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October 14, 2024

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Harris cites UN food report, urges Israel to step up aid to Gaza

Vice President Harris on Sunday called on Israel to increase aid to Gaza, citing a World Food Program (WFP) report. “The United Nations reports that no food has entered northern Gaza for almost two weeks. Israel must urgently do more to facilitate the flow of aid to those in need.” Harris wrote in a post on social platform X. “Civilians must be protected and have access to food, water and medicine. International humanitarian law…

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Zelensky also speaks about North Koreans fighting alongside Russians in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that North Korean forces are currently fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, appearing to confirm reports circulating in recent weeks. President Zelenskiy said in a video address that the alliance between Russia and North Korea is “strengthening” and that the two countries are already cooperating on weapons and technology. “This is no longer just a transfer of arms”…

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About our radar

What we're looking forward to:

ofUnited States Army Association will be held on the second day of annual conferenceIn the presence of Top Army and Department of Defense leaders.
NATO Minister of Defense They are scheduled to meet for two days starting Thursday at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

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Johnson: US in 'most dangerous situation since World War II'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said in an interview Sunday that the United States is in the “most dangerous situation since World War II,” citing the economy, global tensions and the southern border. . “Everywhere we go, Kristen and I go to blue states, blue districts, swing districts, it’s No.

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On tap tomorrow

Happenings in and around the defense industry:

of Center for Strategic and International Studies I will broadcast “Gaza: human sacrificeat 9am
Wilson Center discuss Energy sector of Ukraine: short term threat and long-term outlook” 10 a.m.
of New American Security Center I will host A conversation with Gen. John Johnson, commander of U.S. Army Pacific Command, about the Army's role in the Indo-Pacific. charles flynnat 3 p.m.
of Center for Strategic and International Studies will be held Speech on “DoD Priorities in a Hyperactivity Crisis” with the Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicksat 3 p.m.
of Center for Strategic and International Studies will also be held Book discussion about “''war for ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Attack,” 5 p.m.

what we are reading

News reported by other media outlets:

After narrowly meeting its recruiting goals, the Army Aims to recruit thousands more soldiersNext year's soldier (military.com)
China deploys Record 125 fighter jets Massive military drills to warn Taiwan (AP)

today's trends

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