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For review:1. Israeli Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu): Once the IDF completes its intense fighting in Rafah, “we will face north.” 2. IDF locate and raid Hamas headquarters and training complexes in Rafah- find weapon depots, tunnel shafts, and intelligence materials. 3. Israel Defense Minister (Yoav Gallant) to Washington. The Defense Minister meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, CIA Director William Burns and Special Envoy ...

For review:1. US Gaza Pier Operational Again. The pier was reattached to Gaza’s shoreline on 19 June 2024.2. France signals support for a potential Lebanese Armed Forces security mission on its' southern border.3. US re-prioritizes deliveries of Patriot & NASAMs air defense interceptors. Ukraine moves to front of line. Taiwan and Israel not affected. Countries affected by delay not mentioned.4. Northrup Grumman makes plans to produce medium-caliber ammunition in Ukraine. Venture could exp...

For review:1. In response to comments by NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg (concerning China's support for Russia), Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian urges NATO "to do something practical for the political settlement of the crisis (Ukraine-Russia conflict). "2. Netherlands Prime Minister (Mark Rutte) expected to become the next NATO Secretary General in October 2024, replacing Jens Stoltenberg.3. Philippines & China Clash at Second Thomas Shoal. A Philippine sailor suff...

For review:1. Update: Court rules that Israeli Military Companies can attend Eurosatory 2024 Exhibition in Paris.2. IDF Says Half of Rafah Brigade Dismantled. Of the four battalions in Hamas’s Rafah Brigade, two — Yabna (South) and East Rafah — are considered to be almost completely dismantled, while the capabilities of the other two — Shaboura (North) and Tel Sultan (West) — are somewhat degraded due to IDF operations.3. Israeli Army Generals Approve Lebanon Offensive Plan. The head of...

For review:1. Despite a daily humanitarian pause- IDF Will Continue Rafah Fight.IDF: The pause “for humanitarian purposes will take place from 8:00 am (0500 GMT) until 7:00 pm (1600 GMT) every day until further notice along the road that leads from the Kerem Shalom crossing to the Salah al-Din road and then northwards.” 2. Israel and Hezbollah continue cross-border strikes, leading to fears of escalation in the conflict.3. Ukraine Peace Summit Concludes in Switzerland. More th...

For review:1. US Gaza Pier Dismantled Due to Weather.US CENTCOM Statement: "After the period of expected high seas, the pier will be rapidly re-anchored to the coast of Gaza and resume delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza." 2. Washington Post Report: Since 07 October 2023, US has assisted Israel with intelligence via drone footage, satellite imagery, communications intercepts, and data analysis using advanced software, some of which is powered by artificial intelligence.3. Russian P...