Qatar Tells Hamas to Leave, Days After Trump Wins Election

"Qatar has told the leaders of Hamas to leave the country where they have enjoyed a luxurious exile for many years, just days after President-elect Donald Trump won the U.S. election." Breitbart

Iranian operative charged in pre-election scheme to assassinate Trump, other U.S. targets

"An operative working for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps told federal investigators that he was tasked in September with "surveilling, and, ultimately, assassinating" President-elect Donald Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.

Prosecutors say Farhad Shakeri, who is believed to be residing in Iran, told investigators in a phone interview that unnamed IRGC officials pushed him to plan an attack against Trump last month.
If the plan could not come together in time, the Iranian officials directed Shakeri to delay the plot until after the presidential election because the official "assessed that [Trump] would lose the election," charging documents revealed." CBS

171 skirmishes with Russian forces over past day

"Some 171 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian army were recorded on the front lines.
In the Kupiansk sector, the invaders launched 14 attacks during the day. Ukrainian forces repelled Russian assaults near Kindrashivka, Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, Lozova, Pishchane, and Berestove.

The enemy launched 12 attacks in the Lyman sector, trying to break through Ukrainian defense near Hrekivka, Zarichne, Terny, Torske, and Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five assaults by the Russian invaders near Bilohorivka and Verkhniokamyanske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops launched one attack in the Bondarne area.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy, actively using aircraft, carried out ten attacks near Dyliivka, Druzhba, Toretsk, Shcherbynivka, and Petrivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped 36 assaults by the invaders in the direction of Myroliubivka, Novotoretske, Promin, Lysivka, Krutyi Yar, Selydove, Vyshneve, and Chumatske.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 40 Russian attacks. The Russians most actively tried to advance in the areas of Illinka, Berestky, Novoselydivka, Novodmytrivka, Voznesenka, Maksymivka, Antonivka, Dalne, and Katerynivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the invaders carried out seven assaults on the positions of Ukrainian forces near Trudove, Kostiantynopil, and Sukhi Yaly.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions five times near Novoandriivka and Novodanylivka." Ukrin

Trump Effect: EU Chief Suggests Replacing Russian LNG with American Gas Imports

"In preparation for President-Elect Donald J. Trump returning to the White House, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen suggested that the bloc will look to replace Russian liquid natural gas (LNG) imports with supplies from the United States." Breitbart

Odesa Hit With Deadly Drone Strike as Top EU Diplomat Arrives in Kyiv

"One person died and 13 people were wounded by a Russian drone in a residential area in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, local officials said  as EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell arrived in Kyiv to discuss European support for Ukraine." Breitbart

Houthis Blast Another US Drone Out of the Sky, Fire Hypersonic Missile at Israel

"Houthi fighters have reportedly shot down another MQ-9 Reaper drone, this one over al-Jawf province in Yemen’s north, with footage posted to social media showing flaming wreckage falling out of the sky and starting a large fire on the ground in the dead of night as onlookers inspect the unmanned aerial vehicle's remains.

The US military acknowledged to the Associated Press that it had seen the footage, and said it was investigating the incident, without offering any further details.
Houthis had launched a hypersonic ballistic missile from Yemen at a vital target in the Negev Desert in southern Israel." Sputnik

Ukrainian air defenses shoot down four Kh-59/69 missiles, 62 drones

"As of 09:00, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have intercepted and destroyed 4 Kh-59/69 guided missiles and 62 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine. Russia attacked Ukraine with one Iskander-M ballistic missile launched from Russia’s Rostov region, four Kh-59/69 guided missiles launched from the airspace of Belgorod region, 92 Shahed-type attack UAVs and unidentified drones launched from the directions of Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Orel (Russia), and Chauda (temporarily occupied Crimea)." Ukrin

147 battles along front lines over past day, Russians focusing main efforts in Kurakhove sector

"Over the past 24 hours, there were 147 combat engagements on the frontline, 50 of which occurred in the Kurakhove sector.
In the Kharkiv sector, three enemy attacks were reported over the past day near Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russian forces carried out 12 attacks towards Petropavlivka, Kruhliakivka, Kindrashivka, Kolisnykivka, and Lozova.

In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 17 times, supported by assault and bomber aviation, near Druzheliubivka, Hrekivka, Makiivka, Katerynivka, Terny, Torske, Serebrianka, Bilohorivka, and Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled one attack in the vicinity of Pereiizne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy, with air support, conducted seven attacks near Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces of Ukraine halted 24 enemy attacks in the areas of Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Krutyi Yar, Hryhorivka, Sukhyi Yar, and Selydove.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 50 attacks. The enemy concentrated their efforts in the areas of Illinka, Novoselydivka, Kreminna Balka, Novodmytrivka, Sontsivka, Maksymilianivka, Antonivka, Dalnie, and Katerynivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy conducted five attacks near Trudove, Rozlyv, and Sukhi Yaly.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled three attacks.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue their operation in Russia’s Kursk region. In the past 24 hours, the Russian forces conducted 28 airstrikes, dropping 41 guided bombs on their own territory." 

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Geert Wilders Condemns ‘Pogrom in the Streets of Amsterdam’ After Israeli Soccer Fans Brutally Attacked

"Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders has condemned what appeared to be an organized, widespread targeted attack by anti-Israel rioters in Amsterdam on Thursday night, branding it a “pogrom” on the streets of the capital.

As Breitbart News reported, Dutch security forces appeared unable to protect the tourists as they were ambushed by roaming gangs of masked attackers who shouted “Free Palestine” as they hunted, beat and brutally harassed the Israelis." Breitbart

US launched a nuke on election night

"The United States launched a nuclear missile on the night of the presidential election in a chilling show of strength.

The U.S. Air Force fired an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California on Nov. 5.
The ICBM's reentry vehicle traveled approximately 4,200 miles to the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command's Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site located within the Republic of the Marshall Islands at the Kwajalein Atoll." MS

Kremlin: ‘We Will See’ if Trump Can Really Help to End the Ukraine War

"The Kremlin expressed very mild optimism on Wednesday for possible improvements in relations between the United States and Russia under the second Trump administration, although the Russians remained skeptical that Trump can deliver on his promise to make peace in Ukraine.

“Let’s not forget that we are talking about an unfriendly country that is directly and indirectly involved in a war against our state,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, referring to U.S. opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Asked if relations between Russia and the United States might deteriorate under Trump, Peskov replied, “It is almost impossible to worsen them further, relations are at their historically lowest point. What happens next will depend on the next U.S. leadership.”
Asked if relations between Russia and the United States might deteriorate under Trump, Peskov replied, “It is almost impossible to worsen them further, relations are at their historically lowest point. What happens next will depend on the next U.S. leadership.” Breitbart

More than 30 enemy UAVs shot down in Kyiv and its suburbs

"Overnight more than 30 Russian drones were shot down on the outskirts of Kyiv, with debris falling in six districts of the city." Ukrin

German Government Collapses As Mass Strikes Grind Economy To A Halt

"Germany’s three-party ruling coalition which had been on the verge of collapse for months, imploded on Wednesday evening after Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced he will fire Finance Minister Christian Lindner over persistent rifts on spending and economic reforms, a move that paves the way for a snap election at the end of March.

The firing ejects Lindner’s fiscally conservative Free Democratic Party (FDP) from the troubled coalition, forcing Scholz to call for a confidence vote that he said would take place on January 15. If Scholz loses that vote, which is virtually certain, a snap election is set to take place by March.
The collapse of Germany's government came just hours after Donald Trump’s clear win in the U.S. election, a result that stunned German political leaders, who depend on American military might for their country’s defense and fear Trump’s tariff policies will hobble German industry.
“Dear fellow citizens, I would have liked to have spared you this difficult decision, especially in times like these, when uncertainty is growing,” said Scholz - viewed as the weakest German chancellor in decades - in a statement at the chancellery." 

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Zelensky congratulates Trump on victory in U.S. presidential election

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election.

"Congratulations to Donald Trump on his impressive election victory! I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine. I appreciate President Trump's commitment to the 'peace through strength' approach in global affairs," Zelensky said." Ukrin

140 combat clashes with Russian forces in past 24 hours

"Some 140 combat engagements between Ukraine's defense forces and the Russian army were recorded on the front lines.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy made eight unsuccessful attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses near Vovchansk.

Russian forces also conducted eight attacks in the Kupiansk sector. Ukrainian forces repelled enemy assaults near Zahryzove, Synkivka and Kruhliakivka. The enemy actively used aircraft in this sector.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy, with the support of aircraft, made eight attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses near Hrekivka, Tverdokhlibove, Novomykhailivka, Makiivka, Terny and Katerynivka.
On the Siversk axis, Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy assault near Bilohorivka.
With the support of aircraft, the Russians launched two attacks near Bilohorivka in the Kramatorsk sector.
Actively using bomber aircraft in the Toretsk sector, the enemy launched two attacks near Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 33 enemy assaults outside Promin, Lysivka, Novohrodivka, Krutyi Yar, Selydove, and Hrodivka.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 56 attacks. The Russians most actively tried to advance in the areas of Vovchenka, Stepanivka, Illinka, Berizka, Kreminna Balka, Katerynivka, Novoselydivka, Novodmytrivka, Hostre, Maksymilianivka, Antonivka, and Yelyzavetivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the invaders carried out ten assaults on Ukrainian positions near Kostiantynopolske, Rozdolne, and Trudove.
The enemy did not conduct offensive operations in the Huliaipole area but actively used assault aircraft in the Bilohiria area.
In the Orikhiv sector, the invaders launched one unsuccessful attack toward Orikhiv.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian forces stopped three enemy attacks over the past day." Ukrin