southfront--2020-08-27--Is the UN Preparing for the “Second Covid Lockdown”? Oppressive Measures Worldwide, Obedience and Ac

Is the UN Preparing for the “Second Covid Lockdown”? Oppressive Measures Worldwide, Obedience and Acceptance…

Driven by WHO , the Geneva UN Medical Directors ( UNMD ) group has just issued a CONSENSUS STATEMENT for UN staff in Geneva that is essentially warning UN staff of stricter measures to be taken , such as mask wearing in the office when 2-meter distances could not be respected , as well as increased working from home again , when as recently as in June these conditions were relaxed .
Working from home means separating colleagues from each other , connecting them by Zoom , but NO HUMAN CONTACT .
That ’ s the name of the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Geneva ’ s new regulations , based on Switzerland ’ s claim of a steady increase in Covid-19 “ infections ” .
Since the beginning of July new “ cases ” have surpassed 100 a day and reached even way beyond 200 at the end of July and above 250 in mid-August .
The testing positive has allegedly steadily increased and often by close to 10 % per day .
Now , surprisingly – they say – 40 % of the “ cases ” concern people between 20 and 40 years of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is it a mandate by WHO to diversify the statistics , so as to better justify universal vaccination and another total lockdown ?
We know by now that nothing of this , masks , “ cases / infections ” , quarantine , lockdown , vaccination , or any other repressive measure have anything to do with covid .
They are means and instruments for the New World Order ( NWO ) to “ train ” the population for total obedience and control by the invisible super power , or deep dark state .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ nefarious plans , as it still is regarded by most people and governments as an authority , as far as world health is concerned which sadly , it has ceased to be decades ago .
The Canton of Geneva , where , incidentally , WHO and the UN are located , is the “ worst ” Canton of Switzerland , counting for about a third of all “ infections ” .
So , say the Swiss authorities .
A spokesperson of the Swiss Ministry of Health remarked , “ if Geneva were a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the rest of Switzerland would have to go into quarantine.
” That ’ s the level of fearmongering going on – justifying obliging face masks in public places and shops and closed areas .
Never mind that there is a strong protest of small shop keepers and retail corporations , since they are losing rapidly customers .
People do not want to shop with masks .
They also find it useless .
So , they migrate to online shopping , much of it abroad .
Retail losses are estimated at least at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of forcing a masquerade also in the streets .
Likewise , new emphasis is put on ‘ social distancing ’ .
People are to be trained and reminded at every corner to stay away from each other .
A masquerade with people walking – in lockstep – or standing two meters apart .
If a Martian would see the human race , no backbone , no self-esteem , just following orders for what most serious scientists consider human history ’ s worst hoax – he or she , the Martian , would think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , let them lockstepping themselves into oblivion .
Let ’ s the hell get out of this lovely blue but crazy planet.
” And the population zombies along because the authorities order them to do so , under threat of fines – against all common sense .
But zombies have been deprived of any common sense to resist in masses .
Such restrictions and more are now in place until at least 1 October 2020 .
That ’ s about the beginning of the 2020 / 2021 flu season which will be conveniently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another lockdown – not to forget – with mass vaccination , for covid and flu .
Quarantine , livelihood destruction – an economic skyfall into more poverty , more misery , more deprivation , more famine – more death .
Not covid- death , but socioeconomic death .
That ’ s exactly what the eugenics fanatics are dreaming of .
A decimation of the world population .
WHO is part and parcel of the party , recommending these steps , if and when they are told to do so .
By the invisible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going along .
Or , is it the UN who has forced these increasing covid figures in Geneva , so they may prepare first their staff , then the population in general – worldwide – for a new lockdown in October-November ?
– All is possible .
We are in for the long haul ; the UN paper suggests .
And so do authorities ( sic-sic ) , not only in Switzerland , but all around the world .
Look at the tyrannical oppressive measures of Melbourne , the Department of Victoria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; South Africa ; Thailand has hermetically closed all her borders – Germany is preparing for a new lockdown , though they say the contrary ( not withstanding a strong popular resistance ) , so is France – and the US , State by sorry State , as they are battling racial unrest , Woke protests , Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) movements , and anti-police riots .
All organized and paid for by the Soroses , Rockefellers , Fords , Gates and more oligarchic “ philanthropic ” humanitarian foundations .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with covering the US city chaos .
All this talk , predictions , projections , threats , contradictions , anarchy in the cities – is fabricated on purpose not only to confuse , but also to repress and depress people .
Hopelessness is an effective weapon .
It ’ s a weaponized narrative .
The “ Consensus Statement of the Geneva UN Medical Directors network ” starts by saying – “ The recent surge in new cases ” – without ever describing what NEW CASES entail .
New infections ?
Newly tested positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Hospitalized people ?
People who died ?
– In fact , the death rate has not gone up whatsoever .
Nobody has died from these “ new cases ” or “ new infections ” .
But nobody reports on this important fact .
It sounds dramatic : a case , an infection — but nobody dares ask the so-called pathetic and corrupted authorities such crucial questions .
Nobody asks for an explanation what these “ increased figures ” really mean ?
– Are they increased as a function of increased testing ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever ask how the infamous and controversial polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) tests are performed and analyzed , and the results reported into the annals of statistics , so as to produce ever more “ virus-cases ” ?
The website “ Virology Down Under ” reports a comment of Professor Martin Haditsch , writing in ProMed-mail : Does the surge in “ new cases ” coincide with a surge of new tests ?
Is there an independent entity that controls the tests , monitors the tests , as to who is tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are carried out – and the results reported ?
For example , are people who are tested several times , also reported several times ?
The UNMD CONSENSUS STATEMENT is nothing but a support to the globalized fearmongering .
It fits an agenda , a huge sinister agenda .
The compulsory mask wearing is the most detested measure imposed by the deep dark state – the invisible masters that are pressuring us into a NWO scheme .
They know it .
They love it .
They are psychopaths .
And mask-wearing is dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and well-being .
In most places in Europe , the new school year just began .
Students in many places are forced to wear masks , where “ social distancing ” in class rooms can not be respected .
Many students have been interviewed throughout Europe – and probably on other Continents too .
Their response is almost unanimous – masks are uncomfortable , concentration is faltering after about two hours , we are exhausted in the evening and often have headaches .
No wonder , breathing your own CO2 instead of oxygen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced mask-wearing is an important agenda in the Great Transformation or the Great Reset , predicted by both the IMF and the WEF ( World Economic Forum ) , to be officially “ rolled out ” in Davos , Switzerland in January 2021 .
It is an agenda of re-education by rituals .
The mask wearing is a ritual on behavioral acceptance .
It ’ s a ritual of initiation towards obedience .
The faster and easier you accept the mask , the faster you are accepted – accepted in society .
Most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes them comfortable , no matter how much this acceptance is uncomfortable and based on lies .
Watch the first 4 min .
of this video .
Then there are the few who will resist , who don ’ t care about acceptance .
They fiercely resist .
The system of tyranny makes sure they are socially discriminated and excluded from “ society ” they are social no-goes .
They are looked at as if they were monsters , spreaders of disease , discriminated against , excluded .
It is the old “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for years has suddenly become your enemy .
Families , groups , clubs , entire societies are divided and made to despise each other – division along the ‘ ritual line ’ .
Amazing how it works for masks .
Wait until you see how it works for vaccination – another ritual being prepared , as we are oblivious to what ’ s awaiting us in the next 5 to 10 years .
Think Agenda ID2020 and Agenda 2030 – under the UN disguise of Sustainable Development Goals .
We are not doomed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fast and decisively and in unison – in solidarity .
Let ’ s reinvent solidarity .
Peter Koenig is an economist and geopolitical analyst .
He is also a water resources and environmental specialist .
He worked for over 30 years with the World Bank and the World Health Organization around the world in the fields of environment and water .
He lectures at universities in the US , Europe and South America .
He writes regularly for Global Research ; ICH ; New Eastern Outlook ( NEO ) ; RT ; Countercurrents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Century ; Greanville Post ; Defend Democracy Press ; The Saker Blog , the and other internet sites .
He is the author of Implosion – An Economic Thriller about War , Environmental Destruction and Corporate Greed – fiction based on facts and on 30 years of World Bank experience around the globe .
He is also a co-author of The World Order and Revolution !
– Essays from the Resistance .
He is a Research Associate of the Centre for Research on Globalization .

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Written by Peter Koenig; Originally appeared at Global Research
Driven by WHO, the Geneva UN Medical Directors (UNMD) group has just issued a CONSENSUS STATEMENT for UN staff in Geneva that is essentially warning UN staff of stricter measures to be taken, such as mask wearing in the office when 2-meter distances could not be respected, as well as increased working from home again, when as recently as in June these conditions were relaxed. Working from home means separating colleagues from each other, connecting them by Zoom, but NO HUMAN CONTACT. That’s the name of the game.
The UNMD refers to the Canton of Geneva’s new regulations, based on Switzerland’s claim of a steady increase in Covid-19 “infections”. Since the beginning of July new “cases” have surpassed 100 a day and reached even way beyond 200 at the end of July and above 250 in mid-August. The testing positive has allegedly steadily increased and often by close to 10% per day. Now, surprisingly – they say – 40% of the “cases” concern people between 20 and 40 years of age. But who checks? – Is it a mandate by WHO to diversify the statistics, so as to better justify universal vaccination and another total lockdown?
We know by now that nothing of this, masks, “cases / infections”, quarantine, lockdown, vaccination, or any other repressive measure have anything to do with covid. They are means and instruments for the New World Order (NWO) to “train” the population for total obedience and control by the invisible super power, or deep dark state. WHO plays a key role in this nefarious plans, as it still is regarded by most people and governments as an authority, as far as world health is concerned which sadly, it has ceased to be decades ago.
The Canton of Geneva, where, incidentally, WHO and the UN are located, is the “worst” Canton of Switzerland, counting for about a third of all “infections”. So, say the Swiss authorities. A spokesperson of the Swiss Ministry of Health remarked, “if Geneva were a separate country, anybody coming from Geneva to the rest of Switzerland would have to go into quarantine.”
How scary!
That’s the level of fearmongering going on – justifying obliging face masks in public places and shops and closed areas. Never mind that there is a strong protest of small shop keepers and retail corporations, since they are losing rapidly customers. People do not want to shop with masks. They also find it useless. So, they migrate to online shopping, much of it abroad. Retail losses are estimated at least at 30%. There is already talk of forcing a masquerade also in the streets. Likewise, new emphasis is put on ‘social distancing’. People are to be trained and reminded at every corner to stay away from each other. A masquerade with people walking – in lockstep – or standing two meters apart.
If a Martian would see the human race, no backbone, no self-esteem, just following orders for what most serious scientists consider human history’s worst hoax – he or she, the Martian, would think “the human race has gone mad, let them lockstepping themselves into oblivion. Let’s the hell get out of this lovely blue but crazy planet.”
And the population zombies along because the authorities order them to do so, under threat of fines – against all common sense. But zombies have been deprived of any common sense to resist in masses. Such restrictions and more are now in place until at least 1 October 2020. That’s about the beginning of the 2020 / 2021 flu season which will be conveniently mixed up with covid-19 – and justifies another lockdown – not to forget – with mass vaccination, for covid and flu. Quarantine, livelihood destruction – an economic skyfall into more poverty, more misery, more deprivation, more famine – more death. Not covid- death, but socioeconomic death. That’s exactly what the eugenics fanatics are dreaming of. A decimation of the world population.
WHO is part and parcel of the party, recommending these steps, if and when they are told to do so. By the invisible monsters, of course. The UN is going along. Or, is it the UN who has forced these increasing covid figures in Geneva, so they may prepare first their staff, then the population in general – worldwide – for a new lockdown in October-November? – All is possible.
We are in for the long haul; the UN paper suggests. And so do authorities (sic-sic), not only in Switzerland, but all around the world. Look at the tyrannical oppressive measures of Melbourne, the Department of Victoria in Australia; similar in New Zealand; South Africa; Thailand has hermetically closed all her borders – Germany is preparing for a new lockdown, though they say the contrary (not withstanding a strong popular resistance), so is France – and the US, State by sorry State, as they are battling racial unrest, Woke protests, Black Lives Matter (BLM) movements, and anti-police riots. All organized and paid for by the Soroses, Rockefellers, Fords, Gates and more oligarchic “philanthropic” humanitarian foundations. The mainstream cannot even keep up anymore with covering the US city chaos.
All this talk, predictions, projections, threats, contradictions, anarchy in the cities – is fabricated on purpose not only to confuse, but also to repress and depress people. Hopelessness is an effective weapon. It’s a weaponized narrative.
The “Consensus Statement of the Geneva UN Medical Directors network” starts by saying – “The recent surge in new cases” – without ever describing what NEW CASES entail.
New infections? Newly tested positive, but no symptoms? Sick people? Hospitalized people? People who died? – In fact, the death rate has not gone up whatsoever. Nobody has died from these “new cases” or “new infections”. But nobody reports on this important fact.
It sounds dramatic: a case, an infection — but nobody dares ask the so-called pathetic and corrupted authorities such crucial questions. Nobody asks for an explanation what these “increased figures” really mean? – Are they increased as a function of increased testing? How is testing performed? Does anybody ever ask how the infamous and controversial polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are performed and analyzed, and the results reported into the annals of statistics, so as to produce ever more “virus-cases”?
The website “Virology Down Under” reports a comment of Professor Martin Haditsch, writing in ProMed-mail:
As to my knowledge “infection” is defined as the proof of an infectious agent AND the proof of multiplication of this agent inside the body (OR associated inflammatory response that can be linked to this agent). Therefore, my question is: where was the specimen taken from the “asymptomatic” nurses? PCR, as we all know, just detects nucleic acids. So, if multiplication cannot be proven and no local or systemic inflammatory response is given, how was “contamination” (no matter whether due to inactivated parts of MERS-CoV or even complete virus particles) ruled out? This is not a semantic question only but should impact the reported number of “cases”.
Does the surge in “new cases” coincide with a surge of new tests?
Who makes the tests?
Is there an independent entity that controls the tests, monitors the tests, as to who is tested and when and with what frequency tests are carried out – and the results reported? For example, are people who are tested several times, also reported several times?
The UNMD CONSENSUS STATEMENT is nothing but a support to the globalized fearmongering. It fits an agenda, a huge sinister agenda. The compulsory mask wearing is the most detested measure imposed by the deep dark state – the invisible masters that are pressuring us into a NWO scheme. They know it. They love it. They are psychopaths. And mask-wearing is dangerous, dangerous for one’s health and well-being.
In most places in Europe, the new school year just began. Students in many places are forced to wear masks, where “social distancing” in class rooms cannot be respected. Many students have been interviewed throughout Europe – and probably on other Continents too. Their response is almost unanimous – masks are uncomfortable, concentration is faltering after about two hours, we are exhausted in the evening and often have headaches. No wonder, breathing your own CO2 instead of oxygen cannot be very healthy.
The forced mask-wearing is an important agenda in the Great Transformation or the Great Reset, predicted by both the IMF and the WEF (World Economic Forum), to be officially “rolled out” in Davos, Switzerland in January 2021. It is an agenda of re-education by rituals. The mask wearing is a ritual on behavioral acceptance. It’s a ritual of initiation towards obedience. The faster and easier you accept the mask, the faster you are accepted – accepted in society. Most people want to be accepted. It makes them comfortable, no matter how much this acceptance is uncomfortable and based on lies.
Watch the first 4 min. of this video.
Then there are the few who will resist, who don’t care about acceptance. They fiercely resist. The system of tyranny makes sure they are socially discriminated and excluded from “society” they are social no-goes. They are looked at as if they were monsters, spreaders of disease, discriminated against, excluded. It is the old “divide to conquer”. Your friend for years has suddenly become your enemy. Families, groups, clubs, entire societies are divided and made to despise each other – division along the ‘ritual line’.
Amazing how it works for masks. Wait until you see how it works for vaccination – another ritual being prepared, as we are oblivious to what’s awaiting us in the next 5 to 10 years. Think Agenda ID2020 and Agenda 2030 – under the UN disguise of Sustainable Development Goals.
We are not doomed yet. But we have to act fast and decisively and in unison – in solidarity. Let’s reinvent solidarity.
Peter Koenig is an economist and geopolitical analyst. He is also a water resources and environmental specialist. He worked for over 30 years with the World Bank and the World Health Organization around the world in the fields of environment and water. He lectures at universities in the US, Europe and South America. He writes regularly for Global Research; ICH; New Eastern Outlook (NEO); RT; Countercurrents, Sputnik; PressTV; The 21st Century; Greanville Post; Defend Democracy Press; The Saker Blog, the and other internet sites. He is the author of Implosion – An Economic Thriller about War, Environmental Destruction and Corporate Greed – fiction based on facts and on 30 years of World Bank experience around the globe. He is also a co-author of The World Order and Revolution! – Essays from the Resistance. He is a Research Associate of the Centre for Research on Globalization.
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southfront--2020-08-27--Syrian Army Shelled Militant Positions In Southern Idlib With ‘Heavy Rockets’

On August 27 , the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) shelled militants ’ positions in the southwestern Idlib countryside with heavy rockets .
According to opposition activists , the rocket strikes targeted positions in the outskirts of the town of al-Almaouzrah .
Al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) and other terrorist groups are known to be active near the town .
The strikes were likely carried out with BM-27 Uragan or BM-30 Smerch heavy rocket launchers .
The BM-27 has a range of 37 km , while the BM-30 can hit targets 90 km away .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rockets , some armed with anti-tank munitions .
The rocket strikes were likely a response to recent provocations by Greater Idlib militants .
A day earlier , the militants shelled civilian areas in northeastern Hama .
An army post in southern Idlib was also targeted .
The al-Fateh al-Mubeen Operations Room , which is led by HTS , is responsible for all the recent attacks on SAA troops in Greater Idlib .
Some of al-Fateh al-Mubeen factions , including the National Front for Liberation , are receiving direct military support from Turkey .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ deter the SAA in a blatant violation of the March 5 agreement with Moscow .
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On August 27, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) shelled militants’ positions in the southwestern Idlib countryside with heavy rockets.
According to opposition activists, the rocket strikes targeted positions in the outskirts of the town of al-Almaouzrah. Al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and other terrorist groups are known to be active near the town.
The strikes were likely carried out with BM-27 Uragan or BM-30 Smerch heavy rocket launchers. The BM-27 has a range of 37 km, while the BM-30 can hit targets 90 km away. Both systems can launch a variety of rockets, some armed with anti-tank munitions.
The rocket strikes were likely a response to recent provocations by Greater Idlib militants. A day earlier, the militants shelled civilian areas in northeastern Hama. An army post in southern Idlib was also targeted.
The al-Fateh al-Mubeen Operations Room, which is led by HTS, is responsible for all the recent attacks on SAA troops in Greater Idlib.
Some of al-Fateh al-Mubeen factions, including the National Front for Liberation, are receiving direct military support from Turkey. Ankara is apparently using the militants to deter the SAA in a blatant violation of the March 5 agreement with Moscow.
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southfront--2020-08-27--Syria: Ten People Killed, Injured In New Ras Al-Ain Blast (Video)

On August 27 morning , a booby-trapped motorcycle exploded in the northeastern Syrian town of Ras al-Ain , which is occupied by Turkish forces .
The booby-trapped motorcycle was reportedly parked near a shop in the al-Bared roundabout in Ras al-Ain ’ s town center .
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights , the explosion killed two people .
At least eight others were injured , some of them are reportedly in a critical condition .
In the last two weeks , Ras al-Ain witnessed a series of protests and clashes .
A Turkish decision to appoint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the director of the town ’ s border crossing provoked the locals .
Kurdish forces are usually accused of orchestrating such attacks in Turkish-occupied areas in northern and northeastern Syria .
Nevertheless , the recent crisis in Ras al-Ain suggests that the al-Hamza Division may be responsible .
Turkish-backed militants have been wreaking havoc in Ras al-Ain since capturing it from Kurdish forces in October of 2019 .
The new explosion in Ras al-Ain will likely lead to a backlash against Turkey and its proxies , who are doing nothing to secure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THIS TOPIC :

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On August 27 morning, a booby-trapped motorcycle exploded in the northeastern Syrian town of Ras al-Ain, which is occupied by Turkish forces.
The booby-trapped motorcycle was reportedly parked near a shop in the al-Bared roundabout in Ras al-Ain’s town center.
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the explosion killed two people. At least eight others were injured, some of them are reportedly in a critical condition.
In the last two weeks, Ras al-Ain witnessed a series of protests and clashes. A Turkish decision to appoint a militant of the al-Hamza Division as the director of the town’s border crossing provoked the locals.
Kurdish forces are usually accused of orchestrating such attacks in Turkish-occupied areas in northern and northeastern Syria. Nevertheless, the recent crisis in Ras al-Ain suggests that the al-Hamza Division may be responsible.
Turkish-backed militants have been wreaking havoc in Ras al-Ain since capturing it from Kurdish forces in October of 2019.
The new explosion in Ras al-Ain will likely lead to a backlash against Turkey and its proxies, who are doing nothing to secure the town and its people.
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southfront--2020-08-28--Kenosha Shooter Hit With 6 Charges, Including First-Degree Murder

Now that 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse has been taken into custody in Illinois after he “ fled across state lines ” ( drove 20 minutes back to his house in Antioch , Illinois ) , local prosecutors have unveiled the full boat of charges that the 17-year-old is facing , including first degree reckless homicide .
Kenosha County prosecutors charged the teenager with one count each of first-degree intentional homicide , first-degree reckless homicide and one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide .
He was also charged with two counts of reckless endangerment , and with possessing a dangerous weapon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Rittenhouse ’ s victims have been released to the media .
They are : Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber .
The Daily News and other MSM outlets are already trying to portray them as “ sweet , loving ” innocent victims who were “ peaceful protesters ” not “ rioters ” .
Here ’ s more on the charges from Reuters : Kyle Rittenhouse , the 17-year-old who was arrested in connection with shootings in Wisconsin that led to the death of two people and injury of another , has been charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the criminal complaint disclosed on Thursday .
The charges against Rittenhouse in Kenosha County include first degree reckless homicide in the death of Joseph Rosenbaum and first degree intentional homicide in the death of Anthony Huber , according to the complaint .
Fortunately for Rittenhouse and his family , powerhouse Attorney Lin Wood , who also represented Covington Catholic high schools student Nick Sandmann in his battle against the MSM media outlets that slandered him , has agreed to take on his case .
As some may know , Wood shot to fame @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he represented Richard Jewel , who was falsely accused , and then slandered , by the mainstream press .
Wood made the following statement on his Twitter account .
The shooting victim who survived , Gaige Grosskreutz , 26 , is a volunteer medic for Black Lives Matter protests in Milwaukee over the summer .
Rittenhouse is being held at a Lake County juvenile detention facility .
He will appear in court Friday morning , where he ’ ll face extradition to Kenosha .
The violence took place in Kenosha on Tuesday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third night of violence following the police shooting of Jacob Blake , a black criminal suspect .

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Now that 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse has been taken into custody in Illinois after he “fled across state lines” (drove 20 minutes back to his house in Antioch, Illinois), local prosecutors have unveiled the full boat of charges that the 17-year-old is facing, including first degree reckless homicide.
Kenosha County prosecutors charged the teenager with one count each of first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide and one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide. He was also charged with two counts of reckless endangerment, and with possessing a dangerous weapon as a minor.
Earlier, the names of Rittenhouse’s victims have been released to the media. They are: Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber.
The Daily News and other MSM outlets are already trying to portray them as “sweet, loving” innocent victims who were “peaceful protesters” not “rioters”.
Here’s more on the charges from Reuters:
Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old who was arrested in connection with shootings in Wisconsin that led to the death of two people and injury of another, has been charged with six criminal counts, according to the criminal complaint disclosed on Thursday. The charges against Rittenhouse in Kenosha County include first degree reckless homicide in the death of Joseph Rosenbaum and first degree intentional homicide in the death of Anthony Huber, according to the complaint.
Fortunately for Rittenhouse and his family, powerhouse Attorney Lin Wood, who also represented Covington Catholic high schools student Nick Sandmann in his battle against the MSM media outlets that slandered him, has agreed to take on his case.
As some may know, Wood shot to fame after the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing when he represented Richard Jewel, who was falsely accused, and then slandered, by the mainstream press.
Wood made the following statement on his Twitter account.
(2) Many others will need your help in coming days. Stay strong. Continue to speak truth. Continue to demand justice under our Constitution. Continue to be fearless. — Lin Wood (@LLinWood) August 27, 2020
(3) Most important of all, continue to pray for your fellow citizens. Pray for our President. Pray for our country. And always, always, always #FightBack. We will not go quietly in the night. We are Americans. ?? – Lin — Lin Wood (@LLinWood) August 27, 2020
The shooting victim who survived, Gaige Grosskreutz, 26, is a volunteer medic for Black Lives Matter protests in Milwaukee over the summer. Rittenhouse is being held at a Lake County juvenile detention facility. He will appear in court Friday morning, where he’ll face extradition to Kenosha.
The violence took place in Kenosha on Tuesday night as the town was racked by a third night of violence following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a black criminal suspect.
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southfront--2020-08-28--Six Syrian Intelligence Officers Killed In New ISIS Attack In Southern Deir Ezzor

On August 28 , ISIS terrorists ambushed several vehicles of the Military Intelligence Directorate ( MID ) on the Deir @ @ @ @ @ the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) , at least six officers @ @ @ @ @ by the terrorists .
Government forces have been engaged in clashes with ISIS terrorists in @ @ @ @ @ for the last two days .
The clashes broke out when the National Defense Forces @ @ @ @ @ a new combing operation in the region .
The clashes have so far claimed the @ @ @ @ @ and five ISIS terrorists , as reported by the SOHR .
ISIS terrorists are apparently @ @ @ @ @ from the Homs Desert to Deir Ezzor .
The terrorists are reportedly receiving support from @ @ @ @ @ of al-Tanaf .
Many of the fighters of al-Tanaf are natives of Deir Ezzor countryside @ @ @ @ @ in Deir Ezzor in order to confront the growing threat of ISIS there .
The @ @ @ @ @ are yet to send reinforcements , however .
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On August 28, ISIS terrorists ambushed several vehicles of the Military Intelligence Directorate (MID) on the Deir Ezzor-al-Mayadin highway.
According to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), at least six officers of the MID were killed by the terrorists.
Government forces have been engaged in clashes with ISIS terrorists in southern and western Deir Ezzor for the last two days. The clashes broke out when the National Defense Forces (NDF) had launched a new combing operation in the region.
The clashes have so far claimed the lives of 14 pro-government fighters and five ISIS terrorists, as reported by the SOHR.
ISIS terrorists are apparently attempting to expand their influence from the Homs Desert to Deir Ezzor. The terrorists are reportedly receiving support from U.S.-backed fighters in the area of al-Tanaf. Many of the fighters of al-Tanaf are natives of Deir Ezzor countryside.
More forces are need in Deir Ezzor in order to confront the growing threat of ISIS there. The Syrian military and its allies are yet to send reinforcements, however.
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southfront--2020-08-28--Saudi Troops Entered Northeastern Syria With U.S.-led Coalition Forces – Reports

A small Saudi military unit had entered the northeastern Syrian governorate of al-Hasakah , controlled by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) , the al-Mayadeen TV reported on August 27 .
The unit consists of 20 service members , and is reportedly led by a senior Saudi officer named “ Saud al-Jaghifi.
” According to al-Mayadeen , a convoy of U.S.-led coalition forces , which has recently withdrawn from Camp Taji in Iraq , moved the Saudi unit from Iraq to a base in al-Shaddadi in the southern al-Hasakah countryside .
A source familiar with the matter told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in al-Shaddadi , revealing that officers from the Kingdom had paid similar visits to northeast Syria in the past .
“ They will leave the country , ” the source said , adding : “ It is not the first time that Saudi soldiers entered Syria , as they had previously entered it to communicate with some Arab tribes in the governorate of al-Hasakah.
” Saudi Arabia benefits from the close ties with Arab tribes in northeastern Syria , especially in al-Hasakah .
These tribes , like Al Anazzah and Al Baggara , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While the Saudi visit to Syria ’ s al-Hasakah is very unusual , it is not changing game for sure .
The Kingdom is known to be a partner of the U.S.-led coalition as well as a backer of the Kurdish-led SDF and Arab tribes in northeastern Syria .
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A small Saudi military unit had entered the northeastern Syrian governorate of al-Hasakah, controlled by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the al-Mayadeen TV reported on August 27.
The unit consists of 20 service members, and is reportedly led by a senior Saudi officer named “Saud al-Jaghifi.”
According to al-Mayadeen, a convoy of U.S.-led coalition forces, which has recently withdrawn from Camp Taji in Iraq, moved the Saudi unit from Iraq to a base in al-Shaddadi in the southern al-Hasakah countryside.
A source familiar with the matter told RT that unit would not be deployed in al-Shaddadi, revealing that officers from the Kingdom had paid similar visits to northeast Syria in the past.
“They will leave the country,” the source said, adding: “It is not the first time that Saudi soldiers entered Syria, as they had previously entered it to communicate with some Arab tribes in the governorate of al-Hasakah.”
Saudi Arabia benefits from the close ties with Arab tribes in northeastern Syria, especially in al-Hasakah. These tribes, like Al Anazzah and Al Baggara, have serious presence in the Kingdom.
While the Saudi visit to Syria’s al-Hasakah is very unusual, it is not changing game for sure. The Kingdom is known to be a partner of the U.S.-led coalition as well as a backer of the Kurdish-led SDF and Arab tribes in northeastern Syria.
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Two rocket strikes targeted the Green Zone in the Iraqi capital , Baghdad .
The highly-fortified area hosts key government buildings as well as foreign missions , including the U.S. embassy .
The first strike took place in the late hours of August 27 .
According to the Iraqi Security Media Cell , three “ Katyusha ” rockets were launched from the district of Jadriyah , to the south of the Green Zone .
The rockets landed in an empty square inside the zone .
A few hours later , early on August 28 , a second strike with two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zone .
The strike , which was launched from Baijiyah , didn ’ t cause any losses .
The rockets ’ launchers were uncovered by security forces .
Sabereen News , a Telegram channel close to Iraqi Shiite armed groups , said the C-RAM [ Counter rocket , artillery , and mortar ] system , which has been recently deployed by the U.S. military in the Green Zone , was not activated .
The rocket strikes were the most recent in a series of attacks on U.S. forces and diplomatic mission in Iraq @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are allegedly responsible for these attacks .
Many of these groups , including Kata ’ ib Hezbollah , vowed to expel U.S. troops from Iraq following the assassination of Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis earlier this year .
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Two rocket strikes targeted the Green Zone in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. The highly-fortified area hosts key government buildings as well as foreign missions, including the U.S. embassy.
The first strike took place in the late hours of August 27. According to the Iraqi Security Media Cell, three “Katyusha” rockets were launched from the district of Jadriyah, to the south of the Green Zone. The rockets landed in an empty square inside the zone.
A few hours later, early on August 28, a second strike with two “Katyusha” rockets targeted the Green Zone. The strike, which was launched from Baijiyah, didn’t cause any losses. The rockets’ launchers were uncovered by security forces.
Some photos from the rocket seizures in Baijiyah: pic.twitter.com/NBOGvkA43K — TØM CΛT (@TomtheBasedCat) August 28, 2020
Sabereen News, a Telegram channel close to Iraqi Shiite armed groups, said the C-RAM [Counter rocket, artillery, and mortar] system, which has been recently deployed by the U.S. military in the Green Zone, was not activated.
The rocket strikes were the most recent in a series of attacks on U.S. forces and diplomatic mission in Iraq.
Shiite armed groups affiliated with the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are allegedly responsible for these attacks. Many of these groups, including Kata’ib Hezbollah, vowed to expel U.S. troops from Iraq following the assassination of Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis earlier this year.
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Coronavirus Vaccine, Crisis In Belarus And Other Topical Questions: Putin’s Interview With Rossiya TV Channel

On August 27 , the Kremlin website released a full transcript of the interview of Vladimir Putin with Rossiya TV channel ( source ) : Vladimir Putin answered questions from VGTRK journalist and anchor of Vesti v Subbotu ( News on Saturday ) programme Sergei Brilyov .
Sergei Brilyov : No matter what else is happening , and no matter what area of life we discuss , this nasty coronavirus always looms somewhere in the background .
Sergei Brilyov : What do you think about the notorious second wave that scares so many people ?
Vladimir Putin : What is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it in our everyday conversations or the media talks about the second wave .
Sergei Brilyov : Well , all of us have learned something over these past months , and the second wave has become a set phrase .
Vladimir Putin : A bit , yes , this is true .
In reality , this implies the development of an epidemiological situation .
This is the terminology that the specialists suggest we use .
Sergei Brilyov : The situation is getting worse in Europe , more cases are being recorded .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is obvious , if we consider that it is the holiday season , and there are many people on the beaches and crowds in bars and restaurants .
Vladimir Putin : Yes , of course .
All this individualism and a reluctance to respect the interests of an overwhelming majority of society members leads to an outbreak and a relapse that we are witnessing in some countries .
I hope that , first of all , this will not happen , and that Europe and other parts of the world will cope with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite a few people in Russia have fallen ill , but we have one of the lowest mortality rates in the world .
This is nothing but a manifestation of the national healthcare system ’ s readiness , our ability to mobilise and the timely nature of decisions to neutralise threats .
I would like to once again express my admiration with the work of our medics .
In general , it is a tradition of all people in Russia , including Russians and other ethnic groups , to marshal their resources at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what happened this time as well .
However , we must also give credit to the federal and regional authorities , which summoned the necessary resources for dealing with the main goals .
And then , as I have said more than once , we focused our attention on what matters the most – the life and health of our people .
These common efforts and targeted and , as it turned out , very effective solutions have helped us to pass the peak of the epidemic and create conditions for further work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to say publicly… Sergei Brilyov : You use this screen for doing this , for example , last Wednesday when you held a meeting with the Government .
Vladimir Putin : Yes , exactly .
So , when I have an opportunity to say so publicly I use it , and I am going to use our conversation now to address the people and to ask them to keep in mind that the virus is still among us , even though this may mean certain discomfort .
We must keep this in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to comply with the restrictive measures suggested by our specialists .
This is really necessary now .
The more disciplined we are , the sooner will we be able to resume normal life .
We are conducting numerous research projects , including into the so-called herd or community immunity .
It is clear now that herd immunity has already exceeded 25 percent in eight Russian regions .
Overall , this means that if we tread carefully , preventing another outbreak of the disease , it… Sergei Brilyov : It will continue to gradually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yes , it can increase , and I hope that it will , some day… We are seeing a decrease [ in new cases ] now , as we all know .
But a day will come when the situation will fully stabilise , because , first , we have created the necessary number of specialised hospital beds , the necessary reserve of PPE , as well as medicines for combating the coronavirus infection .
It is a well-known fact that we have registered a vaccine .
Sergei Brilyov : Let ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a separate discussion about this .
In any case , we have created this arsenal , and we can make use of it .
Research is ongoing , and our specialists have determined what should be done and how to act so that the disease takes the mildest possible course and ends without serious consequences .
And in the future we will certainly make use of every element of the knowledge we have accumulated .
Sergei Brilyov : Mr President , a few days ago I had a feeling that I had changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the announcement on the vaccine .
My friends from Latin America ( I happen to work with people from this continent ) , including special correspondents from Argentina , Uruguay and some other countries , actually most of them ( if I can say so ) told me that when you mentioned your daughter who had the injection [ of the new Russian vaccine ] , this left a big impression on them .
I know how rigorous you are when it comes to personal matters of this kind .
But this announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States and Europe .
By the way , you had a meeting with Government members from this office , and discussed the second vaccine .
But what do we hear in response ?
“ What kind of a vaccine is it , if it went through just two phases of trials ?
What are these Russians talking about ?
” And it is true , there were only two phases of trials .
Vladimir Putin : No .
We did everything that was required to register the vaccine , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This means that this vaccine will have to undergo further research as part of a mass vaccination campaign .
Therefore , we acted in strict compliance with the Russian law , and the Russian law is consistent with the international practices and regulations that apply in other countries .
The vaccine went through pre-clinical and clinical trials , and was tested on animals as well as volunteers .
Our specialists are absolutely confident today that this vaccine creates lasting immunity and people get antibodies , as was the case with my daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also harmless .
And my daughter feels fine .
Sergei Brilyov : Did she seek your advice on this ?
Of course , she is an adult .
Vladimir Putin : She is an adult .
She just said that she took this decision .
Sergei Brilyov : Was she a volunteer or was this decision linked to her job ?
Vladimir Putin : She volunteered , and considering her profession she needed it .
Sergei Brilyov : Are we talking about the one who works in the biomedical sector ?
Vladimir Putin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in order to work normally , she needed a sense of security .
As I mentioned , her temperature and was 38.4 the first day , and slightly above 37 the next day , that was it .
After the second injection , 21 days later , she also had a slight temperature , but everything is fine .
I just spoke with her by phone .
She is well .
Thank goodness , everything is fine .
To reiterate , research will continue , but in this country , everything takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite in line with international practices .
In September , we should have another vaccine .
If the drug we are talking about has been proposed , researched and registered by the Gamaleya Institute , then… Vladimir Putin : That ’ s right , Sputnik V. The second drug , as they have reported to me , will be ready in September .
It is being developed by the well-known VEKTOR Institute in Novosibirsk .
I am confident that the specialists at VEKTOR will make an excellent drug that will help people a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compete , these two drugs , or are they mutually complementary ?
Vladimir Putin : You should ask the specialists .
I think that they will most likely compete , because they should not be inferior to each other in terms of safety and effectiveness .
In fact , analysts at Oxford some ten days ago and Moody ’ s during the last twenty-four hours provided figures on the Russian economic downturn .
Generally , the Russian economy appears to be in a fair state in comparison with the United States .
Regrettably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depends on the United States .
But if we really look at what is taking place , how sensitive is it and what are the prospects for a recovery ?
Vladimir Putin : The entire global economy is facing the aftermath of this epidemic .
If we recall 2008 and 2009… Vladimir Putin : Yes , that crisis .
The global GDP fell by 0.1 percent .
This time , according to the IMF , the World Bank and other organisations , there will be about 5 percent .
It is a huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Great Depression of the 1930 ’ s or even with the post-war events .
Sergei Brilyov : Well , in the countries hit by the 1930 ’ s depression , the decline is more significant than it was then .
Vladimir Putin : In the United States , for example , it is 9 [ percent ] .
The forecasts for this country are 8.5 [ percent ] , but our specialists believe the figure will be lower than that .
Sergei Brilyov : In the environs of 5 [ percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Yes , in the environs of 5 or 6 percent .
The United States had 9.5 [ percent ] in the first six months , and the eurozone had minus 15 percent .
Some experts – we know this well – say that this results from the difference in the structure of our economies .
Yes , to a certain degree , this seems to be so , but mostly this is the result of the Government ’ s decisions that are targeted and timely , something that is also of great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of course , there are some inevitable problems .
I know that some companies that were hit hard are not on the list of those receiving state assistance .
And , of course , the Government should think about this and make the appropriate timely decisions .
On the whole , I repeat , support for small businesses and support for certain major sectors , including agriculture , the automotive industry , construction , etc , that employ hundreds of thousands and millions of people as part of co-production chains – all this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive effect .
As you can see , our key macroeconomic indicators remain sufficiently stable .
Despite predictions of major fluctuations , the current inflation rate is just 3.4 percent .
According to experts , it will stay at 3.4–3.41 percent .
Sergei Brilyov : And oil costs $ 46 once again .
Vladimir Putin : It would be better if it cost more .
Sergei Brilyov : But this is no what has been forecast initially .
Vladimir Putin : Yes , of course , but our reserves are also increasing despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety cushion , which is important .
It is not a cure-all against all troubles , but it is important .
This makes us feel confident that , if need be , we can finance our social obligations .
All this means that , first of all , we believe that we have overcome all the main problems , and I hope that we will now start recovering gradually .
On the whole , we do not differ much from other countries in this respect .
I believe that this recovery will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Indeed , may God give us all health in the direct sense of the word , plus economic health .
Vladimir Putin : Yes , of course .
Sergei Brilyov : Mr President , it is not only the purely economic things that affect the economy ( for example , the oil prices returned to $ 46 as we predicted ) but also political factors .
Belarus is , certainly , a political factor .
Sergei Brilyov : We have seen numerous reports on your telephone conversations with European leaders .
But these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Kremlin Press Service .
In fact , you have not yet publicly shared your view of the situation in detail .
What do you think of the developments in Belarus ?
Vladimir Putin : You know , I think that we have shown much more restraint and neutrality with respect to the events in Belarus than many other countries , both European and American ones , such as the United States .
In my opinion , we have indeed been covering the developments in Belarus quite objectively , from every angle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it is up to the Belarusian society and people themselves to deal with this .
Although , certainly , we care about what is happening there .
This nation is very close to us and perhaps is the closest , both in terms of ethnic proximity , the language , the culture , the spiritual as well as other aspects .
We have dozens or probably hundreds of thousands , if not millions , of direct family ties with Belarus and close industrial cooperation .
Suffice it to say that , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 90 percent of the total agricultural imports on the Russian market .
Sergei Brilyov : You mean the Belarusian products imported to our country ?
Vladimir Putin : Belarusian exports .
If we look at other industries – for example , agricultural equipment manufacturing – the figures are similar .
Therefore , of course , we care about what is happening there .
But it is still up to the Belarusians to deal with this situation .
We most certainly hope that all the parties will have enough common sense to reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without running to extremes .
Of course , if the people take to the streets , it can not be ignored .
Everybody must listen to them and respond .
By the way , the President of Belarus said that he is willing to consider conducting a constitutional reform , adopting a new Constitution , holding new parliamentary and presidential elections based on the new Constitution .
But the effective Constitution must not be breached .
Did you note that the Constitutional Court of Belarus issued a ruling , according to which it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which are not envisaged by the country ’ s basic law and which are trying to take over power .
It is hard to disagree with this ruling .
Sergei Brilyov : I looked at what they are writing about Belarus abroad , and often it is not about ideology but simply about facts .
A lot of foreign articles about the events in Belarus are accompanied by an explanation what Belarus is and where it is located .
This is because as distinct from Russian citizens , many people there know little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in Russia we remember the events not only after the election but also before it , in part , about the 33 guests at the Byelorusochka hotel and the Russian citizens that were detained .
Mr President , who do you think got into whose trap ?
Vladimir Putin : Well , now it is obvious .
This was an operation by secret services .
The people you mentioned were used without their knowledge in order to move them to Belarus .
They received perfectly legal assignments .
They were told that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Latin America and the Middle East , for absolutely legal work .
But in fact they were dragged off to Belarus and presented as a potential attack force in order to destabilise the situation during the election campaign .
This had nothing to do with reality .
Let me repeat that these people were going to work in a third country .
They were simply lured there , dragged across the border .
By the way , our border guards did not let them out and they could not move in anywhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in on fake documents .
Vladimir Putin : This was an operation of Ukrainian secret services in cooperation with their US colleagues .
Now this is known for sure .
Some participants in this event or observers , well-informed people do not even conceal this now .
Sergei Brilyov : Mr President , I think I have been lucky in my career as a journalist .
I had three detailed interviews with Alexander Lukashenko but you know him much better , of course .
In this context , I would like to quote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his telephone conversations with you .
Sergei Brilyov : He said that when it comes to the military component , we have a treaty with the Russian Federation in the framework of the Union State and the CSTO , that is , a Collective Security Treaty Organisation , and these aspects seem to be covered by that Treaty .
Somewhat earlier he said you agreed to provide assistance to Minsk at his first request .
What is meant by “ these aspects ” ?
Vladimir Putin : There is no need to hush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Treaty , that is , the Treaty on the Union State , and the Collective Security Treaty ( CSTO ) include articles saying that all member states of these organisations , including the Union State , which consists of two states only – Russia and Belarus , are obliged to help each other protect their sovereignty , external borders and stability .
This is exactly what it says .
In this connection , we have certain obligations towards Belarus , and this is how Mr Lukashenko has formulated his question .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistance to him if this should become necessary .
I replied that Russia would honour all its obligations .
Mr Lukashenko has asked me to create a reserve group of law enforcement personnel , and I have done this .
But we have also agreed that this group would not be used unless the situation becomes uncontrollable , when extremist elements – I would like to say this once again – when the extremist elements , using political slogans as a cover , overstep the mark and start plundering the country , burning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to seize administration buildings , and so on .
During our conversation with Mr Lukashenko , we came to the conclusion that now it is not necessary , and I hope that it will never be necessary to use this reserve , which is why we are not using it .
I would like to say once again that we proceed from the belief that all the current problems in Belarus will be settled peacefully , and if any violations are permitted by either side – the state authorities and the law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they exceed the framework of the law , the law will respond to this accordingly .
The law must be equal for everyone .
But speaking objectively , I believe that the Belarusian law enforcement agencies are exercising commendable self-control despite everything .
Just take a look at what is happening in some other countries .
Sergei Brilyov : Yes , but the first two days were awful for many people .
Vladimir Putin : You know what I think about this .
Was it not awful when people died in some European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : This is why Lukashenko rejected Macron ’ s mediation , offering instead to help him deal with the yellow vest protests .
Vladimir Putin : Is it not awful when a defenceless person is shot in the back and there are his three children in his car ?
Sergei Brilyov : Yes , it is awful .
Vladimir Putin : Have those who are putting the blame on Belarus and the Belarusian authorities , President Lukashenko , have these people condemned these acts ?
I have not heard anything about this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ think that the issue is not the current events in Belarus , but that some forces would like to see something different happening there .
They would like to influence these processes and to bring about the solutions that would suit their political interests .
Therefore , I would like to say once again that the general situation [ in Belarus ] is improving , by and large .
And I hope that all the problems – and there are indeed problems , because otherwise the people would not have taken to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be settled peacefully within the framework of the Constitution and the law .
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On August 27, the Kremlin website released a full transcript of the interview of Vladimir Putin with Rossiya TV channel (source):
Vladimir Putin answered questions from VGTRK journalist and anchor of Vesti v Subbotu (News on Saturday) programme Sergei Brilyov.
Sergei Brilyov: Good afternoon, Mr President.
Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon.
Sergei Brilyov: No matter what else is happening, and no matter what area of life we discuss, this nasty coronavirus always looms somewhere in the background.
Vladimir Putin: That’s true.
Sergei Brilyov: What do you think about the notorious second wave that scares so many people?
Vladimir Putin: What is the second wave? We just talk about it in our everyday conversations or the media talks about the second wave.
Sergei Brilyov: Well, all of us have learned something over these past months, and the second wave has become a set phrase.
Vladimir Putin: A bit, yes, this is true.
In reality, this implies the development of an epidemiological situation. This is the terminology that the specialists suggest we use.
Sergei Brilyov: The situation is getting worse in Europe, more cases are being recorded.
Vladimir Putin: Of course, it is obvious, if we consider that it is the holiday season, and there are many people on the beaches and crowds in bars and restaurants.
Sergei Brilyov: No discipline.
Vladimir Putin: Yes, of course. All this individualism and a reluctance to respect the interests of an overwhelming majority of society members leads to an outbreak and a relapse that we are witnessing in some countries. I hope that, first of all, this will not happen, and that Europe and other parts of the world will cope with the situation.
On the whole, quite a few people in Russia have fallen ill, but we have one of the lowest mortality rates in the world. This is nothing but a manifestation of the national healthcare system’s readiness, our ability to mobilise and the timely nature of decisions to neutralise threats.
I would like to once again express my admiration with the work of our medics. In general, it is a tradition of all people in Russia, including Russians and other ethnic groups, to marshal their resources at the time of trouble. This is what happened this time as well. However, we must also give credit to the federal and regional authorities, which summoned the necessary resources for dealing with the main goals.
And then, as I have said more than once, we focused our attention on what matters the most – the life and health of our people. These common efforts and targeted and, as it turned out, very effective solutions have helped us to pass the peak of the epidemic and create conditions for further work.
However, I never miss an opportunity to say publicly…
Sergei Brilyov: You use this screen for doing this, for example, last Wednesday when you held a meeting with the Government.
Vladimir Putin: Yes, exactly. So, when I have an opportunity to say so publicly I use it, and I am going to use our conversation now to address the people and to ask them to keep in mind that the virus is still among us, even though this may mean certain discomfort. We must keep this in mind and, of course, try to comply with the restrictive measures suggested by our specialists.
This is really necessary now. The more disciplined we are, the sooner will we be able to resume normal life.
We are conducting numerous research projects, including into the so-called herd or community immunity. It is clear now that herd immunity has already exceeded 25 percent in eight Russian regions. Overall, this means that if we tread carefully, preventing another outbreak of the disease, it…
Sergei Brilyov: It will continue to gradually increase?
Vladimir Putin: Well, yes, it can increase, and I hope that it will, some day… We are seeing a decrease [in new cases] now, as we all know. But a day will come when the situation will fully stabilise, because, first, we have created the necessary number of specialised hospital beds, the necessary reserve of PPE, as well as medicines for combating the coronavirus infection. It is a well-known fact that we have registered a vaccine.
Sergei Brilyov: Let’s not rush forward: we will have a separate discussion about this.
Vladimir Putin: All right.
In any case, we have created this arsenal, and we can make use of it. Research is ongoing, and our specialists have determined what should be done and how to act so that the disease takes the mildest possible course and ends without serious consequences. And in the future we will certainly make use of every element of the knowledge we have accumulated.
Sergei Brilyov: Mr President, a few days ago I had a feeling that I had changed jobs. It happened when you made the announcement on the vaccine.
My friends from Latin America (I happen to work with people from this continent), including special correspondents from Argentina, Uruguay and some other countries, actually most of them (if I can say so) told me that when you mentioned your daughter who had the injection [of the new Russian vaccine], this left a big impression on them. I know how rigorous you are when it comes to personal matters of this kind. But this announcement was instantly met with criticism, especially in the United States and Europe.
By the way, you had a meeting with Government members from this office, and discussed the second vaccine. But what do we hear in response? “What kind of a vaccine is it, if it went through just two phases of trials? What are these Russians talking about?” And it is true, there were only two phases of trials.
Vladimir Putin: No. We did everything that was required to register the vaccine, but with an asterisk, as we say. This means that this vaccine will have to undergo further research as part of a mass vaccination campaign. Therefore, we acted in strict compliance with the Russian law, and the Russian law is consistent with the international practices and regulations that apply in other countries.
The vaccine went through pre-clinical and clinical trials, and was tested on animals as well as volunteers. Our specialists are absolutely confident today that this vaccine creates lasting immunity and people get antibodies, as was the case with my daughter. Thank goodness, this vaccine is also harmless. And my daughter feels fine.
Sergei Brilyov: Did she seek your advice on this? Of course, she is an adult.
Vladimir Putin: She is an adult. She just said that she took this decision.
Sergei Brilyov: Was she a volunteer or was this decision linked to her job?
Vladimir Putin: She volunteered, and considering her profession she needed it.
Sergei Brilyov: Are we talking about the one who works in the biomedical sector?
Vladimir Putin: She works with many people, and in order to work normally, she needed a sense of security.
As I mentioned, her temperature and was 38.4 the first day, and slightly above 37 the next day, that was it. After the second injection, 21 days later, she also had a slight temperature, but everything is fine. I just spoke with her by phone. She is well. Thank goodness, everything is fine.
To reiterate, research will continue, but in this country, everything takes place within Russian law, which is quite in line with international practices. In September, we should have another vaccine. If the drug we are talking about has been proposed, researched and registered by the Gamaleya Institute, then…
Sergei Brilyov: That is, Sputnik V.
Vladimir Putin: That’s right, Sputnik V. The second drug, as they have reported to me, will be ready in September. It is being developed by the well-known VEKTOR Institute in Novosibirsk. I am confident that the specialists at VEKTOR will make an excellent drug that will help people a lot.
Sergei Brilyov: Will they compete, these two drugs, or are they mutually complementary?
Vladimir Putin: You should ask the specialists. I think that they will most likely compete, because they should not be inferior to each other in terms of safety and effectiveness.
Sergei Brilyov: The economic decline.
In fact, analysts at Oxford some ten days ago and Moody’s during the last twenty-four hours provided figures on the Russian economic downturn. Generally, the Russian economy appears to be in a fair state in comparison with the United States. Regrettably, the rest of the world actually depends on the United States. But if we really look at what is taking place, how sensitive is it and what are the prospects for a recovery?
Vladimir Putin: The entire global economy is facing the aftermath of this epidemic. If we recall 2008 and 2009…
Sergei Brilyov: That crisis?
Vladimir Putin: Yes, that crisis. The global GDP fell by 0.1 percent. This time, according to the IMF, the World Bank and other organisations, there will be about 5 percent. It is a huge difference. Many people are comparing this with the Great Depression of the 1930’s or even with the post-war events.
Sergei Brilyov: Well, in the countries hit by the 1930’s depression, the decline is more significant than it was then.
Vladimir Putin: In the United States, for example, it is 9 [percent]. The forecasts for this country are 8.5 [percent], but our specialists believe the figure will be lower than that.
Sergei Brilyov: In the environs of 5 [percent], I believe.
Vladimir Putin: Yes, in the environs of 5 or 6 percent. The United States had 9.5 [percent] in the first six months, and the eurozone had minus 15 percent. Some experts – we know this well – say that this results from the difference in the structure of our economies.
Yes, to a certain degree, this seems to be so, but mostly this is the result of the Government’s decisions that are targeted and timely, something that is also of great importance, as I see it.
Of course, there are some inevitable problems. I know that some companies that were hit hard are not on the list of those receiving state assistance. And, of course, the Government should think about this and make the appropriate timely decisions.
On the whole, I repeat, support for small businesses and support for certain major sectors, including agriculture, the automotive industry, construction, etc, that employ hundreds of thousands and millions of people as part of co-production chains – all this was accomplished on time and yielded a positive effect.
As you can see, our key macroeconomic indicators remain sufficiently stable. Despite predictions of major fluctuations, the current inflation rate is just 3.4 percent. According to experts, it will stay at 3.4–3.41 percent.
Sergei Brilyov: And oil costs $46 once again.
Vladimir Putin: It would be better if it cost more.
Sergei Brilyov: But this is no what has been forecast initially.
Vladimir Putin: Yes, of course, but our reserves are also increasing despite all difficulties. This creates an additional safety cushion, which is important. It is not a cure-all against all troubles, but it is important. This makes us feel confident that, if need be, we can finance our social obligations.
All this means that, first of all, we believe that we have overcome all the main problems, and I hope that we will now start recovering gradually. On the whole, we do not differ much from other countries in this respect. I believe that this recovery will be guaranteed next year.
Sergei Brilyov: Indeed, may God give us all health in the direct sense of the word, plus economic health.
Vladimir Putin: Yes, of course.
Sergei Brilyov: Mr President, it is not only the purely economic things that affect the economy (for example, the oil prices returned to $46 as we predicted) but also political factors. Belarus is, certainly, a political factor.
Vladimir Putin: Of course.
Sergei Brilyov: We have seen numerous reports on your telephone conversations with European leaders. But these reports are usually just scanty press releases from the Kremlin Press Service. In fact, you have not yet publicly shared your view of the situation in detail. What do you think of the developments in Belarus?
Vladimir Putin: You know, I think that we have shown much more restraint and neutrality with respect to the events in Belarus than many other countries, both European and American ones, such as the United States.
In my opinion, we have indeed been covering the developments in Belarus quite objectively, from every angle, showing both sides. We believe that it is up to the Belarusian society and people themselves to deal with this. Although, certainly, we care about what is happening there.
This nation is very close to us and perhaps is the closest, both in terms of ethnic proximity, the language, the culture, the spiritual as well as other aspects. We have dozens or probably hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of direct family ties with Belarus and close industrial cooperation. Suffice it to say that, for example, Belarusian products account for more than 90 percent of the total agricultural imports on the Russian market.
Sergei Brilyov: You mean the Belarusian products imported to our country?
Vladimir Putin: Belarusian exports. If we look at other industries – for example, agricultural equipment manufacturing – the figures are similar. Therefore, of course, we care about what is happening there. But it is still up to the Belarusians to deal with this situation.
We most certainly hope that all the parties will have enough common sense to reach a solution in a peaceful way, without running to extremes. Of course, if the people take to the streets, it cannot be ignored. Everybody must listen to them and respond. By the way, the President of Belarus said that he is willing to consider conducting a constitutional reform, adopting a new Constitution, holding new parliamentary and presidential elections based on the new Constitution. But the effective Constitution must not be breached. Did you note that the Constitutional Court of Belarus issued a ruling, according to which it is absolutely unacceptable to establish supra-constitutional bodies which are not envisaged by the country’s basic law and which are trying to take over power. It is hard to disagree with this ruling.
Sergei Brilyov: I looked at what they are writing about Belarus abroad, and often it is not about ideology but simply about facts. A lot of foreign articles about the events in Belarus are accompanied by an explanation what Belarus is and where it is located. This is because as distinct from Russian citizens, many people there know little about it. And, of course, in Russia we remember the events not only after the election but also before it, in part, about the 33 guests at the Byelorusochka hotel and the Russian citizens that were detained.
Mr President, who do you think got into whose trap?
Vladimir Putin: Well, now it is obvious. This was an operation by secret services. The people you mentioned were used without their knowledge in order to move them to Belarus. They received perfectly legal assignments. They were told that they must go to third countries, to Latin America and the Middle East, for absolutely legal work. But in fact they were dragged off to Belarus and presented as a potential attack force in order to destabilise the situation during the election campaign. This had nothing to do with reality.
Let me repeat that these people were going to work in a third country. They were simply lured there, dragged across the border. By the way, our border guards did not let them out and they could not move in anywhere. But de facto they were brought in on fake documents.
Sergei Brilyov: Ukrainian secret services?
Vladimir Putin: This was an operation of Ukrainian secret services in cooperation with their US colleagues. Now this is known for sure. Some participants in this event or observers, well-informed people do not even conceal this now.
Sergei Brilyov: Mr President, I think I have been lucky in my career as a journalist. I had three detailed interviews with Alexander Lukashenko but you know him much better, of course. In this context, I would like to quote what Mr Lukashenko said after one of his telephone conversations with you.
Vladimir Putin: Go ahead.
Sergei Brilyov: He said that when it comes to the military component, we have a treaty with the Russian Federation in the framework of the Union State and the CSTO, that is, a Collective Security Treaty Organisation, and these aspects seem to be covered by that Treaty. Somewhat earlier he said you agreed to provide assistance to Minsk at his first request.
What is meant by “these aspects”?
Vladimir Putin: There is no need to hush up anything.
Indeed, the Union Treaty, that is, the Treaty on the Union State, and the Collective Security Treaty (CSTO) include articles saying that all member states of these organisations, including the Union State, which consists of two states only – Russia and Belarus, are obliged to help each other protect their sovereignty, external borders and stability. This is exactly what it says.
In this connection, we have certain obligations towards Belarus, and this is how Mr Lukashenko has formulated his question. He said that he would like us to provide assistance to him if this should become necessary. I replied that Russia would honour all its obligations.
Mr Lukashenko has asked me to create a reserve group of law enforcement personnel, and I have done this. But we have also agreed that this group would not be used unless the situation becomes uncontrollable, when extremist elements – I would like to say this once again – when the extremist elements, using political slogans as a cover, overstep the mark and start plundering the country, burning vehicles, houses, banks, trying to seize administration buildings, and so on.
During our conversation with Mr Lukashenko, we came to the conclusion that now it is not necessary, and I hope that it will never be necessary to use this reserve, which is why we are not using it.
I would like to say once again that we proceed from the belief that all the current problems in Belarus will be settled peacefully, and if any violations are permitted by either side – the state authorities and the law enforcement personnel, or the protesters – if they exceed the framework of the law, the law will respond to this accordingly. The law must be equal for everyone. But speaking objectively, I believe that the Belarusian law enforcement agencies are exercising commendable self-control despite everything. Just take a look at what is happening in some other countries.
Sergei Brilyov: Yes, but the first two days were awful for many people.
Vladimir Putin: You know what I think about this. Was it not awful when people died in some European countries nearly every day?
Sergei Brilyov: This is why Lukashenko rejected Macron’s mediation, offering instead to help him deal with the yellow vest protests.
Vladimir Putin: Is it not awful when a defenceless person is shot in the back and there are his three children in his car?
Sergei Brilyov: Yes, it is awful.
Vladimir Putin: Have those who are putting the blame on Belarus and the Belarusian authorities, President Lukashenko, have these people condemned these acts? I have not heard anything about this. Why such discrimination?
This makes me think that the issue is not the current events in Belarus, but that some forces would like to see something different happening there. They would like to influence these processes and to bring about the solutions that would suit their political interests.
Therefore, I would like to say once again that the general situation [in Belarus] is improving, by and large. And I hope that all the problems – and there are indeed problems, because otherwise the people would not have taken to the streets – that all these problems will be settled peacefully within the framework of the Constitution and the law.
Sergei Brilyov: Thank you, Mr President.
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southfront--2020-08-28--Saudi Arabia Claims It Intercepted Houthi Ballistic Missile Targeting Civilians

On August 27th , the spokesperson of the Saudi-led coalition accused Yemen ’ s Houthi movement of launching a ballistic missile , and specifically aiming it at civilians and civilian infrastructure in Najran , Saudi Arabia .
Reportedly , the missile was intercepted and there were neither damages nor casualties .
Just a week earlier , the Saudi-led coalition and the forces of the Yemen puppet government reportedly got the upper hand in fighting against the Houthis .
Approximately 1,000 Houthi fighters have reportedly been killed in the 4 days leading up to August 20th .
This happened in clashes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ province of Marib , with hundreds more wounded or captured .
The fight for Marib is on-going , as most of the surrounding area was captured by the Ansar Allah movement after the Saudi-led coalition pulled out of it , due to being incapable of adequately fighting the incoming enemy forces .
On August 19th , at least 35 Houthis reportedly surrendered when government forces attacked their location in Marib ’ s Serwah , local army commanders said .
None of these claims have any evidence to back them up , and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making significant gains and taking control of Marib is nearing .
In neighboring Al-Bayda , Brig .
Abdulrab Al-Asbahi , the commander of Al-Bayda Axis , said on August 19th that at least 60 Houthis had been killed in heavy fighting with government forces in the district of Qania .
Lt. Gen. Sagheer bin Aziz , the army ’ s chief of staff , has renewed his pledge to defeat the Houthis on the battlefield and drive them out of areas under their control , including the capital , Sanaa .
It remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the report of a ballistic missile being launched towards a Saudi Arabian city is true , that is , in itself , showing which side has the upper hand on the battlefield .
Attacks across the Yemen-Saudi border by the Houthi militias have escalated since late May .
In June , their missiles reached the Saudi capital Riyadh .
Saudi Arabia retaliated with airstrikes , and it has been proven to target civilians and civilian infrastructure more than once .
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On August 27th, the spokesperson of the Saudi-led coalition accused Yemen’s Houthi movement of launching a ballistic missile, and specifically aiming it at civilians and civilian infrastructure in Najran, Saudi Arabia.
Reportedly, the missile was intercepted and there were neither damages nor casualties.
Just a week earlier, the Saudi-led coalition and the forces of the Yemen puppet government reportedly got the upper hand in fighting against the Houthis.
Approximately 1,000 Houthi fighters have reportedly been killed in the 4 days leading up to August 20th.
This happened in clashes in various contested areas of the central province of Marib, with hundreds more wounded or captured.
The fight for Marib is on-going, as most of the surrounding area was captured by the Ansar Allah movement after the Saudi-led coalition pulled out of it, due to being incapable of adequately fighting the incoming enemy forces.
“We have counted 966 Houthis, including senior officers, killed in the fighting in Marib over the last four days. Their bodies are still scattered on the battlefields,” an army officer in Marib, who asked to remain anonymous, said.
On August 19th, at least 35 Houthis reportedly surrendered when government forces attacked their location in Marib’s Serwah, local army commanders said.
None of these claims have any evidence to back them up, and in reality it appears that the Houthis are making significant gains and taking control of Marib is nearing.
In neighboring Al-Bayda, Brig. Abdulrab Al-Asbahi, the commander of Al-Bayda Axis, said on August 19th that at least 60 Houthis had been killed in heavy fighting with government forces in the district of Qania.
Lt. Gen. Sagheer bin Aziz, the army’s chief of staff, has renewed his pledge to defeat the Houthis on the battlefield and drive them out of areas under their control, including the capital, Sanaa.
It remains unclear how that will happen since, if the report of a ballistic missile being launched towards a Saudi Arabian city is true, that is, in itself, showing which side has the upper hand on the battlefield.
Attacks across the Yemen-Saudi border by the Houthi militias have escalated since late May.
In June, their missiles reached the Saudi capital Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia retaliated with airstrikes, and it has been proven to target civilians and civilian infrastructure more than once.
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southfront--2020-08-28--Tensions Flare Between Gaza And Israel As Incendiary Balloons Make A Return

A flare-up in exchanges has been going on between Israel and Gaza beginning from August 21st .
It all began on August 21st , when there was an attempt to fire a rocket into Israel from Gaza , according to the IDF , but it was successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome .
In response , Israel Defense Forces ( IDF ) tanks targeted Hamas positions in Gaza , since Israel holds Hamas accountable for any attack originating from Gaza .
Another attempt to launch a rocket took place on August 22nd .
August 24th marked the return of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fence .
The exchange goes as follows : balloons and/or rockets are launched towards Israel and the IDF responds by targeting Hamas positions in Gaza .
Reportedly , hundreds of incendiary balloons are being launched over the last weeks from Gaza towards Israel .
Separately , in Northern Israel , residents were told to avoid open areas since Lebanon ’ s Hezbollah allegedly attempted to carry out an attack from between two UN positions , reportedly using them as cover .
The balloons from the Gaza side haven ’ t stopped .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of August 28th , they continued .
On August 28th , in addition to the balloons , 6 rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel .
In response , the IDF said that Hamas would be held accountable and would bear responsibility .
The IDF Air Force targeted a weapons manufacturing site and other Hamas targets in Gaza .
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A flare-up in exchanges has been going on between Israel and Gaza beginning from August 21st.
It all began on August 21st, when there was an attempt to fire a rocket into Israel from Gaza, according to the IDF, but it was successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome.
1 rocket was just fired into #Israel from #Gaza. The Iron Dome Aerial Defense System intercepted the rocket in mid-air. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 21, 2020
In response, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) tanks targeted Hamas positions in Gaza, since Israel holds Hamas accountable for any attack originating from Gaza.
Terrorists in #Gaza fired one rocket into #Israel last night. In response, our tanks targeted Hamas military posts in Gaza. We won’t let Hamas terrorize Israeli civilians. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 22, 2020
Another attempt to launch a rocket took place on August 22nd.
No response was reported.
August 24th marked the return of the incendiary balloons being released across the border fence.
Explosive balloons were launched from #Gaza into #Israel throughout the day. In response, we just struck military posts and underground infrastructure belonging to Hamas in Gaza. We remain ready to operate decisively against any terror threat to Israeli civilians & sovereignty. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 24, 2020
The exchange goes as follows: balloons and/or rockets are launched towards Israel and the IDF responds by targeting Hamas positions in Gaza.
In response to explosive balloons launched from #Gaza into #Israel today, our tanks and aircraft just struck Hamas military posts & underground infrastructure in Gaza. We will defend Israeli civilians from terror. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 25, 2020
Reportedly, hundreds of incendiary balloons are being launched over the last weeks from Gaza towards Israel.
A ?is a sign of childhood innocence & joy. But for terrorists in #Gaza, it’s simply another weapon of terror. In recent weeks, they've launched 100s of explosive balloons, igniting fires on 1,000s of acres of land in #Israel. We continue operating against terror—in any form. pic.twitter.com/wSS6UpORwU — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 25, 2020
Over the last few weeks, terrorists in Gaza have launched hundreds of explosive balloons into Israel. In response, our aircraft just targeted Hamas underground infrastructure in Gaza. We will act against any terror activity aimed at Israeli civilians. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 26, 2020
Separately, in Northern Israel, residents were told to avoid open areas since Lebanon’s Hezbollah allegedly attempted to carry out an attack from between two UN positions, reportedly using them as cover.
Last night, Hezbollah chose to attack Israel from between two @UNIFIL_ positions in southern Lebanon, in violation of #UNSCR1701. It was an attempt to use @UN forces as a shield for its terror activity. Hezbollah’s attack failed. We will continue to defend. pic.twitter.com/ursFHME2fi — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 26, 2020
The balloons from the Gaza side haven’t stopped. On August 27th and in the early hours of August 28th, they continued.
This was just one in a series of fires caused by explosive balloons launched into southern Israel by terrorists in Gaza today. In response, we just struck a Hamas military post & underground infrastructure in Gaza. We remain ready to operate against any terror targeting Israel. pic.twitter.com/JoMGDLbPof — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 28, 2020
On August 28th, in addition to the balloons, 6 rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel.
In response, the IDF said that Hamas would be held accountable and would bear responsibility. The IDF Air Force targeted a weapons manufacturing site and other Hamas targets in Gaza.
6 rockets were fired from #Gaza into #Israel earlier this morning. In response, our Air Force just struck Hamas military targets in Gaza, including a weapons manufacturing site. Hamas will bear the consequences for terror activity against Israeli civilians. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 28, 2020
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southfront--2020-08-28--Middle East’s New BFFs: With UAE’s Help Israel To Establish Intelligence Bases On Yemen’s Socotra Is

Middle East’s New BFFs: With UAE’s Help Israel To Establish Intelligence Bases On Yemen’s Socotra Island

Israel is to reportedly establish intelligence bases on Yemen ’ s Socotra island , together with the UAE .
This followed a peace agreement signed on August 13th which appears to have turned them into quite the allies .
French-language outlet JForum reported on the presumed base , citing several sources .
Back in 2016 , several high-ranking Eritrean sources announced that Israel had started to build its largest frontal intelligence base in the Red Sea basin and in the strategic area overlooking the Bab al-Mandab Strait .
The base ’ s purpose is to electronically monitor the movements of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the forces of ISIS .
The intelligence base was built at the top of Mount Ambassaira , located near the city of Asmara , south of the Eritrean capital .
This is also used to track the movements of the Houthis in Yemen , as well as Iranian maritime activity .
This new base on Socotra would provide even more opportunity to track the Saudi-led coalition ’ s enemies in Yemen , and more .
According to the report , a delegation of Israeli and Emirati intelligence officers arrived on the Socotra Island @ @ @ @ @ @ @ establishing the planned intelligence bases .
According to the report , the Israelis and Emiratis are currently making all logistical preparations to establish intelligence bases to collect information from across the Gulf of Eden , including Bab al-Mandab and south of Yemen , which is under the control of forces loyal to the UAE – by the Southern Transitional Council .
Two sites on Socotra have so far been selected for spy bases , namely the Momi region in the east of the island , where the Jamgua Center will be built and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ island , where Katanan Center will be established , it added .
According to sources in Yemen , the locations of the two bases are ideal because they are topographically the most appropriate places to set up the bases .
They will gather electronic information on southern Yemen , the Persian Gulf , the Gulf of Aden , as well as the Egyptian Bab al-Mandab and the Horn of Africa .
The US , Israel and UAE recently announced that the UAE had “ normalized ” relations with the Tel Aviv , becoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Jordan — to establish relations with Israel .
It appears that there would be much more cooperation between Israel and UAE , than with either Egypt or Jordan .
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Israel is to reportedly establish intelligence bases on Yemen’s Socotra island, together with the UAE.
This followed a peace agreement signed on August 13th which appears to have turned them into quite the allies.
French-language outlet JForum reported on the presumed base, citing several sources.
Back in 2016, several high-ranking Eritrean sources announced that Israel had started to build its largest frontal intelligence base in the Red Sea basin and in the strategic area overlooking the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The base’s purpose is to electronically monitor the movements of the forces led by Saudi Arabia and the forces of ISIS.
The intelligence base was built at the top of Mount Ambassaira, located near the city of Asmara, south of the Eritrean capital.
This is also used to track the movements of the Houthis in Yemen, as well as Iranian maritime activity.
This new base on Socotra would provide even more opportunity to track the Saudi-led coalition’s enemies in Yemen, and more.
According to the report, a delegation of Israeli and Emirati intelligence officers arrived on the Socotra Island very recently and examined various locations for establishing the planned intelligence bases.
According to the report, the Israelis and Emiratis are currently making all logistical preparations to establish intelligence bases to collect information from across the Gulf of Eden, including Bab al-Mandab and south of Yemen, which is under the control of forces loyal to the UAE – by the Southern Transitional Council.
Two sites on Socotra have so far been selected for spy bases, namely the Momi region in the east of the island, where the Jamgua Center will be built and a locality in the west of the island, where Katanan Center will be established, it added.
According to sources in Yemen, the locations of the two bases are ideal because they are topographically the most appropriate places to set up the bases. They will gather electronic information on southern Yemen, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden, as well as the Egyptian Bab al-Mandab and the Horn of Africa.
The US, Israel and UAE recently announced that the UAE had “normalized” relations with the Tel Aviv, becoming the third Arab government — after Egypt and Jordan — to establish relations with Israel.
It appears that there would be much more cooperation between Israel and UAE, than with either Egypt or Jordan.
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