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Susan Katz Keating

Blinken: After Hamas Terror Attack, US May Freeze $6 Billion Released to Iran in Prisoner Swap

The United States is considering blocking $6 billion that were released to Iran as part of a prisoner swap, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters in Israel. “We have strict oversight of the funds, and we retain the right to freeze them,” Blinken said.  Blinken made his remarks Thursday …

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‘I’m Coming’: Father Races to Save Daughter Who Was Bleeding to Death After Being Shot by Hamas

When Neta Portal’s parents divorced six years ago, she stopped speaking to her father. But when Hamas terrorists shot her repeatedly, the 22-year-old turned to the only person she knew would save her life: her estranged father, Shimon Portal. He responded as only a father would. He raced to find …

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The Tunnels of Terrorism: Hamas Used an Old Bedouin Smuggling Route to Bolster Attack on Israel

by Susan Katz Keating The Hamas terror group used an old Bedouin tunnel network to smuggle weapons and fighters from Gaza for the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, a defense officer told Soldier of Fortune. “It is one of many ways they launched their attacks,” said the officer, who is …

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War in the Tunnels: When Combat Goes Underground

As the war in Ukraine has brought urban combat into the forefront, U.S. defense officials are addressing what the complex realm of subterranean warfare will mean for American troops in future conflicts. “Our adversaries have adapted their capabilities against our weaknesses by expanding their use of underground facilities,” Army officials …

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Hamas is Inflicting ‘ISIS-Level Savagery’ on Israel, Pentagon Says

Hamas is inflicting “ISIS level savagery” against Israeli civilians, a senior Pentagon official told reporters. “I want to differentiate this from other times we have seen conflicts between Israel and Hamas in Gaza,” the official said during a Monday briefing. “This is ISIS level savagery that we have seen committed …

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Israeli Hostages Rescued Amid Fierce Fighting; Hamas Says Tehran Supported Shock Attack

Dozens of Israelis were rescued from where they were being held captive inside the dining hall to a kibbutz, security forces in Israel said. The hostages were held at Kibbutz Be’eri in the southern part of the country. Four terrorists were reported killed in the rescue operation. The rescue came …

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‘We Are at War’: Israel Vows Swift Reprisal for Attack by Hamas; Terrorists Hold Israeli Hostages

”We are at war. Not an ‘operation,’ not a ‘round,’ but at war.” – Netanyahu Terrorists in Gaza launched a shock attack against Israel on Saturday, inflicting significant casualties and prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare “we are at war.” The Hamas attackers captured Israeli soldiers and citizens, and …

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‘I Feel Empty’: Russians Honor Prigozhin on 40th Day Since Merc Leader Was Killed

Russian mourners commemorated the founder and leader of Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin on the 40th day since his death, a Russian Orthodox tradition to honor those who have passed away.  Prigozhin, along with commander Dmitry “Wagner” Utkin and eight others were killed in an Aug. 23 plane crash in …

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Russian Forces Using 2B25 ‘Silent’ Short-Range Mortar in Ukraine

A ‘silent’ short-range mortar system, the 2B25 Spigot, has been spotted being used by Russian forces in Ukraine. Unlike other mortars, the weapon is said to be only as loud as a suppressed 7.62x39mm round being fired from a Kalashnikov rifle. And, according to a promotional video, the 2B25 was …

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Kremlin Faked Video Showing Chechen Warlord Kadyrov in Good Health, Ukraine Says

by Susan Katz Keating The Kremlin faked a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, in order to show that the gravely ill warlord is in good health, according to a Ukrainian official. Kadyrov fell into a coma last month, Ukrainian SBU Security Service officials said. “Yes, …

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