Syria defends Idlib

Turkey’s offensive in Syria has resulted in clashes with Syrian armed forces in the much sought after Idlib province. The u.s. are reported as saying they are standing by their nato ally. Conclusions drawn is the policing of the as called Sochi agreement, controversial as it earmarks as described radical rebels and separatists, generally thought to be opposers to u.n. plans.

Israel election

Israelis go to the polls on Monday for the third time this year. Demographics show that ethnic groups are becoming more motivated to vote for Blue and White. The last two general elections, in April and September reportedly failed to produce a government, yet a coalition could meet everyone’s needs.

Big budget for white helmets

The as called White Helmets, known to be a British organisation and documented to be operating in parts of Syria and Turkey, who were formed reportedly due to the war in Syria, are said to be operating in Syrian government opposition controlled areas. Not believed to be impartial. The White Helmets were reportedly banned from entering Kurdish controlled areas of Syria.

They are self-named the Syria civil defence. Their activity is reported to be search and rescue and delivery of supplies. Their main source of funding is reportedly from the united kingdom foreign and commonwealth office. According to documentation, between 2014 and 2018 the white helmets received funding of €127 million; the u.s. providing around €33 million.

In June 2018, reportedly the Trump administration released €6.6 million to be shared between the white helmets and the u.n. who say they are impartial.

Name suppression means killer could go free without public’s consent

According to reports, the name of the killer of Grace Millane will continue to be suppressed along with the reason for the suppression. Administrators in New Zealand and other colonies are believed to be ex British army personnel. Could this be a political killing? That is, due to political differences?

Grace’s body was found, reportedly in a suitcase. The word, ‘freedom’ stuck on to her back. This detail has been omitted from more recent reports.

Hosni Muburak dies

Hosni Muburak, former president of Egypt reportedly died in Cairo yesterday. In September 2018 Mubarak appealed corruption charges related to his 30 year term in office.

Yasser Risque, chief editor of the state run Al Akhbar publications was reported as saying he believed it is not improbable that Mubarak’s son Gamal would strike a political deal with the as called Muslim Brotherhood in return for support in a 2022 bid for presidency.

The present president reportedly lead the military overthrow of thought to be elected, Mohammed Morsi. May be an independant. Since then, according to reports thousands of protestors have been jailed and still believed to be in prison.

The Muslim brotherhood was in the news recently as being one of the reasons behind an as described diplomatic crisis between Arabs and other middle eastern states. The brotherhood is known to be supporters of Hamas. Saudi Arabia had distanced itself from Hamas and the Muslim brotherhood, blaming Qatar. This was followed by Egypt severing diplomatic ties with Qatar.

Following last year’s meeting between President Trump and King Salman of Saudi Arabia, there was a reported agreement that the term terrorism includes any group opposed to authoritarianism or occupation. Ethically speaking, the term should refer to the targeting of civilians and other war crimes.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday reportedly gets its name from the placing of ashes on the forehead, traditionally believed to be repentance ashes. The ashes are believed to be prepared from the burning of palms from palm Sunday. It’s significance being palm Sunday, the day Jesus entered Jerusalem was the height of his popularity. Everyone was waving palms. It was only days before his arrest.

Murder retrial a miscarriage of justice

According to various reports a u.s. court has ordered a retrial in the Jason Corbett murder case. Wife of Jason, now named Molly Martens Corbett and her father Thomas Martens are believed to be appealing the conviction of second degree murder. According to documentation, second degree murder is classed as an intentional murder with malice, but not deemed premeditated. The 39 year old father of two was found naked at his home in north Carolina in 2015.

The case for the prosecution relayed that Thomas Martens and his daughter beat James Corbett to death with a brick and a baseball bat, reportedly administering atleast twelve blows to the head. Thomas Martens is claiming self defence.

Jason met Molly when she flew out to Ireland to work as an au pair for his two children, after his first wife died. They married in 2011. On the night of his murder James was planning to take his children back to Ireland and had according to one report, packed a bag.

His last social media post was reportedly about how people question the good things about you but believe the bad things.

Gazans protest the right to return

Hamas is said to have been founded in 1987 in Egypt. Probably recruited by sunnis. They are mainly militant and established according to reports to liberate Palestine, not recognising Israel. Hamas has been in control of Gaza since a war between the Palestinian authorities following Israel’s withdrawal from the area. The withdrawal plan resulted in the mandatory evacuation of, according to reports 8,000 Israelis. Some of whom did not wish to go.
The war between the Palestinian authorities is not documented. It lead to new authority not thought to have been voted in democratically.

Acts of terrorism, reported to include attacks on civilians and soldiers, and documented rocket attacks near the border have resulted in the Gaza blockade; believed to violate the civil rights of Gazans. Israel is said to control six of Gazas seven land crossings. No details apparent. Tunnels into Egypt were discovered, thought to be around 2014. Reportedly flooded by Egypt. No further details. The Gazan border protests of 2018 and ’19 demanded the right of Palestinian refugees and their descendants to return, and an end to the blockade. The protests reportedly ended in violence. No protests as yet this year.

Coverage redacts the truth

Britain’s coverage of Julian Assange’s so called extradition hearing amounted to lies, control and bigotry. He was surrounded by a seemingly heavy mob when leaving court, not being able to talk to his supporters or the press.

The U.S. reportedly may help if Julian tells who helped expose, according to the news many war crimes, but will he be able?

New Irish government not yet formed

A general theme of the moment seems to be an inability to form a coalition government, possibly resulting in further general elections and ultimately the threat of unwarrented interference, due to the failure to form a so called responsible government.

With regard to the recent Irish election, according to current news there are three options to the seemingly political impasse – although only with one possibility, a coalition government. The other options being a left lead and minority party government which ignores 44% of voters or a general election.

The theme is parties are refusing to work with each other leading to an impasse.

Fine gael, who lost 15 seats in the recent election have disappointed the electorate by giving over national banks, who are now operating according to British rules; and failing to represent Ireland with regard to Brexit.

Turnout for the election, reported to be just over 60% means a good percentage of the electorate, possibly the young, don’t know who to vote for.

A coalition government can be formed out of patriotic duty rather than examining differences. A government that looks after everyone.