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Gantz meets US national security chief for talks on Iran, Israel’s security

In Washington, defense minister emphasizes need to ‘work closely and prepare for any future scenario,’ amid reports Tehran advancing nuclear program Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in the White House and thanked him for the Biden administration’s commitment to Israel’s security. Landing in …

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Hamas wins landslide victory in student elections at flagship Birzeit University

Islamist terror group activists take 28 seats to Fatah’s 18, as PA’s ruling party sees its West Bank support and legitimacy dwindle Hamas activists won a landslide victory in student elections at the flagship Birzeit University north of Ramallah on Wednesday night, in a possible indicator of how West Bank …

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Qatar to boost investment in Spain by $4.9 billion

Qatar committed Wednesday to investing 4.7 billion euros ($4.9 billion) in Spain as the European country launches an economic overhaul with its share of European Union pandemic recovery funding. Qatar’s emir, Shekih Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, announced that the energy-rich gulf state would boost its investments in Spain at a …

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US assures Sweden, Finland of military support as Turkey delays NATO entry

The Biden administration is offering military support to bolster the defenses of Sweden and Finland against potential Russian actions as Turkey threatens to delay the two Nordic countries’ admission into the NATO alliance. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sat down with Sweden’s Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist at the Pentagon on …

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The Russian Military’s People Problem

It’s Hard for Moscow to Win While Mistreating Its Soldiers It’s Hard for Moscow to Win While Mistreating Its Soldiers Six days before the invasion of Ukraine, a small group of Russian soldiers huddled together in their tents in Belarus. One of them had covertly acquired a smartphone—barred by the …

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US assures Sweden, Finland of military support as Turkey delays NATO entry

The Biden administration is offering military support to bolster the defenses of Sweden and Finland against potential Russian actions as Turkey threatens to delay the two Nordic countries’ admission into the NATO alliance. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sat down with Sweden’s Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist at the Pentagon on …

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US and allied military bosses gather in Brussels to chart path for NATO in east

Top U.S. generals and other NATO defense chiefs are meeting in Brussels on Thursday to discuss what Russia’s war on Ukraine will mean for their militaries as the alliance looks for ways to bulk up forces along its eastern flank. U.S. European Command’s Gen. Tod Wolters and Joint Chiefs of …

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Senate passes $40 billion aid bill for Ukraine, sending military and humanitarian assistance to bolster war effort

The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package to Ukraine, overcoming Republican obstruction to reinforce the embattled country in its fierce fight against Russia. The legislation will be sent to President Joe Biden for his signature just as his ability to transfer weapons from …

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US to send Ukraine more howitzers with new $100 million military aid package

The U.S. will send Ukraine another 18 howitzers as part of its latest $100 million military aid package announced Thursday, chief Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said. The package also will include 18 tactical vehicles to tow the 155mm M777 howitzers, 18 artillery tubes and three counter-artillery radars, he said. With …

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