Biden, Harris mark 1 year since Oct. 7 attack

October 7, 2024

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Israeli military warns of operations off Lebanon's southern coast

The Israeli military announced on Monday that it would soon begin operations on Lebanon's southern coast, marking a further escalation in the fight against Hezbollah. “Urgent warning to vacationers, beachgoers, and those using boats for fishing and other purposes south along the Awari River. The Israel Defense Forces will soon begin operations to counter Hezbollah terrorist activities in the waters. ” said Avichai Adlai.

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October 7th anniversary: 26 moments that defined a devastating year

Hamas shocked the world on October 7 when hundreds of Hamas fighters poured into Israel, massacred a border commune, killed revelers at a music festival, and took dozens of hostages. and changed the Middle East forever. The attack quickly turned the Gaza Strip into a war zone, as Israel destroyed much of it in the name of eliminating Hamas. The war forced a global reckoning on the region's future and fueled anti-Semitism…

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US spending on Middle East conflict tops $22 billion since October 7, 2023: Study

The US government has spent more than $22 billion fighting the Middle East conflict since the war broke out a year ago, on October 7, 2023, according to a new study. Brown University's War Costs Project found that the United States spent at least $22.76 billion supporting Israel and related U.S. military operations in the region over the past year, including fighting the Iranian-backed Houthi militants. did…

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About our radar

What we're looking forward to:

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Scheduled to meet with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Wednesday at the Pentagon.

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Republican representatives asked ICE for an update. Then Trump ran with the number.

A previously obscure immigration data set entered the public lexicon last week, sparking a new line of attack on Republicans and a flood of fact-checking over accurate but decontextualized numbers. Last week, Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas) focused attention on Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

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On tap tomorrow

Happenings in and around the defense industry:

of Center for Strategic and International Studies and US Naval Research Institute will be held Event on “Taking the Steer of Innovation: Discussion: Advancing Naval Capabilities.” james pittsDeputy Chief of Naval Operations for Combat Requirements and Capabilities, 10 a.m.
Quincy Institute for Responsible State Strategy I will host virtual book discussion ukrainian war and the Eurasian world orderat 12 p.m.
georgetown university, Alwaleed Center for Muslim and Christian Understandingand democracy in the arab world now will have Forum about “”Israel-Gaza war: one year later” At 12:00 p.m.
atlantic council will have Online conversation with former Secretary of Defense on “The Future of U.S. Strategy Against Iran: A Bipartisan Roadmap for the Next Administration” leon panetta Former White House National Security Adviser and retired Lieutenant General. HR McMasterespecially at 1:30 p.m.
of council on foreign relations and brookings institute will be held lecture aboutfuture of the middle east” At 4 p.m.

what we are reading

News reported by other media outlets:

playing cardsduring Fayetteville City Hall, he said he would. Return Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg (Fayetteville Observer)
army Evacuate troops from base and move ships first hurricane milton Expected landfall (Military.com)
Iranian missile attack on israel raise questions about the limits of weapons (washington post)

today's trends

Two important stories about The Hill today:

White House and Fox News' Peter Doocy clash over response to Helen

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Fox News reporter Peter Doocy sparred Monday over the Biden administration's response. read more

Podcast 'Call Her Daddy' jumps into political circles

Alex Cooper's wildly popular podcast, Call Her Daddy, typically features and discusses Hollywood celebrities, social media influencers, and even therapists. read more