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- Conflict & Security · Middle East
IDF Chief Orders Leave Freeze and Troop Boost Ahead of Elections
The Israeli military is increasing troop deployments and freezing soldier leave ahead of the October 27 elections. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered the measures following a security assessment. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Hamas against attempting to influence the vote.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia strikes Ukrainian cargo ship and tanker in Black Sea
Russian forces struck a Ukrainian cargo ship and a tanker in the Black Sea and in one of Ukraine's ports, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence. Poland initiated and then ended preventive military air operations.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS military uses lasers to down cartel drones at border
The US military has deployed laser technology along the US-Mexico border, downing 11 cartel drones assessed as associated with illicit activity. Reports vary on the total number of drones downed in August, with some citing up to 100.
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