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5 key findings from DOJ report on anti-Christian bias under Biden
- By A New Dawn
- General Politics
- 49 Replies
Considering freedom of religion (NOT freedom from religion) is one of our foundational rights, and the left has systematically tried to destroy that foundation, I find this report relevant and appropriate. Thank you, Trump, for seeking to ensure that ALL of our freedoms are protected.Task force found 'consistent and systematic pattern of discrimination'
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a 48-page report earlier this week detailing an alleged "consistent and systematic pattern of discrimination" against Christians throughout the federal government under the Biden administration.
The report, assembled by the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias that President Donald Trump established in February, was released the same day he addressed the second hearing of the White House Religious Liberty Commission at the Museum of the Bible in the nation's capital.
During his hour-long speech, Trump affirmed his administration's commitment to religious freedom, acknowledged the crucial role Christianity played in U.S. history and condemned his predecessor, Joe Biden, and his advisors as especially "mean."
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5 key findings from DOJ report on anti-Christian bias under Biden
The U S Department of Justice issued a 48-page report earlier this week detailing an alleged consistent and systematic pattern of discrimination against Christians throughout the federal governmentwww.christianpost.com
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Israel-Hamas Thread II
- By Benaiah468
- News & Current Events (Articles Required)
- 4953 Replies
An Israeli precision strike in the heart of Qatar has killed at least five senior Hamas officials, including the son of Politburo member Khalil al-Hayya. Nevertheless, the terrorist organization announced that it would continue negotiations on a possible hostage deal.
The air strike hit several villas in the Al-Qatifiyah district, including a property belonging to Khalil al-Hayya and adjacent offices formerly used by Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh had already been killed in Tehran at the end of July in an Israeli operation.
According to sources within Hamas, two members of the Politburo were seriously injured, but their identities are being kept secret. Al-Hayya's son, Hammam al-Hayya, his office manager Jihad Lubad, three bodyguards, and a Qatari security official were killed. Israel is said to have used several high-precision explosive devices to destroy the entire complex network, which housed the offices and residences of the Hamas elite.
It is still unclear whether the strike completely eliminated its main target, parts of the Hamas leadership. What is certain, however, is that Israel's intelligence services have detailed knowledge of Hamas' infrastructure in Doha. According to reports, the meeting may have been located using cell phone signals, although Hamas usually leaves phones outside during high-level meetings.
For the terrorist organization, the attack not only means a significant loss of personnel, but also a breach in symbolic security: even in Doha, long considered a safe haven, the leaders are no longer untouchable.
It is noteworthy that, despite the attack, Hamas is sticking to its plan to continue talks on a ceasefire and a hostage deal. According to the Arab newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, the Politburo decided in internal consultations to contact mediators as soon as the security situation had calmed down.
The demands remain unchanged: complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, a permanent ceasefire, and international guarantees for the future administration of the coastal strip. Hamas is thus setting conditions that would amount to a de facto surrender by Israel – a prospect that Jerusalem categorically rejects.
Immediately after the strike, a meeting between the Hamas leadership and Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani had to be canceled. Al Thani was supposed to present a proposal supported by US President Donald Trump. Instead, Hamas accused Washington of complicity and spoke of an "American-Israeli trick" designed to lure its leadership into a trap.
The fact that several Hamas officials flew in from Turkey and Egypt specifically for this purpose shows how important the planned meeting in Doha was. The strike is therefore likely to have not only caused personnel losses, but also severely disrupted the terrorist organization's internal operations.
For Israel, the attack is more than a tactical success. It shows that the Israeli army is capable of precisely targeting Hamas commanders even abroad – whether in Tehran, Beirut or now in Doha. At the same time, this increases the pressure on Hamas, as it must recognise that its leadership structures are not safe in any capital city in the region.
However, Hamas' decision to remain at the negotiating table despite heavy losses indicates that it needs a diplomatic stage in order to remain politically relevant.
The air strike hit several villas in the Al-Qatifiyah district, including a property belonging to Khalil al-Hayya and adjacent offices formerly used by Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh had already been killed in Tehran at the end of July in an Israeli operation.
According to sources within Hamas, two members of the Politburo were seriously injured, but their identities are being kept secret. Al-Hayya's son, Hammam al-Hayya, his office manager Jihad Lubad, three bodyguards, and a Qatari security official were killed. Israel is said to have used several high-precision explosive devices to destroy the entire complex network, which housed the offices and residences of the Hamas elite.
It is still unclear whether the strike completely eliminated its main target, parts of the Hamas leadership. What is certain, however, is that Israel's intelligence services have detailed knowledge of Hamas' infrastructure in Doha. According to reports, the meeting may have been located using cell phone signals, although Hamas usually leaves phones outside during high-level meetings.
For the terrorist organization, the attack not only means a significant loss of personnel, but also a breach in symbolic security: even in Doha, long considered a safe haven, the leaders are no longer untouchable.
It is noteworthy that, despite the attack, Hamas is sticking to its plan to continue talks on a ceasefire and a hostage deal. According to the Arab newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, the Politburo decided in internal consultations to contact mediators as soon as the security situation had calmed down.
The demands remain unchanged: complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, a permanent ceasefire, and international guarantees for the future administration of the coastal strip. Hamas is thus setting conditions that would amount to a de facto surrender by Israel – a prospect that Jerusalem categorically rejects.
Immediately after the strike, a meeting between the Hamas leadership and Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani had to be canceled. Al Thani was supposed to present a proposal supported by US President Donald Trump. Instead, Hamas accused Washington of complicity and spoke of an "American-Israeli trick" designed to lure its leadership into a trap.
The fact that several Hamas officials flew in from Turkey and Egypt specifically for this purpose shows how important the planned meeting in Doha was. The strike is therefore likely to have not only caused personnel losses, but also severely disrupted the terrorist organization's internal operations.
For Israel, the attack is more than a tactical success. It shows that the Israeli army is capable of precisely targeting Hamas commanders even abroad – whether in Tehran, Beirut or now in Doha. At the same time, this increases the pressure on Hamas, as it must recognise that its leadership structures are not safe in any capital city in the region.
However, Hamas' decision to remain at the negotiating table despite heavy losses indicates that it needs a diplomatic stage in order to remain politically relevant.
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Israel-Hamas Thread II
- By Benaiah468
- News & Current Events (Articles Required)
- 4953 Replies
On Thursday, the Israeli army announced the end of a large-scale operation in Khan Yunis. The goal was to destroy Hamas' underground infrastructure, a network of tunnels, weapons depots, and command centers that stretched beneath the ground like a second shadow state.
The IDF's 36th Division led the operation, supported by the Golani Brigade, the 188th Armored Brigade, and the 900th Brigade. They secured the area and established the so-called Magen Oz Corridor, a strategic connection from west to east through the city.
At the same time, the 282nd Brigade fought terrorist positions with artillery and air support. According to the IDF, hundreds of fighters were killed, including men who had participated in the massacres and infiltrations in Israel on Oct 7.
The Yahalom special forces finally blew up the heart of the Hamas structure: dozens of kilometers of tunnels that served not only as weapons depots and logistics centers, but also as living quarters for terrorists.
In addition to the tunnels, hundreds of Hamas facilities were destroyed, including weapons depots, storage facilities, and operational bases. As a result, the terrorist organization has lost a significant part of its infrastructure in the south.
But the operation was not only military in nature: the army issued leaflets and warnings urging civilians to leave the area. At the same time, Israel prepared to mobilize reserves to secure the ground forces.
The fighting in Khan Yunis is part of a series of operations that have also hit the northern Gaza Strip in recent weeks. In Zeitoun, IDF soldiers recently discovered and destroyed a tunnel several hundred meters long, while in Gaza City, high-rise buildings used by Hamas as observation posts and operational centers were targeted.
In addition, there have been targeted strikes against leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Several high-ranking terrorists have been eliminated by combined ground and air strikes.
The operation in Khan Yunis shows how deeply Hamas has buried its infrastructure in the Gaza Strip literally. But with every tunnel destroyed, with every weapons depot blown up, the organization loses its ability to act.
Israel is thus pursuing a clear strategy: to eliminate Hamas's retreat areas step by step, to crush its leadership, and to strip the coastal strip of its terrorist infrastructure.
The message is clear: Khan Yunis, once a stronghold and refuge, is no longer a safe place for Hamas.
The IDF's 36th Division led the operation, supported by the Golani Brigade, the 188th Armored Brigade, and the 900th Brigade. They secured the area and established the so-called Magen Oz Corridor, a strategic connection from west to east through the city.
At the same time, the 282nd Brigade fought terrorist positions with artillery and air support. According to the IDF, hundreds of fighters were killed, including men who had participated in the massacres and infiltrations in Israel on Oct 7.
The Yahalom special forces finally blew up the heart of the Hamas structure: dozens of kilometers of tunnels that served not only as weapons depots and logistics centers, but also as living quarters for terrorists.
In addition to the tunnels, hundreds of Hamas facilities were destroyed, including weapons depots, storage facilities, and operational bases. As a result, the terrorist organization has lost a significant part of its infrastructure in the south.
But the operation was not only military in nature: the army issued leaflets and warnings urging civilians to leave the area. At the same time, Israel prepared to mobilize reserves to secure the ground forces.
The fighting in Khan Yunis is part of a series of operations that have also hit the northern Gaza Strip in recent weeks. In Zeitoun, IDF soldiers recently discovered and destroyed a tunnel several hundred meters long, while in Gaza City, high-rise buildings used by Hamas as observation posts and operational centers were targeted.
In addition, there have been targeted strikes against leaders of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Several high-ranking terrorists have been eliminated by combined ground and air strikes.
The operation in Khan Yunis shows how deeply Hamas has buried its infrastructure in the Gaza Strip literally. But with every tunnel destroyed, with every weapons depot blown up, the organization loses its ability to act.
Israel is thus pursuing a clear strategy: to eliminate Hamas's retreat areas step by step, to crush its leadership, and to strip the coastal strip of its terrorist infrastructure.
The message is clear: Khan Yunis, once a stronghold and refuge, is no longer a safe place for Hamas.
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Trump says suspect in custody in killing of Charlie Kirk
- By JosephZ
- News & Current Events (Articles Required)
- 341 Replies
The shooter has been identified as 22 year old Tyler Robinson according to CNN and The Daily Mail.
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