Iran wraps up ‘unprecedented’ military exercises highlighting strengths, weaknesses, researchers say

Voice of America News reports: “Iran is wrapping up two months of its most intense military exercises in decades as it tries to deter potential attacks from its archrivals Israel and the United States, security […]

Chief of Staff Zamir: ‘Hamas not yet defeated, mission is not yet complete

Israel National News reports: “The IDF Chief of Staff Change of Command ceremony for incoming IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir was held Wednesday morning at the ‘Kirya’ in Tel Aviv. At the ceremony, which […]

UNICEF: ‘Armed Men’ Raping Babies as Young as One Year Old in Sudan

Breitbart.com reports: “The U.N. children’s fund, UNICEF, issued a report on Tuesday that said armed men in Sudan are sexually assaulting children, including infants as young as one year old. UNICEF cited ‘data compiled by […]

Israel PM issues threat to Hamas over hostages as Gaza talks at an impasse

SpaceWar.com reports: “Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hamas on Monday with unimaginable consequences if it did not return hostages held in Gaza, while the Palestinian group accused his government of sabotaging the fragile truce […]

EU chief unveils 800-billion-euro plan to ‘rearm’ Europe

SpaceWar.com reports: “EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday presented a five-part plan to mobilise some 800 billion euros for Europe’s defence — and help provide ‘immediate’ military support for Ukraine after Washington suspended aid. […]

Russian missile experts flew to Iran amid clashes with Israel

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Several senior Russian missile specialists have visited Iran over the past year as the Islamic Republic has deepened its defense cooperation with Moscow, a Reuters review of travel records and employment […]

Defense Minister: ‘Iran is the main threat, we will work with USA to defeat it’

Israel National News reports: “Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and thanked him for President Trump and the administration’s support to expedite the shipment of munitions and security equipment […]

FM Sa’ar: Hamas rejected ceasefire, turned aid into terror funding

Israel National News reports: “Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has confirmed that Hamas rejected a proposal to extend the temporary ceasefire, despite Israel’s full compliance with the framework for hostage releases. Speaking to international media, Sa’ar […]

Hamas hostage ceremonies angered US, spurring pressure for plan to push group out

The Times of Israel reports: “The elaborate propaganda-filled hostage-release ceremonies that Hamas has been holding throughout the first phase of the ceasefire have undercut the terror group’s chances to remain in power in Gaza, two […]

Iran vice president Zarif, former face of nuke deal, quits under hardliner pressure

The Times of Israel reports: “A former Iranian foreign minister who was key to the country’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers reportedly tendered his resignation on Monday from the government of reformist President Masoud […]

Close Netanyahu ally says peace deal with Palestinians possible if Hamas defeated

YnetNews.com reports: “Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, a close ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said a peace deal could be signed with the Palestinians if Hamas was defeated. Dermer spoke Monday during a closed […]

China’s Xi meets Russian security chief in Beijing: state media

SpaceWar.com reports: “Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu in Beijing, Chinese state media said. Shoigu’s trip comes days after Xi spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, with […]