The 11th High Criminal Court of Istanbul has ordered an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The warrant stems from the Israeli military's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), a humanitarian flotilla attempting to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.

 The Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office indicted 35 defendants, including Netanyahu, in April, charging them with crimes against humanity, genocide, imprisonment, torture, and robbery.

 According to the prosecution, Israeli authorities forcibly stopped ships, detained civilians using violence, and subjected them to treatment incompatible with human dignity. The prosecution requested life imprisonment for each defendant, plus additional sentences ranging from 1102 to 4596 years.

 (But they still allow oil to be transported to Israel. Cutting off their oil would force the Israelis to cease their military actions.)

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New $500M Artillery Shell Plant Failed To Produce Any 155mm Parts

The inability of a munitions plant in Mesquite, Texas, to build a key part set back the U.S. Army’s plans for ramping up production of 155mm shells to 100,000 rounds per month, according to a scathing new report by the War Department’s Office of Inspector General (DOWIG). Despite receiving close to $500 million from the U.S. Army funded through supplemental spending bills from Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), failed to make a single subcomponent needed to produce the badly needed shells as of last March.

 https://www.twz.com/land/new-500m-artillery-shell-plant-failed-to-produce-any-155mm-parts

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 Coalition of the Willing to Hold Military Drills Near Ukraine in Preparation for Post-Ceasefire Deployment

A bloc of Kiev allies will hold war games in states that border Ukraine in preparation for deploying troops to the country once a ceasefire is reached with Russia.

On Monday, the Coalition of the Willing – a bloc of countries that support Ukraine – met in Paris to discuss providing additional aid to Kiev. French President Emmanuel Macron announced that member states would hold war games in states bordering Ukraine.

The French leader asserted the purpose of the drills was to prepare troops for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine once a ceasefire is reached with Russia. However, Moscow says any peace agreement with Kiev must include a commitment from Ukraine not to host foreign forces. Additionally, the Kremlin has ruled out a short-term ceasefire, and wants all negotiations focused on a peace deal to end the conflict permanently.

 (Sounds like an invasion. Ukraine might cease to exist.)

 https://libertarianinstitute.org/news/coalition-of-the-willing-to-hold-military-drills-near-ukraine-in-preparation-for-post-ceasefire-deployment/

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Fetterman warns he would leave Democratic Party if it turns its back on Israel

Maverick Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has said he has “no plans” to leave the Democratic Party, but he warned on Wednesday that if Democrats completely turn their backs on U.S. support for Israel, that would cross a red line that could push him out of the party.

“If our party ever becomes — and just makes it official — the anti-Israel party, that’s when I would leave because that’s been a moral clarity for me,” he said during an interview at the Hill Nation Summit in Washington.

 https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5970730-john-fetterman-democratic-party-israel/

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 (We need to realign the parties on the issue of Genocide.)

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Israel approves over $400m to fund 34 settlements in occupied West Bank

The Israeli government announced on Tuesday that it had approved a budget of approximately 1.3bn shekels ($434m) to fund the establishment of 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.

According to Israeli news outlet Ynet, the decision was made by the security cabinet in June but kept under wraps over concerns about the US response.

The cabinet had separately approved the establishment of the 34 settlements in March, but the decision was not publicly announced until Tuesday.

 https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/revolution-israel-approves-funds-34-new-settlements-occupied-west-bank

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 France, Russia to work together to unite Europe, de Gaulles grandson says

 France and Russia are historically linked and went through two world wars together so they should cooperate to unify Europe and ensure security on the continent, French economist Pierre de Gaulle, the grandson of General Charles de Gaulle, the founder of the Fifth Republic said.

"Our people are linked by many years of friendship and the blood shed against Nazis," he said at a reception marking Russia’s Day at the Russian Embassy in Paris. "I came here to assert once again loud and clear that it is in France’s interests to maintain good relations with Russia as well as to say that we should work together for the sake of the unification and security of our continent, for the sake of maintaining balance, progress and peace in the entire world," he explained.

 https://tass.com/world/1464833

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Massive Election Corruption Report Details 824 Findings Across 800 Pages of Search Warrants and Investigative Documents

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A newly released 799-page report titled “An Attack Upon U.S Critical Infrastructure” details the 2020 election corruption and beyond.

It provides a list of 18 prioritized and recommended election investigations, along with 8 search warrants. Entities named include Runbeck Election Services, Elections Group LLC, The Office of Georgia SOS, Tyler Technologies, Associated Press, and many others.

  https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/massive-election-corruption-report-search-warrant-investigation-lists/

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US hits Cuba with fresh sanctions on tourism and state firms amid energy crisis

 Tourism sanctions cut major hard currency source for Cuba government. State company targets disrupt trade and transport adding to isolation. Fuel blockade already caused repeated island-wide blackouts crippling economy. Energy crisis from blockade creates humanitarian strain. Change needed but direction uncertain under Trump policy.

 Treasury Department sanctioned Cuba Ministry of Tourism and two state companies July 13.

Entities include Grupo Empresarial de Transporte Maritimo Portuario and Grupo Empresarial del Comercio Exterior.

Companies given until August 12 to wind down contracts.

Follows May executive order freezing assets tied to Cuban government support.

Cuba suffered multiple nationwide blackouts from fuel blockade.

Trump policy leaves Cuba in limbo with hardened sanctions and unpredictable approach.

 https://citizenwatchreport.com/us-hits-cuba-with-fresh-sanctions-on-tourism-and-state-firms-amid-energy-crisis/

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 $95 billion package without pay-fors adds directly to deficit and borrowing needs

Vance pushed House Republicans to back fiscal blueprint for $95 billion package.

Bill covers military funding for Iran conflict, farm aid, and election administration changes.

No full spending cuts or pay-fors included drawing fire from deficit hawks.

Focus on getting SAVE America Act elements through reconciliation.

Some Republicans say they were promised skinny bill with priorities and fraud fixes.

Leadership under pressure to deliver wins for Trump on elections and defense.

 https://citizenwatchreport.com/95-billion-package-without-pay-fors-adds-directly-to-deficit-and-borrowing-needs/

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 Texas hill country under water, river rises 30 feet.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTmX0Tl7Fyo

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103 House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid while US borrows money for foreign spending

We should not send any foreign aid when borrowing to pay for it. Status quo cannot continue with perpetual war cycle. Netanyahu actions motivate yes votes against blank check. American people cry out for end to tax dollars subsidizing military actions abroad.

 Amendment to State Department bill would have eliminated $3.3 billion in funding for Israel.

103 Democrats voted yes plus 10 present showing big shift in party support.

Measure failed due to strong Republican backing for Israel.

Vote reflects voter anger over Gaza war and Netanyahu actions.

User notes US borrows cash for aid including to Israel when domestic needs exist.

Nearly half Democrats supported ending assistance in seismic change from past.

 https://citizenwatchreport.com/103-house-democrats-vote-to-cut-israel-aid-while-us-borrows-money-for-foreign-spending/#more-228253

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The Big Pharma Psychedelic Buyout Spree Has Begun

"Eli Lilly is in talks to acquire AtaiBeckley, one of the leading developers of next-generation psychedelic therapies."

 https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/big-pharma-psychedelic-buyout-spree-has-begun

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The Largest Foreign Buyer Of US Stocks Is Getting Cold Feet

...if Japan joins Europe and continues to pull back on its stock purchases, it’s yet another headwind for the US market.

 https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/largest-foreign-buyer-us-stocks-getting-cold-feet

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