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RE: Noteworthy News
December 30, 2025 at 12:17 am
Since Israel agreed to a ceasefire on October 10, they have killed over 400 people in Gaza, founded 10 new illegal settlements in the West Bank, and bombed Lebanon nearly every day.
In unrelated news, the Pentagon has just agreed a $8.6 billion deal with Boeing to supply Israel with 25 new F-15 jets.
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RE: Noteworthy News
December 30, 2025 at 4:49 am
(December 30, 2025 at 12:17 am)Belacqua Wrote: Since Israel agreed to a ceasefire on October 10, they have killed over 400 people in Gaza, founded 10 new illegal settlements in the West Bank, and bombed Lebanon nearly every day.
In unrelated news, the Pentagon has just agreed a $8.6 billion deal with Boeing to supply Israel with 25 new F-15 jets.
If youda ast me, I coulda told ya. Netanyahu never saw a cease fire he didn't ignore.
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RE: Noteworthy News
December 30, 2025 at 4:59 am
Quick, somebody tell donald they're fucking with his peace!
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RE: Noteworthy News
December 30, 2025 at 8:09 am
(December 30, 2025 at 12:17 am)Belacqua Wrote: In unrelated news, the Pentagon has just agreed a $8.6 billion deal with Boeing to supply Israel with 25 new F-15 jets.
And you'd rather have those jets go to Ukraine.
But who could have guessed that when Trump said "America first" that he meant 8.6 billion dollars for Israel instead of healthcare for Americans?
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RE: Noteworthy News
December 30, 2025 at 8:53 am
(December 30, 2025 at 12:17 am)Belacqua Wrote: In unrelated news, the Pentagon has just agreed a $8.6 billion deal with Boeing to supply Israel with 25 new F-15 jets. USA has cut down payments to UN for humanitarian aid from 17,2bn (2022) to 3,4bn (2025). In 2026 it will be 2bn.
Have you considered looking for less USA biased news sources yet?
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RE: Noteworthy News
December 30, 2025 at 11:27 am
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RE: Noteworthy News
December 30, 2025 at 11:32 am
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RE: Noteworthy News
January 2, 2026 at 5:17 am
Poland will build a USD 2 billion anti-drone defense system along its eastern border, aiming for full operational readiness within two years, Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said in comments to The Guardian.
The system—part of a broader security upgrade near the borders with Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave—will include jamming technologies, machine guns, artillery, and missiles. While full deployment is expected within 24 months, Tomczyk said initial capabilities could be in place within six months.
"Some of the weapons will only be used in the event of armed conflict due to potential risk to civilians," Tomczyk said.
The project will be largely funded by the European Union under the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) defense loan program, with additional support from the national budget.
Poland is also building logistics hubs in every border municipality to store equipment for rapid border-blocking operations. The new initiative complements the ongoing "East Shield" fortification effort to deter future Russian aggression.
“Until Ukraine defends itself, there’s no conventional war in Europe,” Tomczyk said. “But we must expect provocations and sabotage.”
I hope that it will not get much use but as Romans well knew si vis pacem, para bellum. Also latin aside it's certainly better use of money than churches or some other dumb shit.
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RE: Noteworthy News
January 2, 2026 at 5:39 am
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Maginotski Line? 
But yeah, i think its wise of Poland to prepare, and wise of the EU to support.
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RE: Noteworthy News
January 2, 2026 at 5:48 am
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