SYRIA SHOWDOWN: Mossad Chief Spoke With Syrian FM Days Before Israeli Strike as Netanyahu Warns Türkiye

SYRIA SHOWDOWN: Mossad Chief Spoke With Syrian FM Days Before Israeli Strike as Netanyahu Warns Türkiye

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New details emerging from the dramatic Israeli strike in northern Syria reveal that Israel had repeatedly warned Damascus against allowing Türkiye to establish a significant military foothold in the country — including through a rare high-level contact between Mossad chief Roman Gofman and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani just days before the attack.

According to Reuters, Gofman held a phone call with al-Shaibani on August 14, four days before the Israeli strike, with the two discussing Türkiye’s military presence on Syrian territory. The conversation was described as the first between Syria’s foreign minister and the head of the Mossad, and represents one of the highest-level contacts between Israel and Syria’s new government since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Separately, Israeli officials reportedly delivered direct warnings to senior Syrian officials in the days leading up to the attack after Jerusalem learned that Türkiye intended to expand its military presence in Syria.

“We know the Turks are on the way. This is a violation of the status quo,” Israeli officials warned their Syrian counterparts.

Israel had concluded that Türkiye was apparently seeking to establish a permanent and substantial military presence in Syria and initially attempted to stop the move through diplomatic warnings.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday directly addressed the Turkish activity and the message Israel sought to send with the strike.

“We will not tolerate a Turkish military entrenchment that moves south. We have made this clear in general terms,” Netanyahu said.

“Now, we saw that there was an intention by Türkiye to establish itself in an airfield near Aleppo. And we delivered a message.”

“The message was delivered, but apparently they didn’t hear it,” Netanyahu continued. “So we made sure they understood it in a better way.”

The Israeli Air Force subsequently struck Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Air Base in the north of the country, approximately 70 kilometers east of the Turkish border. Israeli officials said Syria had violated an agreed security status quo by permitting Turkish forces to deploy at the airfield, and that the strike came after repeated Israeli warnings were ignored.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured southern Syria on Wednesday, a day after the strike, and warned that Israel would not allow hostile forces to establish themselves along its borders.

“We see what is happening and are following the changes on the Syrian front — we must prepare accordingly,” Zamir said.

“We will not allow hostile forces to establish themselves on our borders, and we will know how to use our strength precisely where necessary and when necessary.”

Zamir added that Israel remains engaged in a multi-front war and must maintain constant readiness.

“We are still in a multi-front war, alert and operating across all arenas. Escalation can develop in any one of them, and we must remain constantly prepared for that.”

The United States is now pushing quiet discussions aimed at renewing a mechanism designed to prevent accidental clashes between Israel and Syria, potentially including Türkiye as well.

WATCH: Netanyahu says that IDF 'made sure' Syria 'understood' that Turkey unwelcome in region

Nationwide blackout on deck?

Nationwide blackout on deck? Get ready for false flag attack on U.S. power grid, likely to be blamed on Iran

Leo Hohmann

...we see an article in today’s Daily Mail, that merits our attention. 

 The Daily Mail, like Fox, is a notorious pro-war, pro-deep state propaganda outlet read by millions of mostly right-wing Brits, Canadians and Americans, and in an article today it promotes the idea of the U.S. power grid being attacked and taken down by an outside entity.

The article, titled, Warning that mammoth nationwide blackout could last 18 MONTHS as power grid’s appalling weak spots exposed, tells you everything you need to know about what’s coming.

Remember, Klaus Schwab, former director of the World Economic Forum, said six years ago that a major cyber attack would hit the world and “the Covid-19 crisis would be seen, in this respect, as a small disturbance, in comparison.”

These demons always tell us their plans ahead of time. Hollywood is another favorite tool for telegraphing their plans. How many movies were churned out about society-altering pandemics before they launched Covid?

They’ve been telegraphing a debilitating cyber attack for almost as long but that still hasn’t happened. I’d say it’s overdue.

The time to prepare for it is now. Previous government studies from years ago have warned this exact same scenario is likely and that a nationwide outage of one year or longer would result in 90 percent of Americans losing their lives.

The Daily Mail article says the entire power grid could be collapsed, simply by taking out nine key substations.

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Below is a brief excerpt:

The United States is at risk of a nationwide blackout that could last 18 months, according to the former chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Jon Wellinghoff became aware of the alleged vulnerability after a shooting at a Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s San Jose substation, according to the The New York Times Magazine.

He conducted a power flow analysis that modeled the large-scale effects of knocking out the most critical substation in each of America’s three power grids: the Western, Eastern and Texasinterconnections. He said this led him to discover just how easy it would be to cripple America’s power supply.

“We came up with some very astounding numbers,” Wellinghoff said. “If you knock out nine total substations among these three grids, you can black out the entire United States.”

Their quoted expert, Jon Wellinghoff, says it’s so easy to pull off that “a bunch of 12-year-olds with the internet could do pretty easily.”

He then provides a few helpful instructions, almost like he’s hoping someone will attempt the deed he’s warning about, saying “All you have to do is look at a map of the grid and figure out where most of the wires go into the substations—that’s a critical substation.”

First off, we didn’t need the Daily Mail or Mr. Wellinghoff to tell us our power grid has been left vulnerable by our traitorous politicians. People like the late Dr. Peter Vincent Pry started sounding alarm bells about this 20 years ago, and Congress has never appropriated the money to harden the grid against an EMP or cyberattack, even though it would cost a fraction of what it costs to wage even one overseas forever war on the scale of Iraq, Iran, or Afghanistan.

Our politicians are quick to attack other countries, slow to defend our own.

While an attack of this nature could very well be carried out by a foreign power such as China, Russia or Iran, the chances are just as good that our power grid has been designed to be easily taken down, or that the U.S. government itself has aspirations of someday taking it down and blaming it on a foreign government it wants to attack.

BOTTOM LINE: The U.S. power grid is ripe for a false flag attack. This could happen either by leaving it intentionally vulnerable to an attack from a foreign enemy that has already been provoked (like Russia or Iran) or from our own government.

Let’s pay attention and see if similar stories about America’s vulnerable power grid start getting planted in other mainstream news sites, because in today’s carefully cultivated and orchestrated news cycle, everything gets reported for a reason.

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Flock's fastest-growing business is 60 mph police drones that can read license plates from the sky

Flock's fastest-growing business is 60 mph police drones that can read license plates from the sky

Rob Thubron

There have been plenty of headlines about Flock's license plate-scanning technology lately, but that's not its only controversial business. The company says its Drone as First Responder, or DFR, tech – which can also read license plates from the air – is its fastest-growing segment. 

Flock is best known for the roadside cameras now operating in more than 6,000 US communities. But the company is increasingly betting on drones that can be dispatched to emergency scenes before police officers arrive.

A Flock spokesperson said the firm has secured more than 200 DFR customers, including police departments and private companies. It's also ramping up production of its US-designed drones, which will be built in Georgia.

In an interview with the All-In podcast, CEO Garrett Langley explained that the drones sit in climate-controlled rooftop docks, usually on police precincts or fire departments. "When a 911 call happens, instead of sending an officer first, you can send a drone," he said.

The aircraft can fly at 400 feet and reach 60 mph, while a 40x optical zoom allows operators to inspect the scene from a distance. Flock says its DFR system arrives in an average of 86 seconds and can resolve 20% of calls without an officer being sent.

Langley described a case in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in which a woman at a gas station called 911 after seeing a man pacing with what she believed was a gun. The drone arrived in under a minute and revealed that the object was a lighter. "Normally what would happen... is like one cop would have heard that, flip on the blue lights, race down there... and someone's about to die. Instead, they launch the drone," Langley said.

Flock presents the incident as an example of how DFR can de-escalate dangerous encounters and prevent unnecessary police deployments. It was previously reported that Dearborn, Michigan, has adopted a similar Skydio system that can reach incidents in around 2.5 minutes.

Like its numberplate-reading tech, the rapid spread of DFR programs is raising concerns. As of February, more than 1,000 public safety agencies had received FAA waivers needed to automate drone operations.

The EFF warns that the aircraft can observe people through windows, in backyards, and on roofs without their knowledge. Flock also added license plate-reading capabilities to its drones last year, effectively creating flying versions of its controversial roadside cameras. The Flock Alpha drone can read license plates from up to 2,000 feet away.

Flock says DFR only activates for calls for service and that every flight is logged, auditable, and displayed through a public-facing transparency dashboard.

Flock's core cameras have produced large numbers of false alerts, while officers have allegedly used its systems to stalk partners and ex-girlfriends. Moving the same surveillance capabilities into the sky will likely amplify calls for more protections and make people even angrier.

Today in Dystopia: Flock Camera Tyranny and Sam Altman Surveillance

The Ancient Jewish Wedding Blueprint That Proves the Pre-Tribulation Rapture

The Ancient Jewish Wedding Blueprint That Proves the Pre-Tribulation

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Explore how ancient Jewish wedding traditions provide a framework for understanding the timing of the Rapture. See the connection. This breakdown analyzes specific ceremonies, from the groom's preparation to the father's approval, to clarify what biblical prophecy says about future events. If you are interested in how historical customs align with end times signs, this overview offers a clear perspective on the bride's departure and the prophetic timeline. We focus on the cultural context behind these ancient wedding customs to help you better understand the scriptural narrative. By examining the parallels between historical Jewish wedding traditions and the Rapture timing, you will gain a clearer view of the events described in the text. This analysis is designed for those seeking a deeper look at biblical prophecy without unnecessary speculation.

Would Erdogan actually go to war with Israel?

Would Erdogan actually go to war with Israel?

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In a recent interview, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in response to a question about the aggressive attitude of Israeli politicians towards Türkiye, stated that Ankara will not shy away from war if attacked. While these words cannot be considered a direct declaration of war against Israel, they certainly served as a stern warning. 

The Turkish leader clearly stated Ankara’s position: Türkiye does not seek to enter into an armed conflict, but any aggression against it will be met with a decisive response. Erdogan, however, did not express any intention to strike first; he merely indicated that the diplomatic means of deterring Israel are gradually being exhausted.

Erdogan’s words are directly related to the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed on August 7 by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. Its core principle is reminiscent of Article 5 of NATO, which states that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. The defense pact provides for military coordination, joint exercises, intelligence sharing, and the development of defense-industrial cooperation. Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are creating their own mechanism of deterrence. And while it is not yet a full-fledged ‘Islamic NATO’, it is much more than a mere declaration of friendship.

US President Donald Trump’s reaction to this pact was notable. He welcomed the agreement, calling it a “big step” that demonstrates the unity of Middle Eastern countries. At first glance, it sounds contradictory that Washington is approving a mechanism that reduces the dependence of regional allies on American security guarantees. However, the Mecca Agreement is not a military alliance against the US, but rather an agreement against the American monopoly on determining regional security rules. There is a difference between these two concepts, although the distinction may narrow over time.

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan all have their own grievances against Washington. 

Türkiye is dissatisfied with US support for Kurdistan Workers’ Party-affiliated militias in Syria, its exclusion from the F-35 program, and America’s continued support for Israel. Saudi Arabia feels bitter about America’s muted response to the attack on its oil infrastructure during the US aggression against Iran and is no longer confident that American guarantees will shield it at a critical moment. Pakistan considers its relations with Washington rather situational. After decades of cooperation, Islamabad faced sanctions and a decline in American interest following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, while Washington’s ties with India strengthened.

The conclusion made by all three countries is quite simple: while cooperating with the US is possible, completely outsourcing security to the Washington is no longer plausible

What Türkiye contributes to the alliance is a large military force and a developed defense industry; meanwhile, Pakistan contributes military experience and its nuclear status; and Saudi Arabia brings with it financial resources and political clout.

But is Erdogan truly prepared to fight Israel? While retaliatory actions are quite possible, a pre-planned major war is not likely. Türkiye is not interested in a direct confrontation. War would hit its already battered economy, inevitably trigger a crisis within NATO, complicate relations with the US, and could quickly escalate beyond a bilateral conflict. Israel also understands that war with Türkiye carries an incomparably greater risk than operations against non-state actors or strikes against weaker neighbors.

Nevertheless, such a scenario is no longer entirely out of the question. The main zone of risk is Syria, where the interests of the two countries frequently clash. Ankara seeks to consolidate its influence in Damascus, strengthen Syrian statehood while maintaining pro-Turkish sentiments, and prevent the emergence of hostile forces on the Turkish border. Israel is trying to limit Türkiye’s rise and maintain freedom of military action. The two sides maintain technical channels to prevent accidental clashes, but a strike on a target housing Turkish military personnel or the death of Turkish citizens could be enough to trigger a chain reaction.

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