Western Civilization

American commentator Harrison H. Smith criticized Jewish public figures who invoke "Western Civilization" when defending Israel, saying they should instead side with what he called the "native French." The remark ties debates over Israel's legitimacy to tensions over immigration and identity in France, drawing significant engagement online and provoking criticism over its collective framing of Jewish people.

Kurt Schlichter, a commentator who served on a Pentagon task force examining what it called woke ideology at the military's war colleges, described liberal women as a 'pestilence' that will end Western civilization. He has also previously called for barring childless adults from voting. The remarks have drawn criticism and renewed attention to the ties between the defense establishment and partisan influencers.

Wired reports that a Pentagon-affiliated influencer described liberal women as a 'pestilence' that would bring an end to Western civilization. The remarks have drawn attention to the Defence Department's ties to online commentators and the kind of rhetoric tolerated in official-adjacent circles, with readers debating the normalization of extreme language by figures linked to the US military.

Russia carried out strikes on and near Kyiv throughout Thursday, killing four civilians and injuring eight, according to reports shared by analyst Scott Lucas. Ukraine's state energy company has imposed emergency power cuts in Kyiv and three nearby regions in response to damage to infrastructure. President Zelensky emphasized that every interceptor missile fired by air defenses saves lives, renewing calls for more air defense support from Western allies.

A Wired report says a Pentagon-affiliated influencer described liberal women as a pestilence that would end Western civilization, drawing widespread condemnation. Critics on the political left cite the remarks as further evidence of misogyny within the MAGA movement, and the controversy is fueling debate over the views of figures tied to the Defense Department.

An opinion piece argues that Benjamin Netanyahu was pointedly snubbed at the UN General Assembly, calling it a historic expulsion from civilized nations. The author claims Israel's moral authority in Western capitals has completely dissolved and describes the expansionist Zionist project as entering a terminal, self-devouring phase. The commentary reflects growing criticism of Israel's conduct and its standing among Western governments.

Wired reports that a Pentagon-affiliated influencer described liberal women as a 'pestilence' that will end Western civilization. The comments have drawn criticism, raising questions about extremism and divisive rhetoric among figures tied to the US Defense Department and how the Pentagon handles its influencers and public messaging.

The death toll from a Myanmar military airstrike in Rakhine state has risen to 50, according to Reuters. The strike is the latest escalation in the fighting between the junta and the Arakan Army, which has intensified across the western state. Observers are voicing alarm over the growing civilian toll of the conflict.