infrastructures électriques. Depuis le début de la guerre civile, l'approvisionnement en électricité est tombé à moins de 25% du niveau d'avant-guerre. Les coupures de courant sont fréquentes, et la majorité de la population ne vit qu'avec deux heures d'électricité par jour. Rétablir le courant est l'une des priorités du nouveau gouvernement de Damas. La lumière vacille, tremble puis s'éteint. Sous l'unique ampoule, ils sont une quinzaine, réunis autour d'un poêle, installés dans le salon de la famille Alomr. L'aînée, Fatima, explique qu'ils n'ont plus d'électricité après 21 heures, malgré le panneau solaire installé sur le toit. Quatre ans d'économies ont été nécessaires pour se l'acheter, mais l'électricité ainsi générée n'est pas suffisante pour avoir du courant toute la journée.« Étudier et faire la lessive sont les deux choses les plus compliquées, estime Fatima. Les coupures de courant sont constantes ici. C'est aussi très difficile d'avoir de l'eau, car l'électricité n'est pas assez puissante pour faire fonctionner la pompe. »Une fois l'obscurité, chacun sort de sa poche un briquet, au bout duquel une petite lumière est intégrée. Ce sera l'unique source de lumière dont ils disposeront ce soir. « Nous l'utilisons uniquement pour que la famille puisse se réunir et se voir avec un éclairage adéquat. Nous sommes habitués. C'est comme ça depuis 2014, ou 2015, depuis le début de la guerre ici », selon la jeune femme.Dans ce quartier, le plus pauvre d'Alep, toutes les familles sont concernées. Karm Al Jazmati, c'est son nom, a longtemps été le théâtre de violents combats entre les rebelles et l'armée de Bachar el-Assad. La centrale électrique d'Alep, l'une des plus grandes de Syrie, a été endommagée, et seules deux turbines sur cinq fonctionnent désormais. « À cause des bombardements. La station a été bombardée », explique Emad Abo Ali, le manager du complexe.Sur ses parois, des impacts de shrapnels rappellent la guerre civile récente. Cette centrale a été tenue par le groupe État islamique entre 2013 et 2016 avant d'être reprise par le régime. « La station a été complètement vandalisée puis sabotée par les deux camps. L'État islamique l'a d'abord saboté en partant. Ensuite, le régime a recommencé en arrivant. Regardez les transformateurs, regardez l'état de cette station ! Tout a été volé, le cuivre, les câbles, tout », se désole le manager.L'objectif du nouveau gouvernement de Damas est de faire passer la production d'électricité de 1 200 à 7 000 mégawatts. La compagnie nationale d'électricité a annoncé début janvier que le Qatar et la Turquie allaient envoyer deux navires pour produire de l'électricité. « Notre principal objectif aujourd'hui est que la situation s'améliore, afin que l'électricité soit disponible non plus deux heures, mais huit par jour, indique Mahmoud El-Ahmad, directeur général de la compagnie dans la région d'Alep. La deuxième étape consistera à réhabiliter les centrales électriques afin d'augmenter la quantité d'énergie disponible. »Longtemps, les sanctions imposées au régime de Bachar el-Assad ont compliqué l'importation de pétrole. Pour que le courant reparte, le nouveau pouvoir en réclame la levée. D'après Mahmoud El-Ahmad, de premiers accords sont en cours de négociation : « Le gaz sera acheminé par un gazoduc appelé gazoduc euro-arabe, qui traversera la Jordanie. Le carburant sera, lui, acheminé par voie maritime depuis des pays pétroliers. »Pour l'heure, les plus importants champs pétroliers et gaziers du pays sont situés dans la région autonome kurde. Ils échappent ainsi au contrôle du pouvoir central. L'électricité, vitale pour la reconstruction du pays après 13 années de guerre, sera un enjeu décisif des négociations avec les Kurdes dans les prochaines semaines.À lire aussiSyrie: les habitants d'Idleb à nouveau libres de voyager et revoir les familles, «un rêve de retourner sur la route»
This Day in Legal History: Poll Tax AbolishedOn January 23, 1964, the 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights and voting equality. This amendment abolished the use of poll taxes in federal elections, a practice that had long been used to disenfranchise low-income and minority voters, particularly African Americans. Poll taxes required individuals to pay a fee to vote, which many could not afford, effectively barring them from participating in the democratic process.The amendment's ratification was part of a broader civil rights movement aiming to dismantle systemic barriers to equality. Although the 15th Amendment prohibited racial discrimination in voting, mechanisms like poll taxes, literacy tests, and other discriminatory practices were used to suppress African American voters, especially in the South. The 24th Amendment directly confronted one of these tools of disenfranchisement, removing a significant obstacle to equal voting rights.Its passage was not universally supported and faced resistance from states that benefitted from voter suppression. However, the amendment signaled a growing federal commitment to civil rights reforms. Following its ratification, court cases like Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections in 1966 extended the prohibition of poll taxes to state elections, solidifying the impact of the amendment across all levels of government.The elimination of the poll tax was a vital step in creating a more inclusive democracy. It underscored the principle that access to voting should not depend on one's economic status, reinforcing the idea that the right to vote is fundamental and universal.President Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency, aimed at accelerating oil and gas projects, is expected to withstand legal challenges, according to experts. The order invokes the National Emergencies Act, granting broad presidential powers to expedite energy project approvals. Courts are unlikely to overturn the emergency designation due to the law's lack of a clear definition of “emergency” and historical judicial deference to such declarations. However, the order's implementation could face significant legal scrutinyThe directive requires federal agencies to identify laws and regulations that could streamline permitting for projects, including drilling, pipeline construction, and refining. Environmental statutes like the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act could be impacted, sparking concerns over weakened protections. Legal battles are anticipated over specific agency actions, such as regulatory rollbacks or lease approvals, rather than the emergency declaration itself. The involvement of the National Security Council in justifying regulatory changes may bolster the administration's defense in court, as judges often defer to national security claims. Environmental groups have criticized the move but are waiting to challenge concrete actions taken under the order. Market forces and industry strategies, such as energy companies' focus on shareholder returns, will also influence the pace of oil and gas production growth.Trump US energy emergency order should withstand court challenges | ReutersCornell University has filed lawsuits against AT&T and Verizon in federal court in Texas, alleging infringement of two patents related to Wi-Fi technology. The patents, granted to Cornell in 2010 and 2011, were developed by two engineering professors and involve innovations to improve Wi-Fi signal strength and efficiency in devices compatible with Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 standards. The university claims the telecom companies infringe these patents through the manufacture and sale of Wi-Fi-enabled products, including smartphones and routers.Cornell seeks monetary damages and injunctions to stop the alleged infringement. The cases are filed under separate docket numbers for AT&T and Verizon in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Both companies and the university have not provided immediate comments on the litigation.Cornell University sues AT&T, Verizon over Wi-Fi patents | ReutersFormer New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has lost his bid for a new trial following his corruption conviction. Menendez argued that jurors improperly reviewed unredacted evidence during deliberations, which his defense team claimed unfairly linked him to accusations of accepting bribes in exchange for facilitating military aid to Egypt. U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein rejected the request, stating that the defense shared responsibility for not identifying the unredacted material and that it likely did not influence the jury's decision.The ruling clears the way for Menendez's sentencing next week, where prosecutors are seeking a 15-year prison term. Menendez, convicted on all 16 counts last July, including acting as an agent for a foreign government, allegedly accepted bribes such as gold, cash, and a luxury car in exchange for political favors, including aid to Qatar. Menendez's lawyers argue for a sentence of no more than 2¼ years. He served 18½ years in the Senate and previously chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.Former NJ senator Menendez loses bid for new trial after saying error tainted conviction | ReutersIn a piece I wrote for Forbes yesterday, I argue New Jersey's proposal to eliminate the 200-transaction threshold for economic nexus is a welcome step toward simplifying sales and use tax compliance. This outdated mechanism, derived from the Supreme Court's decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, was intended to ensure out-of-state sellers contributed their fair share. However, it has created unnecessary burdens, especially for small businesses, which must navigate a labyrinth of state-specific rules for both revenue and transaction counts. The inconsistency across states adds to the complexity for remote sellers.New Jersey's approach to tie tax collection responsibility solely to gross revenue—requiring collection only for sellers exceeding $100,000—represents a smarter, more equitable model. It aligns taxation with actual economic impact and removes arbitrary transaction thresholds. This eliminates a glaring loophole where high-value but fewer transactions escape tax liability while lower-value, high-volume transactions bear the burden. Simplifying compliance frameworks in this way eases administrative challenges for businesses, particularly those lacking dedicated tax resources.On a broader scale, New Jersey's move highlights the need for uniformity in sales tax laws. The patchwork of state-specific thresholds creates barriers to interstate commerce and drives up compliance costs for sellers. A consistent revenue-only threshold nationwide would modernize tax systems to reflect the realities of e-commerce, replacing rules designed for brick-and-mortar operations.If adopted, New Jersey's policy could set a precedent for other states, as economic pressures push legislatures to secure steady revenue streams. A shift to revenue-based thresholds could reduce friction, lower compliance costs, and pave the way for a fairer, more streamlined sales tax landscape in 2025 and beyond.Say Goodbye To Sales Tax Headaches? Sales And Use Tax Simplification This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, Joe Biden never met a murderer whose sentence he did not want to commute -- depraved! Apparently, if Leonard Peltier were a Proud Boy, the media would be more upset with his commutation by Biden, even though Peltier was imprisoned for his role in the cold-blooded murder of two wounded FBI agents. Or Biden's commutation of dozens of horrible murderers in our federal prisons. Can any Democrat or media surrogate tell us why Biden commuted sentences for murderers on the way out the door? We have hypocritical Democrats in 2020 against preemptive pardons, then Biden pardons his family. Biden has now set a precedent; Democrats burn down traditions then they complain about it. Later, the 11th-hour effort to stop Pete Hegseth has begun and you better believe the Democrats have colluded behind the scenes to do this. Now, Democrats have an affidavit containing new allegations that Hegseth's ex-wife feared for her safety from abuse, but Hegseth's ex-wife says it never happened. Republicans must rally around Hegseth against this setup. The scandal is not Hegseth, it's the Democrats. Afterward, no, Elon Musk didn't give the Hitler salute. It's the Democrat party with their history of antisemitism. Finally, Trump's foreign policy team needs to make sure they do not in any way help create yet another terrorist regime, this time a Palestinian terror state. They also need to eliminate Iran's nuclear sites. And beware of the terror-supporting Qatar regime, that funded Hamas to the tune of $1.8 billion, protected its leaders for years, and is funding radical, pro-terrorist, antisemitic groups in our own country and in our colleges and universities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we talk about October 7, the Gaza ceasefire plan, and Netanyahu.We also discuss Hamas, Qatar, and the new US administration.Recommended Book: Witch King by Martha WellsTranscriptOn October 7, 2023, the militant group Hamas launched a sneak attack from the Israeli occupied Gaza Strip against Israel itself, killing about 1,200 people and taking just over 250 hostages.Israeli forces were caught stunningly unaware by this, but shortly thereafter, Israel launched a counterattack into Gaza, sweeping through the Strip, with both on the ground incursions of tanks and troops, and with seemingly endless air raids and missile strikes, ostensibly to clear out Hamas fighters and find their leadership, but the net impact of this, on top of Hamas' organization being substantially degraded, was the reductiond entire cities to rubble and the displacement almost the entirety of the Gazan population—something like 2.3 million people, most of whom have been living on the streets or in ramshackle encampments, without reliable sources of food, water, or shelter, as aid shipments from elsewhere have been held back by Israeli forces, for more than a year.Gaza's Health Ministry estimates that more than 46,000 Palestinians and other Gazan residents have been killed as a result of the fighting over the past 15 months, with more than double that, nearly 110,000 wounded. The Israeli military says they've killed more than 17,000 militants over the course of their invasion, though both sources are biased and are operating from incomplete numbers, so these figures are all considered to be suspect at this point, if probably in the right general ballpark, in terms of orders of magnitude.The hostages taken by Hamas during that initial attack into Israel have remained a tricky issue throughout this conflict, as Hamas leaders have continuously used them as bargaining chips and at times, human shields, and the Israeli government has regularly reassured the hostages' families that they're focused on returning those captives home safely—but they've done this while also, in many cases, seemingly doing the opposite; focusing on taking out Hamas and its leadership, first and foremost, to the point that Israeli forces have seemingly killed many of the hostages they're attempting to rescue, because they went in after a Hamas leader or bombed a neighborhood into oblivion without first checking to see who was in that neighborhood.This stance has in some cases been incredibly inconvenient for the Israeli government, as the families of the hostages have in some cases been at the center of, or even sparked, some of the large protests against the Israeli government and its actions that have become a fixture of Israeli life since this war started.Prime Minister Netanyahu and his military leaders have been a particular focus of this internal ire, but the Israeli government in general has been targeted by seemingly endless public acts, meant to show civilian discontent with how they're doing things.Since that day when Hamas attacked Israel in October of 2023, this war has expanded to encompass not just Israel and Hamas, but also other militant groups, like the Houthis operating out of Yemen, and Hezbollah, operating out of Southern Lebanon, just on the other side of Israel's northern border.All three groups are supported, in terms of training, weapons, and money, by Iran's government, and they've helped Iran sustain a collection of proxy conflicts throughout the region for years, without Iran ever having to get directly involved.These relationships and that sponsoring of these groups has allowed Iran to exert its influence throughout the Middle East and beyond, including into the Red Sea, which typically serves as a vital international shipping channel, but because of regular attacks against shipping vessels by the Houthis from Yemen, the whole of the global supply chain has been disrupted, all sorts of things becoming more expensive and goosing already high inflation levels, because of the longer routes and thus, more expensive shipping costs that have become necessary in an era in which this channel is dangerous to traverse.This dynamic, of Iran playing puppetmaster with its proxies throughout the Middle East, has shifted a fair bit over the course of this war, as these attacks, on Israel and other entities in the region, have attracted counterattacks by Israel and their allies, including the US, and that in turn has left Hezbollah all but destroyed—a series of brazen decapitation attacks by Israeli forces basically wiping out the whole of the group's upper ranks and resource stockpiles within a matter of days. They've also destroyed much of Hamas' local infrastructure and leadership, and the Houthis, while attracting a lot more attention and prestige for their efforts in the Red Sea, have also seen their capacity to operating more broadly degraded by the presence of a swelling, and increasingly aggressive, anti-Houthi fleet.All of which has significantly diminished Iran's reach, and its capacity to move pieces on the board. Attacks directly against Iran by Israel, too—which were met with remarkably ineffective counterattacks—have likewise destroyed infrastructure, but perhaps more importantly substantially reduced Iran's credibility as a true force in the region; they're still a huge military power, in other words, but unless something changes, like their military managing to develop a nuclear weapon, they're no longer considered force they were at the beginning of all this; their weakness at range, in particular, makes them look downright ineffectual compared to pretty much all the other military powers in the region, right now.This has also, arguably, made them a less appealing ally for Russia. And though the two nations recently announced a new defense pact, this pact was seemingly signed because both nations recently lost a valuable supplicant state in Syria, which saw its Assad government toppled not long ago—the new government not clearly aligned with either of them, and perhaps even oppositional to them.This pact was made from a place of relative weakness, then, not strength, and its dictates are pretty limited: no mutual defense clause, no formal alliance. It's basically meant to indicate that the two nations won't actively help anyone else attack the other from their territory, which is about as noncommittal as these sorts of agreements get.To Russia, still, then, Iran is more or less a provider of drones and rockets, not a peer or even true regional power. And that's partly the result of the weakness Iran has shown in the face of repeated Israeli aggression toward them, during this conflict.This conflict has also shaped global politics, as people on the political left, in particular, have tended to rally for innocent Gazan civilians, while those on the right have tended to support Israel's (also conservative) government, and it's decision to conduct the war as it has.This may have nudged the recent US presidential election in Trump's favor, and other campaigns have likewise been at least minutely affected by this issue, and its polarizing, at times fracturing impact on left-leaning parties in particular.What I'd like to talk about today, though, is what looks to be the beginning of the end of this conflict, and what a newly negotiated ceasefire between the involved parties entails.—The events I breezed through in the intro paint a far from complete picture of what's happened during this war; it's been big, expansive, expensive, and brutal, and has fundamentally changed the geopolitical setup of the region, and in some ways the world, as well.Just as potentially wide-reaching is the ceasefire that's been negotiated and, as of the day I'm recording this at least, one day after it officially came into effect, is so far still active, and which seems primed to nudge things away from active conflict and toward some new state of affairs in the region.So let's jump in and talk about the details of this ceasefire.Governments have been shipping diplomats to the region since this thing broke out, all wanting to polish their reputation as peacemakers and reliable intermediaries, and all trying to formalize something like this, some kind of lasting peace, pretty much from the day Hamas launched that sneak attack, but even more so after Israel began pummeling Gaza to dust.And Qatar has been a focal point for these peace efforts from the get-go, enjoyinf some initial success in helping the two groups establish a four-day ceasefire in late-November 2023, that period later extended by several days, so that in total 100 Israeli hostages were freed in exchange for the freedom of 240 Palestinian women and children who were being held in Israeli jails.Qatar has been building its reputation for these sorts of negotiations, and Egypt joined in, partly for the same reputational reasons, but also because Israel's invasion has come dangerously close to their shared border, and there have been concerns that displaced Palestinians might be forced across that border by Israel's attack, creating a humanitarian crisis within Egypt that would have been expensive and disruptive in many ways.The worst case version of that concern didn't materialize, but Egypt maintained its involvement in the peacemaking process, working with representatives from the US and Qatar, the former a staunch ally of Israel, the latter on good terms with Hamas, even housing some of their leaders, to keep negotiators from Hamas and Israel talking.Throughout the war, these and other involved parties have generally supported a three-phase ceasefire proposal, which would begin with a ceasing of hostilities, followed by the release of all Israeli hostages being held in Gaza and a bunch of Palestinians being held in Israeli prison, and following that, if everything goes according to plan, the establishment of a permanent ceasefire, which would see Israel pulling its forces from Gaza and the beginning of a reconstruction process in the Strip—which again, has had many of its most populous cities leveled, completely unlivable, at this point, while almost all of its population has been living on the streets and in camps, without things like power, water, or electricity.This plan sounds pretty straightforward, on its face, but the specifics are fuzzy, and the negotiation has thus been fraught, and any implementation is inherently riddled with diplomatic landmines and other perils. And this is part of why previous versions of this ceasefire agreement have been hamstrung. Back in mid-2024, Netanyahu halted progress on what seemed to be an acceptable to everyone version of the plan, saying he wouldn't support any resolution that ended the war, only one that implemented a partial ceasefire, and that seemed to be a political move on his part. But throughout the negotiation process, there have been a lot of good faith concerns and disagreements, as well, so this has been a slow, frustrating grind for those involved.Pressure from those aforementioned involved parties, though, and almost certainly Israel's successes on the ground against all those Iranian proxies, and Iran, itself, seems to have led to the right combination of circumstances that even Netanyahu has indicated it's probably a good time for a ceasefire.There have been murmurs, unconfirmed at this point, that freshly reelected US President Trump pressured Netanyahu to move in this direction, and that this new pressure from the incoming administration, which has long been on friendly terms with Netanyahu's people, combined with those other, existing pressures, might have been what sealed the deal; and is probably why all this has coincided with Trump's recent inauguration.Whatever the specifics of the genesis of this agreement, though, there was finally enough appetite for a three-stage ceasefire to come together, and the resulting plan was approved by Israel's security cabinet, and then the government's full cabinet, on January 17, 2025. The other parties were already on board, so this was enough to move the thing forward.This plan, which was officially implemented a few days before this episode goes live, on January 19, 2025, will start with a 42-day pause in fighting that will see Israeli forces leave Gaza, pulling back to a buffer zone along the periphery of the Strip. This will allow civilians to return to what's left of their homes, while also enabling the import and distribution of a whole lot more aid deliveries, which have been hampered by those Israeli forces up till this point.There will be a complete ceasefire from this point forward, if everything goes according to plan, and a bunch of hostages will be released—33 Israeli civilians and female soldiers freed by Hamas, and some larger number of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel released, in exchange, a portion of that total number released each week at regular intervals.Shortly after the first stage's implementation, the Rafah crossing that divides Gaza and Egypt will also be reopened to allow sick and wounded people to leave the Strip, though it's not clear at the moment if control of that crossing, which is currently held by Israeli forces, will be returned to the Palestinians soon, at a later stage, or at all.After that six week period, the second stage will focus on the exchange of the remaining Israeli hostages, alive and dead, and the release of a proportionate number of Palestinians prisoners; though prisoners who have been convicted of murder will be released to prisoners in other countries, rather than back into Gaza or the West Bank.Israel would also completely withdraw from Gaza, at this point, though Israel's cabinet hasn't yet voted on this specific condition, and far-right members of that cabinet have said they're not in favor of this, so it could end up being a sticking point.This second stage currently has an unknown duration, which is another complexity that could ultimately trip things up, as an inability to agree upon the end of a stage could keep the next one from ever happening, without technically derailing the agreement as a whole.The third stage, if and when we get there, could last a long time, even years, and it would include an exchange of the dead bodies of hostages and Hamas members that haven't yet been returned, while also kicking off a three- to five-year reconstruction period that would see the Strip being rebuilt under international supervision.This is also when some kind of Palestinian governance will need to be reestablished in the Strip. Though while many international players want the Palestinian Authority, which governs the Israeli-occupied West Bank, to retake control of Gaza—they governed the area previously, but were booted by Hamas back in 2007—Israel isn't in favor of PA leadership being reintroduced to the region, so that's another point of contention that could derail things before the whole of the peace process can play out.The thing to watch, right now, is whether these first six weeks go as planned, with the first several dozen hostages successfully returned to their families by Hamas, and a far larger number of Palestinian prisoners released by Israel, in exchange.There should be a full-on ceasefire for the duration of this process, and that ceasefire should become permanent along the way, with Gazan civilians able to move freely and return to their homes, throughout. About 600 truckloads of aid scheduled is to arrive each day, too, which is up from around 18 truckloads, pre-agreement. That should help stabilize the humanitarian catastrophe that's been simmering on the ground for more than a year—though to be clear, this is a stabilization to still dire circumstances, not a return to anything close to normal for those afflicted.From there, it's a question as to whether Israel sticks to its agreement to limit its forces to the buffer zone, and whether the specifics of that pull-back, the negotiations for which have been scheduled for February 4, end up working for everyone, including those aforementioned hawks in Netanyahu's cabinet.We may also see Hamas unable to provide as many living hostages as claimed, which already happened once during that previous exchange back in November of 2023, which could disrupt this new exchange process, and possibly serve as justification for one side or the other to backtrack on promises made and conditions to which they've committed.So it's possible that things will go smoothly, that no one will be perfectly happy, but everyone will be generally satisfied—which is what tends to happen with a well negotiated ceasefire of this kind.Israel seems to be in a good spot to lock in their winnings, basically, having hobbled their primary enemies in the region and apparently gotten away with committing some seemingly serious atrocities that have been condemned by all sorts of international bodies—those atrocities maybe swept under the rug as one more incentive to basically get them to stop, which is a benefit other victors in similar conflicts have historically enjoyed.Hamas also seems to still exist, if in a far diminished form, and as soon as the ceasefire was implemented, they started fanning their people across Gaza, establishing a sort of police force—the message apparently being “we're still here and in charge,” and they might be hoping this de facto governance will sway things in their favor, put control and the ability to strike Israel in the future back in their hands, no matter who the international community eventually decides should take official control of the region.At the same time, it's also possible that one side or the other might use this ceasefire as cover, doing what they need to do to keep it afloat and technically still in motion, while basically preparing for their next antagonistic effort against their enemies.Other facets of this process, like what's happening in the north, where the Lebanese government has insisted Israeli forces leave the southern portion of their country by January 26, could complicate things; Hezbollah has agreed, as part of this ceasefire plan, to pull its forces back to a point about 20 miles from the country's border with Israel, but there are still weapons caches belonging to either Hezbollah or some other militant organization in that part of Lebanon, according to UN peacekeepers.It's possible that some small violation on some component of this larger plan, purposeful or not, could give one of the involved justification for perpetuating some aspect of this conflict; and that's true now, at the very beginning, but it's also true later on, even after a permanent ceasefire has technically been signed, and full-on war has officially stopped.Show Noteshttps://www.timesofisrael.com/these-are-the-33-hostages-set-to-be-returned-in-phase-one-of-the-gaza-ceasefire/https://apnews.com/article/gaza-ceasefire-negotiations-mediators-3a646fe5606d87db767e8a434f7a5f74https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-strikes-ceasefire.htmlhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/15/what-do-we-know-about-the-israel-gaza-ceasefire-dealhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/19/how-will-the-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-deal-workhttps://responsiblestatecraft.org/gaza-ceasefire-2670859688/https://www.propublica.org/article/biden-blinken-state-department-israel-gaza-human-rights-horrorshttps://jacobin.com/2025/01/ceasefire-deal-gaza-israel-hamas/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-ceasefire.htmlhttps://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/shattered-homes-uncertain-fates-israels-hostage-families-anxiously-await-reunion-865cc923https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/middleeast/gaza-returning-home-after-war.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/19/world/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire#heres-what-to-know-about-the-cease-firehttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/18/israel-must-withdraw-from-lebanon-by-january-26-deadline-president-aoun?traffic_source=rsshttps://apnews.com/article/israel-cia-fbi-telegram-eb0215277fc5f521f9ee2efa4da70adchttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5klgv5zv0ohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_warhttps://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-01-09-2025-ffae654d619e8e848e2ceda8576e8fe5https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/18/iran-russia-analysis-syria-setback This is a public episode. 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Last Sunday, Hamas released three female Israeli hostages that it had kidnapped on October 7, in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. The deal was the first step in the first phase of a three-phase agreement between Israel and Hamas that the Biden and Trump administrations brokered together, alongside the governments of Egypt and Qatar. Asher Grant-Sasson speaks with Jon Alterman, director of the CSIS Middle East Program, about where this conflict stands after 15 months of warfare and what we should expect in the coming weeks and months.
New Leadership in Lebanon - New President, New Prime Minister | Ep 405, Jan 20, 2025Conversations on Groong - January 20, 2025TopicsPresident Joseph AounPrime Minister-designate Nawaf SalamThe Changing Face of the Middle EastArmenian Community and Joseph AounGuestYeghia TashjianHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 405 | Recorded: January 19, 2025Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
Erin and Jake started the show talking about Donald Trump's first day back in office as the 47th President of the United States. His second inauguration had to be held indoors due to an arctic front in DC, keeping the guest list small—just 750 people, including some big names in tech like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. In his speech, Trump pledged a "golden age" for America, took some jabs at the Biden administration, and proposed an "External Revenue Service" to investigate imposing international tariffs. Among the nearly 100 executive orders signed on Trump's first day were declarations of a national emergency at the southern border, policies to block new asylum seekers, and efforts to undermine birthright citizenship. Trump also withdrew the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, reversed drilling protections, and scrapped diversity and inclusion programs across federal agencies. Finally, he established there being only two genders as federal policy and removed protections for transgender people in federal prisons.Then they broke down how exactly the Israel-Hamas ceasefire of 2025, brokered by Qatar, the US, and Egypt, was reached. The deal consists of a three phase plan, starting with a 42-day long ceasefire, during which Hamas will release 33 Israeli hostages taken 15 months ago, focusing on women, children, and the elderly, while Israel agreed to release around 100 Palestinian prisoners and pull back from populated areas of Gaza. The second phase will try to establish more permanent peace agreements, with discussions to secure the release of remaining hostages and a full Israeli withdrawal. Finally, the third phase will focus on rebuilding Gaza and returning any remaining hostages' bodies. But the deal remains tenuous given the record of distrust between Israel and Hamas—a dynamic closely followed by figures like Ursula Von Der Leyen and global leaders at the World Economic Forum.Speaking of which, Erin and Jake unpack the Davos 2025 highlights, where leaders like Volodymir Zelensky and global business elites gathered to tackle geopolitical challenges, and the future of crypto under the Trump administration. Oxfam's latest report revealed that billionaires grew even wealthier in 2024, with predictions of five trillionaires emerging within a decade, up from their prediction a year ago that there would only be one in this time. Generally speaking, the forum highlighted a looser crypto regulatory environment in the Trump era, and there was a focus on how the business community can respond to growing geopolitical tensions around the world. Finally, they wrap up with a round of Have You Heard Headlines: a rebel attack in Colombia that killed 60, former Pakistani PM Imran Khan's 14-year sentence for corruption, a Turkish ski resort fire that claimed 66 lives, the UK and Ukraine signing a 100-year defense partnership, a Taliban-US prisoner exchange, Denmark dropping its controversial parenting tests in Greenland, and a Hungarian man's daring cling to a German high-speed train.Stay With Me Here is an independent project, and all views and opinions expressed in this show, and in this writeup, represent our personal views and not that of any organization we're affiliated with. Erin Flanagan is a former U.S. Coast Guard intelligence officer and Agence France-Presse digital investigations journalist.Jacob Shropshire is an editorial intern at Worldcrunch and the managing editor of Peacock Media at the American University of Paris. He spent two years working for Democratic political campaigns in the US.
Berättelsen hur världens dyraste tonåring blev en bricka i ett storpolitiskt drama Nya avsnitt från P3 ID hittar du först i Sveriges Radio Play. Under 00-talet börjar det viskas om ett nytt fenomen i den franska fotbollen. Det pratas om en pojke från Parisförorten Bondy som är ljusår bättre än sin omgivning.Hans namn är Kylian Mbappé, och det dröjer inte länge innan Europas storklubbar står på kö för att försöka locka till sig honom.Hans tidiga karriär blir en riktig fotbollssaga – från Bondy till storlaget Paris Saint-Germain, via Monaco, blir han världens dyraste tonårsvärvning. Och 19 år gammal får han lyfta VM-pokalen inför ögonen på Frankrikes president Emmanuel Macron.Det är också Macron som några år senare blir indragen i ett seglivat triangeldrama som pågår mellan Kylian Mbappé, den spanska klubben Real Madrid, och Mbappés arbetsgivare PSG som ägs av Qatar.Gränsen mellan sport och politik suddas ut när qatarierna hamnar i en infekterad konflikt med grannlandet Saudiarabien, och det som händer kring Kylian Mbappé när den mynnar ut i ett proxykrig på fotbollsplanen.Trots att han erbjuds rikedomar som får andra proffskontrakt att blekna i jämförelse hamnar Kylian Mbappé till slut på kollisionskurs med sin arbetsgivare. Efter ett omtalat besök i Stockholm hösten 2024 når det bråket nya höjder.Det här är berättelsen om underbarnet som utsågs till guldgosse, fransk fotbolls nye kronprins, men vars krona hamnade på sned.I avsnittet hörs journalisterna och fotbollsexperterna Johanna Frändén, Olof Lundh och Jonathan Johnson, samt åklagareEn produktion av Dist, vintern 2025.Programledare och producent: Vendela LundbergReporter: Patrick StaneliusLjudmix: Fredrik NilssonLjudklippen i programmet är hämtade från Fifa, BBC, BT Sport, Bein Sport, Al-Jazira, Talksport, AFP, France 24, Le Figaro, Netflix.
In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Mo'men Ghanim, a Palestinian filmmaker, photographer, and activist whose work beautifully intertwines art and advocacy. Mo'men shares his journey from civil engineering to storytelling, fueled by a deep sense of duty to preserve and share Palestinian culture. We discuss his recent art exhibition in Qatar, which showcases Palestinian heritage through photography, and his acclaimed documentary Shahroor, a heartfelt story of resilience and hope. Mo'men opens up about the challenges of documenting stories under occupation, the importance of humanizing narratives, and how social media can be a powerful tool for cultural preservation and advocacy. Through this conversation, we explore the power of art to heal, connect, and inspire action. Mo'men's unwavering dedication to his craft and his people is both a call to action and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that delves into the intersection of art, activism, and identity—and what it means to create with purpose in the face of adversity. To connect with Mo'men, please visit:https://momenlense.com/ ▶▶▶ Please rate, commnet, and share this episode to share the magic, and join the Magic Inclined community to connect with magical peeps from all aroud the world: https://magicinclined.mn.co All music provided by www.lukesweeney.com Luke's spodify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HUCUssIZ14hidQEb4IpwZ
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Dr. Majed Al-Ansari, advisor to the Qatari prime minister and spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign affairs, said Israel and Hamas are likely to implement a ceasefire deal on Sunday. He also said “we believe in the determination of President Trump to create peace.” Additional interviews with Wisconsin GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany and Leaha Thomas of Wired2FishCoffee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, I dispel all of the loser arguments in favor of a hostage deal supported by Qatar, the Muslim Brotherhood, Biden, and every Democrat around. What we witnessed yesterday was the power and danger of the purported right-wing leader joining with the Left to crush us. It doesn't have to be this way. I believe we are at a crossroads. If we ramp up the pressure on Trump, there are still good things we can do. I make the case for divesting from Qatar and shoring up Trump's foreign policy to make sure he doesn't endorse a Palestinian state. I also share some thoughts about DeSantis' pick of Ashley Moody for the vacant Florida Senate seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After months of negotiations mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement. But its fate is already in doubt. If the agreement takes effect as planned Sunday, an initial 42-day ceasefire would bring Gaza's residents some relief from Israeli attacks that have killed more than 46,700 people there, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The ministry's toll does not distinguish between civilians and militants.In exchange, Hamas has agreed to release 33 of the hostages it kidnapped during its Oct. 7, 2023, assault on Israel.The status of the deal is not certain: On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office cast doubt on whether it would be formally approved. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes have killed at least 77 people in the Gaza Strip since the deal was announced, according to Gaza's civil defense spokesman. At least 25 women and 21 children were reported to be among the dead.Today on “Post Reports,” correspondent Claire Parker joins us from Jerusalem to talk about the factors that finally led to a ceasefire agreement – and what the road ahead could look like.Today's show was produced by Ariel Plotnick with help from Emma Talkoff. It was edited by Monica Campbell with help from Maggie Penman and mixed by Sam Bair.Thanks to Heba Farouk Mahfouz, Miriam Berger, Erin Cunningham and Alan Sipress. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
Israel and Hamas have reached phase one of a hostage and ceasefire deal. The news was met with joyous celebrations in Gaza and at gatherings at hostage square in Tel Aviv. President Biden confirmed the deal this afternoon noting that it was made possible by negotiators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has been announced in Qatar. The Israeli cabinet is expected to formally approve the agreement Thursday morning. What does this mean for Palestine, the region, and the world? Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer, popular educator, and the Education Director at The People's Forum. Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The Socialist Program by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/thesocialistprogram. We rely on the generous support of our listeners to keep bringing you consistent, high-quality shows. All Patreon donors of $5 a month or more are invited to join and submit questions to the monthly Q&A seminar with Brian.
Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire set to start on Sunday. The deal includes humanitarian aid to Gaza, Israel’s gradual withdrawal, the release of Israeli captives, and a Palestinian prisoner release. As Palestinians in Gaza hope to leave 15 months of devastation behind, can this agreement hold or is it another fragile promise? In this episode: Diana Buttu (@dianabuttu), Human Rights Lawyer and Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li, Sarí el-Khalili, and Khaled Soltan with Philip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Hanah Shokeir, Melanie Marich and our host Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube