Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid & Geopolitics News - Israel Conflict & Ukraine
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"The whole point of Russia defending the Assad regime is that it gives them access to this warm water port in the Mediterranean so that they have that access is absolutely critical to their geopolitical game of chess that they are playing."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the video, noting it will cover military aid topics and geopolitical subjects, mainly concentrating on the situation in Israel and how it pertains to Ukraine.
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Military Aid
- Denmark purchased a factory to restart domestic ammunition production, which will help plug the gap in ammunition and keep NATO strong
- Russia is ramping up production of Iranian-designed Shahid drones, launching 500 in September 2023 alone
- Satellite imagery shows a dramatic increase in rail traffic at North Korea's Toman Gang rail facility near the Russian border after the Kim-Putin summit, likely indicating North Korea's supply of arms and munitions to Russia
- The White House hopes for a $100 billion "one-and-done" aid package for Ukraine to bypass deadlock with congressional Republicans and provide enough aid to last through the 2024 presidential campaign
Geopolitics - Russian Spies in Switzerland
One in five Europe-based Russian spies are located in Switzerland, with about 80 Russian spies in the country according to an investigation by Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
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Israel-Palestine Conflict Overview
Jonathan provides an overview of the complex Israel-Palestine conflict, discussing the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Golan Heights as annexed areas. The Gaza Strip and West Bank make up the State of Palestine, but the situation is complicated by Israeli settlements, blockades, and control of these areas, leading to difficult living conditions for Palestinians.
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Recent Developments in the Conflict
- Lebanon's Hezbollah attacked Israel with mortar fire
- The IDF said it was launching retaliatory strikes against Lebanon
- 700-1000 Hamas militants were involved in Saturday's attack on Israel
- Israel's prime minister says most of the terrorists have been eliminated
- Palestine called for an emergency meeting of the Arab League to get support for Hamas
- A policeman in Egypt attacked Israeli tourists and their Egyptian tour guide
- Senior Hamas figure Ayman Yunus was killed by an Israeli strike
- Israel is preparing to potentially fight Lebanon in addition to Palestine
Implications for Ukraine
- Russian sentiment towards Israel ranges from negative to neutral; some see the conflict as benefiting Russia's efforts in Ukraine
- The Kremlin is exploiting the Hamas attacks in an information operation to reduce Western support for Ukraine, blaming the West for neglecting the Middle East in favor of Ukraine
- President Zelensky condemned the attacks and affirmed Israel's right to self-defense, but must be careful in his support to avoid appearing to condone annexation
- The hope is that the Israeli Defense Forces can contain the situation themselves to minimize distractions from Ukraine
- Russia is fueling conflicts in various regions (Serbia/Kosovo, Azerbaijan/Armenia, West Africa) to divert attention from Ukraine
- Some Israeli figures believe Hamas would not have attacked without Moscow's consent, seeing Israel and Ukraine as having a common enemy in Russia
Wrap up
Jonathan emphasizes that Russia is involved in destabilizing various parts of the world to their advantage, such as supporting the Assad regime in Syria to maintain access to a warm water port in the Mediterranean. He encourages viewers to share their thoughts and expertise on the situation in the comments.
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