IPSE by Day - 05 December 2024

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“Russia is, of course, fully engaged in its fight in Ukraine, but it does have forces in Syria including warplanes and attack helicopters, military police, and soldiers that are spread across twenty bases. Much of the Russian military support for Assad came in the form of indiscriminate bombing of rebel areas from the air, while Hezbollah supported the regime on the ground. It is possible-indeed likely-that Russia will use the Hmeimim air base in northwestern Syria to do much of the same. Air power alone will not likely be sufficient to beat back the rebels. With government forces unable or unwilling to fight the insurgency and Hezbollah unable to muster the same forces it once did, the Russians find themselves in a difficult situation in Syria. There is no question that Moscow will want to defend its position in Syria, but it is unclear yet whether that includes defending Assad.”

Senior fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations and the author of 'The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present and Future in the Middle East'

05 Dec 2024 10 3

Lee Jae-myung

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“The declaration of martial law was a rebellion waged by the president in order to maintain or extend his power. It's an act of insurrection. It's a pro-military coup.”

Theguardian

Leader of the opposition Democratic Party

05 Dec 2024 (approx) 2 2

António Guterres

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“Tens of thousands of civilians are at risk in a region already on fire. We are seeing the bitter fruits of a chronic collective failure of previous de-escalation arrangements to produce a genuine nationwide ceasefire or a serious political process to implement Security Council resolutions.”

Aljazeera

Secretary-general of the United Nations

05 Dec 2024 3 2

Sheikh Naim Qassem

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“They [opposition forces] will not be able to achieve their goals despite what they have done in past days, and we as Hezbollah will be by Syria's side in thwarting the goals of this aggression as much as we can. The aggression is sponsored by the United States and Israel.”

Aljazeera

Hezbollah’s secretary-general

05 Dec 2024 4 3

Gideon Sa'ar

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“We may have an opportunity now for a hostage deal. Israel is serious about reaching a hostage deal and I hope we can do this - and do it as soon as possible.”

Aje

Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel

05 Dec 2024 2 1

Eom Gyeong-yeong

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“Whether the Assembly passes the motion hinges on Yoon's latest approval rating to be released on Friday. If Yoon's approval rating falls below 10 percent on Friday, it's highly likely that the impeachment motion will be passed on Saturday. Lawmakers, especially those in rural areas, are very sensitive to the public sentiment and polls. Although the PPP is discussing follow-up measures after the martial law chaos, their actions are falling short of public expectations.”

Koreatimes

Director of the Zeitgeist Institute, a private political think tank

05 Dec 2024 5 2

Rhee Jong-hoon

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“I think the motion will likely be passed if the ruling party leaves the choice up to PPP lawmakers themselves. Even some lawmakers from the pro-Yoon faction are deliberating whether to vote for impeachment. But I heard that the ruling party may block its members from entering the plenary session on Saturday. In that case, things may get tricky. But opposition parties will likely submit the motion again and again until it is passed.”

Koreatimes

Political commentator

05 Dec 2024 3 2

Park Chan-dae

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“As Han [PPP leader Han Dong-hoon] said, the martial law was an unconstitutional, illegal act. The PPP's official stance to oppose the impeachment means they agree with the martial law or are complicit in treason.”

Koreatimes

Democratic Party floor leader

05 Dec 2024 4 3

Han Dong-hoon

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“As the ruling party leader, I will work to ensure that the impeachment motion does not pass, in order to prevent damage to the people and supporters (of the ruling bloc) that would arise from unexpected chaos. I'm not trying to advocate unconstitutional martial law. Those responsible for causing chaos by declaring unconstitutional martial law, including the president, must be held strictly accountable. But we need to prevent a force that attemps to take power to escape criminal charges [This refers to DPK leader Lee Jae-myung, who is expected to become the next president and is currently on trial for multiple criminal charges].”

Koreatimes

Leader of the People Power Party

05 Dec 2024 2 2

Jo Seoung-lae

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“We want to give enough time to PPP [People Power Party] lawmakers to deliberate over their decision on Yoon's unconstitutional coup attempt or treason charge. Now is the time to act according to one's conscience, not based on political interests.”

Koreatimes

Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) spokesman

05 Dec 2024 3 3

Resul Serdar

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“In just over a week they have managed to take full control of Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo, and now the fourth-largest city [Hama]. The opposition also took over the city's military airport, a significant and one of the largest in Syria that has been used by government forces to launch strikes against rebels.”

Aljazeera

Al Jazeera’s journalist reporting from the Turkish city of Kilis, on the border with Syria

05 Dec 2024 2 2

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“The declaration of martial law was a rebellion waged by the president in order to maintain or extend his power. It's an act of insurrection. It's a pro-military coup.”

“Tens of thousands of civilians are at risk in a region already on fire. We are seeing the bitter fruits of a chronic collective failure of previous de-escalation arrangements to produce a genuine nationwide ceasefire or a serious political process to implement Security Council resolutions.”

“They [opposition forces] will not be able to achieve their goals despite what they have done in past days, and we as Hezbollah will be by Syria's side in thwarting the goals of this aggression as much as we can. The aggression is sponsored by the United States and Israel.”

“We may have an opportunity now for a hostage deal. Israel is serious about reaching a hostage deal and I hope we can do this - and do it as soon as possible.”

“As Han [PPP leader Han Dong-hoon] said, the martial law was an unconstitutional, illegal act. The PPP's official stance to oppose the impeachment means they agree with the martial law or are complicit in treason.”

“We want to give enough time to PPP [People Power Party] lawmakers to deliberate over their decision on Yoon's unconstitutional coup attempt or treason charge. Now is the time to act according to one's conscience, not based on political interests.”

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