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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a disturbing video Sunday, May 19, showing 8-year-old Ela Elyakim and her 15-year-old sister, Dafna, being coerced by Hamas terrorists into recording a message. The girls were held captive for 51 days before their release on November 26 during a temporary truce.

IDF releases Hamas video of Israeli child hostages forced to film propaganda

Iranian state media confirmed this morning that Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, May 19.

Iranian president killed in helicopter crash

Ukraine launched a massive two-day counter-attack targeting Russian-annexed Crimea and strategic sites on Russian soil.

Ukraine launches major drone counter-attack on Russian sites

The first shipment of humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza to use the United States’ newly built pier made its way into the territory.

Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier

Russian forces push deepest into Ukraine since December 2022, displacing over 8,000 and prompting a $2 billion pledge in U.S. military aid.

Russia advances in Kharkiv; Zelenskyy cancels trips to focus on defense

NATO nations need new options to deal with the rise in small but deadly drones on the battlefield. BAE Systems said it developed solutions.

NATO needs options to deal with deadly drones. Here are two.

The U.S. military has anchored a temporary floating pier in Gaza to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid.

US-built pier for humanitarian aid anchored in Gaza

The U.S. will send $1 billion in weapons to Israel. There are new details on a crash in Florida that killed eight migrant farmworkers.

Biden administration plans $1 billion weapons deal with Israel

Host Ryan Robertson takes a look at problems the Special operations forces community is facing and what they’re doing to stay mission-ready.

Special operations forces work to stay mission ready: Weapons and Warfare

New threats from other nations and terrorist organizations emphasized a need for cooperation among the military's special operations forces.

Cooperation key to solving special operations forces challenges in 2024

These 360 degree throwable cameras may look like a toy, but the advanced tech in the ball helps give users better view of what's going on.

Throwable cameras give users a 360 degree view: Weapon of the week

The Biden administration is forcing a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining company to sell its land near a nuclear missile site in Wyoming. The White House cited national security concerns as its reasoning following an investigation.

US to force Chinese company near nuke arsenal in Wyoming to sell its land

Germany's newest military innovation could significantly impact Ukraine’s artillery capabilities. The country has created a prototype artillery shell with an impressive firing range of up to 62 miles, a substantial leap from the current 155 mm rounds that reach only 20 miles.

German prototype shell to extend Ukraine’s artillery range against Russia

Revised death tolls of Palestinian women and children show a significant change. The UN cited numbers that show numbers nearly 50% lower than previously reported.

Number of women, children killed in Gaza cut nearly in half in new UN report

As thousands of Palestinians flee parts of Rafah, the U.N.'s World Food Program is warning its critically low on humanitarian aid.

As thousands flee Rafah, UN aid group warns food and fuel supplies critically low

After hours of testimony by Stormy Daniels, lawyers for former President Donald Trump requested a mistrial.

Judge denies Donald Trump’s request for mistrial after Stormy Daniels concludes testimony

As food scarcity worsens for many Palestinians, the first aid ship bound for the new Gaza pier has set sail from Cyprus.

Outbound help: First aid ship bound for new Gaza pier sets sail from Cyprus

Russia showcased depleted military on Victory Day as the U.K. escalates crack down on Russian espionage and destabilizing activities.

Russia V-Day parade raises questions about military capabilities, supplies

The attorney for the family of an Air Force airman shot and killed by a deputy said law enforcement entered the wrong apartment.

Lawyer: Airman killed by Florida deputy who burst into wrong apartment

President Joe Biden expressed frustration over delays in emergency relief distribution after Hurricane Beryl due to difficulties contacting Texas officials.

Biden says US will not supply weapons to Israel for Rafah operation

Tensions rise as France considers sending troops to Ukraine, while Russia warns that Ukraine's new F-16 jets pose a nuclear threat.

Russia labels Ukraine’s F-16 jets nuclear threat, warns against French involvement

Russian missiles and drones damaged three Ukrainian power plants and other infrastructure, injuring three and straining the energy system in a seven-hour attack.

Russian airstrikes damage Ukrainian energy facilities

The U.S. pauses shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over an invasion in Rafah.

US pauses shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over Rafah operation

The U.S. is falling behind in its shipbuilding capabilities; this could be problematic as China seems to be making maritime advances.

American shipbuilding struggling to meet demands as China’s shows progress