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26:30

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

I - On Defense Podcast ·

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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17:25

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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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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23:50

320: IDF Division Commander Discusses Gaza Operations...

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2024/08/14

For review:1. President Biden hopeful that successful negotiations between Israel & Hamas will stave off Iran retaliatory strike.President Biden was asked by reporters if he expected Iran to hold off on a retaliatory strike if a deal is reached. “That’s my expectation,” the President replied.2. IDF 98th Division Commander Discusses Gaza Operations, including mission where the IDF was "minutes" from capturing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.Brigadier Gen. Dan Goldfus said: “We were close. We wer...

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28:44

319: Report: Ukraine Combat Brigades Digging In at...

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2024/08/12

For review:1. Forbes Report: Ukraine Combat Brigades Digging In at Kursk. There’s growing evidence that some or all of the 5 x Ukraine Combat Brigades- have plans to stay. (The Russians are digging in, too.)2. Hamas Supports Negotiations But Will Not Send Delegation to Upcoming Talks.It (Hamas) said it had asked mediators to present a plan based upon past negotiations, instead of engaging in new talks for a deal based on amended frameworks.3. US making infrastructure improvements t...

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25:15

318: Defense News Annual Top 100 Defense Companies...

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2024/08/10

For review:1. Ukraine Sends 5 x Combat Brigades into Russia's Kursk Oblast. Russia declared a “federal-level” emergency in the region and sent reinforcements there on Friday. Russia’s Defense Ministry said reinforcements were on their way to Kursk to counter Ukraine’s raid.2. Ukrainian First Person View Drone takes down Russian MI-28 Havok Attack Helicopter. “The future use of helicopters in combat can and should be rethought, especially with the growth of unmanned syst...

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29:16

317: Organization of Islamic Cooperation Meets in...

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2024/08/07

For review:1. Secretary of National Security Sergei Shoigu, delivers Russian President Putin's message of restraint during his visit to Tehran on Monday.2. Organization of Islamic Cooperation Meets in Saudi Arabia. Iranian and Palestinian officials called for Wednesday’s gathering of the 57-member OIC in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah, saying the body needed to respond to the killing of the Hamas leader.3. Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have rebuffed requests to contribute troop...

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23:00

316: US Forces in Iraq Struck in Rocket Attack + IDF...

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2024/08/06

For review:1. US Forces in Iraq Struck in Rocket Attack.Several US personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, Defense officials said Monday. 2. Russian National Security Council Secretary Shoigu Visits Tehran.Russian state news agencies reported that Sergei Shoigu was scheduled to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian; the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Akbar Ahmadian; and chief of the Iranian military’s General Staff,...

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30:55

315: US CENTCOM Commander Travels to Region + Report:...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2024/08/04

For review:1. Iran State TV reports that a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh- and not an explosive device planted in the building beforehand (as previously reported by other media). The televised statement says a rocket with a seven-kilogram warhead was used to target the residence of Haniyeh in the capital Tehran on Wednesday, adding it caused heavy devastation. 2. New York Times Report: Iran has attested dozens of suspects in the investiga...

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26:17

314: Getting Ready for Iran: US Increasing Presence...

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2024/08/03

For review:1. US to exit final installation (Air Base 201) in Niger next week.Air Base 201 was the final US military site in the West African country after forces exited Air Base 101 in July. The US spent years building it to launch drone operations and has used its military presence to train Nigerien forces as well.2. Getting Ready for Iran: US Increasing Presence in CENTOM AOR. The US bolsters military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East following reports that Ira...

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27:27

313: Iran Supreme Leader Orders Direct Strike on...

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2024/08/01

For review:1. Iran Supreme Leader Orders Direct Strike on Israel. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has ordered a direct strike on Israel for the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. Israel has not commented on the incident.2. IDF Tough Response to Hezbollah. The IDF confirms that top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Shukr has been managing Hezbollah’s attacks against Israel, including the deadly strike in the Druze...

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