Israel’s War on Gaza
Local Construction Firm for Secret U.S. Base in Israel Also Built an Illegal Settlement
Y.D. Ashush, which got a piece of the $35 million Pentagon contract, built a new settlement community on stolen Palestinian land.
National Security
Israel’s War on Gaza
Secret U.S. Military Presence in Yemen Adds a Twist to Houthi Attack on Israel
If the Israel–Hamas war spreads to Yemen, U.S. Special Operations troops stationed there could create geopolitical complications.
Israel’s War on Gaza
U.S. Quietly Expands Secret Military Base in Israel
Government documents pointing to construction at a classified U.S. base offer rare hints about a little noted U.S. military presence near Gaza.
Rand Paul Wants U.S. Troops Out of Niger
The senator’s proposal would require Biden to withdraw forces from the West African nation within 30 days.
Voices
Hamas Attack Provides “Rare Opportunity” to Cleanse Gaza, Israeli Think Tank Says
Echoing George W. Bush on 9/11, a Misgav Institute report shows how political leaders find a chilling silver lining in the suffering of their own.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Secret U.S. War in Lebanon Is Tinder for Escalation of Israel–Gaza Conflict
Billions in security aid to Lebanon, along with off-the-books commandos, could embroil the U.S. in a regional conflagration.
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Not Israel’s 9/11, but a Prison Riot
The George W. Bush administration deserves plenty of blame for what’s happening now in Israel and Gaza.
The U.S. Government Is Preparing for a Fentanyl WMD Attack
Joe Biden didn’t make a WMD designation, but federal agencies acted anyway — kicking off a panic among police.
How Neil Sheehan Really Got the Pentagon Papers
Exclusive interviews with Daniel Ellsberg and a long-buried memo reveal new details about one of the 20th century's biggest scoops.
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Indian Nationalists Cite Inspiration for Foreign Assassinations: U.S. “Targeted Killing” Spree
Many Indians have bristled at a perceived double standard on extrajudicial killings amid Canada’s investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.