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8+ hour, 30+ min ago (514+ words) Hersh's record on uncovering the big stories, from My Lai to Abu Ghraib, speaks for itself. This documentary watches him at work: dogged, nonconformist and combativeRenowned investigative journalist Seymour Hersh was never played in a film by Robert Redford or Dustin Hoffman, like the Washington Post's Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. But as this documentary portrait argues, he's probably more important than either. Hersh has a longer record of breaking big stories, from the My Lai massacre in Vietnam to torture by US army personnel at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq " the latter a historic scoop underscored by the stomach-turning photos which Hersh brought to light. Hersh is asked if Abu Ghraib would have been the story it was without those pictures and replies: "No pictures, no story." Well, maybe. But his other scoops had no pictures of this kind....

9+ hour, 10+ min ago (317+ words) She recounts the shocking experience in this excellent documentary. Plus: the investigation into the Sycamore Gap tree. Here's what to watch this evening 8pm, Channel 4The search for 2025's most lavishly ambitious new build continues. This week's dazzling homesteads include a property in Bannau Brycheiniog (formerly known as the Brecon Beacons), constructed entirely from sandstone quarried from the mountain range, and a steel structure in Hertfordshire that looks more like a modernist sculpture than a house. Phil Harrison 8pm, Sky ArtsBrian Cox's face " described here as "no-nonsense" " has been key to his intense Shakespearean roles and, latterly, his portrayal of Succession's mercurial Logan Roy. In this year's portrait contest final three very different artists aim to produce pieces that are not only a good likeness but which convey his many facets. Hannah J Davies It's the penultimate episode, which means all the suspects…...

9+ hour, 19+ min ago (69+ words) [Troops from the IDF]Throughout the training, participants underwent combat training exercises in both urban and open terrain, participated in navigation drills across the country, and some also fought in Gaza. Seventy soldiers from IDF's Hashmonaim Brigade complete its first squad commanders course Throughout the training, participants underwent combat training exercises in both urban and open terrain, participated in navigation drills across the country, and some also fought in Gaza....

9+ hour, 31+ min ago (66+ words) [FARMERS AT Moshav Sde Nitzan, in the northern Negev. (photo credit: YOSSI ALONI/FLASH90)]Israel and the US sealed a wide-ranging agricultural deal to lower prices, increase imports, and revive Israeli export competitiveness. Israel, US seal agricultural trade deal to cut prices and boost exports Israel and the US sealed a wide-ranging agricultural deal to lower prices, increase imports, and revive Israeli export competitiveness....

10+ hour, 1+ min ago (977+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 789 A Brooklyn middle school declined to host a motivational talk from a pro-Israel Holocaust survivor, saying his message would not be suitable for the students, The New York Post reported Tuesday. MS 447 Principal Arin Rusch responded to a parent's request that Sami Steigmann address students about antisemitism by saying his presentation would not be right for the school "given his messages around Israel and Palestine." While the head of a Jewish teachers' advocacy group called the situation "appalling," the city Department of Education backed the principal, as did the office of Mayor Eric Adams, a vocal Israel advocate. A statement from City Hall said the mayor "is dedicated to ensuring all New Yorkers " particularly our students and young adults " hear stories from the genocide and oppression of the Holocaust, so we never again perpetrate such evil....

10+ hour, 15+ min ago (421+ words) In the coming days, the IDF is expected to hand the findings of the second Turgeman Commission after the commission examined the functioning of the Operations Directorate on October 7th and during the night leading up to the massacre. According to Yedioth Aharonoth, at the center of the conclusions lies the hours-long delay to implement the order to divert the Air Force's efforts to the Gaza border fence and the routes used by the terrorists to invade Israel. The order, which Gaza Division Commander BG Avi Rosenfeld gave at 9:47 a.m., was only implemented a while later, once it was too late. Instead, Operation "Sword of Damocles" was launched, a large-scale attack plan that had been coordinated in advance by the Southern Command, Operations Directorate, and the Air Force to strike deep-seated targets in the Gaza Strip. The jets that were in the…...

10+ hour, 24+ min ago (337+ words) To date, Lockheed Martin has invested more than $4 billion - $470 million in the past five years - with Israeli defense and aerospace industrial cooperation projects. Lockheed Martin extends cooperation with Israel To date, Lockheed Martin has invested more than $4 billion - $470 million in the past five years - with Israeli defense and aerospace industrial cooperation projects. Lockheed Martin, together with Israel's Industrial Cooperation Authority, signed an extension for the Umbrella Industrial Cooperation Agreement (UICA), through the end of 2029. The ceremony was led by Israel's Minister of Economy Nir Barkat, Lockheed Martin Chief Operating Officer Frank St. John, Lockheed Martin Israel Chief Executive Tal Galor, MOC's Head of Industry Division Nurit Tsur-Rabino and Head of ICA Department Yazeed Sheick-Yousif. Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry: "The extension of the agreement with Lockheed Martin is a clear vote of confidence in Israeli industry and in…...

10+ hour, 31+ min ago (48+ words) Real time news brief - Palestinian Arab reports: Body of hostage found by Hamas and Jihad terrorists in northern Gaza - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site Palestinian Arab reports: Body of hostage found by Hamas and Jihad terrorists in northern Gaza...

10+ hour, 46+ min ago (71+ words) [US deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus listens to statements following a meeting with Lebanon]Israel and Lebanon are sending diplomats to the Naqoura ceasefire meeting for the first time, aiming to show movement in the stalled talks. For first time, Israeli and Lebanese civilian diplomats enter ceasefire negotiations Israel and Lebanon are sending diplomats to the Naqoura ceasefire meeting for the first time, aiming to show movement in the stalled talks....

11+ hour, 4+ min ago (51+ words) Real time news brief - Open University: Students demand cancellation of conference on 'Revenge in Gaza' - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site Open University: Students demand cancellation of conference on 'Revenge in Gaza' Open University: Students demand cancellation of conference on 'Revenge in Gaza'...