
Dr. Eric Mandel / MEPIN™
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Dr. Eric Mandel / MEPIN™
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MEPIN is a Middle East research analysis read by members of Congress, foreign policy advisers, members of the Knesset, journalists and organizational leaders.





🚨 BREAKING: Strike reported near Israel’s Haifa oil refinery A strike was reported in the vicinity of the Bazan Group refinery in Haifa Bay — the backbone of Israel’s energy infrastructure and one of the country’s most strategically sensitive sites. The facility is the country’s largest refinery, supplying roughly half of Israel’s gasoline and diesel, with a capacity of about 197,000 barrels per day — nearly double the size of the country’s only other refinery in Ashdod, and central to domestic fuel supply. Extent of damage was not immediately clear.











Statement from President Trump on South Pars Gas Field:



President Trump claims that the United States was not told in advance of the Israeli military strike on Iran’s gas field. However, multiple reports today from U.S. and Israeli outlets say the United States was warned in advance and approved the attack. One has to wonder whether he’s posting this because the Qataris are furious.



Sometimes the most impactful statement you can make is a strong resignation. It's unfortunate it's come down to this. God's speed @joekent16jan19 I hope this wakes some people up.






After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby. It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC. May God bless America.












