Author: Mike Brest
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Israel, Hamas peace deal celebrated
With the peace plan pushed by President Donald Trump set to be implemented over the weekend, celebrations broke out on the streets of Israel and the Palestinian territories. In Denver, rabbis welcomed the news, even as they remained cautious, noting the hostages have yet to be released. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s security Cabinet was set to meet Thursday night to…
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Former Northern Command leader warns of ‘incredible gaps’ in homeland defense
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A former U.S. Northern Command leader warned on Thursday about the “incredible gaps” facing U.S. homeland defense, specifically referencing air defense below space. Retired Gen. Glen VanHerck, who served as NORTHCOM’s commander from 2020 to…
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Putin meets with world leaders as he stalls on US-backed Zelensky meeting
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Russian President Vladimir Putin is in the middle of a trip to China, where he has met with several world leaders, but not the one President Donald Trump has repeatedly called on him to have…
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Trump and advisers meet to discuss post-war Gaza plans
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save President Donald Trump held a meeting on Wednesday with advisers focusing on plans for post-war Gaza. Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, participated in the White House meeting and presented…
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Abbey Gate bomber accomplice set for December trial
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man accused of helping plan the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan that led to the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and roughly 170 others is set to stand trial in Virginia in December.…
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Witkoff to meet Ukrainians in New York this week as peace prospects falter
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save President Donald Trump‘s envoy Steve Witkoff said he will be meeting with Ukrainian leaders in New York this week as the U.S. seeks to end the Russia-Ukraine war despite Moscow’s reluctance. “I will be meeting…
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Trump orders creation of National Guard ‘quick reaction force’ for ‘rapid’ deployment
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that called for the creation of a “quick reaction force” made up of National Guard troops available for “rapid nationwide deployment.” Many of the details of…
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Russia says talks about Ukraine’s security without it are a ‘road to nowhere’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A senior Russian official said talks about Ukraine’s security without Russia are a “road to nowhere,” raising a red flag on conversations happening among NATO allies on supporting Ukraine. “We cannot agree with the fact…
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Tension grows between Israel and Australia over visa revocation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Israeli leaders accused the Australian government of antisemitism over the revocation of a visa for a right-wing politician who was set to travel to Sydney and Melbourne later this week. “History will remember [Australian Prime…
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Netanyahu’s right flank urges no deal on latest Hamas-approved proposal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Hard-liners in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s governing coalition are urging him to reject the limited proposal Hamas said it accepted on Monday. The limited proposal is a short-term deal that includes a 60-day ceasefire…