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Israel-Gaza Situation Report: U.S. Vetoes U.N. Ceasefire Demand

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: U.S. Vetoes U.N. Ceasefire Demand

The War Zone Despite increasing international pressure to agree to a ceasefire,Israel has increased attacks, especially in southern Gaza. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Dec 8, 2023 6:28 PM EST (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Under increasing international pressure to agree to a ceasefire, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have stepped up its combat operations, especially in […]

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Three Cargo Ships Hit By Houthi Missiles, U.S. Destroyer Downs Drones

Three Cargo Ships Hit By Houthi Missiles, U.S. Destroyer Downs Drones

The War Zone USS Carney downed three drones Sunday and came to the aid of two commercial vessels struck by Houthi missiles in the Red Sea byHoward Altman| UPDATED Dec 3, 2023 6:30 PM EST U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Xavier Jimenez/Released) Missiles fired from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen struck three commercial ships in

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Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ceasefire Holds Despite Skirmish

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ceasefire Holds Despite Skirmish

The War Zone A flareup of violence in northern Gaza did not prevent more hostages from being exchanged Tuesday or scuttle the fragile ceasefire. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 28, 2023 6:35 PM EST IDF “Over the last hour, three explosive devices were detonated adjacent to IDF troops in two different locations in the northern Gaza

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Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Deal Reached For Four Day Ceasefire

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Deal Reached For Four Day Ceasefire

The War Zone The deal, which has been in the works for weeks, will see dozens of hostages and prisoners released, as well as a temporary ceasefire. byHoward Altman| UPDATED Nov 22, 2023 12:19 AM EST (Photo by Abdulqader Sabbah/Anadolu via Getty Images) There are continuing indications that a temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and

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AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq

AC-130 Ghostrider Gunship Strikes Iranian-Backed Militia In Iraq

The War Zone This marks the fourth U.S. airstrike against Iranian-backed militias since Oct. 26 and the first on a target in Iraq. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 21, 2023 12:42 PM EST USAF A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship struck a vehicle Tuesday near Baghdad involved in recent attacks on the Al-Asad airbase in

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Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ground Offensive Could Shift South

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Ground Offensive Could Shift South

The War Zone The IDF said it is “close to dismantling” Hamas in northern Gaza and there are indications its gaze could turn to the south. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 17, 2023 7:49 PM EST IDF Even as his troops are still searching for evidence that Hamas is using hospitals as military centers, Israel’s Chief

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U.S. Warship Shoot Down Of Drone Over Red Sea Leads To Conflicting Assessments

U.S. Warship Shoot Down Of Drone Over Red Sea Leads To Conflicting Assessments

The War Zone USS Thomas Hudner shot down a drone over the Red Sea but exactly what the drone’s intent was remains disputed. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 15, 2023 7:10 PM EST U.S. Navy photo The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner downed a drone launched from Yemen while in the Red Sea.

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Israeli Raid On Gaza’s Largest Hospital Underway

Israeli Raid On Gaza’s Largest Hospital Underway

The War Zone The IDF says a “precise and targeted” operation is taking place out of “operational necessity” at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 14, 2023 8:46 PM EST Satellite image ©2023 Maxar Technologies. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) say they are carrying out a “precise and targeted” operation inside

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Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Calls For Ceasefire Grow

Israel-Gaza Situation Report: Calls For Ceasefire Grow

The War Zone As Israel’s Gaza full invasion enters its second week, U.S. officials are voicing increasing concerns about civilian casualties. byHoward Altman| PUBLISHED Nov 10, 2023 8:40 PM EST (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images) Gaza City’s al-Shifa hospital is an overcrowded bastion of wounded, those seeking shelter from ongoing Israeli bombardment and

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A-10s Brandish Intriguing Mix Of Weapons In Middle East

A-10s Brandish Intriguing Mix Of Weapons In Middle East

The War Zone A group of A-10s deployed the Middle East last month to help deter Iran and its proxies amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. byJoseph Trevithick| PUBLISHED Nov 8, 2023 9:58 PM EST USAF Though the U.S. Air Force’s A-10 Warthog ground attack jets look increasingly to be in the twilight of their careers,

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