US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces allegations of violating federal law by using Pentagon staff and taxpayer-funded resources to produce a partisan video attacking Democrats and defending his record.
US Vice President JD Vance has been involved in indirect talks with Iran over the past two weeks, seeking to secure a new ceasefire and restart nuclear negotiations, Axios reports.
Columbia College students have voted in favour of a BDS referendum calling for the closure of the university’s Tel Aviv Global Center and divestment from companies linked to Israel. #ColumbiaUniversity #BDS #Israel
US President Donald Trump says Israel would no longer exist if he had allowed Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon, defending his military campaign against Tehran.
Trump is facing pressure to restart major military operations against Iran before Democrats take control of Congress in January, NBC News reports. His advisers remain divided over the next steps, and no final decision has been made.
Fresh off his Michigan Senate victory, Abdul El-Sayed has launched Habibi PAC to channel funds to Democratic allies. The name is a nod to “Habibi,” the Arabic term he used to taunt JD Vance, turning the exchange into the political action committee’s identity.
Qatar is urging the US and Iran to reach a peace deal to end the war, warning that neither side can afford to wait for a “perfect moment” to pursue an agreement.
The Jewish National Fund and Israeli police are preparing to evacuate an unauthorized outpost near the Gaza border, established by the Nahala movement under its “Pioneers of Gaza” initiative.
The US is offering up to $20 million and possible relocation to individuals who provide intelligence on Iran’s nuclear programme, including the locations of facilities, equipment, key personnel and their movements. CENTCOM announced the offer as part of a campaign to gather information on Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure.
Iran’s growing space programme is raising security concerns. A new US intelligence report warns that cooperation with Russia and China could strengthen Tehran’s space and intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities. #Iran #SpaceSecurity #USDefense
A Tel Hai study found that 29.3% of surveyed Israeli AI users turned to chatbots for emotional support. The figure rose to 47% among respondents experiencing severe distress.
Trump signals major developments ahead, with further US military strikes against Iran still a possibility. #Trump #Iran #USMilitary
CBS News, citing a U.S. official, reports that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles submitted her resignation to President Trump
A Hebrew University study examining 15 former Israeli lawmakers found that shared backgrounds did not necessarily lead to similar political views on poverty.
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