Tag: Conflict
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US finds 5 Israeli units guilty of flagrant human rights violations
On Monday, the US State Department found that five Israeli military units were guilty of gross human rights violations but decided not to bar any of them from military aid, a spokesman said. The announcement would be the first time the US has directly accused its Middle Eastern ally of overt wrongdoing since hostilities against…
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US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland Resigns
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed Deputy Secretary Victoria Nuland’s “imminent resignation” on Tuesday. In a press statement, Blinken referred to Nuland as “indispensable” in managing the current war in Ukraine against Russian President, Vladimir Putin. It was also noted that Deputy Secretary for Management, John Bass will fill Nuland’s role temporarily. Why this…
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US Army guts 24k positions amid crippling shortfalls
The US Army announced the slashing of 24k troop positions amid recruitment shortfalls, which currently affects nearly every branch of the military. The news comes amid a heightened risk of war with regional players in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asian theaters. Why it matters: With military preparedness at an all-time low, many have…
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Russian military breakthrough at Avdeevka forces Ukrainian retreat
Ukrainian forces fled from the eastern city of Avdeevka on Friday. The city had been subjected to a prolonged military siege and numerous attacks from Russian forces prior to its capture, which is already being described as a “significant symbolic victory.” Context: According to Russian media, the frontline city has been used as a key…
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Son of Benjamin Netanyahu takes refuge in the US while war in Gaza grinds on
The son of embattled Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is being protected by a cadre of Shin Bet bodyguards as he takes refuge in a Miami resort 7,000 miles away from the current Gaza conflict. According to reports, 32-year-old Yair Netanyahu, continues to slink away from his country’s call to war, instead opting to “sip…