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August 7, 2024

Ukraine breaches Russian border near major gas transmission hub, defense officials say

Russian defense officials have reported battles with Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, marking one of the largest incursions into Russian territory since the war began.

August 6, 2024

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of Oct 7 attacks, as its new leader after Haniyeh assassination

Yahya Sinwar, the top official for Hamas in Gaza, has been named as the terror group's new leader, the terror group said.

August 6, 2024

The US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, leading to the end of WWII

The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, effectively ended WWII, but took thousands of civilian lives. On August 6, 1945, the bomb was dropped on the city.

August 6, 2024

Israel stares down ‘ring of fire’ as Iran pledges retaliation

Iran plays outs its "ring of fire" strategy as Israel finds itself encircled by hostile terrorist groups and under threat of a major attack from Tehran amid its war against Hamas.

August 5, 2024

CENTCOM commander meets with Israeli officials in strong show of 'support for Israel,' defense chief says

CENTCOM commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visited Tel Aviv on Monday to meet with Israeli defense officials amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

August 5, 2024

Israel considers preemptive strike on Iran as tensions escalate: report

Israeli officials are securing air defense capabilities and first strike options as they continue to monitor the threat of an attack by Iran following the assassination of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.

August 4, 2024

Biden and Harris are trying to ‘dictate’ the terms of Israel’s fight for freedom: Aryeh Lightstone

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone, former advisor to U.S. ambassador to Israel David Friedman, joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the growing fears of a wider war in the Middle East.

August 1, 2024

White House announces new defensive military deployments to aide Israel against Iran, proxies

President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister spoke via phone on Thursday about a range of issues in the Middle East, the White House said.

July 31, 2024

9/11 mastermind, 2 others strike plea deals while awaiting trial; families of victims 'very disappointed'

Three men accused of helping plot the Sept. 11 terror attacks have struck plea deals that’ll allow them to avoid the death penalty.

July 31, 2024

Ukraine's 1st medal of Paris Olympics won by fencer who refused to shake Russian opponent's hand

Women's fencer Olga Kharlan won Ukraine's first medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but her Olympic aspirations were in jeopardy after a disqualification from World Championships.