Weekly News-Dec-6-2024
Here are our top 5 stories of the week.
#1 – Former IDF Minister Admits Israel is Ethnically Cleansing Gaza to Create Greater Israel
A well-known ex-military politician in Israel is facing criticism after he publicly admitted that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are, in fact, committing war crimes, including ethnic cleansing, in the Gaza Strip.
Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon doubled down on controversial comments he made about Israel troops committing mass genocide in northern Gaza, which is slated for annexation by the Zionist state. Read full article >
#2 – Trump Announces Tariffs On Mexico, Canada, And China
By Mac Slavo | SHTF Plan
President-elect, Donald Trump has announced that he will enforce tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. All goods coming in from Mexico or Canada will be subjected to a 25% tariff as Trump blames both countries for the “open border policies” on illegal immigration.
This tariff will, of course, be passed on to the American consumer so at the end of the day, the people suffering under the weight of inflation are now going to have to pay an even higher price for their goods… Read full article >
#3 – U.
By Mac Slavo | SHTF Plan
Current United States President Joe Biden wants every single dollar allocated for Ukraine to go to weapons before he leaves office. The White House will use every opportunity it can to deliver more weapons to Ukraine in the final days of his administration, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has said. Read full article >
#4 – Joe Biden Pardons Son Hunter Despite Repeatedly Insisting He Wouldn’t
by Ramon Tomey | Natural News
Outgoing President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden despite earlier repeated claims that he would not do so.
The 82-year-old president issued his pardon Sunday, Dec. 1, as confirmed by a statement issued by the White House. According to NBC News, the “full and unconditional pardon” cleared Hunter, 54, from any offenses “committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 1, 2024.” Read full article >
#5 – South Korea’s Yoon Lifts Martial Law After Night of Turmoil
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has lifted a short-lived martial law order that he enacted late Tuesday night after accusing his opposition of “anti-state” activities and of being infiltrated by North Korea. Read full article >
Here are our top 5 most underreported or most bizarre stories of the week.
#1 – China Bans Export of Dual-use Metals to U.
By D. Michael DeRidder | The New American
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced yesterday that in response to U.S. trade restrictions against Chinese semiconductor-related exports, it has banned the export of antimony, gallium, germanium, and ultra-hard material to the U.S. effective immediately.
Lin Jian, the deputy director of the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated the export ban is in opposition to U.S. “long-arm jurisdiction” against Chinese companies… Read full article >
#2 – Vaccine Researcher Says Wave of Viruses Will Hit After Trump’s Inauguration
By | Modernity
Vaccine researcher Peter Hotez, who previously called for Joe Rogan to be censored for ‘COVID misinformation’, predicted that a wave of viruses would hit the U.S. after Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Hotez sounded the alarm bell during an appearance on MSNBC.
“We have some big picture stuff coming down the pike starting on January 21st,” said Hotez, who is co-director of the Texas Children’s Center For Vaccine Development. Read full article >
#3 – Trump Taps Arch-Technocrat David O.
By Patrick Wood | Technocracy News
David Sacks is an arch-Technocrat who was part of the so-called PayPal Mafia that was founded by Peter Thiel. As a venture capitalist, he was an angel investor in companies like Facebook, Uber, SpaceX, Palantir Technologies, and Airbnb. Now, he will be Trump’s czar on AI and Crypto policy.
Sacks joins other arch-Technocrats Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Peter Thiel and his protege VP-elect, JD Vance. Trump is showing his true colors by bonding with Technocrats to “Make America Great Again.” Welcome to Technopopulism! Read full article >
#4 – Meet the Spyware Companies Preparing to Unleash Their Tech During Trump’s 2nd Term
By Derrick Broze | The Last American Vagabond
A small but growing number of private companies selling digital tools to hack smartphones and messaging apps, like WhatsApp and Signal, are likely to benefit financially from the incoming Trump administration.
In late September, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a $2 million one-year contract with controversial Israeli spyware vendor Paragon Solutions. The contract involved Paragon’s US subsidiary based in Chantilly, Virginia and ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations Division 3. Read full article >
#5 – BBC Includes Male ‘Trans Woman’ On Top 100 Women List
By | Daily Skeptic
The BBC has included a male ‘trans woman’ Colombian scientist in its annual list of 100 inspiring women, just days after sparking controversy over its choice for women’s footballer of the year. The Telegraph has the story.
Every year, the broadcaster compiles a list of women who have achieved great things in public life.
Its nominees include transgender biologist Brigitte Baptiste, described in the citation as a “trans woman” who “explores the common patterns between biodiversity and gender identity”.
