In Argentina, Ukrainian President Zelensky engages in a straightforward discussion with Hungarian President Orban, touching upon Ukraine's aspiration to join the EU. Orban objects to Ukraine's membership and threatens to impede financial assistance. This encounter unfolds during the inauguration of Argentina's new president. On a Russian TV channel, an unforeseen broadcast occurs, featuring a recruitment message from MI6 chief Richard Moore encouraging Russians to spy for Britain. This message, previously unheard of in Russia, reaches a vast audience, possibly involving millions of viewers. Subsequently, tensions escalate in the South China Sea as Philippine vessels clash with Chinese ships, with footage revealing the latter employing water cannons against Philippine boats during resupply missions. China asserts dominion over the South China Sea and has established military infrastructures on artificial islands within the region. The Biden administration perceives Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent verbal attacks on the Palestinian Authority as driven more by his political interests than security concerns. The United States favors a Palestinian Authority governing both the West Bank and Gaza, leading negotations for a two-state resolution with Israel. Netanyahu dismisses international forces managing Gaza and criticizes the PA for fostering anti-Israel sentiments and compensating families of convicted murderers. Washington views Netanyahu's stance as motivated by his electoral campaign. Additionally, certain Israeli ministers resist US pressure regarding the transfer of tax revenues to the PA and permitting West Bank workers into Israel.

The Digest, 12/11/2023 @200AM, CDT

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