Israel Continues Attacks on Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Takes Holiday Break
Artillery strikes reported on villages a day after killing commander
China Blamed as West Fuels Nuclear Buildup
Washington accounts for the bulk of increased nuclear weapons-related expenditures, vastly outpacing both Beijing and Moscow
Israeli Lawmakers Push For Gaza Resettlement
A pair of Knesset members claimed a new occupation was the only way to protect Israel’s security after the Gaza war
Israel’s Top Court Suspends October 7 Probe
Military officials have faced intense scrutiny over their failure to prevent the surprise Hamas attack last year.
‘Nothing Has Changed’ Since Israel Announced Limited Humanitarian Pause
The Israel Defense Forces said it would halt operations near one road in Gaza during daylight hours
Israeli Drone Kills Hezbollah Commander in Strike in South Lebanon
Senior US envoy visits Israel to discuss possible Lebanon war
NATO Mulling Increasing Nuclear Deployments
The alliance’s top official voiced concerns about alleged threats from Russia and China
Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet, Consolidates Power
The Prime Minister plans to make future decisions about the war in Gaza with a small consultation group
Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir Oppose Army Pauses in Parts of Gaza
This highlights faction fights between Netanyahu’s far-right coalition and the army
Ukraine’s War Backers Hold ‘Peace’ Conference
India and nearly a dozen other states objected to Russia’s exclusion from the meeting.
US and Canadian Warships Arrive in Cuba During Russian Naval Deployment
The Cuban Foreign Ministry was displeased with the American submarine’s presence.
WaPo: Pentagon Ramping Up Intelligence-Sharing With Israel
Washington has reportedly scrambled to meet Tel Aviv’s “insatiable” demand for intelligence since October 7.
NATO to Control Ukraine Aid to ‘Trump-Proof’ Arms Shipments
The members of the bloc agreed that all arms for Ukraine would flow through NATO
US Concerned Israel Could Drag US Into War in Lebanon
Washington fears a potential miscalculation could trigger a wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel Claims to Open Aid Corridor Near Rafah
A spokesman for the Israeli military downplayed the move, saying there would be no ceasefire or change in policy
