The Houthis launched their first lethal strike on Israeli soil as the militant group continues targeting vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. One person is dead and 10 others were wounded following the drone attack near the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. The attack penetrated Israel’s usually robust air defenses —…

In November, Americans will decide who will lead the United States for the next four years. The decision will have a huge impact on the world stage, including current and potential wars like Ukraine, Gaza and even the Indo-Pacific. “It is important to remember that, you know, there are serious, destructive forces out there,” David…

Hamas’ military commander, Muhammad Deif, may be dead. Israeli officials said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a precision strike into the Khan Younis region of southern Gaza. Deif allegedly met with Rafa’a Salameh, the commander of Hamas’ Khan Younis Brigade and a close friend of Deif, in the area of the strike. Hamas said…

President Joe Biden is set to hold a press conference as George Clooney joins the calls for him to step aside. And the NBA scores big with its latest TV rights deal. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, July 11, 2024. Biden to hold press conference as Clooney, Welch call for a change…

The former director of Gaza’s largest hospital, who was released after months of detention by Israel on Monday, July 1, is accusing Israeli prison guards of inhumane treatment. The former head of Al-Shifa Hospital, Dr. Abu Salmiya, said that Israeli guards beat him and other prisoners with batons, deprived them of food and denied him…

America is celebrating its 248th Independence Day on July 4, 2023. This episode’s weapon of the week will take a look at some patriotically themed vessels, vehicles and weapons that the U.S. military has accrued over the years. The USS Constitution — also known as Old Ironsides — is the world’s oldest commissioned warship still…

In an incident that drew international criticism, a Palestinian civilian was tied to the hood of an Israeli military jeep. Footage from the West Bank shows Mujahid Abadi tied to the front of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) vehicle, and U.S. officials said it appeared troops were using him as a human shield. In response,…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday, June 23, that Israel’s “intense fighting” in Gaza will wind down, and that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) could soon shift its focus to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Netanyahu said though the war is far from over, he is willing and ready to consider deals to get more hostages…

The Israel Defense Forces spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari commented during a broadcast interview with Israel’s Channel 13 on Wednesday, June 19. His statement appeared to show a rift between the army and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his goal to destroy Hamas. Hagari said the idea “to make Hamas vanish” is like “throwing sand…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded his war cabinet as the Israeli army announces a ‘tactical pause’ in Rafah. And Maryland’s governor is set to pardon more than 175,000 marijuana convictions. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, June 17, 2024. Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet as IDF announces ‘tactical pause’ in Rafah Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…