Minerva II.

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"At sea one day, you'll smell land where there'll be no land, and on that day Ahab will go to his grave, but he'll rise again within the hour. He will rise and beckon. Then all - all save one shall follow. "

The gauntlet is thrown? All over a speck of land only visible above the water line at low tide.

Battle of the South China Sea? Second Thomas Shoal 

"China anchors 'monster ship' in South China Sea: Philippine coast guard"

From https://www.japantimes.co.jp | REUTERS  |  Jul 8, 2024.

"MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard said on Saturday that China's largest coast guard vessel has anchored in Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, and is meant to intimidate its smaller Asian neighbor."

"The Chinese coast guard's 165-meter [about 540 feet] 'monster ship' entered Manila's 200-nautical mile (370-kilometer) EEZ on July 2, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela told a news conference.

CHINESE VESSEL ESTABLISHING A KNOWN PRESENCE AT SECOND THOMAS SHOAL PERMANENT TO SEMI-PERMANENT. A PROCLAMATION OF SOVEREIGNTY! A BRAZEN CHALLENGE THAT CANNOT BE IGNORED.

To an extent this reminds me of the Minerva Reef Incident from way back when:

"In 1971, a wealthy Nevada real estate mogul, Michael Oliver, attempted to create a libertarian micronation on the reefs, which he declared as the Republic of Minerva. However, Tonga had already issued a claim over the land, and Oliver’s efforts were ultimately unsuccessful."

Michael Oliver and his compatriots their plans ambitious to say the least but resulting in very quick Tongan military intervention and ultimate expulsion.

"Some damn fool thing in the South China Sea" - Bismarck.

Let Ahab beware Ahab!

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Troy 1188 B.C.

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Courtesy the tip from Freeper. The text as generated by AI.

The Trojan War! Not myth! Not legend! Was real!

"Scientists calculate the exact date of the Trojan horse using eclipse in Homer"

"According to recent findings, scientists have calculated the exact date when the Greeks used the Trojan horse to raze the city of Troy. This calculation was made possible by an eclipse mentioned in the stories of Homer."

The Calculated Date: 

"The scientists have determined that the horse [Trojan horse] was used in 1188 BC, ten years before Homer’s Odyssey describes the return of a warrior [Ulysses] to his wife on the day the 'sun is blotted out of the sky'."

The Eclipse Connection:

"The calculation is based on an eclipse mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey, which describes a solar eclipse that occurred in 1178 BC. This eclipse was visible over the Ionian Islands, where Homer’s poem was set."

The Significance:

"This finding is significant because it provides a precise date for the legendary fall of Troy, which has been the subject of much debate and speculation for centuries. The legend of the fall of Troy is mentioned in Virgil and Homer’s poems, and it is believed to be based on truth."

[As generated by AI]

See the original Freeper entry: https://freerepublic.com/focus/news/2035772/posts

See previous blog entries, total eclipse of the sun, the military dimension:

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2023/10/prophetic.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2016/10/sun-moon.html

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Ripper D9.

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Israeli combat D9 bulldozer ripper not at work! 

Cemeteries Gaza bodies exhumed by D9 bulldozer but with one exception!

"Gaza's British cemeteries are the only ones Israel isn't destroying"

https://www.middleeasteye.net | By Abubaker Abed | 26 June 2024.

"While Palestinian graveyards have been destroyed, two historic British cemeteries remain intact"

"In the Gaza Strip there are two cemeteries that contain the remains of British soldiers, most of whom died fighting in World War One, a few of whom died in World War Two."

"Owned by the UK-based Commonwealth War Graves Commission, they are known locally as the British graveyards, and are regarded as a major cultural and archaeological site in the Palestinian enclave."

"Adorned by bushes and surrounded by tall cypress trees and a low wall against which various flowers are in bloom in a calm atmosphere, hundreds of Gazans have for years visited them to relax."

I have an intuitive and probably correct explanation of what is occurring with these Gazan cemeteries. The Israeli military searching for the remains of hostages as taken prisoner [2023] and having perished while in Hamas captivity. Also less than a handful of Israeli in prior years for unspecified reasons wandering into the Gaza Strip and disappearing.

See the Battle of Gaza, the Great War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_Gaza

See prior blog entries the exhumation of Gaza cemeteries and the role of the CAT D9 bulldozer:

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/01/cemeteries.html

https://militaryanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/01/cat-d9.html

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Pyrotechnics.

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"Today [JUL 03] at 8:15 am CDT, an incident involving pyrotechnics occurred at the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems facility in Camden, Arkansas. At this time, we are working with first responders and can confirm the incident resulted in at least two injuries and one missing individual."

Just at the worst possible moment!    

"Explosion Rocks General Dynamics' Hellfire & Javelin Missile Factory In Arkansas"

From https://www.zerohedge.com | BY TYLER DURDEN | JUL 03, 2024. 

"An early Wednesday morning explosion rocked the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems facility in Camden, Arkansas, injuring at least two people and leaving one person missing."

"The 880,000-square-foot [about 80,000 square meters] weapons factory, located about 86 miles south of Little Rock, is a 'leader in the high-rate production' of weapons, including 'Hydra-70 2.75-inch rocket, Hellfire and Javelin missiles, the Modular Artillery Charge System and various mortar munitions,'"

PLANT WILL BE OUT-OF-ACTION FOR HOW LONG?        

I think a lot of people at the very top going to be looking at this event closely. American depleted stockpiles of important and vital war munitions that industrial capability to replenish severely threatened?     

A questioning and paranoid mind surely can ask the question as to whether or not sabotage suspected? Inquiring minds want to know!

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P-800 Oniks.

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"'Onyx missiles are designed to destroy watercraft, and ships, it flies at a speed of 3000 km per hour [about 1,800 MPH], that is, very fast,... On the march [cruising], it can rise high, and when entering the target, it can actually fly 10–15 meters [about a dozen yards] above the water to destroy the ship.'" - Yurii Ihnat.

"U.S. Alarmed by Potential Russian Supply of P-800 Oniks Cruise Missiles to Houthi Rebels"

"Signs indicating that Russia will provide the P-800 'Oniks' anti-ship missiles to the Houthi group are already apparent, according to senior U.S. security officials cited by the Middle East Eye portal."

From https://defencesecurityasia.com | By Admin | Jul 3, 2024.

The Russian P-800 Oniks = P-800 Yakhont in the export version. 

"(DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) — Senior U.S. officials are increasingly concerned that Russian President Vladimir Putin may supply P-800 'Oniks' anti-ship cruise missiles to the Houthi armed group in Yemen."

CRUISE MISSILE ANTI-SHIP WEAPONRY FROM RUSSIA TO YEMEN WITH LOVE?

According to the Ukrainian no possible defense against  P-800 Oniks! As determined from bitter experience.

See advantages the P-800 Oniks missile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-800_Oniks#Advantages

Hootie Tootie got the power? If so, this represents a possible MARKED escalation the blockade and attacks on commercial and naval vessels both the Red Sea.

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Foxbat-B.

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"The UMPK (Unified Module for Gliding and Guidance) is a Russian guidance module used to transform 'dumb' bombs into precision-guided munitions. It is designed to be used with various types of bombs, including the FAB-500 and FAB-1500."

"Russia used rare FAB-500T aviation bombs that didn’t explode"

From https://bulgarianmilitary.com | By Boyko Nikolov On Jun 30, 2024

"Last week, between June 24th and 30th, the Russian Aerospace Forces [VKS or RuAF] made headlines by deploying the rare FAB-500T aviation bombs, equipped with UMPK modules, in two separate attacks on the Kharkiv region." [bombs did not detonate. UXB]

Delivery system a MiG-25RB warplane. Reconnaissance/bomber.

[ . . . . ]

"But most importantly, the FAB-500T bomb stands out because it’s usually paired with reconnaissance and attack aircraft like the MiG-25RB, capable of reaching speeds up to 3000 km/h [about 2,000 MPH]. The 'T' in FAB-500T denotes 'heat resistant'. These bombs are designed to endure the thermal stresses associated with carrier aircraft traveling at speeds up to 3000 km/h."

Foxbat noted for being able to attain very high altitude very fast. FAB-500T heat resistant as described rather impervious to heat "stresses" as generated by a very supersonic near vertical climb.       

With regard to MiG-25RB [NATO designation Foxbat-B]:

"Single-seat reconnaissance-bomber derivative of MiG-25R, fitted with improved reconnaissance systems and a Peleng automatic bombing system. The aircraft can carry a bombload of eight 500 kg. (1,100 lb) bombs."

See previous blog entry the Russian FAB series of glide bombs.

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Adjustment.

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A done deal? Light at the end of the tunnel?

The devil as usual is in the details

Cease fire and hostage/prisoner exchange the Gazan War.

In chronological order:

1. "Report details Israel’s deal proposal, including ‘permanent’ cessation of hostilities before all hostages return"

By MICHAEL BACHNER 10 June 2024

"Channel 12 news publishes extensive details of what it says is Israel’s May 27 proposed hostage and ceasefire deal to Hamas, without citing sources or saying how it obtained it."

2. "Israel says it’s studying latest Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal"

From Times of Israel | By JACOB MAGID and TOI STAFF 3 July 2024.

"Senior Israeli official says terror group’s updated proposal gives more room for a possible agreement but stresses gaps still significant, suggests Netanyahu’s office harming talks"

3. "Israel sends delegation to renewed hostage-truce talks in Doha on Hamas proposal"

From https://www.timesofisrael.com | By LAZAR BERMAN and TOI STAFF | 4 July 2024.

"In phone call, Biden tells Netanyahu he welcomes the ‘effort to close out the deal’; Mossad chief David Barnea reportedly heading up team departing for Doha"

4. "U.S. sees major breakthrough in Israel-Hamas talks, senior administration official says"

From Reuters through Ha'aretz | 4 July 2024. 

"Hamas made a significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel, a senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday, expressing hope that it would lead to a pact that would be a step to a permanent cease-fire."

Three-stage plan to end the Gazan War with a cessation of hostilities, exchange of hostages/prisoners AND a total withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.

I would fully expect this to be considered as a loss for the Israeli side. Hamas not eliminated but active, alive and well able to reconstitute AND even as we speak reconstituting!

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