Saturday, December 21, 2024
The New York Sun
American-Proposed UN Security Council Resolution Would Undermine Israel’s War Strategy Against Hamas
The American draft resolution calls for a cease-fire in exchange for the release of all hostages, to take effect ‘as soon as practicable.’ The resolution would act to bar a military operation at Rafah, where the terrorist organization’s last battalions are holed up.
Julian Assange Faces Final Appeal of Order Seeking His Extradition to America To Face Espionage Charges
Prosecutors in the United States are seeking to charge him under the 1917 Espionage Act, which has never before been used against a journalist.
Europe Readies for War, Though Armor and Resolve — and a Sense of Urgency — Are Wanting
At Munich parley, Communist China gets unlimited stage time to berate the West and belittle our allies.
Houthis’ Latest Assaults on Shipping Underscore Challenges to America in Battle of the Red Sea
Judge To Decide Fate of Disgraced Mommy Blogger, Ruby Franke, Who Pleaded Guilty to Gruesome Child Abuse Charges
Columnists
National
Gay Activists in Seattle Declare ‘Homosexual Intifada’ in Support of Palestinians
The ‘Queer for Palestine’ movement is calling for violence in support of a regime known for its contempt of LGBTQ populations.
Facing Primary Threat, Congressman Jamaal Bowman Doubles Down, Enters Joint Fundraising Pact With Anti-Israel ‘Squad’ Member Rashida Tlaib
The joint fundraising committee may be an attempt to shore up the campaign coffers of Mr. Bowman, who is struggling to keep pace with his primary challenger, George Latimer, who’s made an issue of Mr. Bowman’s opposition to Israel.
Legal Fund Raises Thousands for Florida Teen Charged With Felony for Doing ‘Burnouts’ With His Truck on Gay Pride Crosswalk
The fund is aiming to raise $100,000 for Dylan Brewer’s legal costs after he was charged with doing intentional burnouts on a Gay Pride themed crosswalk at Delray Beach.
Pro-Trump Trucker Boycott of New York City on the Rocks
After much bluster and buzz online, the man who started the movement to boycott deliveries to New York City is backing down.
‘It’s Not Easy To Be a New York City Cop These Days,’ Former Commissioner Kelly Tells the Sun
Nearly 1,300 NYPD officers were assaulted by suspects in just the last three months of 2023.
In New Survey, Political Science Scholars Put Biden Ahead of Reagan, Bush in Pantheon of ‘Greatest’ American Presidents
The current president enjoys a fine ranking on an online survey of ‘presidential greatness,’ clinching a spot higher than the original ‘MAGA’ man before President Trump.
Foreign
With Navalny’s Death, Russia Scatters Last Ashes of a Press That Putin Destroyed
Russian print publications and broadcasters report with glee on bananas and Ecuadorian shrimp in grocery stores, but leave the country’s dark reality unmentioned.
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue — Seoul and Havana Tell Pyongyang To Stew
The Pyongyang-Havana axis appears to have collapsed with the opening, on Valentine’s Day, of diplomatic relations between Seoul and Havana.
Russian Pilot Who Defected to Ukraine Found Dead in Spain
Maksim Kuzminov was a fierce critic of the war in Ukraine, and called on his fellow Russian soldiers to join him in defecting.
Push for Recognition of Palestinian Arab State Widens as UN Court Looks Set To Rule Against Israel
Even as Ramallah is calling for ‘unity’ with Hamas, America is increasingly hinting it might recognize a state ruled by a ‘revamped’ Palestinian leadership, as well as pressuring Israel over its anti-terrorism tactics in the West Bank.
Brazil Calls Ambassador to Israel Home as Row Over President’s Comparison of Israel to Nazi Germany Escalates
‘In my name, and in the name of all Israeli citizens, tell President Lula that he is persona non grata in Israel until he retracts his statements,’ the Israeli foreign affairs minister says.
Despite Ukrainian Pluck, Russian Pressure in Donbas Increases as Invasion Nears Two-Year Mark
Facts on the ground point to more, not fewer, battles looming as the world faces the prospect of a third year of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Politics
Voting Cases Stemming From 2020, 2022 Elections Drag Into 2024 This Week
High-profile cases stemming from the 2020 and 2022 elections will move forward in Pennsylvania and Michigan this week.
House Intelligence Chair Vows To Continue Biden Impeachment Efforts Despite Indictment of Star Witness
House Republicans’ impeachment effort has faltered in recent weeks as the GOP majority tumbles to just two seats.
Rashida Tlaib Refuses To Endorse Biden, Urges Constituents To Vote ‘Uncommitted’ in Michigan Primary
By voting uncommitted, Michigan Democrats could send a number of anti-Biden delegates to this year’s Democratic National Convention.
Trump Steps Off Campaign Trail To Tout $400 ‘Never Surrender’ High-Top Sneaker Brand
‘The Never Surrender sneakers are your rally cry in shoe form,’ the shoe’s marketers say. ‘Lace-up and step out ready to conquer.’
Matt Gaetz Faces Accelerating Ethics Probe as Report Ties Him to Woman Who Claims She Was Paid for Sex
New evidence reportedly shows Congressman Matt Gaetz communicating with a woman whom an associate of his had paid to have sex with other men, including, the woman says, Gaetz.
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