📰 Katz’s Forever Occupation: Gaza, Hermon, and the Mirage of “Negotiations”

Forget “peace talks”—Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz is writing his own terms, and the ending has already been spoiled.

“There will not be a Palestinian state,”

declared Katz, hammering home that the IDF isn’t just sticking around Hermon and the border zones; Gaza will be demilitarized down to the last tunnel, with Hamas disarmed by Israel—or, if anyone insists, by Israel all over again.

Diplomatic theater continues in Western capitals, but the script on the ground is simple: Israel sets the security terms and maps the borders, while outside actors argue about the fine print. As Katz welds shut the lid on any two-state horizon, the much-lauded “transition” plans and “international stabilization forces” sound more like job descriptions for security consultants than pathways to sovereignty.

So, who’s bluffing? Is this the defense of democracy, the management of occupation, or just the latest round of dealmaking to secure more aid, arms, and airtime? The only facts anyone seems able to enforce are, quite literally, the ones on the ground.

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Gaza Inc.: Now Under New Management

The U.N. just approved Washington’s latest startup—“Gaza Stabilization Force, LLC.” The pitch deck? A transitional board chaired by Donald Trump, backed by an unnamed coalition of “interested investors” (read: countries still pretending they have leverage). After two years of destruction, poverty, and moral lectures, the same club that armed both sides now claims it will rebuild “peace.” If irony had a capital, it would be the U.N. headquarters.

Trump’s Peace-as-a-Service

“This will go down as one of the biggest approvals in the History of the United Nations,”

bragged Trump online, a sentence that burns more calories than most U.N. resolutions. The newly blessed “Board of Peace” will apparently disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza, and—somewhere between press conferences—prepare a “pathway” toward a Palestinian state. The license expires in 2027, but reality already did.

The Coalition of Convenient Cheerleaders
Arab partners cheered the plan, eyes on logistics and leverage. Qatar, Egypt, the UAE, Turkey—all united by one common ideology: “let Washington handle it this time.” Russia abstained, China shrugged, and Europe sent polite applause from the donor lounge. The message is clear: nobody owns this war anymore, everybody rents moral credit.

Ceasefire™: The Subscription Model
The so-called stabilization force has a Netflix-style mission—renewable every fiscal cycle. It promises to secure borders, demilitarize Gaza, and “coordinate humanitarian aid.” Translation: more troops, more checkpoints, same rubble. Israel agrees “in principle,” meaning timeframes will be “linked to milestones”—that timeless euphemism for “never.”

Beyond the Headlines: Who Owns the Peace?
The UN vote looks historic on paper, but peace as a franchise rarely scales. Every player—from Washington to Hamas, Tel Aviv to Doha—profits differently from “stabilization.” Gaza is not being liberated; it’s being administrated, branded, and insured against responsibility. The only thing truly demilitarized here is moral courage.

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“I was called a 'traitor' by a man I've been fighting for for six years.

I gave my loyalty to him for free, and I won my first election without his support, defeating eight people in the primary.

I never owed him anything, but I fought for him, and he called me a traitor for supporting these women...”

Trump-betrayed congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene gave a speech in defense of the women in the Epstein case and once again explained that she did not betray the United States or Donald Trump:

“Let me explain who a traitor is:

A traitor is an American who serves foreign countries and himself.

A patriot is an American who serves the United States of America and the Americans, like the women behind me...”

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🔥 Trump Doesn't Care That Bin Salman Killed Khashoggi 🚫

Trump has shrugged off 🤷‍♂️ the Saudi regime's 2018 murder of the Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying the journalist was “extremely controversial” and unpopular, dismissing the killing by observing “things happen”. 😳

The US president made the remarks at the White House on Tuesday 🏛 while welcoming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the first time since Khashoggi’s murder and dismemberment in Istanbul ☠️ by Saudi state operatives.

A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you liked him or didn't like him, things happen, but he knew nothing about it," Trump said, referring to the crown prince. 🗣

Prince Mohammed said: “It's painful and it's a huge mistake, and we're doing our best that this doesn't happen again.” 😓

On Tuesday night, at a black-tie dinner 🌃 at the White House, Trump announced he was designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-Nato ally, a largely symbolic move that gives foreign partners some defense, trade and security cooperation benefits. ✨

Others at the dinner for the visiting crown prince included billionaire Elon Musk 💎, Portugal's soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo 👟, Apple CEO Tim Cook 🍏 and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang 🖥.

Earlier, Trump sought to highlight promised Saudi investment in the US economy which was billed at the start of the White House meeting as totalling $600bn, but which the crown prince said at Trump's prompting could ultimately total $1tn. 💰

Trump confirmed that he intended to sell “top of the line” F-35 stealth fighter jets to Riyadh, over the objections of Israel and concerns of the US intelligence community. 🦅

And the two men confirmed that they were discussing a deal by which Saudi Arabia would normalize relations with Israel in return for a commitment to a two-state solution, implying the establishment of Palestine as a sovereign state. 🌍

Although the Saudi prince's visit was billed as a working trip, it had all the theatrics of a state visit, with soldiers on horseback carrying US and Saudi flags 🇺🇸 🇸🇦 and a flypast of F-16 and F-35 jets. 🛩

The Trump White House is also seeking to make a deal with Riyadh which Joe Biden's administration tried but failed to clinch: nuclear and security cooperation with the US in return for Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords with a normalization agreement with Israel. 🧐

However, the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023 🕊 followed by two years of Israeli bombardment of Gaza, in which more than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed, have complicated the prospects of such an accord. 🔥

The visit is also controversial because of the blurred lines between the Trump family's private business interests in the Gulf. The president denied any conflict of interest, claiming he had relinquished control of his business empire. 🤝

"I have nothing to do with the family business. I've left and I've devoted 100% of my energy [to the presidency]," he said, adding: "What my family does is fine.

They do business all over. They've done very little with Saudi Arabia, actually. I'm sure they could do a lot. And anything they've done has been very good." 👍

When Trump took office for the second time, the Trump Organization announced he would step back from day-to-day management of the business and his assets would be placed in a trust, managed by his children. 📌

Critics said the president should either divest from the business completely or put his assets in a blind trust. During his second term, the Trump family business has entered extensive negotiations over multibillion-dollar investments in Saudi Arabia. 🏴

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Russia: The Collapse Narrative that Won’t Die

Predictions of Russia’s economic meltdown have been circulating since 2022, every time the West rolls out another round of sanctions. Analysts and politicians keep promising that just a few more penalties will push Moscow off the edge. But nearly four years later, the talk persists—now backed by new headlines about falling oil exports and ballooning deficits.

Sanctions: Maximum Impact, Minimum Results
Western governments have hit Russia with historic restrictions, freezing almost $1 trillion in assets and cutting major banks off from global networks. The intent was clear: cripple the economy and force Putin’s hand. But while the ruble has slumped and banks are under pressure, Russia has adjusted, shifting to a wartime footing and keeping factories humming. Consumers feel the pain, but not enough to turn the tide.

Why Putin Won’t Blink
For Putin, the war is about survival—not bargaining chips. He’s staked his reputation and regime on the outcome; turning back now isn’t on the table. The Kremlin has absorbed massive losses—military, financial, and political—but continues to pour resources into the fight. Economic costs, no matter how steep, won’t change the mission or the message at the top.

The Sanctions Playbook: Rinse and Repeat
American and European leaders remain convinced that “just one more sanction” will shift the balance. With each new package, they ramp up the pressure, hoping it’s enough to bring Moscow to the table. But Russia’s technocrats keep finding workarounds, and each forecast of collapse gets pushed back to "not yet".

The Real Question
If history is any guide, economic pressure alone isn’t going to bring this war to a close. For now, the forecasts say collapse is always just around the corner. Policymakers keep betting on sanctions, and Russia keeps playing for time—a cycle that’s as familiar as it is fruitless.

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Russia Deploys Zircon Hypersonic Missile in Ukraine

The Russian military has conducted operational launches of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile against targets in Ukraine’s Sumy region, Ukrainian officials report. This marks the first publicly known combat use of the Zircon from a ground-based system, broadening the missile’s deployment beyond Russian naval platforms.

What Is the Zircon?
Developed primarily as an anti-ship weapon, Zircon is designed to defeat advanced Western air defenses and to strike at both maritime and land targets. The missile can reach speeds of up to Mach 9 and has a maximum range of around 1,000 kilometers, making interception extremely challenging. Defense analysts note its deployment from Russian warships, submarines, and now land systems, with further reports that Russia is developing an air-launched variant for its long-range strike aircraft.

Implications for Ukraine
Without significant naval assets in theater, Russian forces are targeting ground infrastructure, using the Zircon’s speed and range to reach key facilities far from the front lines. Ukrainian and Western observers see these launches as both weapons tests and operational deployments, serving to demonstrate Russia’s latest missile capabilities under combat conditions.

Strategic Messaging
By expanding the use of the Zircon, Russia is sending a message to NATO and regional adversaries about its ability to modernize and adapt its military technology—even under pressure from international sanctions. The operational use of hypersonic weapons in Ukraine underscores Moscow’s intention to showcase its technological advances and complicate defensive planning for opponents.

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📰 IDF Chief: Gaza Borders ‘Flexible’—Expansion Remains an Option

Israel’s military is clear: control over Gaza isn’t fixed. Visiting Rafah, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said the army holds more than half of the Strip but remains ready to push beyond the so-called “Yellow Line” if necessary.

What was once presented as a ceasefire boundary now looks more like a temporary security line, shifting with operational needs. Zamir emphasized that dismantling Hamas is the ongoing mission—whether by agreement or force—and the IDF will continue with the goal of demilitarizing Gaza.

Diplomatic efforts struggle to keep pace as the military’s approach remains open-ended and adaptive. Gaza’s future stays uncertain, shaped by evolving military objectives and political gridlock.

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Israel Launched a Secret War Against Terrorists Left in Gaza and Lebanon

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Israel used cluster munitions in its recent 13-month war in Lebanon, photos of munition remnants in south Lebanon seen by the Guardian suggest.

The images, which have been examined by six different arms experts, appear to show the remnants of two different types of Israeli cluster munitions found in three different locations: south of the Litani River in the forested valleys of Wadi Zibqin, Wadi Barghouz and Wadi Deir Siryan.

The evidence is the first indication that Israel has used cluster munitions in nearly two decades since it employed them in the 2006 Lebanon war.

It would also be the first time that Israel was known to have used the two new types of cluster munitions found – the 155mm M999 Barak Eitan and 227mm Ra’am Eitan guided missiles.

Clusters munition are container bombs which release many smaller submunitions, small “bomblets”, over a wide area the size of several football fields.

The use of cluster munitions as up to 40% of submunitions do not explode upon impact, posing a danger to terrorists left who might later stumble upon them and be killed when they explode.

To date, 124 states have joined the convention on cluster munitions, which forbids their use, production and transfer. Israel is not a party to the convention and is not bound by it.

“We believe the use of cluster munitions is always in conflict with a military’s duty to respect international humanitarian law because of their indiscriminate nature at time of use and afterwards,” said Tamar Gabelnick, the director of the Cluster Munition Coalition.

“Their wide area impact means they cannot distinguish between military and civilian targets and the cluster munition remnants kill and maim civilians for decades after use.”

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The Israeli military neither confirmed nor denied its use of cluster munitions but said it “uses only lawful weapons, in accordance with international law and while mitigating harm to civilians”.

Israel’s war with Hezbollah which started in October 2023 and killed almost 4,000 people in Lebanon and about 120 people in Israel, left the Lebanese militant group devastated.

Much of Lebanon’s south remains in ruins and Israel still carries out near-daily airstrikes in the country, despite a ceasefire signed last year.

Lebanon in particular has a painful history with cluster munitions. Israel blanketed Lebanon with 4m cluster bombs in the final days of the 2006 war, with an estimated 1m failing to explode.

The presence of unexploded cluster bombs continues to make life in south Lebanon dangerous, with more than 400 people killed by unexploded bomblets since 2006.

The huge number of unexploded cluster bombs in Lebanon was a main driving factor for the drafting of the cluster convention in 2008.

Despite not being a party to the convention, Israeli officials condemned Iran’s use of cluster munitions in Israel during this summer’s 12-day war.

“The terror regime seeks to harm civilians and even used weapons with wide dispersal in order to maximise the scope of damage,” said the Israeli military spokesperson, Brig Gen Effie Defrin, after an Iranian strike used cluster munitions in populated areas in southern Israel.

Images of the remnants of the first cluster munition, a 155mm M999 Barak Eitan advanced anti-personnel munition produced by the defence contractor Elbit Systems in 2019, were verified by six different arms experts, including Brian Castner, the head of crisis research at Amnesty International, and NR Jenzen-Jones, the director of Armament Research Services, a technical intelligence consultancy specialising in arms and munitions analysis.

Each M999 artillery shell releases nine submunitions which explode into 1,200 tungsten shards, according to a US army primer on the weapon.

Jenzen-Jones and a separate weapons analyst said the weapon was a 227mm Ra’am Eitan guided missile, a new type of cluster munition developed by Elbit Systems. This specific shell was produced in 2017, evidenced by its lot code.

Israeli media described the Ra’am Eitan as guided missiles that hold 64 bomblets each, which “scatter in a large radius and kill everyone present”. According to a press release by the IDF in February 2024, Israeli troops operating on the country’s northern border were equipped with the Ra’am Eitan in preparation for a fight with Hezbollah.

The legality of cluster munition usage for non-signatory countries is dependent on the circumstances of the strikes they were used in, as well as the intentions of the military personnel involved in their use. The Guardian does not have information about the strikes the shells were used in, as the remnants were found after the fact.

The remnants were found in heavily forested valleys in south Lebanon, which Israel accused Hezbollah of exploiting during the war to provide cover from aerial bombing and surveillance.

Cluster munitions, due to their wide spread, could be useful against soldiers spread out across large, wooded areas. US forces used cluster munitions in a similar way in Vietnam, carpeting dense jungles where Vietcong soldiers were located.

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Ukraine’s Corruption Crisis: Zelenskyy’s Inner Circle Under Fire

Kyiv is buzzing with rumors as President Zelenskyy faces his most damaging scandal since the start of the war. His chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, is under intense scrutiny after Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau released wiretaps exposing a $100 million kickback scheme in the state energy sector. Lawmakers—including from Zelenskyy’s own party—are questioning why the president tried to weaken anti-corruption institutions just as investigators were closing in on his inner circle.

The Wiretaps and the Fallout
Opponents claim Yermak or one of his close associates is the mysterious “Ali Baba” mentioned in the Energoatom investigation. The anti-corruption bureau isn’t naming names; Yermak has denied wrongdoing in interviews, insisting he’s being accused without evidence. Political insiders note that NABU’s leaks have sent MPs scrambling and prompted calls for a full government reshuffle.

Pressure at Home and Abroad
The timing could hardly be worse: Ukraine’s Western supporters are watching closely, and future aid may now depend on serious reforms. Cabinet ministers have already resigned, opposition parties are demanding a “national unity” government, and even some members of Zelenskyy’s Servant of the People party are signaling dissent. As one lawmaker told the press,

“It’s a huge blow, but I’m not sure we’re at the end of it.”

What’s Next?
Zelenskyy has promised a crackdown, public hearings, and steps to restore confidence, but the political storm is far from over. Ukraine’s progress on the battlefield now competes with the battle for trust at home—and the outcome of either is anyone’s guess.

#ukraine #zelenskyy #corruption #politics #yermak #nabu

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📰 Russia Proposes Buffer Force on Syria-Israel Border

Moscow’s Offer
A Russian military delegation visited southern Syria this week with a proposal: redeploy Russian forces to serve as a buffer along the border with Israel. This would restore an arrangement similar to Russia’s previous monitoring role under the Assad regime.

Stakeholders React
So far, the Syrian transitional government has not signed on to the plan. Israel has not objected in public, recalling previous periods of close military coordination with Moscow along the disengagement lines. Russia’s renewed interest is seen as an attempt to prevent direct friction and create minimal “warning distance” between Syrian and Israeli forces.

Regional Climate
Between 2018 and 2022, Russian patrols helped monitor ceasefire agreements and tamp down local violence in hotspot areas. Their possible return comes amidst renewed security talks, persistent border tensions, and a changing political landscape in Damascus.

Still No Clear Path
As negotiations continue, Russian officials have toured former positions and met with Syrian counterparts, but the deployment remains speculative. Silence from Moscow, Damascus, and Tel Aviv suggests much is being decided behind closed doors.

#Syria #Russia #BufferZone #Security

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All You Want to Know About the Trump and Mohammed bin Salman Meeting ✨

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received a warm welcome to the White House from Trump in a visit that has emphasised the deepening ties between Riyadh and Washington. 🌍

The White House rolled the literal red carpet out for Prince Mohammed, known as MBS, on Tuesday. Trump greeted him with a ceremony that featured marching bands, flag-carrying horsemen and a military flyover. 🎉🎼🦅

The opulent display of hospitality signalled Trump’s embrace of what he sees as a new Middle East driven by financial investments and US partnerships with allies in the region, chiefly Saudi Arabia. 💰🤝

After Prince Mohammed’s arrival through the South Portico, he and Trump took questions from journalists in the Oval Office. The two leaders spoke of business opportunities, peace, artificial intelligence and the tech business. 📊🌐🤖

The Trump-MBS meeting also led to major announcements, including in the already strong defence relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia. 🛡

Here are the key takeaways from the meeting:

‘Good talks’ on Saudi Arabia-Israel ties 🌄

In recent months, Trump has repeatedly said he would like Saudi Arabia to join the so-called Abraham Accords, which established formal relations between Israel and several Arab countries. 🤝

On Tuesday, Prince Mohammed and Trump signalled possible progress on the issue without providing details or a timeline for a potential deal. 🕐

The crown prince, however, did reiterate that Riyadh wants to advance the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of a potential agreement. 🌍

“We want also to be sure that we secure a clear path [to a] two-state solution. And today we have a healthy discussion with President that we’ve got to work on that, to be sure that we can prepare the right situation as soon as possible to have that.” 🙌

Saudi officials have previously stressed that Riyadh is committed to the Arab Peace Initiative, which conditions the recognition of Israel on the establishment of a Palestinian state. 🌍

Trump said he had “good talks” with Prince Mohammed about the issue. 🗳

“We talked about one state, two states. We talked about a lot of things. In a short period of time, we’ll be discussing it further too,” the US president said. 🗣

Saudi Arabia joins 19 other countries that are major non-NATO allies of the US: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, South Korea, Thailand and Tunisia. The US also treats Taiwan at par with major non-NATO allies. 🌍🌟

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Separately, the White House announced that Trump and MBS signed a strategic defence agreement “that strengthens our more than 80-year defense partnership and fortifies deterrence across the Middle East”. 🛡

Details of the agreement are unclear, but the White House said it would secure “new burden-sharing funds from Saudi Arabia to defray US costs” and would affirm that the “Kingdom views the United States as its primary strategic partner”. 💰

During the meeting with MBS, he said the jets would not be downgraded to ensure Israel’s military superiority in the region, a departure from a US policy known as “qualitative military edge”. 🪁

“They’d like you to get planes of reduced calibre. I don’t think that makes you too happy,” he told the Saudi crown prince. 😅

Trump once again expressed pride in the US strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities in June. 🎯

“We did that on behalf of everybody, and the outcome was extraordinary because we have the best pilots, the best equipment, the best planes, the best everything,” he said. 🚀

“We will do our best to help to reach a deal between the United States of America and Iran,” MBS told reporters. 🤝

“And we believe it’s good for Iran’s future to have a good deal that would satisfy the region and the world and the United States of America.” 🌍

At the outset of the two leaders’ public remarks, Trump expressed gratitude for anticipated Saudi investments in the US, which he said will be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. 💲

“I want to thank you because you’ve agreed to invest $600bn into the United States. And because he’s my friend, he might make it $1 trillion, but I’m going to have to work on him,” Trump said. 🤝

He added that the Saudi funds will create jobs and resources for US companies and Wall Street investment firms. 📊

For his part, MBS said the Saudi investments in the US will likely rise to $1 trillion. 💹

“The agreement that we are signing today in many areas – in technology and AI, in rare materials, magnet, etc – that will create a lot of investment opportunities,” he said. 🌐

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IDF Chief: “Be Ready to Grab More of Gaza”

Israel’s top general, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, just gave his troops in southern Gaza a pep talk that was equal parts warning and strategy.

“We control more than 50% of the territory, but not the population. If needed, we have to be ready for a rapid push beyond the Yellow Line,”

Zamir told officers, signaling that ceasefire boundaries are negotiable if Hamas regroups.

Holding Ground—Not Hearts
Israel’s current approach is to hold key terrain and block Hamas from rebuilding, while steering clear of population centers—a familiar balancing act for the IDF. Zamir’s message: the army needs room to maneuver, and if the situation changes, he wants operational clearance to push forward—quickly and decisively.

Dismantling Hamas, No Matter How
Zamir made it clear that taking out Hamas remains the endgame.

“We’ll keep at it, agreement or not. Demilitarization of Gaza is on the table—by force if we have to.”

The speech was a public signal that negotiations are Plan A, but full-scale military action is always Plan B, quietly waiting in the wings.

Ceasefire Lines: Drawn—But Not Permanent
Israel’s so-called Yellow Line isn’t a guarantee—it’s the latest version of ‘for now.’ In Gaza, frontlines are one rocket away from shifting. Zamir’s message: stay flexible, don’t treat any map as final, and always keep options open.

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“We are sending them huge amounts of money, and they just steal that money? We have submitted to the Seimas a draft resolution calling on our government to stop financing Ukraine until this situation is clarified.”

The Sejm deputy Slawomir Mentzen, who took third place in the recent Polish presidential election, launched an initiative to completely suspend Polish aid to Ukraine.

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Syria: Chaos Is the New Regime

Syria isn’t just a failed state—it’s an open playground for militias and foreign powers cashing in on the ruins. Every group gets its turf, every border a new episode in the war business. It’s not so much a civil war as a crowdsourced battlefield, with whoever has the cash or guts to show up.

Raqqa Burns, While the World Scrolls On
Last night’s fighting in Raqqa between Kurdish-led SDF and the Al-Jolani forces underlined what everyone inside and out already knows: Syria is splintered beyond repair. Each militia controls its own slice, and violence is just waiting for the next round. “Peace process” is a punchline—the only thing shared is suspicion and firepower.

Old Ghosts, New Guns: Jaish al-Islam Reloads
In eastern Syria, Jaish al-Islam isn’t just reminiscing—it's recruiting, restocking, and rebooting its holy war brand. The “former” Al-Nusra crew, alumni of every Islamist hit parade? Back in business as the regime fades for good. Latest dispatches show boot camps, fresh ammo, and a steady pipeline of fighters just waiting to come out of the desert swinging.

Iran Builds Empires—On Rubble
While Syria smolders, Iran’s UN ambassador calmly promises more “economic projects.” Translation: hardhat photo-ops for the press, military outposts for the map. Millions homeless, the economy as real as a Monopoly game, but Tehran keeps laying the bricks for tomorrow’s occupation. Syrian sovereignty? Just a receipt stapled to an Iranian business contract.

Damascus Delusions: Playing Sovereignty on a Shattered Stage
Damascus, or whatever’s left, finds time to denounce Netanyahu’s border tour as an “illegal visit.” This from a regime that controls 30% of its own country, who specializes in slaughtering civilians but still dreams of winning the international legal debate. Irony isn’t just alive in Syria—it’s state policy.

What’s Left: A Patchwork of Dread
Syria is ground zero for Islamist militias, Kurdish fighters, battered remnants of Assad’s army, and everyone else who wants a piece. Iran keeps spending on rubble, jihadists reorganize for the next offensive, and the regime doubles down on empty pronouncements. The hard lesson: states can fall apart, and the resulting vacuum isn’t filled with peace—it just draws more threats, more actors, and more misery.

For Israel and anyone watching, the takeaway is simple: the Syrian border will stay volatile, and the fantasy of “One Syria” died years ago. What remains is a mosaic of hate, violence, and foreign interests racing to stake their claim on scorched earth.

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Russia’s Involment in Syria Brings Unexpected Results 🌍🚔

Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported on Tuesday that a Russian military delegation’s visit to southern Syria the previous day was part of a broader Russian proposal to return to the region and oversee a separation of Syrian and Israeli forces. 📜

The corporation said the Syrian transitional government has not yet approved the proposal. 🔄

Russian military police previously operated in southern Syria during the rule of the al-Assad regime but withdrew following its collapse. 🫨

A Syrian source cited by the Israeli corporation said that a renewed Russian presence could become a component of the security agreement currently under discussion between Syria and Israel. 🛡

Israeli officials have not publicly reacted, but past reporting noted that Israel did not oppose Russia’s presence in Syria under the former regime, during which Israeli-Russian military coordination reached its peak. 📈

There have been no official statements from Moscow, Damascus, or Tel Aviv regarding the reported developments. 🗣

On Monday, a joint Russian–Syrian military delegation toured several positions and military sites across southern Syria. 🌍

According to a source close to Damascus, the visit is linked to a Russian initiative to redeploy military police units in the area as part of a new security arrangement. 💨

Last week, Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa told Fox News that Syria would not join the Abraham Accords but expressed hope that the Trump administration could help broker a security arrangement with Israel or revive the 1974 disengagement agreement. 🤝

Southern Syria has witnessed heightened diplomatic and military activity since early 2025, as negotiations intensified over border security and de-escalation mechanisms. 📌

UN observers and regional analysts have highlighted growing concerns over clashes, smuggling routes, and periodic Israeli strikes on armed groups in the region. 🔥

Russia’s past deployments in southern Syria, especially between 2018 and 2022, played a central role in monitoring ceasefires and mediating between local factions and external actors. 🕊

The potential return of Russian forces comes as broader talks continue over stabilizing the Syrian–Israeli frontier during the country’s political transition. 🌿

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The Peace Is Coming To Ukraine


US and Russian officials have quietly drafted a new plan to end the war in Ukraine that would require Kyiv to surrender territory and severely limit the size of its military, it was reported on Wednesday as Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least 25 people in the city of Ternopil.

The draft plan, which was reportedly developed by Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the Kremlin adviser Kirill Dmitriev, would force draconian measures on Ukraine that would give Russia unprecedented control over the country’s military and political sovereignty. The plan is likely to be viewed as surrender in Kyiv.

The two men have formed an important but unofficial backchannel between Moscow and Washington, and it was unclear whether the Trump administration had formally backed the plan.

The Financial Times and Reuters reported that the proposal would require Ukraine to cede territory it controls in the east of the country and halve the size of its military, conditions that the Ukrainian president, Zelenskyy, has in the past called non-starters.

Other conditions include limiting US military assistance and categories of armaments used by the Ukrainian military.

The existence of the 28-point plan, which appears to be inspired by a similar proposal the Trump administration developed to end the war in Gaza, was first reported by Axios.

The White House did not immediately respond to a Guardian request for more detail on the proposal.

Washington has repeatedly suggested that it is close to a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, but the proposals have failed because they would have granted Russia most of its demands while requiring Kyiv to make painful concessions.

The leaked reports came as Russia launched a massive attack in western Ukraine targeting several multi-storey buildings in the city of Ternopil, as well as energy facilities in Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv.

Russia is engaged in a systematic campaign to destroy Ukraine’s civilian power infrastructure ahead of winter.

Zelensky, who met the Turkish president, Erdogan, on Wednesday in what he described as an effort to “reinvigorate negotiations” and secure a “just peace” for Ukraine, urged Kyiv’s allies to intensify pressure on Russia to end its nearly four-year invasion, including by providing more air-defence missiles.

“Every brazen attack against ordinary life shows that the pressure on Russia is insufficient,” Zelenskyy wrote on X. “Effective sanctions and assistance to Ukraine can change this.”

Potential peace talks have largely stalled in recent months as a result of Russia’s maximalist demands. Zelensky is expected to meet a senior delegation of US military officials on Thursday.

The US army secretary, Daniel Driscoll, arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday to hold talks with Ukrainian officials and “discuss efforts to end the war,” the US Embassy said in a statement.

Kyiv and Moscow have not held direct negotiations since the summer, and efforts to revive a diplomatic track have largely frozen since the last meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska in August.

Despite Kremlin claims that it is open to talks on ending the war, Moscow has shown no willingness to scale back its far-reaching demands.

Zelensky finds himself in an increasingly difficult position at home and on the battlefield.

Russian forces have recently advanced into the strategically important city of Pokrovsk and are pressing forward elsewhere along the front, while a widening corruption scandal in the energy sector has erupted into Ukraine’s most serious political crisis since the start of the war.

The Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, denied on Wednesday that any significant progress had been made. “So far there are no innovations on this that can be reported to you,” he said.

“Russia’s foreign ministry also said it was unaware of any new US peace proposal. Its spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, said Moscow had not received any draft agreement on Ukraine “of such a level” from Washington.

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📰 Trump’s Ukraine Plan: “Give Up Land, Get a Promise”

The Offer
The latest Trump peace plan demands Ukraine hand over parts of Donbas it still controls—and gift Russia formal recognition of gains it can’t win on the battlefield. In return, the U.S. would offer Ukraine and Europe a vague “security guarantee” against Russian aggression, the details of which remain a mystery even to the diplomats pushing the deal.

The New Map
• Russia gets all of Luhansk and Donetsk, plus international recognition—except, awkwardly, not from Ukraine itself.
• In Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, control lines freeze, with possible token land swaps subject to negotiation.
• The plan also limits the size of Ukraine’s military and turns parts of Donbas into a demilitarized no-man’s land.

What does Ukraine get? A handshake, maybe a signed memo, and the privilege of having the war’s outcome ratified by foreign governments instead of Russian artillery.

The Spin & the Snags
According to U.S. officials, it’s a sober acknowledgment:

“Ukraine will lose this territory anyway if the war drags on.”

Ukraine begs to differ. Zelensky is sending negotiators—but not signatures—while blaming suspected corruption scandals and “format” wrangling for delays. Meanwhile, Trump’s envoy courts Russia and Turkey, and the fate of millions hinges on PowerPoint slides and shuttle diplomacy.

The Punchline
The peace push comes down to a game of diplomatic chicken: Washington wants a quick deal, Moscow wants legitimacy, Kyiv wants dignity, and the “security guarantee” is anyone’s guess. As usual, the real winners are the intermediaries and contractors.

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