Monday, November 20, 2023

NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT MONDAY 11/20/2023 NEWSDUMP WEEK UNDERCOVER COPS EGGED J6 CROWD ON, LEAKED ISRAELI INTELLIGENCE WARNINGS BEFORE OCTOBER 7TH, 'STATE OF MADNESS' TURKISH PRESIDENT TALKS ABOUT ISRAEL, US DEFENSE SECRETARY VISITS UKRAINE

 


                               (SERVICE WHEN ABLE THROUGH MONDAY EVENING)





                 LATE NEWS TONIGHT:





THE EIGHTH US CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS RULING AGAINST PRIVATE LAWSUITS SEEKING TO REDRAW FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS MORE FAVORABLE TO DEMOCRATS.



THE 2-1 RULING IN A CASE SEEKING USE OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 TO REDRAW A STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT IN ARKANSAS TO INCLUDE MORE BLACK RESIDENTS.



THE RULING SAYS ONLY THE US ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS A RIGHT TO SUE UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT.


IN RECENT YEARS AND MONTHS A SERIES OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT LAWSUITS HAVE BEEN IN PLAY IMPACTING US CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MAPS IN SOUTHERN STATES.


THE CASES FORCING CREATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FAVORING DEMOCRATS ALONG RACIAL LINES...CNN






A group affiliated with Iran claiming responsibility for the latest drone strike on the US Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq.



The attack by a single drone said to have hit its intended target...SHAFAQ NEWS IRAQ




We're learning more tonight about Ray Epps and the activities of undercover Washington DC police officers on January 6th.



It's all part of a 27-minute video from "Truth In Media" hosted by journalist Lara Logan.



Ray Epps has been wanted for criminal trespass when he urged people to trespass in the US Capitol on January 6th and Republican Congressman Barry Loudermilk revealed the efforts of two Metropolitan Police undercover officers to urge the crowd forward at the Capitol...



  "X' SOCIAL MEDIA "TRUTH IN MEDIA" LARA LOGAN FULL VIDEO




RUMBLE VIDEO-SEGMENT WITH CONGRESSMAN LOUDERMILK





THE LATEST OPINION POLL IN THE NETHERLANDS AHEAD OF WEDNESDAY'S ELECTION WITH RISING SUPPORT FOR GEERT WILDERS PARTY OF FREEDOM (PVV).



THE PVV AT 26 SEATS JUST ONE BEHIND THE LIBERAL CAPITALIST VVD PARTY AND LABOR-GREEN ALLIANCE BOTH PROJECTED TO GET 27 SEATS.



SLIPPING IN SUPPORT ACCORDING TO THE I AND O RESEARCH POLL THE NEW SOCIAL CONTRACT PARTY OF PETER OMTZIGT NOW AT 21 SEATS.



THE 150 SEATS IN THE LOWER HOUSE OF THE DUTCH PARLIAMENT WILL BE ALLOCATED PROPORTIONALLY WITH 16 OR 17 PARTIES EXPECTED TO GET A LEAST ONE SEAT...WIKIPEDIA 2023 DUTCH ELECTION POLLS



Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received warnings about Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas taking action against Israel earlier this year.



Letters sent to Netanyahu by military intelligence Brig. Gen. Amit Sa'ar describing Israel as being at one of its "weakest points ever".



This because of the internal conflict in Israel over reforming the country's judicial system.



The conflict fueled by left-wing opponents of Mr. Netanyahu and criticism from the Biden Administration over the reforms being in essence too extreme and not based on "consensus"...HAARETZ ISRAEL (TRANSLATION PROMPT)




(UPDATED) NORTH KOREA NOTIFYING JAPAN THAT IT INTENDS TO LAUNCH A SATELLITE IN THE COMING DAYS.


THE LAUNCH WINDOW STARTS THIS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22ND AND LASTS UNTIL NOVEMBER 30TH.



NORTH KOREA SAYING A PROJECTILE MAY FALL OVER WATERS TO THE SOUTHWEST OF ITS TERRITORY AND TO THE EAST OF THE PHILIPPINES




AFTER TWO FAILURES THERE HAVE BEEN EXPECTATIONS OF AN ATTEMPT TO LAUNCH A SPY SATELLITE...(Kyodo News Agency Japan)...NHK WORLD JAPAN




In the Netherlands Dutch politician Thierry Baudet treated at a hospital after being hit in the head with a beer bottle.


The attack occurred in the city of Groningen at a bar where Baudet was speaking to his supporters.


Baudet's Euroskeptic and Anti-COVID mandate Forum for Democracy party contesting Wednesday's Dutch election.    


The FvD rose quickly in public support not too many years ago then came under attack as "Anti-Semitic".    


Allegations dogged Baudet and other party leaders with the party splitting into factions...SKY NEWS UK



The US Supreme Court rejecting an appeal by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of his Minnesota state conviction in the killing of George Floyd.


Chauvin's arguments based on jury bias and rulings by the judge at his 2021 trial.    Chauvin sentenced to 22 and half years in prison after his conviction...REUTERS-RADIO NEW ZEALAND




AMIDST SAGGING POLL NUMBERS BRITISH CONSERVATIVE PARTY PRIME MINISTER RISHI SUNAK TALKING TAX REDUCTIONS.



SUNAK SAYING CUTS WILL BE DONE IN 'A RESPONSIBLE WAY'.    HE WILL HAVE MORE DETAILS WEDNESDAY...BBC NEWS



"There has been complete brutality in Gaza since October 7th...


With his understanding we protect the people of Gaza who have under Israel's immoral and despicable attacks...



We have delivered up to 800 tons of aid materials...



Israel is in a state of madness, slaughtering pregnant women with their unborn babies.




This is barbarism, banditry, state terrorism...."



Words spoken today by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after a meeting of Turkey's cabinet.    They are part of wide-ranging remarks made by Mr. Erdogan.


At one point Erdogan saying that Turkey (Türkiye) is "the only country that Israel cannot label as anti-Semitic"...TRT HABER (TRANSLATION PROMPT)...




MEANWHILE A LARGE FORMATION OF BOATS GATHERING IN TURKEY ON WEDNESDAY TO HEAD TOWARDS ISRAEL AND GAZA.



THE PROTEST OF THE BOATS SAID TO INVOLVE A BREAKING OF THE ISRAELI BLOCKADE ON GAZA AND A DISRUPTION OF SHIPPING TRAFFIC AT ISRAEL'S PORT OF ASHDOD...TIMES OF ISRAEL




The markets today.




The Dow Jones Industrial Average up 203.76 points.




The NASDAQ rising 159.05 points or 1.13 percent.


At 415 pm New York Time the price of oil is 77 dollars and 50 cents a barrel up one dollar and 61 cents...MARKETWATCH





Microsoft hiring Sam Altman the former CEO of OpenAI after he was ousted last Friday.



Altman brought in to help Microsoft's artificial intelligence efforts after he was let go by the board of the company behind ChatGPT.



Greg Brockman, who quit as OpenAI President last Friday, also joining with Microsoft...CNN




STATISTICS TODAY ON RUSSIA'S RISING ENERGY TRADE WITH CHINA.


CHINA'S OIL IMPORTS FROM RUSSIA 23 PERCENT HIGHER FOR THE FIRST 10 MONTHS OF THIS YEAR COMPARED TO LAST YEAR.


THE VALUE OF THOSE INCREASED IMPORTS DOWN BY HALF A PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR...TASS RUSSIA...



LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS SUPPLIES FROM RUSSIA TO CHINA SURGING IN THE FIRST TEN MONTHS OF 2023 UP 38 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR.


THE LNG SENT FROM RUSSIA TO CHINA SO FAR THIS YEAR 19 PERCENT LESS EXPENSIVE THAN LAST YEAR...TASS RUSSIA



Dozens are dead in fighting in a disputed region on the border between Sudan and South Sudan.    More than 20 people also injured in the fighting in oil rich Abiye...AFP FRANCE-AFRICA NEWS



(Updated) US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Kiev today.



Austin meeting top Ukrainian officials.





The visit one that publicly reassures Ukraine of steadfast US support.


Austin saying in part:  "the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russia's aggression"...ASSOCIATED PRESS-CP 24 CANADA...



After the visit Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky posting a social media message that additional artillery weapons and ammunition are being provided to Ukraine by the US.


No details were given...TASS RUSSIA...



The deal later reported to be worth 100 million US dollars....(News Agencies)...



Meanwhile Russia's foreign intelligence chief says the US is pushing Ukraine for a maximum mobilization.


Sergey Naryshkin saying Ukraine is being pressured to mobilize women, children and the elderly...TASS RUSSIA



At least 21 have died after torrential rains fell in the Dominican Republic.


President Luis Abinader calling the 48 hours of downpours the "largest rainfall event ever"...AFP FRANCE-MALAY MAIL




A Turkish cargo ship with 12 crew members missing in the Black Sea off the northern coast of Turkey (Türkiye).   Rescue ships and aircraft prevented by stormy weather from conducting search operations...REUTERS-ASIA ONE SINGAPORE




SOUTH KOREA'S JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF WARNING NORTH KOREA TO STOP PREPARATIONS FOR LAUNCH OF A SPY SATELLITE.



THE STATEMENT SAYS THAT IF NORTH KOREA LAUNCHES A SATELLITE SOUTH KOREA'S MILITARY WILL TAKE STEPS TO 'ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR PEOPLE'.


TWO PREVIOUS SATELLITE LAUNCH ATTEMPTS BY NORTH KOREA THIS YEAR FAILED.     SOON SOUTH KOREA WILL USE A SPACE X ROCKET IN CALIFORNIA TO LAUNCH ITS OWN SPY SATELLITE...TASS RUSSIA







                        WAR IN ISRAEL


                                                      (UPDATED WHEN ABLE)



         MAARIV ISRAEL (TRANSLATION PROMPT)




                          ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS




                                  TIMES OF ISRAEL






                                   BBC NEWS BLOG





                           AL JAZEERA QATAR BLOG





A heavy rocket barrage on Tel Aviv and Central Israel this evening some damage reported.  Rockets also fired into Israel from Lebanon...(Israel National News)





28 premature babies were transferred from Gaza into Egypt today...(BBC News)





Eight reported killed in Israeli attacks on the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza.


Israeli tanks opening fire causing deaths and injuries at the hospital...(Al Jazeera)







   THE UKRAINE WAR AGAINST RUSSIA

                                                            (UPDATED WHEN ABLE)




UKRAINIAN DRONE DOWNED OVER KURSK REGION TONIGHT



                    TASS RUSSIA ENGLISH NEWS FEED




        RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)



Russian air defenses downing a Ukrainian drone over the Kursk Region late tonight...RIA NOVOSTI


In other news...





Colombian singing star Shakira settling a tax case in a Spanish court.



She's paying a 9.360 million US Dollar fine (7.5 million British Pounds) over alleged failure to pay 18.096 million US Dollas (14.5 million British Pounds)...BBC NEWS

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