War '24

Houthi Missile Hits U.S. Merchant Ship in Red Sea - USNI News

A Houthi-launched anti-ship ballistic missile struck a U.S.-owned container ship Monday in the Red Sea, U.S. Central Command announced.

The Houthis launched the ballistic missile at M/V Gibraltar Eagle, which is U.S.-owned and operated but sailed under a Marshall Islands flag, according to Central Command's release.

Gibraltar Eagle is owned by Eagle Bulk Shipping, according to the company's website, which lists the ship as part of its fleet. The ship did not report any damage or injuries from the Houthi missile, according to the Central Command release.

Although the Houthis had said they would attack any ship that is connected to Israel, either because it came from or went to the country or it was affiliated with an Israeli business. Senior Houthi official Nasr al-Din Amer told BBC that it will now attack any American-affiliated ship.

Breaking: U.S. Consulate in Northern Iraq Targeted. - The Expose

In what is a massive escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, a U.S Consulate in Northern Iraq has been bombed on Monday night. Several videos have gone viral claiming to show the moment of impact, though confirmation of their authenticity is still being gathered. The consulate was just one of eight different locations targeted, according to sources inside Iraq.

CO of Guided-Missile Sub USS Georgia Removed From Command - USNI News

"On Jan. 12, 2024, commander, Submarine Group Ten, Rear Adm. Thomas "T.R." Buchanan, relieved Capt. Geoffry Patterson as commanding officer of USS Georgia (SSGN 729) Blue Crew due to loss of confidence in his ability to command," reads the statement.

At The Hague, Israel Mounted a Defense Based in an Alternate Reality

A team of Israeli lawyers and officials presented their defense at The Hague on Friday in the second day of the genocide case brought before the International Court of Justice by the government of South Africa. The lawyers portrayed Israel as the actual victim of genocide, not Gaza, accused South Africa of supporting Hamas, and painted South Africa's government as functioning as the legal arm of the Palestinian militants who led the deadly raids into Israel on October 7.

Israel benefitted greatly from the fact that there was no cross examination permitted or debate allowed during these proceedings.