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IDF Says It Killed Hamas Commander Linked to Four Former Hostages in Gaza
The IDF says Hassan Mahmoud Siam, linked by the military to four former Israeli hostages and the October 7 attack, was killed in Gaza City.
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Israeli Teen Killed in Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Apartment Building
A 14-year-old Israeli citizen was killed when a Russian drone hit a 16-story apartment building in Kyiv's Pecherskyi district, Israel confirmed.
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Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine' Tour in Dublin, Paris and London
Macklemore will play Dublin, Paris and London on a Free Palestine tour benefiting 12 organizations. Here are the dates, beneficiaries and context.
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Claims That Israeli Engineers Give Israel Control of the iPhone 18 Are Unsupported
Apple has major engineering teams in Israel, but claims that Israel can spy through or remotely detonate iPhone 18 devices are unsupported.
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What Classified Intelligence Could Abdul El-Sayed Access If Elected to the Senate?
Conservatives are raising security concerns about Abdul El-Sayed. Here is what U.S. senators can and cannot access in classified intelligence.
Security & Defense
Two IDF Reservists Killed After Explosive Drone Crashes at Gaza Post
Nadav Kali and Ofek Moalem were killed after a small explosive IDF drone crashed at a Gaza position and detonated during inspection.
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Dearborn Faces Federal Lawsuit Alleging Religious Favoritism Over Ramadan Displays
A federal lawsuit accuses Dearborn and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of favoring Islamic observances. The city denies religious discrimination.
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IDF Says It Killed Hamas Commander Linked to Four Former Hostages in Gaza
The IDF says Hassan Mahmoud Siam, linked by the military to four former Israeli hostages and the October 7 attack, was killed in Gaza City.
Security & Defense
Two IDF Reservists Killed After Explosive Drone Crashes at Gaza Post
Nadav Kali and Ofek Moalem were killed after a small explosive IDF drone crashed at a Gaza position and detonated during inspection.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Plan Urgent Military Chiefs Meeting Under Joint Defense Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are arranging urgent military talks after Houthi attacks, under a trilateral defense pact signed in August.
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IDF Says 228th Brigade Ends Three Month Mission in Syria Security Zone
The IDF says the 228th Brigade completed a three month mission in the Syria security zone, where troops seized weapons, questioned suspects and dismantled infrastructure.
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Politics & Diplomacy
Israeli Teen Killed in Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv Apartment Building
A 14-year-old Israeli citizen was killed when a Russian drone hit a 16-story apartment building in Kyiv's Pecherskyi district, Israel confirmed.
Politics & Diplomacy
Dearborn Faces Federal Lawsuit Alleging Religious Favoritism Over Ramadan Displays
A federal lawsuit accuses Dearborn and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of favoring Islamic observances. The city denies religious discrimination.
Politics & Diplomacy
El-Sayed Appears at Dearborn Fundraiser With Osama Siblani, Report Says
Abdul El-Sayed spoke at a Dearborn fundraiser where Osama Siblani also appeared, renewing scrutiny of Siblani's past rhetoric on Israel.
Politics & Diplomacy
Netanyahu Defends Israel at UN, Rejects Genocide Allegations and Focuses on Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu used his September 24 UN address to defend Israel, reject genocide allegations, warn about Iran and confront international critics as delegates walked out.
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Israeli Cybersecurity Company Island Raises $400 Million at $6.4 Billion Valuation
Cybersecurity company Island raised a $400 million Series F at a $6.4 billion valuation as it expands from enterprise browsers into security controls for AI agents.
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Macklemore Announces 'Free Palestine' Tour in Dublin, Paris and London
Macklemore will play Dublin, Paris and London on a Free Palestine tour benefiting 12 organizations. Here are the dates, beneficiaries and context.
Explainers & Analysis
Claims That Israeli Engineers Give Israel Control of the iPhone 18 Are Unsupported
Apple has major engineering teams in Israel, but claims that Israel can spy through or remotely detonate iPhone 18 devices are unsupported.
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What Classified Intelligence Could Abdul El-Sayed Access If Elected to the Senate?
Conservatives are raising security concerns about Abdul El-Sayed. Here is what U.S. senators can and cannot access in classified intelligence.
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Fox Report Links Palantir Protest Organizers to a Wider Singham Connected Activist Network
A Fox investigation links Palantir protest organizers to wider donor networks, but evidence does not show Singham personally funded that protest.