Corruption wins again
Ronna McDaniel Declared Winner Of RNC Chair Election
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/01/breaking-ronna-mcdaniel-declared-winner-rnc-chair-election/
Jerusalem synagogue killing spree leaves seven dead, three injured
Terrorist killed by police after attempting to escape • Hamas claims credit for attack • Ben-Gvir, Netanyahu on the scene
At least seven people were killed and another 10 injured in a terror attack at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood of Jerusalem on Friday evening.
The terrorist was identified as Alkam Khairi from east Jerusalem and it was reported that he had no known terror connections prior to the attack.
The 21-year-old opened fire at people leaving the Ateret Avraham synagogue after Friday night prayers.
After entering and attacking the people in the synagogue, the shooter reportedly started chasing after people who were trying to escape.
He then attempted to flee the scene by car and fired in the direction of Israel Police officers. The officers fired back and killed him.
One of the attendants of the synagogue who witnessed the attack said that the police didn't arrive at the scene for 20 minutes after the initial shots were fired, as they didn't believe the callers and thought the noise came from shots being fired in the air in nearby east Jerusalem neighborhoods.
A police spokesperson, however, said that the terrorist was caught within five minutes of receiving the first call.
MDA paramedics are providing treatment at the scene of the attack. United Hatzalah said that they are providing treatment for dozens in a state of shock on location.
Among the number of dead is a 40-year-old woman who passed away in the hospital shortly after arriving in critical condition. According to reports, some of the bodies of those killed were still present at the scene of the attack almost an hour after it occurred.
'Hardest terror attacks we've seen in recent years'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported to be receiving updates from the scene and is set to hold a situational assessment later this evening. Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai arrived at the scene of the incident shortly after the shooting occurred.
Doron Turgeman, police chief of Jerusalem district said in response to the attack: "This is one of the hardest terror attacks we've seen in recent years… to our knowledge, this terrorist acted alone. We are continuing to scan the area."
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem also responded to the attack, saying "this operation is a response to the crime conducted by the occupation in Jenin and a natural response to the occupation's criminal actions."
The smaller militant group Islamic Jihad also praised the attack without claiming responsibility.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also arrived at the scene of the attack, where he was met with anger from the crowds on the side, who accused him of being responsible for the attack, yelling "we loved you, Itamar. We trusted you. This was on your watch."
The National Security Minister called for a reform to Israel's gun laws, saying that more citizens should be able to carry guns to defend themselves from terror attacks.
Chants of "death to terrorists" could be heard on the sidelines as Ben-Gvir attempted to speak.
At one point, chants of "death to leftists" began to pick up, although Ben-Gvir silenced them, telling them that while they could chant for the death of terrorists, wishing for the death of lefists was not acceptable.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid took to Twitter in the wake of the attack, saying: "My heart breaks in these harsh times. I send my condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and a quick recovery to the injured. Terrorism must not be allowed to rear its head anywhere. These threats must be dealt with harshly."
Ra'am chairman MK Mansour Abbas responded to the terror attack, saying he "condemns and rejects any terrorist attack in which innocent civilians are murdered.
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-729860
FF to start a war just as bibi and co want
How Israel Went From Helping Create Hamas to Bombing It
Hamas wants to destroy Israel, right? But as Mehdi Hasan shows in a new video on blowback, Israeli officials admit they helped start the group.
https://theintercept.com/2018/02/19/hamas-israel-palestine-conflict/
Ron DeSantis Proposes Raising Minimum Penalty for Child Rapists to Life in Prison with No Parole
Millstone is better Ron
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is proposing raising the minimum penalty for particularly repugnant crimes, including child rape, as part of his greater pitch for “anti-crime” legislation, which his administration hopes to make a reality this legislative session.
DeSantis announced the proposal, which he believes will help build upon the Sunshine State’s low crime rate, on Thursday.
“Our crime rate is at a 50-year low. Overall crime [is] down nearly 10 percent year over year, murder down 14 percent, burglary down 15 percent, and robbery down 7 percent year over year,” DeSantis said during a press conference on the topic.
DeSantis noted that he was recently in Philadelphia, explaining that their murder rate is reaching “levels they haven’t seen in decades.”
“Retail theft, all kind of burglaries, all this stuff, and that’s a direct result of the policies that they have embraced to go very soft on crime and to give the criminals the upper hand,” he said, making it clear that Florida, under his leadership, will not make the same mistake.
The governor touted some of the ways the state has already targeted crime —increasing the penalties for those dealing fentanyl and taking a stand against woke prosecutors — but he emphasized that his administration wants to “keep the momentum going.”
“And so we have a legislative session coming up, and we want to make sure that we cement our reputation as being a law and order state and take actions as necessary to help further protect the people of the state of Florida,” he said, detailing some of the reforms proposed.
Some of those reforms include more severe penalties for the most repugnant crimes. Child rape, for instance, would carry a minimum sentence of life in prison with no possibility for parole. According to guidance touted by the governor, that would also advance reforms to “reinstate capital punishment for these crimes.”
DeSantis is also proposing tougher penalties for sex criminals, “expanding the list of crimes ineligible for gain time by adding all inchoate offenses (attempted crimes) of sexual misconduct, such as attempted sexual battery,” per his office.
Further, the governor seeks to reform the state’s death penalty statute, reducing the number of jurors necessary to decide on a death sentence. Currently, unanimous consent is needed. The DeSantis administration seeks to change it to a supermajority.
The proposal also includes adding penalties for drug-related crimes, including fentanyl:
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/01/27/ron-desantis-proposes-raising-minimum-penalty-child-rapists-life-prison-no-parole/