Israel’s War on Gaza
“Logistics” Outpost in Jordan Where 3 U.S. Troops Died Is Secretly a Drone Base
The Pentagon is covering up the real purpose of Tower 22: targeting the very Iran-backed militant groups that attacked last month.
Ken Klippenstein
Ken Klippenstein is a D.C.-based investigative reporter who focuses on national security. He is also an avid Freedom of Information Act requester. Prior to joining The Intercept, he was The Nation’s D.C. correspondent.
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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.
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.
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.
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
Biden Admin Deployed Air Force Team to Israel to Assist With Targets, Document Suggests
Guidance for officers deployed to Israel appears to show the U.S. military providing intelligence for airstrikes in Gaza.
Making a Killing
New Bills Aim to Block U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE Amid Concerns of Regional Conflict
Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced the resolutions in an effort to hold the countries accountable for human rights abuses.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Exclusive: Israeli Military Censor Bans Reporting on These 8 Subjects
The highly unusual, English-language order for the Gaza war breaks from the secretive and informal way IDF censorship normally works.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Harvard Endowment Investor and Other Business Leaders Take a Solidarity Trip to Israel
Harvard, a flash point in the campus fights over the war in Gaza, has seen controversy and activism over its endowment’s investments in Israel.