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Sitting on the Buckle of Italy

August 24, 2021June 30, 2023

We all know how much Italy looks like a boot. This August I traveled right across where the laces…

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Israeli Defense Minister Says IDF Will Occupy Gaza Just Like West Bank

Andy Corbley December 18, 2024

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has stated publically that Gaza will not return to civilian control after the conflict.…

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Israeli Army Razes 600 Buildings to Build Military Bases in Gaza

Andy Corbley December 4, 2024

While Israel has lost nearly all international sympathy and opinion for its siege in Gaza, any punitive action has…

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Early Signs Suggest Trump May Have Learned Lessons from First Term – at Least Partially

Andy Corbley November 11, 2024

In a recent statement on X, Donald Trump announced that two former cabinet members, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo,…