Ukraine is not a US ally – ex-Pentagon official

Washington “had never committed to defend” Kiev, so failure to do so wouldn’t hurt America’s credibility, according to Elbridge Colby Ukraine has never enjoyed the status of a US ally, meaning that Washington has no obligation to defend it per se, ex-Pentagon defense strategist Elbridge Colby has argued. The former official, who now heads The…

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Gaza may turn into ‘graveyard’ for Israeli troops – Tehran

Iran has once against cautioned Israel against launching a ground offensive into the Palestinian enclave Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned that if diplomatic efforts to stop Israeli airstrikes and prevent a ground offensive on Gaza are unsuccessful, there is a risk of the conflict escalating uncontrollably with multiple regional players potentially joining the fight….

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Biden warns Israel against Gaza ‘occupation’

The IDF must eliminate Hamas, but a continued occupation of Gaza would be a “big mistake,” according to the US president US President Joe Biden said he does not support any long-term Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip, but believes that the Israel Defense Forces “going in” and “taking out the extremists” would be a…

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EU boss raises alarm about fresh migrant wave

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict may fuel extremism in the EU, the European Council President has warned European Council President Charles Michel has called for an “extraordinary” meeting of its members, to address the escalating conflict in the Middle East, following Hamas’ attack on Israel, and to assess the impact it may have on the European Union’s…

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Pro-EU parties claim Polish election victory

The ruling Law & Justice party is ahead, according to exit polls, but not by enough to hold onto power Poland’s centrist, pro-EU political opposition is poised to take over from the conservative ruling Law & Justice (PiS) party, according to an Ipsos exit poll released following Sunday’s elections, which show PiS in the lead but not…

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FBI director warns of Hamas copycat threat

Christopher Wray did not mention any specific plots targeting Americans, merely urging local police to remain vigilant  Americans face a heightened threat from “lone wolf” terrorists inspired to replicate aspects of Hamas’ recent assault on Israel on US soil, FBI Director Christopher Wray told an audience of law enforcement officers at the International Association of…

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EU reveals position on Israel-Gaza war

The bloc insisted it remains committed to peace and a two-state solution amid mounting Palestinian casualties The EU has condemned Hamas and ordered the militant group to release Israeli hostages without preconditions, affirming support for Israel’s right to self-defense within the confines of international law in a statement released by the European Council on Sunday….

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