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Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Hostage Deal

The Israeli cabinet accepted a deal for a temporary cease-fire with Hamas that would involve the release of 50 hostages being held by the terrorist organization inside Gaza. The hostages would be exchanged for Palestinians who are being held inside Israeli jails.  The deal is considered the first of several phases. …

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WATCH: Ukrainian Sniper Takes Out Russian Soldier in Record-Breaking Shot

A sniper in the security service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed a groundbreaking world record by taking out a Russian soldier from a distance of 2.36 miles. The shot beats the previous record for a combat kill from a distance of 1.7 miles. The sniper used a Ukrainian-made sniper rifle known …

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Aboard the ‘Galaxy Leader,’ Hijacked by Houthis: Where Is the Kidnapped Crew?

A spokesman did not immediately respond to a request from Soldier of Fortune to offer proof that the hostages are alive. by Susan Katz Keating Hostage negotiators face “complex challenges” when trying to learn the fate of the crew that was aboard a Bahamas-flagged cargo ship that was seized on …

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Inside Gaza, Palestinians Lash Out Openly Against Hamas

by Susan Katz Keating Emboldened by desperation, Palestinians inside Gaza have begun to lash out openly against Hamas, risking their lives in order to challenge the draconian regime that has ruled the enclave since 2006. The dissent has occurred throughout the Gaza Strip, according to witnesses. In one instance, thirsty …

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Israel Releases Video of Hamas Weapons Inside Shifa Hospital

Israel on Thursday released images of weapons and tunnel shafts that are located beneath the Shifa Hospital in Gaza. “Today, Hamas’s tunneling infrastructure was exposed inside the hospital,” the Israel Defense Forces said on Nov. 16. “Furthermore, a booby-trapped vehicle that was prepared for the October 7 massacre was discovered …

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On Desperate Ground: Mad Dog Platoon and the Battle of OP Nevada

by Susan Katz Keating The Ninth Situation of War, when you must fight without delay, is Desperate Ground – Sun Tzu “Watson. Wake up. Woods. Everyone. Wake the hell up.” The sentinels raced through the lean-to, alerting the team with urgent news: the Taliban were at the wire. Hours earlier, Sgt. …

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Hamas Loses Control of Northern Gaza, Israel Says

Hamas fighters had lost control of the northern part of the Gaza Strip, prompting tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee south, the Israeli military said early Thursday. “We saw 50,000 Gazans move from the northern Gaza Strip to the south,” Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised briefing. …

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Top Hamas Weapons Czar Killed in IDF Strike, Israel Says

Israeli forces killed a top-ranked Hamas weapons czar, as the military advanced inside Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday. The IDF targeted the weapons chief, Mohsen Abu Zina, as part of a larger effort to strike at the terror group’s senior and tactical leaders. “Abu Zina served as …

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Russian Soldiers Wear Soviet Symbols While Fighting in Ukraine

In the opening weeks of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a handful of Soviet flags flown from Russian tanks were documented in amateur footage. But a recent surge in professional photos of Soviet symbols released through Kremlin-funded media indicates a possible widespread embrace of the aesthetic among Russia’s military. Ian Garner, a historian …

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