After 4-Hour-Plus Hearing, Hegseth Heads to Approval Vote by Senate

After 4-Hour-Plus Hearing, Hegseth Heads to Approval Vote by Senate

Mateo Guillamont
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January 15, 2025
Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faced hours of questioning from Republican and Democrat Senators in the Senate’s Armed Services Committee. “USA, USA, USA,” chanted Hegseth’s supporters as he entered the confirmation hearing.  Hegseth has recently enjoyed a groundswell of conservative support following increasing criticism of his nomination by Democrats and some conservatives.  However, Hegseth […]
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Last Squeeze🍊—1.2.2025—New Orleans Attack Sparks Blame Game, 'Muslim Terror' Claims—Hamas Leader Killed Among Civilians—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—1.2.2025—New Orleans Attack Sparks Blame Game, 'Muslim Terror' Claims—Hamas Leader Killed Among Civilians—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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January 2, 2025
Randy Fine Calls for Expulsion of 'Muslim Terror' Non-Americans after New Orleans Attack Sen. Randy Fine, a Jewish-American Florida state Senator, on Thursday called for the expulsion of all non-Americans who have advocated for "Muslim terror" in the wake of the suspected New Year's Eve...READ MORE     Gov. Ron DeSantis: "We mourn the passing […]
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Hamas Leader Killed While Hiding Among Civilians in Gaza Refugee Camp

Hamas Leader Killed While Hiding Among Civilians in Gaza Refugee Camp

Mateo Guillamont
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January 2, 2025
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the Israeli Air Force (IAF) killed Hamas terrorist leader Hassam Shahwan during a strike in Gaza’s Khan Yunis humanitarian area. “Shahwan was responsible for developing intelligence assessments in coordination with elements of Hamas’ military wing in attacks on the IDF in Gaza,” claimed the IDF.  The attacks follow recent […]
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Unilateral Israel Strikes on Houthis Prompt Republicans' Critique of Biden's Inaction

Unilateral Israel Strikes on Houthis Prompt Republicans' Critique of Biden's Inaction

Mateo Guillamont
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December 27, 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have executed a series of strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen.  According to the IDF, the strikes targeted Houthi military infrastructure in locations including airports and power generating facilities.  “The targets that were struck by the IDF include military infrastructure used by the Houthi terrorist regime for its military activities in […]
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Houthi Conflict with Israel Escalates as American Forces Prepare to Execute Fresh Strikes

Houthi Conflict with Israel Escalates as American Forces Prepare to Execute Fresh Strikes

Mateo Guillamont
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December 24, 2024
The Houthi-Israeli conflict is gaining momentum as Houthi attacks against Israel have increased in frequency and magnitude in recent days.  In the early hours of Christmas Eve, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) warned of incoming Houthi missile attacks aimed at Israeli civilian population centers.  According to the Times of Israel, some missiles were intercepted by Israel’s […]
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Houthi Forces Strike Israeli School in Alleged 'Hypersonic' Missile Attack

Houthi Forces Strike Israeli School in Alleged 'Hypersonic' Missile Attack

Mateo Guillamont
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December 19, 2024
Israel is alleging Houthi terrorist air strikes hit a school in central Israel during the early hours of Thursday, December 19th.  The Houthi strikes closely followed US and Israeli strikes on Houthi operations and command centers in recent days.  A Houthi spokesperson claimed the air strikes were part of a “military operation targeting two specific […]
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Outrage as Israeli Intelligence Demonstrates Hamas Operatives Teaching at UN Schools in Gaza

Outrage as Israeli Intelligence Demonstrates Hamas Operatives Teaching at UN Schools in Gaza

Mateo Guillamont
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December 10, 2024
Israeli intelligence has revealed new details about the extent of UN Relief Works Agency’s (UNRWA) links to terrorist group Hamas.  According to reports exclusively shared with the New York Times, UNRWA had been employing Hamas terrorists as teachers and school staff across UN-run schools in Gaza.  The reports indicates how a majority of UN personnel […]
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UNRWA Calls For Israel to be ‘Held Accountable’ For Insinuating it is a Terror Organization

UNRWA Calls For Israel to be ‘Held Accountable’ For Insinuating it is a Terror Organization

Mateo Guillamont
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December 6, 2024
The United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) has called for Israel to be “held accountable” for sponsoring a campaign criticizing the agency’s links to Hamas. UNRWA is the UN’s exclusive relief agency for Palestinian refugees. In the past, it has been subject to extensive criticism for its employment of individuals with ties to terrorist organizations. […]
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Trump's Israeli Ambassador Pick Suggests Future Shift in US Policy Towards Israel

Trump's Israeli Ambassador Pick Suggests Future Shift in US Policy Towards Israel

Mateo Guillamont
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November 13, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as his ambassador to Israel.  “Mike has been a great public servant, governor, and leader of faith for many years,” said President Trump via Truth Social. “He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him.” Huckabee has been […]
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October 7th Anniversary Prompts Bipartisan Support for Israel...With Some Exceptions

October 7th Anniversary Prompts Bipartisan Support for Israel...With Some Exceptions

Mateo Guillamont
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October 7, 2024
US lawmakers have united in an unusual bipartisan show of support for Israel as it commemorates the one year anniversary of Hamas’ brutal attacks on Israeli civilians.  Israel subsequently responded to Hamas’ attacks by invading the Gaza strip and vowing to completely dismantle and eliminate Hamas. Democrat and Republican lawmakers alike commemorated the horrid attacks, […]
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US Strikes Terrorist Targets in Syria as Israel Dismantles Hezbollah Leadership

US Strikes Terrorist Targets in Syria as Israel Dismantles Hezbollah Leadership

Mateo Guillamont
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September 30, 2024
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces executed precision strikes against several terrorist operatives in Syria over the weekend. CENTCOM’s strikes parallel Israel’s expanded offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.  CENTCOM reported its strikes killed 37 terrorist operatives, including multiple senior leaders of ISIS and Hurras al-Din, an Al Qaeda affiliate. According to CENTCOM, the strikes form […]
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Scott, Rubio, and Colleagues Condemn Palestinian UN Resolution Targeting Israel

Scott, Rubio, and Colleagues Condemn Palestinian UN Resolution Targeting Israel

Mateo Guillamont
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September 18, 2024
US Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) are condemning a resolution the Palestinian mission to the United Nations (UN) is set to present next week at the UN General Assembly (UNGA).  Palestinian diplomats are reportedly expected to submit a UNGA resolution that would call for sanctioning Israeli officials and the departure of the […]
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Biden Orders Military to Dismantle Failed Controversial Gaza Aid Pier

Biden Orders Military to Dismantle Failed Controversial Gaza Aid Pier

Mateo Guillamont
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July 18, 2024
President Joe Biden has ordered the US military to definitively dismantle an offshore military pier designed to assist the US deliver aid to Gaza. The pier, known as Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS), had been temporarily dismantled due to rough weather in early June. Earlier in May, the pier had already been rendered inoperable by turbulent […]
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New Bill Would Prevent Biden From Halting Arms Sales to Israel Absent Congressional Notice

New Bill Would Prevent Biden From Halting Arms Sales to Israel Absent Congressional Notice

Mateo Guillamont
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June 24, 2024
The US President could soon see his power to obstruct arms sales and military aid to the state of Israel diminish if a new Republican Senate bill is enacted. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jim Risch (R-ID) joined other senators to introduce the Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel’s Security Act. If passed, the bill […]
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‘Complete Re-Evaluation’ of US UN Funding Called for by Rubio Following Venezuela Controversy

‘Complete Re-Evaluation’ of US UN Funding Called for by Rubio Following Venezuela Controversy

Mateo Guillamont
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June 23, 2024
The election of Venezuela’s United Nations (UN) Ambassador Samuel Moncada to one of the Vice Presidencies of the UN General Assembly has stirred political controversy in the US. Through his new role, Ambassador Moncada will represent Latin America and Caribbean States at the General Assembly. Given Moncada represents Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime, which has […]
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Rubio Resurfaces Debate Over Legislation on Anti-Israel BDS Movements

Rubio Resurfaces Debate Over Legislation on Anti-Israel BDS Movements

Mateo Guillamont
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June 21, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is urging his senate colleagues to “immediately” approve his Combating BDS Act. BDS stands for boycott, divestment and sanctions, a triad of tools being used by anti-Israel activists seeking to undermine Israel’s interests. The most notable episodes of recent BDS activism occurred on American college campuses during the last months of […]
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US Conservatives Back Israel Following UN Accusation of Sexual Violence War Crimes

US Conservatives Back Israel Following UN Accusation of Sexual Violence War Crimes

Mateo Guillamont
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June 20, 2024
The United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner (OCHR) has published a report accusing Israel of committing war crimes throughout their war against Hamas. The list of OCHR’s accusations include the use of sexual violence starvation as a method of warfare, murder or wilful killing, intentionally directing attacks against civilians and civilian objects, forcible […]
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US Aid to Rebuild Gaza Could be Prohibited Due to Mast Initiative

US Aid to Rebuild Gaza Could be Prohibited Due to Mast Initiative

Mateo Guillamont
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June 15, 2024
A provision within the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 would prohibit any allocated funds from financing reconstruction in Gaza. The US House of Representatives passed the NDAA after  Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) amended it to include the prohibition. Representative Mast justified the amendment by claiming any group controlling the […]
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