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Israeli strike kills Lebanese security forces as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire ahead of talks
9+ hour, 29+ min ago (573+ words) At least 13 members of Lebanon's State Security forces were killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon Friday, while Hezbollah claimed an attack targeting a naval base in the Israeli port city of Ashdod some 90 miles away from the border....
How Israel hacked street cameras to target Iran's supreme leader
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1404+ words) By DAKE KANG and SAM MEDNICK Hundreds of millions of cameras have been installed above shops, in homes and on street corners across the world, many connected to the internet and poorly secured. Recent advances in artificial intelligence have enabled…...
NYC pension investment in Israeli arms firm under Comptroller Lander thorny issue for candidate Lander
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (973+ words) Under Comptroller Brad Lander's management, New York City's public pension funds have seen windfalls from investments in an Israeli arms manufacturer " a boon that could become an awkward pressure point for Lander as he mounts a 2026 primary challenge against Congressman…...
Israel military launches new operation in Gaza day after Trump leaves the Middle East
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (615+ words) Israel said Saturday it had launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages. Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Operation Gideon Chariots was being led with "great force." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had…...
NYPD will be out "in full force" to protect Israeli Day Parade celebration: Commissioner Tisch
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (414+ words) This is the second Israel Day parade since the Hamas attacks against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Last year, more than 40, 000 people turned out to be part of the celebration. The NYPD will be out "in full force" to protect the thousands…...
NJ celebrates release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (547+ words) Thousands of people across New Jersey and the nation celebrated the release of Tenafly native Edan Alexander on Monday after the 21-year-old American-Israeli man spent more than 19 months in Hamas. .. Thousands of people across New Jersey and the nation celebrated…...
U. S. envoy confirms Hamas will release last living American hostage in Gaza
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (271+ words) Hamas and U. S. officials said Sunday that Hamas will release the last living American hostage from its Oct. 7 attacks to help secure a truce with Israel. Hamas said Sunday it will release the last living American hostage from its Oct. 7, 2023, attacks…...
On Israel's birthday bring them home
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (707+ words) Today, Israelis are celebrating the 77th independence day of the State of Israel, the reborn nation state of the Jewish people. This year, as last, our celebrations are muted as we remain deeply traumatized by the barbaric massacre Hamas carried out…...
Visit of controversial Israeli right winger Itamar Ben-Gvir to NYC sparks protests, arrests
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (455+ words) Six people were busted during a confrontation outside the Lubavitcher world headquarters in Brooklyn during a protest over the appearance of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir as the controversial leader's visit to the United States draws criticism. Six people…...