Pentagon spox Maj Gen Pat Ryder says US has seen no change in Russia's 'strategic force posture' after Moscow's announcement that it would begin tactical nuclear weapons drills.

It's 'an example of the kind of irresponsible rhetoric that we've seen from Russia in the past.'…

Egyptian channel, al-Qahera, says a Hamas delegation will fly to Cairo tomorrow to continue ceasefire negotiations #Gaza #Israel

BREAKING: Prime Minister Netanyahu told Biden he will ensure the Kerem Shalom crossing is open for humanitarian assistance for those in need in Gaza, the White House said

BREAKING: A U.S. official told me Biden asked Netanyahu that Israel reopens immediately the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza that was shut down on Sunday after a Hamas attack on a nearby IDF outpost killed four soldiers

Breaking: Judge Juan Merchan has found former President Donald Trump in contempt for violating the gag order in the hush money trial for the 10th time and said he’ll consider jail time going forward.

“Going forward this court will have to consider a jail sanction,” Merchan said.

🔴 Hamas official says organization has decided to suspend hostage and ceasefire negotiations with Israel - report

An Egyptian official tells الحدث عاجل that Hamas attack on Kerem Shalom on Sunday that killed several IDF soldiers sabotaged the hostage deal talks

From a contact on the ground in Rafah, Gaza:

“To all residents of Al-Shukha municipality and the neighborhoods of Al-Salem, Al-Janina, Taba Zara'a and Al-Bayuch staying at your location can be a risk to your lives (blocks 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 28, 270).

The IDF is about…

From IDF Spox regarding evacuation warning in Rafah: This evacuation is described as a “limited scope operation” to temporarily evacuate residents from this area. This is not a large-scale evacuation of Rafah.

A hostage deal is the best way to preserve the lives of the hostages. However, that requires the hostage takers, Hamas, to negotiate in good faith. So far, their demands have been unreasonable.

Russia benefits by reminding the West that it is a major nuclear power, and every time we worry about 'escalation' the strategy pays off.
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IDF evacuation flyers dropped over eastern Rafah, according to Palestinian reports.

Per Israeli outlets, the evacuation will be limited to parts of eastern Rafah, with the announcement being made at 08:00 (now)

The Israeli military and Border Police launched a large counter-terrorism operation in the West Bank city of Tulkarem overnight.

According to military sources, the operation is aimed at dismantling a local terror network in the city and adjacent refugee camp.

The troops are…

Exclusive: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is LIKELY to visit Pakistan NEXT Week, towards the mid of the month of May and likely around the end of the second week of the month of May 2024 - PM Shehbaz is overlooking arrangements himself

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“STANDBY STANDBY STANDBY. I have control.” The words that started one of the most iconic SAS moments 44 years ago today. A small number of SAS troopers raided the Iranian Embassy that has been taken by armed terrorists. The balcony scene has become iconic across the world. Not…

Delighted to see this photo of Lt Col Nick Andrew receiving his OBE for the inspirational work he did whilst at DCDC developing and aligning thinking on strategic communications, info ops, deception and targeting in UK Defence and across NATO. Strategic Command Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre

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Kim Godwin, the president of ABC News, has announced she’s leaving the network and retiring from broadcast news.

Godwin, who was named president in 2021, was the first black woman to lead the news division of a major network.

Her tenure has been filled with missteps and…