US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has been hit with an ethics complaint by the American Accountability Foundation (AAF), a conservative watchdog group, for hosting an event with former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. Last weekend, Khaire appeared with Omar to support her reelection campaign. AAF argued that Khaire’s involvement at Omar’s campaign rally violated the US Federal Election Campaign Act and called for the congresswoman to step down. “We are deeply concerned by Ilhan Omar’s illegal campaign rally with the former prime minister of Somalia. Omar already has a long history of statements indicating her disdain for America and…
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The Lebanese Hezbollah group announced it launched over 200 rockets on Thursday targeting several military bases in Israel. This attack was in retaliation for an Israeli strike that killed a senior Hezbollah commander. The escalation marks one of the largest confrontations in the ongoing conflict along the Lebanon-Israel border, which has seen rising tensions in recent weeks. The Israeli military reported that “numerous projectiles and suspicious aerial targets” entered its territory from Lebanon, many of which were intercepted. It confirmed the death of one soldier in the barrage. According to the Israeli military, around 200 projectiles were launched towards the…
Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s alleged ties with Qatar have come under scrutiny. Qatar, known for hosting Hamas leadership, has acted as a mediator in truce negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian militant group. Recent reports allege that Israel and its leaders received substantial funds from Qatar, purportedly intended for administering Gaza, but critics argue that some of this money ultimately supported Hamas. The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) has released what it claims are leaked letters linking financial offers to Netanyahu and his government, predating the October 7 Hamas attack that escalated…
On Tuesday, Iran issued a stern warning of potential regional conflict, vowing unwavering support for Hezbollah against Israel if Jerusalem initiates an offensive in Lebanon. Kamal Kharrazi, Iranian foreign minister and a top advisor to Iran’s supreme leader, highlighted the severe ramifications that could follow such an event. In an interview with the Financial Times, Kharrazi stressed that a conflict in Lebanon could escalate into a regional war, drawing in all Arab nations. “All Lebanese people, Arab countries and members of the Axis of Resistance will support Lebanon against Israel,” he stated. “There would be a chance of expansion of…
Iran’s mission to the United Nations issued a stark warning on Friday, stating that if Israel engages in “full-scale military aggression” in Lebanon against Hezbollah, it would lead to “an obliterating war.” This declaration came in the wake of Israel Defense Force (IDF) attacks on Hezbollah positions following the terror group’s recent barrage on northern Israel. Tensions have been rising on the Lebanese border, with fears of a broader conflict intensifying. On Friday, the Iranian UN mission took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to assert that should Israel initiate a war against Hezbollah, “all options, including the full involvement…
Iranian state-backed hackers disrupted TV streaming services in the United Arab Emirates to broadcast a deepfake newsreader delivering a report on the war in Gaza, according to analysts at Microsoft. The tech company revealed that a hacking operation, run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards—an essential branch of the Iranian armed forces—compromised streaming platforms in the UAE with an AI-generated news broadcast branded “For Humanity.” The fabricated news anchor presented unverified images purportedly showing Palestinians injured and killed by Israeli military operations in Gaza. Microsoft analysts identified the hacking group responsible as Cotton Sandstorm, which published videos on the Telegram messaging…
Strengthening Ties between Tehran and the PKK Regional sources report that the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) may have utilized Iranian-made loitering munitions to down Turkish armed drones, suggesting a deepening collaboration between Tehran and the outlawed group. The PKK, which has been engaged in an armed struggle against the Turkish state since 1984 for greater Kurdish rights, released footage on 27 May showing what they claim to be the downing of a Turkish armed drone identified as an Aksungur. Independent Analysis of the Incident Three independent defense experts, who analyzed the PKK’s footage for Middle East Eye (MEE) and requested…
The city of Wichita, Kansas, recently faced a cyberattack on its water system, a troubling but increasingly common occurrence. This particular breach targeted water metering, billing, and payment processing systems, reflecting a broader trend of attacks on water utilities across the United States. According to Ryan Witt, vice president of cybersecurity at Proofpoint, these attacks exploit human vulnerabilities through “old school” methods like phishing, social engineering, or using default passwords, rather than sophisticated AI-driven techniques. The surge in cybercrime against critical infrastructure has prompted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue an enforcement alert. The EPA found that 70% of…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has openly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans, claiming that Netanyahu aims to expand the conflict in Gaza to the broader region. Erdogan voiced these concerns during a speech to lawmakers on Wednesday, stating, “Israel is now setting its sights on Lebanon, and we see that Western powers behind the scenes are patting Israel on the back and even supporting them.” Netanyahu recently announced that the “intense phase” of the military offensive against Hamas in Gaza is nearing its end. He indicated that Israeli forces would soon shift their focus to the northern border,…
As preparations ramp up for the 2024 Paris Olympics, set to commence on July 26, the head of Paris’ police force has underscored the primary security threat facing the Games: Islamist terrorism. During a press briefing on Friday, Paris Police Chief Laurent Nunez emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “There is no clear-cut threat yet against the Games and our country but I’d like to remind you that at the end of May, two individuals were arrested in Saint-Etienne and were plotting a project aimed directly at the Olympic Games.” Nunez also highlighted other significant threats, noting that the…
