WARS
Sunday, 28 April 2024 04:44
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 205
Two Israeli hostages seen in latest video issued by Hamas Hamas released a new video on Saturday that appeared to show two Israeli hostages who have been held in the Gaza Strip since the Oct. 7 assault on southern Israel. The video is similarly filmed to previous hostage videos made public by the Islamist group, which Israel has condemned as psychological terrorism. The two men, identified as Keith Siegel, 64, and Omri Miran, 47, speak individually in front of an empty background. They send their love to their families and ask to be released. Miran was taken hostage from his…
Sunday, 28 April 2024 04:43
What to know after Day 794 of Russia-Ukraine war
RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE Russia delivers 35 precision strikes on Ukrainian military sites over week — top brass Russian troops delivered 35 strikes by long-range precision weapons against Ukrainian energy sites, military-industrial enterprises, railway infrastructure, warehouses and fuel depots, army and mercenaries’ deployment areas over the past week in the special military operation in Ukraine, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Saturday. "On April 20-27 of this year, the Russian Armed Forces delivered 35 combined strikes by seaborne and air-launched long-range precision weapons, including by Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in retaliation to the Kiev regime’s attempts to inflict damage on…
Saturday, 27 April 2024 04:50
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 204
Hamas again raises the possibility of a 2-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren't convinced The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said for more than 15 years that it could accept a two-state compromise with Israel — at least, a temporary one. But Hamas has also refused to say that it would recognize Israel or renounce its armed fight against it. For Israel and many others, especially in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that spurred the latest war in Gaza, that’s proof that Hamas is still irrevocably bent on destroying Israel. The United States and European countries have…
Saturday, 27 April 2024 04:49
What to know after Day 793 of Russia-Ukraine war
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Russia attacks Ukraine's rail lines to disrupt supply of U.S. arms, source says Russia is targeting Ukrainian rail lines with airstrikes to disrupt the delivery of desperately needed U.S. weapons to the front and complicate military logistics, a Kyiv intelligence source said on Friday. The United States approved a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine this week and said the first deliveries should arrive in a matter of days, easing acute shortages of artillery shells that have hamstrung Kyiv's forces for months. As the aid was finalised after six months of congressional wrangling, Russia's defence minister said on…
Friday, 26 April 2024 04:39
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 203
ISRAEL’S REPORTS IDF: On Wednesday, IAF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the area of Maroun El Ras, as well as a Hezbollah observation post in the area of Markaba. Additionally, a Hezbollah military structure was struck in the area of Aalma El Chaeb earlier in the day. Furthermore, throughout the day, IDF artillery struck in several locations in southern Lebanon in order to eliminate imminent threats. Attached is video footage of the strikes: https://bit.ly/4detUKU ** IDF: Fighter jets struck two terrorists who attempted to launch rockets toward Israeli territory; an additional Hamas terrorist cell was eliminated in the…
Friday, 26 April 2024 04:38
What to know after Day 792 of Russia-Ukraine war
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE US to announce $6 bln in weapons purchases for Ukraine, US official says The United States could announce as soon as Friday new weapons purchases for Ukraine worth $6 billion, a U.S. official said on Thursday. The weapons could include counter-artillery radar, tactical vehicles, Patriot interceptors, drones, artillery, precision munitions and counter-drone systems, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The weapons package was first reported by Politico. ** Russian attacks kill at least three in Donetsk, wound 10 in Kharkiv, Ukraine says Russian shelling killed at least three people in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region on…
Thursday, 25 April 2024 04:47
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 202
ISRAEL’S REPORTS IDF: On Tuesday, a number of launches were identified crossing from Lebanese territory that fell in open areas in the area of Shomera. In response, an IAF aircraft struck the launcher in the Tayr Harfa area, from which the launches were fired. Additionally, a Hezbollah military compound from which terrorists were operating in the area was also struck. Overnight, IAF fighter jets struck terror infrastructure in the area of Markaba, a military compound in the Ayta ash Shab area and a Hezbollah observation post in the area of Marwahin. Furthermore, IDF artillery opened fire to remove a threat…
Thursday, 25 April 2024 04:46
What to know after Day 791 of Russia-Ukraine war
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders, and Ukraine has now used them twice, a U.S. official said on Wednesday. The missiles were contained in a $300 million military aid package for Ukraine that U.S. President Joe Biden approved on March 12, said the U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The official would not say how many of the missiles were sent. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, at a briefing for…
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 04:29
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 201
Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north Israeli strikes intensified across Gaza on Tuesday in some of the heaviest shelling in weeks, residents said, and the army ordered fresh evacuations in the north of the enclave, warning civilians they were in a "dangerous combat zone". Strikes by air and shelling from tanks on the ground were also reported in central and southern areas of the Gaza Strip in what residents said late on Tuesday were almost 24 hours of non-stop bombardments. In a post on social media platform X, Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee urged residents…
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 04:28
What to know after Day 790 of Russia-Ukraine war
WESTERN PERSPECTIVE 'Now go win the fight': US Congress passes Ukraine aid after months of delay A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the U.S. Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay, clearing the way for billions of dollars in fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia's invasion force and Kyiv's shortages of military supplies. The Senate approved by 79 to 18 four bills passed by the House of Representatives on Saturday, after House Republican leaders abruptly switched course last week and allowed a vote on the $95 billion in mostly military aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and…
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024 04:49
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 200
ISRAEL’S REPORTS IDF: The Head of the Intelligence Directorate, MG Aharon Haliva, in coordination with the Chief of the General Staff, has requested to end his position, following his leadership responsibility as the Head of the Intelligence Directorate for the events of October 7th. In a decision with the Chief of the General Staff and with the approval of the Minister of Defense, it was decided that MG Aharon Haliva will end his position and retire from the IDF, once his successor is appointed in an orderly and professional process. In his request, MG Aharon Haliva noted his high appreciation…
Tuesday, 23 April 2024 04:48
What to know after Day 789 of Russia-Ukraine war
RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE New US aid package will just kill more Ukrainians – Kremlin Washington’s $61 billion pledge to Kiev will make little difference on the battlefield, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. The US House of Representatives approved a $95 billion foreign aid package, almost two thirds of which would be spent on Ukraine-related programs. The Kremlin, however, doesn’t appear the slightest bit alarmed. “Fundamentally, this will not change the situation on the battlefield,” Peskov told reporters on Monday. Pointing to the steady Russian advances along the front, Peskov said the dynamics of the conflict are now “absolutely clear…
Monday, 22 April 2024 05:06
Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 199
ISRAEL’S REPORTS IDF: Following the initial report regarding a shooting incident at the Beit Einun Junction, a short while ago, two terrorists arrived at the junction. One of the terrorists attempted to stab IDF soldiers that were in the area, who responded with live fire and neutralized him. At the same time, the other terrorist opened fire at the soldiers, who responded with live fire and neutralized him too. No IDF injuries were reported. IDF soldiers are deployed in the area. Attached is a photo of the gun used by one of the terrorists: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC210420248934765 ** IDF: Overnight, IAF fighter…
Monday, 22 April 2024 04:59
What to know after Day 788 of Russia-Ukraine war
RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE NATO members have military personnel in Kiev – Stoltenberg NATO member states have service members stationed at their respective embassies in Kiev, performing advisory functions, NATO Secretary General Jens Soltenberg told MSNBC News on Sunday. In an interview, Stoltenberg was asked whether NATO was planning to send additional personnel to help Kiev in its fight against Russia. “There are no plans for any NATO combat presence in Ukraine. But, of course, several NATO allies have men and women in uniform at the embassies giving advice,”Stoltenberg said. His comment came after Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat Ryder told Politico…