Leaked documents show US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran, sources say The U.S. is investigating a leak of highly classified intelligence regarding Israel’s plans for retaliation against Iran, according to three individuals familiar with the matter, one of whom confirmed the authenticity of the documents. A U.S. official described the leak as “deeply concerning” in a statement to CNN. The documents, dated October 15 and 16, began circulating online on Friday after being posted on Telegram by an account called Middle East Spectator. They are marked top secret and designated for viewing only by the U.S. and its…
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Anti-government protesters in Israel demand a deal to release hostages Large crowds of demonstrators gathered in several Israeli cities on Saturday, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government to prioritize the return of hostages from Gaza. In Tel Aviv, protesters blocked traffic and rallied outside the Israel Defense Forces headquarters, chanting anti-government slogans. Eran Nissan, a peace activist from the progressive group Mehazkim, has been participating in anti-government demonstrations since January last year. On Saturday, he distributed T-shirts and stickers criticizing Israel’s far-right security minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Nissan emphasized that the protesters’ main demand was a ceasefire-for-hostages deal.…
Analysis: Military leaders who served under Trump are sounding the alarm over a potential second term Former President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion that the US military should be deployed to address “the enemy from within” on Election Day has raised fresh concerns about what he might ask of US forces if he secures a second term as commander-in-chief. This alarm has been particularly echoed by senior military leaders who served under him. Gen. Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told Bob Woodward in his new book, *War*, that Trump is “the most dangerous person to…
Harris and Cheney will participate in moderated conversations in Blue Wall states on Monday Vice President Kamala Harris will team up with former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney for a series of moderated discussions in “Blue Wall” states on Monday, aiming to engage disaffected Republicans ahead of Election Day, according to a senior campaign official. Harris and Cheney will visit suburban counties in Chester County, Pennsylvania; Oakland County, Michigan; and Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The events will be moderated by Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and a Republican strategist, along with conservative radio host Charlie Sykes. During these interactive discussions, the…
Walz vows Harris “will win” North Carolina at fundraiser Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed confidence that Vice President Kamala Harris “will win” North Carolina, while highlighting the importance of securing victories in Midwestern battleground states to defeat former President Donald Trump. Speaking to supporters at a banquet hall in the Park Hyatt in Chicago on Saturday, Walz acknowledged that the upcoming election in November will be closely contested and reiterated his belief that Harris’ campaign is currently the “underdog.” He pledged that the vice president would carry North Carolina, a state that hasn’t gone Democratic since Barack Obama in 2008.…
Netanyahu says after Sinwar’s death Israeli military will “continue forward until the end” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israeli forces will “press forward until the end” following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Netanyahu made the statement to Israeli media on Saturday, although the location of his remarks was not disclosed. “We eliminated the master murderer Yahya Sinwar,” Netanyahu said, calling it a critical moment in Israel’s ongoing military efforts. He reaffirmed his stance, saying, “We are in the war of resurrection and we continue forward until the end.” When asked if anything could deter him from…
Airstrikes hit southern Beirut soon after Israeli military warning Airstrikes hit southern Beirut on Saturday shortly after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an urgent evacuation warning for residents of two buildings. Lebanese state media confirmed that at least two airstrikes struck the southern suburbs of Beirut. The state-run National News Agency reported, “Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike targeting the Haret Hreik area,” followed by a second, more intense strike on the southern suburbs, sending plumes of smoke into the air. It remains unclear whether the strikes directly targeted the buildings mentioned in the earlier IDF warning. “For your safety…
Israeli airstrike on western Beqaa kills 4, including mayor, Lebanese state media says A local mayor was among four people killed by an Israeli airstrike in the town of Baaloul, located in the Beqaa Valley of eastern Lebanon, according to the country’s National News Agency (NNA) Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed the deaths, stating that an “Israeli enemy raid on Baaloul in the Western Beqaa” occurred on Saturday, though it did not specifically mention the mayor. The NNA report noted that the casualties from the “airstrike on a residential apartment” included Haidar Shahla, the mayor of the nearby town of Sohmor.…
US defense secretary says he is seeing some progress with getting more aid into Gaza U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday that efforts are underway to increase aid to civilians in Gaza. When asked about a letter he co-signed with Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging Israel to expand aid flows to Gaza or risk losing U.S. military assistance, Austin declined to comment publicly on the matter. However, he noted that the recent death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar offers a “window of opportunity” to boost aid distribution. Austin emphasized the importance of ensuring that civilians in Gaza…
Here’s a look at Michigan’s latest pre-election voting data as Harris and Trump campaign there today Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in Michigan today, where over 944,000 ballots have been cast thus far, according to the Michigan Secretary of State. The former president will begin his day in Auburn Hills before heading to a rally in Detroit. Meanwhile, the vice president is set to deliver speeches in Grand Rapids and Lansing before participating in a campaign event in Oakland County. Currently, all votes in Michigan have been cast via mail-in ballots. In-person early voting will commence statewide…