Israel’s War on Gaza
American Base in Jordan Where Drone Killed 3 U.S. Troops Dogged by Inadequate Air Defenses
The lack of capabilities to detect and destroy air attacks was well known at Tower 22, said troops stationed at the small outpost.
National Security
White House Falsely Declared It Warned Iraq of Impending Airstrikes
The National Security Council walked back White House spokesperson John Kirby’s statement last week that Iraq had advance notice of the strikes.
Israel’s War on Gaza
U.S. Military Personnel in Iraq Put on Standby to Support Ground Involvement in Israel’s War on Gaza
Despite Biden’s promises of no boots on the ground, documents obtained by The Intercept suggest the military has prepared for the possibility.
Ilhan Omar Demands Pentagon Compensate Somali Drone Strike Victims
Omar urged the Pentagon to make amends following an Intercept investigation into a U.S. strike that killed a woman and her 4-year-old.
Israel’s War on Gaza
U.S. Troops in Jordan Killed in Retaliation for American Support of Israel
As Israel becomes more of a liability than an asset to U.S. interests, Washington digs its heels in the Middle East.
Pentagon Suggests There’re No U.S. Troops in Yemen — but Last Month the White House Said There Are
“I’m not aware of any U.S. forces on the ground,” a Pentagon spokesperson said, directly contradicting the White House.
Drone Strikes in Burkina Faso Killed Scores of Civilians
A new Human Rights Watch report details “apparent war crimes” in attacks that killed 60 civilians in crowded marketplaces and at a funeral.
Blinken Visits Nigeria as Questions Swirl About Civilian Deaths and U.S. Security Ties
A State Department official said a drone strike that killed 120 Nigerians was no “attack” and urged press to focus on “fun” aspects of the secretary of state’s tour.
Pensions for the “Deep State”: Republicans Push Benefits for Air America, the CIA’s Secret Vietnam-Era Airline
Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Glenn Grothman want to recognize the contribution of Air America, the CIA airline that supported secret wars in Laos and Cambodia.
Israel’s War on Gaza
The Houthis May Have Checkmated Biden in Red Sea Standoff
The hardened Yemeni rebel force can’t be deterred without risky and costly U.S. escalations.