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27 October

Israel Taps Blacklisted Cyber Firms to Track Hostages in Gaza: Report

Israel is reportedly tapping the services of two controversial cyber companies to help track Hamas hostages in the Gaza Strip.

27 October

The New Jersey Air National Guard’s 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrived within U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, bolstering U.S. posture to defend U.S. forces and deter further aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Megan Floyd)

Rojoef Manuel

US Boosts Posture in Middle East With F-16 Fighter Squadron

The US has deployed an F-16 Fighting Falcon squadron to the Middle East in response to growing regional threats.

27 October

Israeli soldiers move in a convoy at an undisclosed location bordering the Gaza Strip

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Ground Forces Raid Central Gaza

Israeli infantry backed by warplanes mounted an incursion deeper into Gaza, the army said, as it readies for a ground offensive against Hamas for the deadliest attack in the country's history.

27 October

Staff Writer With AFP

US Strikes Two Sites Used by Iranian Forces in Syria: Pentagon

The US military struck two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

26 October

PKK fighters in northern Iraq near the Turkish border

Staff Writer With AFP

10 PKK Fighters Killed as Turkey Strikes Northern Iraq

Ten fighters from the PKK were killed, Iraqi Kurdish authorities said, as Turkey said it launched renewed air strikes on northern Iraq.

26 October

I-Derby ER™ - Long Range Air-to-Air Missile

Staff Writer With AFP

Czechs to Buy 48 Air-to-Air Missiles From Israel

The Czech government said it would buy 48 I-Derby Long Range air-to-air missiles from Israel in its bid to boost defense capacities as the war in Ukraine rages on.

26 October

Joe Saballa

US Army to Send Iron Dome Batteries Back to Israel: Defense Official

The US Army will return its two Iron Dome batteries to Israel to fortify Jerusalem’s air defenses amid intensified conflict with Hamas.

26 October

Israeli Merkava tanks are positioned in the north of Israel near the border with Lebanon.

Staff Writer With AFP

Israeli Tanks in Overnight Gaza Raid Ahead of ‘Next Stage’

Israel said a column of tanks and infantry had launched an overnight raid into Hamas-controlled Gaza, striking "numerous" targets before retreating to home soil.

26 October