Author: yreape

Maoris in New Zealand called europeans pakeha, meaning white flea. Some people believe that the uk used fleas in order to move maori clans to clear the land for sales to europeans. One type of entomological warfare is achievable by degrees, the first step being the propagation of a virus, then fleas. The virus is used to contaminate the environment (and people), the fleas are attracted to the virus.

Leads to the question, has entomological warfare been used elsewhere? For instance in other commonwealth states or to clear the land for oil or other commercial purposes? It is reported that a large proportion of the land in Africa, particularly the western Sahel region suffers from soil degradation and water contamination which could be a symptom. Leads to famine and disease.

According to a report, atleast ten people including children were killed in suspected jordanian air strikes in south western Syria. Reportedly, several homes were destroyed in the town of Aman, about 20 km from the border, and a warehouse and house in nearby Malah.

According to the report, Jordan are believed to have carried out a number of airstrikes in Syria over the past year on suspected drug smugglers and their facilities. Reportedly, Jordan and its western allies said organised and armed militias operating in government controlled areas of Syria are behind a surge in smuggling into Jordan, particularly the amphetamines captagon for which there is a huge demand in arab states.

According to a report, Pakistan has launched a series of retaliatory missile strikes into Iran, killing nine people. Reportedly, the attacks targeted Iran’s Sistan and Balochistan provinces. The Balochistan region is split between Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. According to the report, Pakistan said hideouts targeted in the operation were used by the Balochistan liberation army and the Balochistan liberation front, two separatist groups fighting for regional autonomy. Reportedly, Pakistan’s foreign minister said a number of militants were killed during the operation.

According to a report, Iran said it used precision missile and drone strikes to destroy two strongholds of the sunni militant group, jaish al adl in the village of Koh-e-Sabz in Pakistan’s south west Balochistan province, a mosque in the village was also targeted. Reportedly, Koh-e-Sabz which is situated about 50 kms from the border with Iran was believed to be the home of jaish ul adl’s second in command who was killed during fighting with iranian forces in 2018. According to the report, jaish ul adl who have previously claimed responsibility for attacks against iranian targets are a seperatist group, their stated aim being the independence of Iran’s Sistan province and Pakistan’s Balochistan region, they operate on both sides of the border.

Reportedly, Pakistan’s foreign minister said the attacks killed two children, and warned Iran of serious consequences. According to the report, she said, “It is even more concerning that this illegal act has taken place despite the existence of several channels of communication between Pakistan and Iran. The iranian ambassador to Pakistan should not return from a visit to Iran.”

Reportedly, on Monday Iran launched missiles in northern Iraq and Syria which they claimed to be in connection to the killing of iranian revolutionary guards and the bombings during a memorial for the deceased revolutionary guard Qasem Soleimani.

According to a report, on Tuesday the u.s. military carried out a strike in Yemen, the attack targeted four anti ship missiles and comes a day after houthis targeted a u.s. owned and operated ship with ballistic missiles. Reportedly, a uk maritime security firm said three missiles were fired with two not reaching the sea, the other struck the bulk carrier, the impact caused a fire in the hold but the vessel remained sea worthy with no injuries onboard.

According to the report, on Thursday u.s. special operations navy seats boarded a boat bound for Yemen and confiscated iranian made ballistic and cruise missile components and other weapons in an operation in which two seal commandos went missing. Reportedly, the USS Lewis B Puller executed the night time boarding with the support of helicopters and drones.

According to a report, fifty rockets were fired at Israel from Gaza on Tuesday morning. Reportedly, according to the hamas run health ministry the palestinian death toll has exceeded 24,285.

According to a report, Israel’s defence minister said on Monday that its forces are ending the intensive phase of its ground operation in northern Gaza where they located 100 rocket launches and fought hamas gun men; and will soon end the intensive ground operation in the Khan Younis region of southern Gaza. Reportedly, he said Israel will now work to eliminate pockets of resistance which he hopes will be achieved via raids, air strikes and special operations. Israel’s vision of a Gaza being administered by the palestinian authority with an israeli military presence is similar to what is happening in Samaria.

According to reports, on Monday hamas released a video announcing the death of two hostages, Yoshi Sharabi and Itay Svirsky who they claimed were killed in israeli airstrikes. Reportedly, Israel’s defence minister said the only way to get the hostages back home was to apply military pressure.

According to a report, a ballistic missile strike on Monday near the city of Irbil in the kurdish region of Iraq was claimed by Iran, who said they struck one of the main israeli espionage headquarters in the region; four people were killed. Reportedly, on Tuesday morning three armed drones were shot down over Irbil airport where u.s. and international forces are stationed. According to the report, Iran has carried out attacks in the region before, targeting what was said to be sites used by iranian seperatists and israeli agents.

Reportedly, Iran said they also targeted islamic state groups in Syria on Monday night. According to the report, Iran’s revolutionary guards said the strikes were in retaliation for the suicide bombing that targeted crowds marking the anniversary of iranian general Qasem Soleimani’s assassination by the u.s., the attack killed atleast 94 people.

According to a report, the u.s. said it shot down a missile fired at USS Laboon from a houthi controlled area of Yemen. Reportedly, there were no injuries in the incident which took place on Sunday afternoon.

According to the report, the uk defence secretary said Britain will wait and see if houthis respond to the u.s. and uk strikes over the weekend. Reportedly, the uk prime minister is scheduled to address m.p.’s concerning the strikes.

According to the report, houthis have launched over a hundred drone and missile attacks on cargo ships in the important Red Sea shipping lane. Reportedly, their attacks have led some of the world’s biggest shipping companies to avoid the route. According to the report, on Monday morning, oil company QatarEnergy announced their decision to pause shipping in the area to seek security advice.

According to a report, the u.s. have confirmed they struck a radar site in Yemen at 3.45 local time (00.45 gmt). Reportedly, the offensive which was designed to degrade houthi abilitiies to attack ships in a Red Sea shipping lane used tomahawk missiles from USS Carney, a navy war ship positioned in the Red Sea. According to the report, tomahawk missiles are land attack cruise missiles that are designed to fly at very low altitudes and subsonic speeds, they are gps guided. Reportedly, they were first used by the u.s. and royal navy in operation desert storm in 1991.

According to a report, 65% of the population of Yemen are sunni muslim 35% shia. Reportedly, most people in Yemen live in areas under houthi control. According to the report, the houthi movement was formed in the 1990s to combat corruption. Reportedly, Yemen has been experiencing a food crisis since 2015 following Saudi Arabia’s military intervention. According to a report, the u.s. has been deeply compromised by its support of Saudi Arabia which has contributed to a horrific war and a serious food crisis.

According to a report, the uk and u.s. have targeted military facilities in response to houthi’s attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Reportedly, the 16 sites targeted command centres, munitions depots and air defence systems. According to the report, the Netherlands, Australia, Canada and Bahraine provided support for the mission.

Reportedly, the british labour party leader backs the actions but some opposition parties say Britain’s parliament should be recalled to debate it.