- Ukraine strikes Russian ammunition depot in Bryansk Oblast, military says
The Kyiv Independent, 19 november 2024 ‘Ukrainian forces struck an arsenal of a Russian logistics center in the town of Karachev in Bryansk Oblast overnight on Nov. 19, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported.’ Zie https://kyivindependent.com/bryansk-oblast-arsenal/
- Aan de vooravond van de derde oorlogswinter vervliegt langzaam de Oekraïense hoop dat de bezette gebieden nog kunnen worden bevrijd
NRC, 19 november 2024, ‘De Oekraïense positie op het slagveld is in het derde oorlogsjaar na de Russische inval wankel geworden. Door de onzekerheid over de toekomstige Amerikaanse militaire steun heeft Oekraïne weinig reden tot optimisme.’ Zie https://archive.ph/Iv6bY
- Honderden Russische doelwitten zijn met langeafstandsraket binnen bereik Oekraïne
Volkskrant, 18 november 2024, ‘Amerika staat Oekraïne toe een raket met een bereik van 300 kilometer in Rusland in te zetten. Dat komt op een goed moment. Er staan zo’n 50 duizend Russische en Noord-Koreaanse soldaten klaar om het land te verdrijven uit de Russische grensregio Koersk.’ Zie https://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/honderden-russische-doelwitten-zijn-met-langeafstandsraket-binnen-bereik-oekraine~b2e078d3/.
- Kremlin says decision to launch ATACMS missiles deep into Russia ‘escalation of tensions’
TASS, 18 november 2024, ‘Moscow’s position should be absolutely clear to everyone, Dmitry Peskov pointed out. Russia assumes that the decision to launch ATACMS missiles deep into Russia means a qualitatively new round of escalation of tensions, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.’ Zie https://tass.com/politics/1873921.
- US approval of strikes on Russia derails hopes for peace talks — Slovak PM
TASS, 18 november 2024, Politieke risico’s voor de eenheid in de NAVO nemen toe als Hongarije en Slowakije zich openlijk tegen dit besluit hebben gekeerd. ‘The decision to launch strikes deep into Russia using US weapons from Ukrainian territory represents an “unprecedented escalation” and poses an obstacle to peace talks on Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said.’ Zie htps://tass.com/world/1874187.
- Hungarian Foreign Minister criticises US approval for strikes on Russian territory
Ukrainska Pravda, 18 november 2024, ‘Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has criticised the US decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike Russian territory.’ Zie https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/11/18/7485090/.
- France says Ukraine using missiles inside Russia an ‘option’ after US authorisation
Rfi, 18 november 2024, Frankrijk is openlijk voor de inzet van SCALP-kruisraketten. ‘France says Paris remains open to allowing Ukraine to use French long-range missiles to strike military targets inside Russia, after the United States cleared Kyiv to use American missiles for the same purpose.’ Zie https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20241118-france-says-ukraine-using-missiles-inside-russia-an-option-after-us-authorisation.
- Olaf Scholz under growing pressure to send long-range missiles to Ukraine
Financial Times, 18 november 2024, In Duitsland lijkt iedereen in de leiding voor levering van de TAURUS kruisraket te zijn. Behalve Scholz die nog voet bij stuk houdt. ‘Chancellor Olaf Scholz is coming under growing pressure to drop his resistance to sending German-made cruise missiles to Ukraine after the US allowed Kyiv limited use of its weapons for strikes inside Russia.’ Zie https://archive.ph/ZnL6B.
- Germany and Finland ‘deeply concerned’ about severed undersea cable
Financial Times, 18 november 2024 De escalatierisico’s worden weggewuifd. Wel krijgen we steeds berichten over hybrideoorlogvoering. Al een paar jaar. Dat wordt steeds erger. Hoe zou het komen? Gisteren klaagde Duitsland en Finland over een gezamenlijke communicatiekabel in de Oostzee die is beschadigd of beter vernield. Mogelijke Russische sabotage.’ Zie https://archive.ph/fNRbA.
- Japanese troops will train with US and Australian forces as concerns over China grow
Associated Press, 17 november 2024, ‘Japan will send troops for joint training with U.S. Marines and Australian forces in northern Australia, the countries’ defense ministers said Sunday, as they expressed concern about a spate of confrontations with China’s increasingly assertive military.’ Zie verder of https://apnews.com/article/australia-us-japan-china-defense-e0246c858f8eadd0c8d1c0e994bf4e5c.
- Kim Jong Un Calls for ‘Limitless’ Nuclear Build-Up in Response to ‘Asia NATO’
Libertarian Institute, 18 november 2024, Dat Noord-Korea pleit voor verdere uitbouw kernwapencapaciteit mag dat tot de escalatie van de oorlog in Oekraïne worden geteld? ‘North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivered a fiery speech where he stressed the importance of accelerating the country’s nuclear weapons program in response to Western threats.’ Zie https://libertarianinstitute.org/news/kim-jong-un-calls-for-limitless-nuclear-build-up-in-response-to-asia-nato/.
- Xi urges ‘extreme caution’ from US on Taiwan matters, South China Sea disputes
South China Morning Post, 17 november 2024, ‘President Xi Jinping has urged Washington to exercise “extreme caution” in handling matters related to Taiwan and avoid fanning “provocative actions” in the South China Sea, according to Beijing’s foreign ministry.’ Zie verder of https://archive.vn/urbyA.
- Nog geen einde aan soap rond vertrek mariniers uit Doorn: verhuizing opnieuw uitgesteld
AD, 18 november 2024, ‘De militairen verhuizen naar Nieuw-Millingen, maar de nieuwbouw van de kazerne is voorlopig weer uitgesteld. Al in 2012 verschenen de eerste berichten over het sluiten van de locatie in Doorn, maar nu, ruim twaalf jaar later, is er nog steeds geen duidelijkheid. Ook niet over of het kazerneterrein nog vrijkomt voor woningbouw.’ Zie verder of https://www.ad.nl/utrechtse-heuvelrug/nog-geen-einde-aan-soap-rond-vertrek-mariniers-uit-doorn-verhuizing-opnieuw-uitgesteld~a8c47524/.
- Israeli Forces Kill 76 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours
Anitwar.com, 18 november 2024, An Israeli strike on a house in Beit Lahia killed 17 Palestinians. Gaza’s Health Ministry said Monday that Israeli attacks killed at least 76 Palestinians and wounded 158 more in the previous 24-hour period as Israeli strikes continued to pound targets across the Strip. Zie verder of https://news.antiwar.com/2024/11/18/israeli-forces-kill-76-palestinians-in-gaza-over-24-hours/.
- Nearly 100 Aid Trucks in Gaza Convoy Are Lost to Looters, U.N. Agency Says
New York Times, 18 november 2024, Een poging om 109 vrachtwagens met hulpgoederen naar UNWRA en andere VN-punten in Gaza af te leveren is op een ramp uitgelopen. Honderd vrachtauto’s zijn geplunderd door onbekenden en waarschijnlijk in handen van benden terecht gekomen die het zelf verspreiden, waarschijnlijk tegen hoge prijzen.‘ Zie https://archive.vn/CxgPZ
- Smotrich calls for Israel to implement complete control in Gaza
Middle East Eye, 18 november 2024, ‘Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the Israeli military to occupy and take complete control of the Gaza Strip, and has rejected a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.’ Zie verder of https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/smotrich-calls-israel-become-alternative-authority-gaza.
- Facing genocide while disabled
Al Jazeera, 19 november 2024, Het leven in Gaza is al een hel en zeker voor de vele gehandicapten. ‘Palestinians with disabilities in Gaza have experienced immense suffering due to displacement and the collapse of the healthcare system. The genocide in Gaza is a mass disabling event.’ Zie https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/11/19/facing-genocide-while-disabled.
- Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term
Al Jazeera, 18 november 2024, ‘Curbs come as US President-elect Donald Trump has named staunch Israeli settlement supporters to his incoming cabinet. US President Joe Biden’s administration has issued a new round of sanctions against groups and individuals involved in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as the United States continues to provide unwavering support for Israel’s Gaza war.’ Zie verder of https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/18/biden-issues-more-israeli-settler-sanctions-ahead-of-trump-term.
- Berkeley Course Description Hailing Hamas as ‘Revolutionary Resistance Force’ Sparks Backlash
Haaretz, 19 november 2024, ‘The University of California Berkeley is reviewing its rules for publishing information about courses after a description of an English literature class referred to Hamas as “revolutionary resistance forces combating settler-colonialism.” Zie https://archive.ph/xMlZb#selection-529.0-672.0.
- As Israel Advances Into Southern Lebanon, North Israeli Residents Have No Sense a Cease-fire Is Close
Haaretz, 19 november 2024, Ondertussen rukt het Israëlische leger op in Zuid-Libanon. Een embedded verslaggever bericht. ‘Israeli forces in Lebanon continue targeting terrorist infrastructure after expanding their ground operation. While opinions differ on securing northern Israel for residents’ return, all agree the government must address reservists’ concerns.’ Zie verder of https://archive.ph/gAJVH#selection-397.0-488.0.
- Lebanon is studying US-drafted ceasefire proposal, official says
Financial Times, 16 november 2024, ‘Lebanon is studying a US-drafted ceasefire proposal which aims to halt the war between Israel and militant group Hizbollah, the country’s officials have said.’ Zie verder of https://archive.ph/EXS3Y#selection-1713.0-1758.0.
- G20 leaders call for ‘comprehensive’ ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon
Al Jazeera, 19 november 2024, ‘Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies have called for “comprehensive” ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, while also stressing the need for cooperation on climate change, poverty reduction, and taxing the ultrarich.’ Zie verder of https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/19/g20-leaders-call-for-comprehensive-ceasefires-in-gaza-and-lebanon.
- Bernie Sanders pushes to block US arms sale to Israel: All you need to know
Al Jazeera, 18 november 2024, ‘The United States Senate will vote later this week on bills to block a $20bn arms deal with Israel, an effort advocates say will set a precedent in congressional efforts to halt weapons transfers to the US ally.’ Zie https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/18/bernie-sanders-pushes-to-block-us-arms-sale-to-israel-all-you-need-to-know
- BibiLeaks: How Germany’s Bild Newspaper Became Embroiled in Israel’s Wartime Scandal
Haaretz, 18 november 2024, Haaretz spreekt Bild in Duitsland toe dat ze zich niet voor het karretje van Netanyahu moeten laten spannen. ‘Bild, the best-selling German newspaper, is known for its strong support for Israel. So how did it become a pawn in an alleged conspiracy, orchestrated by Netanyahu’s office, to turn public opinion against a Gaza cease-fire deal that would free the Israeli hostages held by Hamas?’ Zie https://archive.ph/c6Ega.
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