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• Iraqi resistance says eleven operations launched on US bases IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced on Saturday that its forces had conducted a total of eleven operations targeting US bases in Iraq and Syria a day earlier.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Latvia and USA sign an agreement on purchase of Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence Systems Latvia MOD 09 Dec 2023 -- On Friday, 8 December, Defence Minister Andris Sprūds and Ambassador of the United States of America to Latvia, H.E. Mr Christopher Robinson, announced the agreement on purchase of Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence Systems produced by Norwegian company Kongsberg and the US manufacturer Raytheon.
• Video address to the participants and guests of the Russian Military and Patriotic Youth Army Congress President of Russia 09 Dec 2023
• Kyiv Expects Delivery Of F-16s 'Soon' As Further U.S. Aid Remains Stalled In Congress RFE/RL 09 Dec 2023 -- Ukraine's defense minister has said his country expects to take delivery of advanced F-16 fighter jets "soon," as the Biden administration warned the U.S. Congress that failure to support Ukraine could mean the United States will have to pay a high price in "national treasure and in American blood" in the future.
• Israel - M830A1 120mm Tank Cartridges DSCA 09 Dec 2023 -- The Secretary of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of 120mm M830A1 High Explosive Anti-Tank Multi-Purpose with Tracer (MPAT) tank cartridges and related equipment for an estimated cost of $106.5 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on December 8, 2023.
• US Approves Sale of Ammunition to Israel VOA 09 Dec 2023 -- The U.S. State Department has approved the emergency sale of 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition to Israel for about $106.5 million, the Biden administration said Saturday.
• Biden admin. pursuing supply of 45k tank shells for Israeli regime amid Gaza war IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden has pushed the Congress to approve the sale of 45,000 shells for Israel's Merkava tanks in the regime's aggression against Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
• Biden pushing $500 million arms sale to Israel ISNA 09 Dec 2023 -- US President Joe Biden is quietly urging lawmakers to approve the sale of 45,000 tank shells to Israel, Reuters reports, noting that the deal is facing scrutiny amid growing concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza.
• Corporate sector must rise above compulsory obligations & make voluntary contributions for the nation's upliftment: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh India PIB 09 Dec 2023 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has exhorted the corporate sector to rise above compulsory obligations and focus more on voluntary contributions for the upliftment of the nation
• As a global growth engine, India is providing a new direction to the world: Raksha Mantri at 96th Annual General Meeting of FICCI India PIB 09 Dec 2023 -- India has emerged as a global growth engine and is providing a new direction to the world
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 09 Dec 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan US Dept. of State 09 Dec 2023

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• Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari December 9th, 20:15 Israel Defense Forces 09 Dec 2023
• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 09 Dec 2023 -- ""I greatly appreciate the correct stance that the US has taken in the UN Security Council."
• Gaza death toll climes to 17,700 IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- The death toll from the Israeli bloodshed in the Gaza Strip rose to 17,700 on the 64th day of the war, according to an announcement by the Health Ministry in the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Al-Qassam unveils new rocket following 3 barrages on Tel Aviv ISNA 09 Dec 2023 -- The LM-90 multiple rocket launcher includes an adjustable platform and contains eight slots, marking another significant development in the Reistance's arsenal.
• Health ministry: Israeli strikes killed 210 Gazans, injured 2,300 in 24 hours Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- The Palestinian health ministry in the Gaza Strip says the Israeli regime's indiscriminate attacks on the besieged territory have killed more than two hundred people and injured thousands in a matter of 24 hours.
• Israel Plans to End Operations in Southern Gaza's Khan Yunis in 3-4 Weeks - Reports Sputnik 09 Dec 2023 -- Military operations by the Israeli army in the southern Gaza Strip's largest city of Khan Yunis might end in three to four weeks, media reported, citing a senior Israeli defense official.
• Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza after US veto of UN resolution Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- Israel has intensified its all-out war on the Gaza Strip after its staunch ally, the United States, vetoed a UN Security Council demand for an immediate ceasefire in the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Death Toll in Gaza Strip From Israeli Strikes Rises to 17,700 - Health Ministry Sputnik 09 Dec 2023 -- The death toll from the Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has increased to 17,700 people since October 7, with over 48,000 people injured, Palestinian Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf Qudra said on Saturday.
• Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Adele Khodr on the continued killing and injuring of children in the Gaza Strip and the humanitarian situation UNICEF 09 Dec 2023 -- "The Gaza Strip is the most dangerous place in the world to be a child. Scores of children are reportedly being killed and injured on a daily basis. Entire neighborhoods, where children used to play and go to school have been turned into stacks of rubble, with no life in them.
• UNICEF: Israeli restrictions on aid delivery to Gaza death sentence for children Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- The United Nations children's agency has strongly slammed Israel's complete blockade of the Gaza Strip, which is under the regime's genocidal war, calling it a death sentence for children in the territory.
• UN chief: Humanitarian situation in Gaza 'catastrophic', urgent ceasefire needed Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has denounced as "catastrophic" the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, underlining the need for an urgent ceasefire and de-escalation of tensions in the besieged territory.
• UN chief urges countries to do everything possible to end Gazans' ordeal People's Daily 09 Dec 2023 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged the international community to make every possible effort to bring an end to the suffering of the people in Gaza.
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting on Gaza with Joint Arab League-Organization of Islamic Cooperation Delegation US Dept. of State 09 Dec 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Call with ICRC President Spoljaric US Dept. of State 09 Dec 2023
• US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on immediate truce in Gaza IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- The United States on Friday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as the Zionist regime continues its relentless bombardment of the besieged territory.
• US vetoes UN Security Council resolution for Gaza ceasefire ISNA 09 Dec 2023 -- The US deputy representative at the UN, Robert Wood, said the resolution was "divorced from reality" and "would have not moved the needle forward on the ground."
• Israeli regime 'still in shock' from Hamas operation: Iran FM IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the Israeli regime, which claims to have the fourth strongest military in the world, is "still in shock" from the Al-Aqsa Storm operation by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.
• Iran slams US for vetoing UNSC ceasefire resolution IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly criticized the US for vetoing the United Nations Security Council resolution in Gaza.
• US, Israel clueless on how to continue Gaza war, or negotiate ceasefire: Iran FM Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian of Iran says the United States and Israel are clueless about how to either continue the war in the besieged Gaza Strip or negotiate a ceasefire.
• Better for Israel to stop atrocities in Gaza: Iran's top general Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- Iran's highest-ranking military commander says Israel had better end its atrocious hostilities in the besieged Gaza Strip and recognize a Palestinian referendum to lay the ground for peace in the territory.
• Iran: US veto of Gaza ceasefire once again showed role in Gaza genocide Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- Iran has strongly condemned the US veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, stating that the move once again showed Washington's leading role in the genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
• Iran demands immediate end to Gaza aggression, military support for Israel Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- Iran's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations has reiterated the country's call for an immediate end to the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, termination of all forms of military support to the Tel Aviv regime, and complete cessation of hostilities.
• China 'disappointed, regretful' over US veto on UNSC resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire Global Times 09 Dec 2023 -- China expressed deep disappointment and regret over the US' veto of a UN Security Council resolution draft calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, Chinese Ambassador to UN Zhang Jun said on local time Friday, criticizing the US' hypocrisy and double standards.
• Baerbock: Germany welcomes Iran's assistance to reduce tensions in the region ISNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minsiter Hossein Amirabdollahian has, in a phone conversation with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock, discussed the latest Palestinian developments as well as bilateral ties.
• Failure of the UN Security Council to call for a ceasefire in Gaza Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Dec 2023 -- Pakistan is deeply disappointed that the UN Security Council has once again failed to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, even in the face of a human tragedy of epic proportions taking place there.
• "The brutality of the Israeli administration's oppression and massacres in Gaza would make all humanity feel ashamed" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 09 Dec 2023 -- Addressing the World Human Rights Day event in Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: "The brutality of the oppression and massacres committed in Gaza by the Israeli administration, which receives unlimited support from Western countries, would make all humanity feel ashamed."
• Global condemnations pour in after US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- Condemnations have poured in from across the world following the United States' veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as the Palestinian death toll continues to rise from the Israeli regime's genocidal war against the besieged territory.
• Palestinians slam US veto of UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire as 'disastrous' Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- Palestinian officials have censured the United States over using its power of veto alone to veto a UN Security Council resolution urging an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, describing the move as "disastrous" and "a disgrace".
• Palestinian resistance continues heroic confrontation with Zionist regime in Gaza IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- In a display of unwavering courage and determination, the Palestinian resistance continues to bravely confront the Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip and has inflicted heavy losses on the enemy in terms of human lives and equipment.
• Hamas hails Iran's efforts to restore calm to Gaza ISNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister had phone conversations with the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Islamic resistance movement Hamas and Secretary General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement.
• Hezbollah strikes five Israeli military bases IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says it has targeted five Israeli military bases and a command center, as the Israeli regime intensifies its attacks on the Gaza Strip.
• US concerned about expansion of Gaza war to Lebanon: Report IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- The United States is trying to prevent the expansion of the Zionist regime's war on the Gaza Strip to Lebanon, according to a report.
• Hezbollah says targets Zionist regime's military base IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has issued a statement to announce that it targeted a military base of the Zionist regime of Israel's army.
• Amirabdollahian, Guterres review latest situation in Palestine over phone IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has had a phone conversation with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the latest developments in Palestine.
• Nine operations in 24 hours; Hezbollah targets Israeli military sites ISNA 09 Dec 2023 -- The Islamic Resistance reiterated in its statements that the targeting of Israeli sites is a show of support for the resilient Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and a demonstration of solidarity with their courageous resistance.
• Hezbollah strikes Israeli military positions in solidarity with Gaza Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- Fighters from the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah have carried out multiple strikes against Israeli military outposts in close proximity to the border between Lebanon and the 1948 occupied territories in response to the atrocities in Gaza.
• Yemen warns it will target ships heading towards Israel IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have issued a statement warning that they will prevent all ships, regardless of their nationality, from heading towards Israel if Gaza does not receive food and medicine.
• Yemeni army says will strike all ships in Red Sea en route to Israeli-occupied territories Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces has warned that the military units will prevent the passage of all ships bound to the occupied territories in the Red Sea, stressing that they will become a legitimate target if they pass the country's territorial waters.
• Yemeni armed forces hit Israelis deep inside occupied Palestine Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- Yemen's Ansarullah movement says it has hit targets deep inside the Israeli-occupied Palestine as part of its operations to support the people of Gaza.
• Yemen's Houthis Say Ready to Let All Vessels Pass Via Red Sea Except Israel-Linked Ships Sputnik 09 Dec 2023 -- Yemen's rebel Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, is ready to allow vessels of all countries pass through the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea except those ships that are related to Israel, a spokesman for the rebel movement said on Saturday.
• International aid charities warn of 'apocalyptic' situation in Gaza Press TV 09 Dec 2023 -- International aid charities have raised the alarm about an "apocalyptic" situation in the Gaza Strip and warned of starvation and disease outbreaks amid Israel's long-running brutal aggression on the besieged territory.

Other Conflicts

• Taliban's Quest For Self-Sufficiency Faces Challenges RFE/RL 09 Dec 2023 -- Since returning to power in August 2021, Afghanistan's Islamist Taliban rulers have showcased ambitious infrastructure and natural-resource development projects as part of a quest for self-sufficiency.
• Taliban Criticize New US Human Rights Curbs Against Two Leaders VOA 09 Dec 2023 -- Afghanistan's Taliban government denounced the United States Saturday for imposing fresh sanctions against two of its leaders for human rights abuses, saying that pressure and restrictive measures do not help solve problems.
• Sana'a reports progress in peace talks with Saudi Arabia IRNA 09 Dec 2023 -- The head of the negotiating delegation from Sana'a has announced progress in removing some of the major obstacles to peace during talks with Saudi Arabia, including withdrawal of foreign forces from Yemen.
• China urges Philippines to stop hyping up maritime disputes People's Daily 09 Dec 2023 -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday urged the Philippines to stop hyping up maritime disputes between the two countries, and work with China to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea.
• Out of the hills: The war is coming to Myanmar's cities Radio Free Asia 09 Dec 2023 -- Operation 1027, launched on Oct. 27 by the Three Brotherhood Alliance, has led to coordinated attacks throughout Myanmar and seen the fall of 20 towns and over 300 military posts. But violence is now starting to spread to the cities, a strategic tipping point.
• Stability of the Western Balkans crucial for security of Central Europe Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 09 Dec 2023 -- Not only Ukraine and the Middle East - the situation in the Western Balkans largely affects the security in Europe too. "The Western Balkans tend to be omitted. The mission of Central European countries is to alert to that, including on the EU level," said Defence Minister Jana Černochová at the conclusion of the CEDC plus Western Balkans meeting.
• Kosovo: Statement by the Spokesperson on the signature commercial contract between KEDS and Elektrosever European External Action Service (EEAS) 09 Dec 2023 -- The EU welcomes today's signature of the commercial contract between Kosovo energy company KEDS and the newly established company under Kosovo law, Elektrosever.

News Reports

• Maduro Signs Decrees to Incorporate Essequibo Into Venezuela Sputnik 09 Dec 2023 -- The contested territory will now be officially designated by Caracas as the 24th state within Venezuela's borders and referred to as Guayana Esequiba.
• Telephone conversation with President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi President of Russia 09 Dec 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
• Interview of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Vershinin to the ITAR-TASS News Agency on the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention against Corruption, December 9, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Dec 2023
• Russia Seeks To Unfreeze Gold Reserves As It Woos Global South RFE/RL 09 Dec 2023 -- Russia has said it is studying whether its gold reserves, frozen by the West in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, could be used to help developing countries overcome the impact of climate change.
• Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Missing For Three Days, Life 'At Risk,' Supporters Say RFE/RL 09 Dec 2023 -- Supporters of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny say they have had no contact with him for three days.
• Russia Transfers Seized Stake In Strategic Metals Firm To State Nuclear Energy Company RFE/RL 09 Dec 2023 -- Russia has transferred a majority stake in a strategic metals firm to the state's nuclear energy company after seizing shares from its private owners.
• Putin announces plans to run for president in 2024 People's Daily 09 Dec 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Friday his plans to run for reelection next year, said the Kremlin.
• Chinese private space company sends second methane-propelled rocket into orbit Global Times 09 Dec 2023 -- The ZQ-2 Y3 rocket, developed by Chinese privately-owned aerospace company LandSpace, blasted off on Saturday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's Gansu Province, taking three satellites into planned orbit.
• DPP's Lai calls Taiwan an exemplar of democracy and economic performance CNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said on Saturday that Taiwan is an exemplar of democracy and economic development, a strong contrast to today's Hong Kong.
• Claims KMT aligning itself with Beijing 'meaningless': Jaw Shau-kong CNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Kuomintang (KMT) vice presidential candidate Jaw Shau-kong (趙少康) on Saturday described claims that the opposition party has aligned itself with Beijing as "meaningless."
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Dec. 9, 2023 ROC MND 09 Dec 2023
• U.S. Double Standards Slammed by KCNA Commentary KCNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Since the DPRK's reconnaissance satellite "Malligyong-1" was successfully launched and put into commission, startling the whole planet, the U.S. has been so far running amuck with anti-DPRK hostile moves.
• Reckless Military Aid to Ukraine is Suicidal Act of Inviting Disaster: Int'l Affairs Analyst of DPRK KCNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Ro Ju Hyon, an international affairs analyst of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, released the following article titled "Reckless military aid to Ukraine is suicidal act of inviting disaster":
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Participants in 5th National Conference of Mothers KCNA 09 Dec 2023 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, had a significant photo session with the participants in the 5th National Conference of Mothers on Dec. 8.
• Statement by Spokesperson for Korea Association for Human Rights Studies KCNA 09 Dec 2023 -- A spokesperson for the Korea Association for Human Rights Studies made public the following statement on Saturday:
• Iran Blocks Amini's Family From Traveling To Accept EU Award RFE/RL 09 Dec 2023 -- Authorities in Iran have prevented relatives of Mahsa Amini, whose September 2022 death in custody sparked nationwide anti-government protests, from leaving the country to accept the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize.
• Statement by President von der Leyen on the political agreement on the EU AI Act European Commission 09 Dec 2023
• Commission welcomes political agreement on Artificial Intelligence Act European Commission 09 Dec 2023
• Serbia Won't Impose Sanctions on Russia Despite Pressure - Defense Minister Sputnik 09 Dec 2023 -- In an interview with Sputnik, the head of the Serbian Defense Ministry said that Belgrade intends to maintain its policy of military neutrality and refrain from joining anti-Russian sanctions.
• World News in Brief: Nearly a million children displaced in Gaza, Guatemala 'coup' concerns, 'enduring menace' of genocide UN News 09 Dec 2023 -- UN humanitarians in war-ravaged Gaza are "hanging on by our fingertips" with civil society on the brink of full-blown collapse, they warned on Saturday.