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September 1, 2024 Iranian official claims Tehran leading in missile capabilities – is it true? Iran is one of the top six countries in the world in terms of surface-to-air missile capabilities, an Iranian commander claimed over the weekend. The comments were reported in Iranian state media... September 1, 2024 Russia slams Israel in attempts to gain power and influence in Middle East Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov put out several statements over the last few days that include claims that Israel is provoking Iran, and suggesting that Hamas and Hezbollah cannot... August 31, 2024 Excerpt from ‘The October 7 War: Israel’s Battle for Security in Gaza’ Introduction It has been more than 10 months since the murderous Oct. 7 attacks. We are still recovering as the country attempts to rebuild the lives and the communities that were destroyed... August 31, 2024 Iraqi-US raid on ISIS shows group is still a threat The US Central Command’s (CENTCOM) partnered raid with the Iraqi Security Forces in western Iraq that killed 15 Islamic State operatives is an important development because it illustrates that... August 31, 2024 Iran celebrates Hezbollah and other proxy attacks on Israel Iranian state media has highlighted several developments over the past week focusing on the role of its proxies in their attacks on Israel. The importance of these articles, primarily at Iran’s IRNA... August 31, 2024 Is Qatar an ally or an enemy in the fight against terror finance? Excerpt Eleven days after Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned a terror financier named Muhammad Nasrallah. According to Treasury, Nasrallah has “close ties to the... August 30, 2024 Russia moves forces to Kursk while intensifying push toward Pokrovsk Though Kyiv hoped its Kursk offensive would undercut Russia’s push toward the eastern city of Pokrovsk, that has not happened. Instead, Russian advances have accelerated, while Russia has redeployed... August 30, 2024 The IDF’s Double Offensive: Israel’s Bold Move Against Hezbollah and West Bank Militants On August 25, the Israel Defense Forces carried out airstrikes on dozens of targets in Lebanon, blunting a Hezbollah attack hours before the attack was expected to take place. The airstrikes, conducted... August 30, 2024 Ukraine’s Invasion of Kursk: A Silver Bullet, a Wild Gamble, or Both? Ukraine’s attack on Kursk has surprised the Russians, and some of Ukraine’s allies, who were caught unprepared for such a move. Not less surprising is the Russian response, instead of shifting troops... August 30, 2024 The Nazification of anti-Zionism In an interview with The Jerusalem Post on Aug. 28, Yonathan Arfi, the head of the French Jewish umbrella body Crif, complained that most of his fellow citizens have an understanding... August 30, 2024 The Case for a Strong North American Alliance is Getting Stronger Around the world, from Ukraine to the Taiwan Strait, democracies are under threat. It is easy, therefore, to take for granted the stability, strength, and durability of North American democracies. ... August 30, 2024 When did the US lose Afghanistan? August 15, 2021, was the day Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, and the US lost the war. Or was it? After following the war for over two decades, it’s become clear that Afghanistan wasn’t lost in... August 29, 2024 Hezbollah’s Beirut Airport Powder Keg There is a disaster waiting to happen in Beirut. Last June, The Daily Telegraph reported that Hezbollah was stockpiling explosives and weapons in warehouses at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International... August 29, 2024 Airline flight cancellation chaos to Israel is unsustainable A recent article at The Jewish Insider noted that US Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has sent a letter to “American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines expressing his concerns... August 29, 2024 What happened to the US’s temporary pier in Gaza? New report sheds light The dismal end to the US temporary pier has brought into view the need for many lessons to be learned from the decision and process that went into the initiative. Envisioned as a quick fix to... August 29, 2024 Top Israeli officials focus on northern front, returning Israelis to communities Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a strategic discussion with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi and other IDF officials, Gallant’s office said on... August 28, 2024 Can Taiwan Count on the U.S. if Trump Wins? The race to curry favor with Donald Trump is leading some Republican foreign-policy experts in disturbing directions. Consider Elbridge Colby, who co-led the Trump administration’s development of its National Defense Strategy and could assume a prominent Pentagon position in a second Trump term. In recent days, Mr. Colby has fired off a flurry of social-media commentary suggesting the U.S. may not come to Taiwan’s defense in the event of Chinese aggression. Or listen to Robert O’Brien, who served as Mr. Trump’s national security adviser and has been mentioned as a potential secretary of state. August 28, 2024 IDF chief of staff visits Jordan Valley amid West Bank terror threats Israel Defense Forces (IFD) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi visited the Jordan Valley on August 27 and met with the heads of local municipalities. His visit took place several hours before... August 28, 2024 Israeli military launches extensive operation against West Bank terrorist groups On Monday, August 27, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Israeli Security Agency (ISA), and Israel Police launched a counterterrorism operation against Palestinian armed factions and their associated... August 28, 2024 Could Hamas Be Exiled? Israel has two objectives in Gaza, and they haven’t changed since 10/7. One is the destruction of Hamas. The other is the return of all the remaining hostages. Thus far, Israel has largely... August 28, 2024 Tehran holds its fire For weeks, Israelis have been “bracing” themselves – as headline writers like to put it – for a new wave of attacks from Iran’s rulers. Following the July 31 assassination of Hamas leader Ismail... August 27, 2024 Iran’s diplomatic offensive: Islamic Republic is multi-pronged threat to Israel Iran’s new Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been moving quickly to cement Iran’s role in the region. His diplomatic offensive is taking shape even as Iran continues to threaten Israel with... August 27, 2024 IDF rescues a hostage in Gaza On August 27, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) rescued Qaid Farhan Alkadi, a hostage who had been held in Gaza by Hamas for 326 days since Hamas’s October 7 attack. It is the latest hostage rescue since... August 26, 2024 IDF pushes into central Gaza as terror threats shift The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) expanded their push into the outskirts of Deir al-Balah, a key city in central Gaza. The operation is one of several that the IDF is undertaking in Gaza as it continues... August 26, 2024 Al Qaeda kills hundreds in Burkina Faso attack On Saturday, the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), Al Qaeda’s branch for West Africa, killed at least 200 people in a massive assault in central Burkina Faso. The strike took place in the... August 26, 2024 Hamas, other terror groups turn to boobytraps and explosives to attack Israel The terrorist groups attacking Israel, particularly Hamas, are turning to the use of explosive devices and booby traps increasingly. This is true in Gaza and also in the West Bank. On Sunday,... August 26, 2024 Hezbollah’s plodding war of attrition on Israel will continue – this is how Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered a speech on Sunday about the Iranian-backed terrorist group’s attack on Israel earlier in the day. The attack was named “Operation Arbaeen Day” because... August 26, 2024 Israel is targeting orchestrators of West Bank terrorism Israel is leveraging the current war against Hamas, Hezbollah, and its Iranian-led allies to carry out a campaign of targeted eliminations against entities involved in terrorist activities in the West... August 26, 2024 Prepared Israel gives Hezbollah yet another beating After a series of impressive intelligence and military operations that culminated in taking out Hezbollah’s top military chief Fuad Shukr, Israel on Sunday gave Hezbollah yet another beating by suppressing... August 26, 2024 Congress must fix health care cybersecurity shortfalls A new virus — malicious computer code — is threatening Americans’ health. Computer hackers are compromising sensitive health information and disrupting hospitals’ ability to provide... August 25, 2024 Washington must sanction the businesses backing Maduro in Venezuela Sanctions on Venezuela are more necessary now than ever. In the wake of Venezuela’s fraudulent election that resulted in Nicolás Maduro’s illicit retention of power, hundreds of government-owned businesses continue to generate billions of dollars to fuel Maduro’s repression and quell dissent. Washington must now aggressively sanction the businesses backing Maduro’s rule... August 25, 2024 After a failed attack, Hezbollah’s propaganda seeks to prevent a wider war with Israel For almost a month, the Middle East and the international community waited on edge for Hezbollah’s retaliation for Israel’s assassination of its military commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut on... August 25, 2024 After Hezbollah’s barrage, can it be deterred? Hezbollah continues to carry out attacks on Israel, even as it takes losses. This illustrates how the Iranian-backed terrorist group is undeterred. Hezbollah’s losses are mounting, but it is... August 25, 2024 IDF confronts major Hezbollah barrage using preemptive airstrikes The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) used approximately 100 warplanes to confront a large Hezbollah attack in the early morning hours of August 25. “This morning, we thwarted a large-scale attack by the... August 23, 2024 Israeli defense minister announces the defeat of Hamas’s Rafah Brigade The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have defeated Hamas’s Rafah Brigade, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said during a trip to southern Gaza on August 21. Gallant visited with the IDF’s 162nd Division,... August 22, 2024 Why a Cease-fire Deal With Hezbollah Now Is Bad for Israel Cautious optimism mixed with warning signs continues to accompany Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, even as a final deal remains elusive and progress has only been made in fits and starts. But various American and Israeli voices... August 22, 2024 Turkey’s Threat to Block NATO Cooperation with Israel On July 12, at the NATO summit in Washington, Turkey threatened to take steps to exclude Israel from all cooperation with NATO. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that “until comprehensive,... August 22, 2024 Iran cannot be allowed to make this state of alert the new normal Israel has been on alert during the first two weeks of August. Iran’s threats to attack with a multi-front assault, using Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed proxies, has kept the Middle East on its toes. Each... August 22, 2024 Will a United Nations Cybercrime Treaty Help Russia, Communist China, and Iran Control the Internet? Freedom of information is kryptonite for autocrats. On August 9, United Nations member states approved the first worldwide treaty on cybercrime that was initiated by Russia and supported by Communist China.... August 21, 2024 Iran Is Shockingly Close to Nuclear Breakout Potential; The World Must Act The UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will soon issue new reporting on Iran’s nuclear program from a summer of inspections at Tehran’s nuclear sites. The new data... August 21, 2024 Hezbollah targets the Israeli town of Katzrin in the Golan Heights Hezbollah expanded its attacks on Israel on August 21, targeting the Israeli town of Katzrin in the Golan Heights with a large barrage of rockets. Hezbollah has hit numerous sites in the Golan in recent... August 21, 2024 From “harsh punishment” to “tactical retreat”—time isn’t on Tehran’s side The Islamic Republic has scaled back its rhetoric against Israel and pivoted away from “hard revenge,” instead shifting to “strategic ambiguity.” Tehran believes time is on its side, and its retaliation... August 21, 2024 America’s ‘self-defeat’ in Afghanistan When World War II ended – not in a “ceasefire” or a “responsible exit strategy” or a “peace deal” but with the unconditional surrender of America’s enemies – the United States determined... August 20, 2024 Israeli forces recover the bodies of six hostages in Gaza The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the bodies of six more hostages, the IDF said on August 20. Throughout 10 months of operations in Gaza, Israeli forces have sought to recover hostages, both living... August 19, 2024 Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for botched Tel Aviv bombing Hamas and Islamic Jihad issued a joint statement on August 19, claiming responsibility for an attempted suicide bombing in Tel Aviv the previous night. Both groups warned they would resume suicide... August 18, 2024 Ceasefire sticking points indicate Hamas’s plans to return to power The current ceasefire discussions, which are based on parameters that framed the talks since January, have several sticking points. Recent reports point to several key issues in the talks that could... August 18, 2024 Hezbollah’s escalation strategy: Threats without full-scale war For two weeks, Hezbollah has been threatening to widen the war with Israel. Hezbollah joined Iran in this endeavor, hoping to prepare the way for a possible escalation against Israel. However, Hezbollah... August 17, 2024 Is Russia Raising Specter of ‘Dirty Bomb’ to Prime Public for False Flag? Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Kursk and Belgorod, the first foreign invasion of Russia since World War II, has put the Kremlin’s mouthpieces into a tizzy as they simultaneously... August 16, 2024 Hezbollah’s tunnel video shows just the tip of the iceberg Hezbollah released a new video on Friday showcasing what appears to be a large tunnel complex where it keeps missiles. The video was released two weeks after Hezbollah vowed to increase its attacks against... August 16, 2024 Israel’s Approach to Iran May Be Getting Bolder A digital billboard in central Tehran’s Palestine Square was unveiled in 2017, counting down until Israel’s demise. Shiites are usually ambiguous about eschatological dates, but...

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