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    PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 8th, 2024: US Strikes Militant Commander In Baghdad & Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Ceasefire Demands

    enFebruary 08, 2024

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      Chumba Casino offers a fun and free way to add excitement to mundane days through social casino style games, available anytime and anywhere with daily bonuses. Meanwhile, on the world stage, tensions continue to rise as US forces targeted and killed a senior commander of the Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah, in Iraq, responsible for planning and participating in attacks on US and coalition forces. The commander, identified as Abu Bakr al Saudi, was killed in a drone strike, with no reported civilian casualties. President Biden approved the attack earlier last week. In other news, Israeli prime minister Netanyahu is responding to Hamas's demands as negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza continue. Sponsored by Blackout Coffee, start your day off with a great taste and premium quality coffee, roasted and shipped within 48 hours. Use promo code pdb for 20% off your first purchase.

    • US military strikes Iranian-linked militia in IraqThe US military struck a commander of Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq in response to attacks on US service members, sparking displeasure from Iraqi officials and promises of retaliation from the militia group.

      The US military conducted a strike in Iraq against a commander of the Iranian-linked militia group Kataib Hezbollah, in response to attacks on US service members. The group had previously claimed responsibility for an attack in Jordan and had suspended military operations against US forces prior to the strike. Iraqi officials expressed displeasure over the US violation of their sovereign borders, and the US had launched retaliatory strikes against over 85 sites associated with Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria the previous week. Kataib Hezbollah vowed a decisive response, and the US actions are expected to continue in the coming days and weeks.

    • Hamas's extensive demands delay Israel ceasefire talksNegotiations for Israel-Hamas ceasefire face setbacks due to Hamas's lengthy list of demands, while the Chinese Communist Party's influence in Hollywood leads to censored content and altered scenes.

      The ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have faced a significant setback, as Hamas has presented a lengthy list of demands in response to a proposed agreement. Meanwhile, in a different context, the film industry is undergoing a major transformation as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) reportedly infiltrates Hollywood, leading to censored content, altered scenes, and even banned actors. The documentary "Hollywood Takeover" by The Epoch Times sheds light on this issue. As for a lighter note, Chumba Casino offers a chance to win cash prizes through social casino style games, with new releases weekly and free daily bonuses. Back to the serious news, the ceasefire negotiations' future remains uncertain due to Hamas's extensive demands.

    • Hamas and Israel at a stalemate in ceasefire talksDespite ongoing negotiations, Hamas demands for hostages, rebuilding, and IDF withdrawal are dismissed by Israel, leading to concerns for civilians as Israeli forces prepare for an offensive in Rafah.

      The ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a ceasefire have hit a roadblock, with Hamas demanding a three-phase deal involving the release of hostages and prisoners, a massive humanitarian rebuilding effort, and the complete withdrawal of IDF forces from Gaza. Israel, however, has dismissed these demands as delusional and expressed a desire for a "complete and final victory." Hamas has previously stated their intention to carry out future attacks, and Israeli Defense Minister Yov Galant suggested that their response to the broken proposal was designed to fail. Despite this, negotiations are still ongoing, with a new round of negotiations mediated by Egypt and Qatar expected to take place today in Cairo. However, concerns are rising as Israeli Defense Forces prepare to launch an offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which is home to about half of Gaza's population and is right on the border with Egypt, leaving civilians with nowhere to go if the border is closed.

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