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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 2h

"We have met the enemy and he is us." ⤵️

John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 2h

@reuters.com
An agreement was reached on all the provisions and implementation mechanisms of the first phase of the #Gaza ceasefire agreement, which will lead to ending the war, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and the entry of aid, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson … 🎆

Deal reached on first phase of Gaza ceasefire, Qatari ministry says | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/deal-reached-first-phase-gaza-ceasefire-qatari-ministry-says-2025-10-08/

John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 2h

“Israeli Violations Are a Turkish National Security Issue”: Shibani and Fidan Reaffirm Commitment To the March Agreement - The Syrian Observer #Syria #Turkey
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“Israeli Violations Are a Turkish National Security Issue”: Shibani and Fidan Reaffirm Commitment to the March Agreement - The Syrian Observer

Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad Shibani praised Turkey’s extensive support for Syria during the transitional phase, noting that “Syria has made tangible progress in several fields within a few months.”

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 2h

#Turkey urges Kurdish forces to abandon 'separatist agenda' after #Syria deal @reuters-world-rss.bsky.social
Fidan said the Syrian leadership could now fight Islamic State on its own in the country, meaning foreign states must change their approach on the matter.
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Turkey urges Kurdish forces to abandon 'separatist agenda' after Syria deal | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-urges-kurdish-forces-abandon-separatist-agenda-after-syria-deal-2025-10-08/

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 2h

@almanartv.bsky.social #Lebanon 🤬
Israeli quadcopter initiated the assault just after midnight, dropping a stun grenade before striking the café in the town center. The drone later returned to fire three additional missiles, reducing the establishment to rubble.

Video|‘Israel’ Escalates Southern Lebanon Strikes, Violating Lebanese sovereignty

Israeli enemy completely destroyed a café in the southern Lebanese town of Houla in a series of targ...

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 2h

226 Health Workers Killed in #Lebanon Since Oct. 7: WHO | Arab News 🤬
Abubakar said: “A hallmark of the conflict in Lebanon is how destructive it has been to health care,” highlighting that 47 percent of these attacks “have proven fatal to at least one health worker or patient”

226 health workers killed in Lebanon since Oct. 7: WHO

GENEVA: Nearly 230 health workers have been killed in Lebanon since the start of Israel’s war in Gaza following the Oct. 7 attacks last year, the World Health Organization said. In total, the UN healt...

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 2h

#Gaza War Has Killed an Estimated 20,000 Kids. CBS News Meets Many More Orphaned, and "Always Scared." @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy 🤬
CBS News meets young Palestinians who've lost their parents to Israel's war with Hamas, who say they're scared, and know "life will never be the same."
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Gaza war has killed an estimated 20,000 kids. CBS News meets many more orphaned, and "always scared."

CBS News meets young Palestinians who've lost their parents to Israel's war with Hamas, who say they're scared, and know "life will never be the same."

www.cbsnews.com

John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 2h

#Gaza Death Toll Approaches 67,200 as Israel Continues Genocidal War on Palestinians - Anadolu Ajansı 🤬
• 10 people killed, 61 others injured in last 24 hours
• At least 67,183 Palestinians have been killed
• number of injuries to 169,841 in the Israeli onslaught
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Gaza death toll approaches 67,200 as Israel continues genocidal war on Palestinians

10 people killed, 61 others injured in last 24 hours, Health Ministry says - Anadolu Ajansı

www.aa.com.tr

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 2h

#Israel, #Hamas Agree To 'First Phase' of Peace Plan, Trump Says @apnews.com 🎆
• Hamas said separately that the deal would ensure the withdrawal of Israeli troops as well as allow for the entry of aid and exchange of hostages and prisoners
• Hamas plans to release all 20 living hostages this weekend

Israel and Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says

President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first Phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.

apnews.com

John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 6h

Lest we forget:
• According to UN and credible sources, from Israel's withdrawal in 2005 up to October 7, 2023, approximately 5,365 Palestinians were killed in #Gaza during the blockade and various military operations, with nearly 63,000 injured.

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Politico @politico.com · 1d

Chicago journalists and protesters have sued the Trump administration, alleging "extreme brutality."

Chicago journalists, protesters sue Trump administration, alleging ‘extreme brutality’

The organizations are urging the court to protect the First Amendment rights of protesters to peacefully protest and journalists to “observe, record, and report on the federal agents’ activities and t...

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 9h

@apnews.com
• A judge Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from requiring recipients of federal teen pregnancy prevention grants to comply with Trump’s orders aimed at curtailing “radical indoctrination” & “gender ideology.”
• a victory for 3 Planned Parenthood affiliates

A judge has blocked a Trump administration effort to change teen pregnancy prevention programs

A judge has blocked new requirements for teen pregnancy prevention grantees. The case is a victory for Planned Parenthood affiliates who sued President Donald Trump's administration over policy guidan...

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 9h

France's Caretaker PM Lecornu: Hopeful on Budget, Chance of Snap Election Less Likely @reuters.com #France
• Caretaker PM continues talks with parties
• Will report to Macron later on Wednesday
• Socialists demand wealth tax, suspension of pension reform

France's caretaker PM Lecornu: Hopeful on budget, chance of snap election less likely | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/caretaker-french-pm-lecornu-possibility-parliament-dissolution-looks-more-remote-2025-10-08/

John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 9h

#Zelenskyy says #Russia using tankers for reconnaissance, sabotage @reuters.com
"Currently, Russians are using tankers not only to earn money for the war, but also for reconnaissance and even sabotage activities. It is entirely possible to stop this," he said.

Zelenskiy says Russia using tankers for reconnaissance, sabotage | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-says-russia-using-tankers-reconnaissance-sabotage-2025-10-07/

John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 9h

Italy's Meloni Says She Has Been Denounced To ICC for Complicity in Genocide @reuters.com
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia #Meloni said on Tuesday that she and two of her ministers had been reported to the #ICC for alleged complicity in #genocide in connection with Israel's offensive in #Gaza.

Italy's Meloni says she has been denounced to ICC for complicity in genocide | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/italy-pm-meloni-says-been-denounced-icc-complicity-genocide-2025-10-07/

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 9h

Israeli Navy Intercepts Another #Flotilla Heading To #Gaza @apnews.com 🤬
The Israeli military intercepted a nine-boat flotilla trying to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza early Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea and detained scores of activists on board

Israeli military intercepts another flotilla heading to Gaza and detains scores of activists

The Israeli military has intercepted a nine-boat flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea trying to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and detained scores of activists on board.

apnews.com

John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 10h

#Hamas Says on War Anniversary It's Ready To Reach #Gaza Deal, but Conditions Remain @reuters.com
• source close to the talks said they had adjourned for the day and the atmosphere was better than Monday
• Negotiations on Wednesday would be a decisive indicator of whether progress was possible

Hamas says on war anniversary it's ready to reach Gaza deal, but conditions remain | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-forces-shell-gaza-war-anniversary-hamas-israel-discuss-trump-plan-2025-10-07/

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Lauren Harper @laurenleharper.bsky.social · 12h

Legal justifications shouldn't be secret.

OLC memos shouldn't be secret.

The law shouldn't be secret.

Attorney General Pam Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing since her confirmation.

www.cbsnews.com

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 10h

FRAUD, Deception and Missed Targets: Inside the Shambles of the #AUKUS Submarines
The US Virginia-class nuclear submarine program has been beset by countless issues. Is Australia set to inherit expensive lemons?

Fraud, deception and missed targets: inside the shambles of the AUKUS submarines

The US Virginia-class nuclear submarine program has been beset by countless issues. Is Australia set to inherit expensive lemons?

www.crikey.com.au

John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 10h

Trump Opens Door to Talks GOP Has Resisted as #Shutdown Extends @bloomberg.com
• President Donald Trump showed signs of cracking, sending mixed messages about the state of talks with Democrats on their biggest demand, which is related to health care subsidies.

Trump Opens Door to Talks GOP Has Resisted as Shutdown Extends

With the US government shutdown closing in on the one week mark, President Donald Trump showed signs of cracking Monday, sending mixed messages about the state of talks with Democrats on their biggest...

www.bloomberg.com

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The Economist @economist.com · 11h

The president’s economic team has decamped to Washington, trying desperately to confirm American support

The Argentine peso, and Javier Milei, are in trouble

The president’s economic team has decamped to Washington, trying desperately to confirm American support

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Politico @politico.com · 11h

EXCLUSIVE: Democratic voting rights groups are preparing for the Supreme Court to gut a key part of landmark civil rights-era legislation, the Voting Rights Act.

Republicans could draw 19 more House seats if the court allows gerrymandering which dilutes the voting power of racial minorities.

Republicans could draw 19 more House seats after an upcoming Supreme Court ruling

Many experts are forecasting the end of a key provision of election law — enabling Republicans to shore up their advantage in the House, according to a new report.

www.politico.com

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 12h

@bloomberg.com #China 😬
For decades, Europe exemplified post-Cold War peace.
The coda to President Donald Trump’s peace talks with Russian President Putin in August has been an intensification of Russia’s war on Ukraine — combined with a dramatic upsurge in Russia’s hybrid war against Europe itself.

China Is Joining Russia’s Shadow War on Europe

For decades, Europe exemplified post-Cold War peace. Today, it confronts enduring, escalating war. The coda to President Donald Trump’s peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in August has ...

www.bloomberg.com

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 16h

We all know he intends to control everything, Miller foot in mouth.

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John Navas ⛵🌉 @jnavas.com · 12h

This Infamous Steve Bannon Quote Is Key To Understanding America’s Crazy Politics @cnnipr.bsky.social
“The Democrats don’t matter,” Bannon told Lewis. “The real opposition is the media. And the way to deal with them is to flood the zone with shit.”

This infamous Steve Bannon quote is key to understanding America’s crazy politics | CNN Business

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter.

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