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30:44

340: IDF Pounds Hezbollah Rocket & Missiles Sites in...

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2024/09/24

For review:1. IDF Pounds Hezbollah Rocket & Missiles Sites in S. Lebanon.The IDF said it struck some 1,600 targets across Lebanon on Monday, including many homes it said housed weapons directly threatening Israel.2. Monday IDF airstrike in Beirut targets Senior Hezbollah Commander.An Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Monday evening targeted Hezbollah commander Ali Karaki, fueling speculation as to whether the senior terror leader had been killed in the attack.3. Iranian President accuses Isr...

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30:08

339: IDF Strikes Hezbollah's Radwan Force Leadership...

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2024/09/21

For review:1. IDF Strikes Hezbollah's Radwan Force Leadership.The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Saturday that it had eliminated many of the top commanders of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force in the Friday strike in Beirut.2. Iraq to Procure Medium-Range Air Defense Systems.Iraq’s Ministry of Defense announced Thursday that it signed a contract with a South Korean company to procure a number of advanced medium-range batteries.3. Armor Not Dead: UK Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank.Rheinmetal...

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25:05

338: Pager & Hand-Held Radio Explosions in Lebanon -...

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2024/09/19

For review:1. Israeli Defense Minister tells US Envoy that only "military action" can restore security and return residents to the border region.2. Pager & Hand-Held Radio Explosions in Lebanon - Iranian Ambassador Wounded.Thousands of Hezbollah group pagers exploded on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000. In addition, a fresh wave of explosions ripped across Lebanon on Wednesday, targeting hand-held radios used by Hezbollah members.Mojtaba Amani, the Iranian ambassador...

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19:58

337: Israel PM - Large Scale Confrontation with...

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2024/09/17

For review:1. US Foreign Military Sales:- Japan: KC-46A Refueling aircraft.- Israel: Heavy Duty Tank Trailers. 2. Houthi Rebels Claim Downing of MQ-9 Reaper.The U.S. military said it was aware of the Houthis' claimed downing of a drone over the country's southwestern Dhamar province, without elaborating.3. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar congratulates Houthi Rebels for missile attack on Israel. In his letter, Sinwar congratulated Houthi leader Abdel-Malek al-Houthi on his “success in reaching ...

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26:13

336: IDF Tunnel Warfare in Khan Younis + US Secretary...

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2024/09/15

For review:1. US Secretary of the Navy Violates Hatch Act.Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro has apologized for comments he made to British reporters in January that the Office of the Special Trial Counsel found violated a US law that prevents federal employees from endorsing political candidates during their official duties.2. IDF Tunnel Warfare in Khan Younis.According to the Commanding General of Division 98 (Major General Dan Goldfus), the Gaza tunnels are a single giant network from w...

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20:42

335: IDF Reports 13 kilometers of Tunnels Destroyed...

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2024/09/13

For review:1. US Carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Departs CENTCOM AOR.The Carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is heading back home eight months into its deployment, Pentagon officials announced on Thursday.2. IDF Reports 13 kilometers of Tunnels Destroyed in Rafah.Brigadier General Itzik Cohen, 162d Division Commander said that his combat engineering forces located 203 separate, but interconnected tunnels in the Philadelphi Corridor, to about 300 meters away on the outskirts of the cit...

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26:09

334: Israel Defense Minister - Hamas as Military...

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2024/09/11

For review:1. Israel Defense Minister - Hamas as Military Formation is Gone.Hamas is no longer an organized military force in the Gaza Strip after Israel’s 11-month ongoing military campaign, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told foreign journalists on Monday. 2. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said US will present new formula for Hostage Deal between Israel and Hamas.3. Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar issued a rare statement- congratulating Algeria’s incumbent President after he was declare...

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25:05

333: Israel - Hamas Hostage Deal Remote + Germany to...

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2024/09/10

For review:1. Israel - Hamas Hostage Deal Remote. The chances of a phased hostage-ceasefire agreement being achieved on the basis of Israel’s May proposal are “close to zero” and there is “very broad pessimism” among the Israeli negotiators.2. Germany to Provide 155mm Howitzers to Ukraine.Germany will deliver a batch of 12 x Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, the Defense Minister announced. 6 x howitzers will be delivered by the end of this year and the rest next ye...

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26:30

332: Egypt's Army Chief of Staff Visits Gaza Border +...

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2024/09/07

For review:1. Egypt's Army Chief of Staff Visits Gaza Border.Egypt’s army chief of staff Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa made a surprise visit on Thursday to the country’s border with the Gaza Strip to inspect the security situation.2. IDF Infantry Brigade Prepares for Combat in North.The IDF’s Yiftah Brigade carried out a drill over the past week simulating fighting in Lebanon. The drill included fighting and maneuvering in complex terrain, advancing along a “mountainous route,” and using f...

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24:42

331: Israel PM - IDF Potentially Off Philadelphi...

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2024/09/05

For review:1. Israel PM - IDF Potentially Off Philadelphi Corridor in Phase 2 but Not Without Security Arrangements.PM Netanyahu: “The conditions that we shall have for a permanent ceasefire must include a situation where the Philadelphi Corridor cannot be perforated.”2. Slovakia to Procure Barak MX Air Defense Systems.The Slovak government has approved the purchase 6 x Barak MX air defense systems for an estimated €554 million ($615 million).3. China & Russia present at Egypt Inter...

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23:38

330: Israeli PM Makes Case for Maintaining IDF...

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2024/09/04

For review:1. US White House reports that new Hostage Deal has Israel mvoing off populated areas of the Philadelphi Corridor.White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby: “The deal itself, including the bridging proposal that we started working with… includes the removal of Israeli Defense Forces from all densely populated areas… in phase one… and that includes those areas along and adjacent to that corridor. That’s the proposal that Israel had agreed to.”2. Israeli PM Makes ...

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22:15

329: IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Hostages Murdered by...

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2024/09/02

For review:1. According to final investigation report, the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2024, was caused by bad weather.The main cause of the helicopter crash was the “complex climatic and atmospheric conditions of the region in the spring.” 2. IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Hamas for the ongoing failure to reach a ceasefire deal that would have secured their release while they were sti...

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24:40

328: Israeli Security Cabinet Supports Remaining on...

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2024/08/30

For review.1. USAID Report on Gaza Pier- available at USNI News.2. Israeli Security Cabinet Supports Remaining on Philadelphi Corridor.Israel's security cabinet voted Thursday to back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s position in favor of maintaining IDF presence along the Gaza-Egypt border as part of any potential ceasefire and hostage release deal.3. Qatar & Turkey Joint Air Force Squadron revealed on X by the Commander of the Turkish Air Force.While the exact number and type of aircr...

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26:41

327: IDF Says 80% Tunnels Destroyed on Philadelphi...

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2024/08/29

For review:1. Among Hostage Negotiations, Israel PM faces tough decisions on status of Philadelphi Corridor.2. IDF Says 80% Tunnels Destroyed on Philadelphi Corridor - Rafah Brigade Collapsed.3. Israel & Hamas likely to agree to humanitarian truce for child polio vaccinations.Unnamed Egyptian sources as expecting a truce to kick off within days, lasting through daylight hours for 3-5 days, excluding places in the Strip where the IDF is operating.4. Russia reportedly facing challenge...

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326: US SEC DEF - 2 x US Carriers to Remain in...

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2024/08/27

For review.1. Hezbollah attacks Northern Israel with missiles and drones in retaliation for strike on senior commander.2. US SEC DEF: 2 x US Carriers to Remain in CENTCOM AOR.With the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), there will now be 2 x aircraft carriers and their warships available for US Central Command.3. US Israel - Hamas Hostage Negotiations.A US official says that the hostage talks held in Cairo the past several days have been “constructive.”...

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22:28

325: Israel & Hamas Negotiations Continue - No Deal...

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2024/08/24

For review:1. Israel & Hamas Negotiations Continue - No Deal Yet. Philadelphi Corridor still a sticking point. Egypt-based Alghad TV reported Saturday, citing citing an unnamed informed source, that Israel had notified Cairo it was prepared to withdraw under a deal from five security points out of eight discussed along the Philadelphi Corridor. There was no other confirmation of the report.2. Latest US Assistance Package to Ukraine is worth $125 million.Included in this package...

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26:06

324: US Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in CENTCOM...

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2024/08/22

For review:1. US Carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Arrives in the Middle East according US Central Command. The Lincoln is set to relieve USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), which has been operating in the Middle East since June.2. IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Hostage in Khan Younis.3. Israel - Hamas Negotiations losing momentum.4. Ukraine Kursk operation strengthens hand for potential Peace Talks. Russia not in the mood.5. Germany lays out Ukraine war materiel for the remainder of 2024, and 2025.I...

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24:16

323: Israel Accepts US "Bridging Proposal" in...

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2024/08/20

For review:1. Israel Accepts US "Bridging Proposal" in Negotiations.Statement from Israeli Prime Minister's Office:“The Prime Minister reiterated Israel’s commitment to the current American proposal on the release of our hostages, which takes into account Israel’s security needs, which he strongly insists on."2. Ukraine Destroys Key Bridges in Kursk Region.This weekend, Ukraine destroyed a key bridge in the region and struck a second one nearby, disrupting supply lines as it pressed the...

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23:25

322: Israel - Hamas Negotiation Update + US Carrier &...

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2024/08/18

For review:1. US Carrier (USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72) & Guided-Missile Submarine (USS Georgia SSGN-728) Moving Toward CENTCOM AOR.2. Israel - Hamas Negotiation Update.The US “bridging proposal” does not provide for an ongoing Israeli presence along the Gaza-Egypt border or for a mechanism in central Gaza to prevent the return of armed Hamas forces to the Strip’s north.3. Bulgaria to procure IRIS-T Air Defense Systems in support of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The deal ...

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25:56

321: US President: Significant Progress on...

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2024/08/17

For review:1. US President: Significant Progress on Negotiations. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas were the most constructive that mediators had seen in months, a senior Biden administration official told reporters on Friday.2. IDF Combat Engineers have destroyed over 50 tunnels along the Philadelphi Corridor. The IDF did not detail how many of the tunnels crossed into Egypt.3. Israeli Air Force rehearse long-range strikes, employing F-35 and F-15 warplanes and Boeing 707 refueling ...

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