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🚨Report: U.S. Military Leaders Warn Prolonged Iran Operations Could Weaken Readiness - Washington Post Several top U.S. military leaders have warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that extending large-scale operations against Iran could become unsustainable and limit America’s ability to respond to threats elsewhere, including against the U.S. homeland. The concerns were reportedly detailed in an August 14 classified Pentagon assessment, with commanders highlighting the strain of maintaining more than 50,000 U.S. troops on alert in the region. The warnings come as President Trump continues to pressure Iran over the Strait of Hormuz while keeping further military action on the table.

WATCH: Manhunt And Arrest Of Suspects In Murder Case Over the past several weeks, Jerusalem District’s Central Unit has been conducting an investigation, under the direction of the district commander, into the murder of 22-year-old Hussein Issa in the Silwan neighborhood. Fighters from the Gideonim Unit (Unit 33) of Lahav 433, together with intelligence coordinators from the Arrow Unit of the Judea and Samaria District, tracked down the hiding place of two key suspects and arrested them in Hebron. The arrests were carried out as part of an undercover operation in cooperation with the IDF.

WATCH: Former Chief of Staff to President Obama and potential 2028 candidate Rahm Emanuel weighs in on the radicalism of the DSA: "I don't consider Democratic Socialists part of the Democratic Party... go run as a separate party. The Democratic Party is not open to be taking over now."

🚨OTN HALACHAH SPOTLIGHT Clear, Quick and practical Pesakim from the family of Rav Moshe Feinstein זצ״ל and Rav Dovid Feinstein זצ״ל By Rabbi Ari Gruen, Grandson of Rav Dovid Feinstein זצ״ל Episode 31: (Listener Submitted Question) ‘Redting’ A Shidduch When The Names Are The Same For sponsorship opportunities or to submit a question, please contact 848-251-4977

🚨OTN MORNING NEWS RECAP 8/30/2026 Your Complete Morning News Headlines, Fast And Factual U.S. • G20 / Iran: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will press G20 finance chiefs Monday to isolate Iran financially following Washington’s first major secondary-sanctions action. • U.S. Debt: Public debt has surpassed $40 trillion, while 30-year Treasury yields reached their highest level in 19 years this month. • Canada: Trump’s new 50% tariffs face potential legal challenges over his use of a rarely invoked 1930 trade law. • Fed: Markets are digesting Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks ahead of the Fed’s next rate decision. ISRAEL • Judea & Samaria: Netanyahu condemns “criminal acts of violence” following renewed rioting in Qusra, saying a small group is damaging Israel and law-abiding Israeli communities. • Hamas: A former Shin Bet official says Israel directly contacted senior Hamas figure Ghazi Hamad during hostage negotiations after concluding Qatar’s mediation was failing. • Security: Shin Bet confirms Yair Netanyahu was brought back from Miami over a “significant threat,” days after Netanyahu said Iran had attempted to target one of his sons. IRAN • Gulf: Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urges Muslim states to unite and confront what he calls their “real enemy.” • Economy: President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iranian foreign trade has fallen 35% under the U.S. blockade and sanctions. • Leadership: Khamenei remains out of public view six months after reportedly being wounded in U.S.-Israeli strikes, with Sunday’s message issued in writing. • Sanctions: Tehran faces growing secondary pressure after Washington moved against Banque Misr’s UAE branches. MIDDLE EAST • Mecca Pact: Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will hold their first joint defense committee meeting Monday in Istanbul, focusing on military interoperability, joint defense capabilities and weapons development. • Expansion: Turkey says the alliance remains open to additional members, with Egypt identified as a potential candidate. • Lebanon: Hezbollah reportedly rejects Lebanese efforts to secure its withdrawal from the strategic Ali Taher Ridge, complicating U.S.-backed talks. EUROPE • Ukraine: The death toll from Russia’s strike near Kyiv has risen to 38, with four people still missing. • Russia: Moscow extends its diesel-export ban through September as Ukrainian attacks disrupt Russian refinery operations. • Energy: Russia maintains broader restrictions on gasoline, jet-fuel and non-producer diesel exports amid domestic shortages. GLOBAL • Energy: The Iran war continues reshaping global energy flows as Strait of Hormuz restrictions, sanctions and Russian fuel shortages converge. Be sure to join OTN today and stay ahead with breaking global, national, and relevant news.

WATCH: Officers from the Etgar Unit stopped a truck carrying a stolen container after a resident of Rahat allegedly stole a container containing office equipment from Ofakim, attached it to the truck and began driving toward Judea and Samaria. Etgar officers arrested the suspect on Route 6. During the arrest, police discovered that the truck was displaying a cloned license plate.

WATCH: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released a video dismissing complaints from Palestinian prisoners about conditions in Israeli detention, saying their “whining” does not affect him. • A Palestinian detainee described harsh conditions, alleging no showers or clean underwear for three days and inadequate medical treatment. • Ben-Gvir said the days of “summer camps” in Israeli prisons are over.

🚨Report: Israel Had a Plan to Overthrow Iran’s Regime — Channel 13 Israel’s Mossad developed an ambitious plan to overthrow Iran’s regime that included training thousands of Kurdish fighters in Israel for a possible ground operation into Iran. According to Channel 13, the Mossad also identified former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a potential leader if the regime collapsed. The plan began taking shape after Israel’s June 2025 war with Iran. Then-Mossad chief David Barnea supported regime change as an achievable objective. The plan envisioned a major Israeli Air Force operation in Iran’s Kurdish region to open a route for Kurdish forces to enter Iran, with the expectation that their success could trigger mass protests across the country. Thousands of Kurdish fighters reportedly came to Israel for operational training. During the major protests in Iran in January 2026, Israel considered launching the operation earlier but decided the Kurdish forces were not yet ready. In February, President Donald Trump reportedly asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when Israel would be ready. Barnea estimated regime change could take about a year, while IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir estimated it could take up to three years. Trump subsequently gave the plan the green light. Three days after the war began, however, Washington reversed course. According to Channel 13, Israel received a message from the White House ordering it to stop the Kurdish forces from entering Iran. A senior Israeli official said: “Three days after the campaign began, we got a ‘Don’t.’” Israeli officials reportedly attributed the reversal to opposition from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and pressure from then-Vice President J.D. Vance. Barnea later presented an alternative plan, but security officials considered it less developed and inferior to the original operation. The alternative ultimately failed to achieve the hoped-for results.

Putin Could Be Losing His Grip on Russia as Moscow Tests NATO — NY Post A senior Western intelligence assessment warns that Russian President Vladimir Putin could be facing growing pressure at home as the war in Ukraine drags on and Moscow increasingly tests NATO’s resolve. The concerns come as U.S. intelligence reportedly believes Russia may be considering limited military or cyber operations against NATO’s Baltic members. CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent secret trip to Moscow was reportedly intended in part to warn the Kremlin against attacking NATO countries. The visit came amid heightened tensions and growing fears that Putin could miscalculate by testing the alliance. The broader concern is that continued military pressure, economic strain and potential failures in Ukraine could weaken Putin’s authority inside Russia. At the same time, peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv have reportedly entered a “deep pause,” with Russia continuing to demand Ukrainian concessions that Kyiv rejects.

JUST IN: U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Launchers On Larak Island U.S. forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island today as they were reportedly preparing to launch missiles carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official told Al Jazeera. The IRGC confirmed that U.S. forces attacked the island, saying several Iranian troops were killed or wounded. Iranian state TV reports that the IRGC vowed to respond, warning it will “punish the aggressor.”

🚨UPDATE: Devastating Nepal Flood Leaves Nearly 800 Dead And More Than 2,500 Missing Five days after a catastrophic flood tore through northern Nepal and Tibet, nearly 800 bodies have been recovered while more than 2,500 people remain missing. Families have traveled long distances to makeshift morgues in Bharatpur, searching through photographs of recovered remains for any sign of their loved ones. With most bodies still unidentified and preservation capacity overwhelmed, authorities have begun mass burials in a nearby forest. The disaster began Wednesday when part of a glacier broke away from a Himalayan mountainside, generating a massive surge of water and mud that officials initially mistook for an earthquake. Villages, hydropower workers and hundreds of tourists and pilgrims from nearly 30 countries were swept away, while roads, bridges and communications infrastructure were destroyed and tens of thousands were left needing aid. Some bodies were carried hundreds of miles downstream into India. Rescue teams remain focused on tunnels at major hydropower projects in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, where workers may still be trapped beneath mud and debris. The Nepali Army, assisted by Indian rescue teams and using thermal drones, has found an opening to one flooded tunnel but has detected no signs of survivors. Officials warn the death toll is likely to continue rising as rescue operations expand and more remains are recovered.

🚨 JUST IN: Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reports that Iran has fired two ballistic missiles at U.S. ships in the Strait of Hormuz. • Initial reports are also emerging of explosions in Jordan, with reports indicating the missiles may have been launched from the Karaj and Khorramabad areas. • These reports remain unconfirmed and require further verification. More information is expected shortly.

🚨UPDATE: For the first time in weeks, reports are emerging of explosions and missile interceptions in Jordan following launches from Iran.

🚨 JUST IN: At least 20 people are reportedly missing following a flash flood emergency at the Grand Canyon, according to the National Park Service. Search and rescue operations are currently underway as authorities work to locate those unaccounted for.

🚨 UPDATE: Reports indicate Iran has launched another round of ballistic missiles, with at least 15 missiles reportedly targeting Jordan so far. Additional reports cite witness accounts of missile launches from Khorramabad, with further reports emerging from Kangavar in Kermanshah Province. The reports remain unconfirmed.

🚨 BREAKING: A rocket barrage has struck the Al Udeid U.S. military base in Qatar. • Iran has also reportedly launched missiles toward Qatar and Jordan, while separate reports indicate Iranian attacks targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. • A U.S. official tells Fox News that “almost all” of the Iranian missiles have been intercepted.

Netanyahu: “Without the U.S., Nothing Would Have Been Accomplished” Speaking on Channel 14 tonight, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s major military operations against Iran itself—not only Iranian proxies—would not have been possible without U.S. support. Netanyahu said the Israeli prime minister must also be capable of maneuvering on the international stage, pointing to his nearly 1,000 hours of appearances on American television as part of that effort.

🚨 JUST IN: Trey Yingst reports that nearly all Iranian-launched ballistic missiles targeting U.S. forces in Jordan have been intercepted. • Yingst reports that efforts are underway to intercept the incoming fire, which he says consists of Iranian ballistic missiles. At this time, there are no significant impacts reported. • Iran reportedly launched the attack after U.S. forces intercepted preparations to deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz and struck the Iranian launchers.

TRUMP INTERVIEW: President Donald Trump addressed the repeated threats against his life and the dangers that come with serving as president. “It’s a compliment, but a strange form of compliment. Only consequential presidents get shot or shot at. I am very consequential. We’ve changed this whole world. We saved this country.” “I don’t want to think about it. If I did, I wouldn’t be here. Probably wouldn’t have this job.” “President? 5.2% die…it’s a dangerous profession. But if I think about it, I’m not gonna do a good job.”

Trump Defends America First Agenda, Says Iran Must Never Have Nuclear Weapons U.S. • Trump criticized the Radical Left, saying, "everything turns filthy, dirty, and then it goes to hell," while emphasizing, "I'm proud of the country. I want to see it fixed and made better." • Asked if he would come down the escalator again, Trump said: "I had a wonderful life, but I had a little expression that you may have heard before — Make America Great Again... There's just nothing more important." IRAN • On Iran's nuclear ambitions, Trump argued that anyone who believes Iran should not have a nuclear weapon should support his efforts to prevent it: "I've never had anyone say yes. And as soon as they say, no, it's not OK. I said, well, then I'm right." • Trump pointed to Venezuela as an example of his approach, saying: "They were all AGAINST Venezuela when I did it. And now look how that's turned out so great!"

U.S. Central Command says Iran’s claim that U.S. strikes against IRGC forces preparing to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz were an “act of aggression” is false. “The strikes were limited and precise actions taken against an imminent threat to protect civilian mariners, commercial shipping, and the free flow of global commerce.”

Gantz: Biden Sent U.S. Generals to Urge Israel Against Gaza Invasion Former Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz says the Biden administration sent four senior U.S. military commanders to Israel after October 7, 2023, in an effort to persuade Israeli leaders not to launch a large-scale ground invasion of Gaza. The American officers reportedly warned about the dangers of dense urban warfare and pointed to U.S. experiences in Fallujah and Mosul. Gantz said he rejected the advice, arguing that Israel had no viable alternative after the Hamas massacre other than a major military campaign to dismantle Hamas and recover the hostages. At the time, the Pentagon publicly described the U.S. officers as advisers who were there to challenge Israeli plans and share lessons from previous urban battles, not to make decisions for the IDF.

WATCH: At least thirteen people are injured, including three seriously hurt, after a shuttle bus crashed into a wall at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The crash happened outside Terminal B at the departures level early this morning, shutting down roadways around the airport and causing more than a dozen flight delays.

JUST IN: Trump declares Iran a failed nation

Apology Rejected: Mike Rogers Responds to Abdul El-Sayed DSA-backed Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed apologized to Jewish Democrats after comments linking a Michigan synagogue attack to Israel’s actions in the Middle East. His Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, rejected the apology as insufficient. “When someone says, ‘You might have been offended by what I said,’ that’s not an apology. He has a long history, Brian, of anti-Semitic comments—inflammatory comments. He’s angry; he’s aggressive.” Rogers said polling and feedback from Jewish Democrats in Michigan likely prompted El-Sayed’s response: “The polling said, ‘Hey, he needed to change this,’ mainly because we’ve had so many Democratic, Jewish people here in the state of Michigan ring up our phone and say, ‘I can’t do this. I’m for you…’ That group is swelling by the day. So that was his sad attempt, I think, to try to stem that bleeding.”

🚨NEPAL UPDATE: Nearly 4,700 people are still missing after catastrophic flooding and landslides tore through Nepal, and the crisis could get even worse. • Rescue crews are racing to reach as many as 900 workers feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels buried by mud, while hundreds of others remain unaccounted for across devastated areas. • Authorities are now warning of possible additional flooding as search efforts continue. • The State Department says it is working around the clock with local authorities to assist roughly 85 missing Americans and others impacted by the disaster.

WATCH: Trey Yingst shares the latest details on the U.S. and Iran's dueling missile strikes as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Iran's overnight attack against U.S. forces in Jordan, which failed to cause significant impacts, comes in the wake of U.S. forces taking down Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz.

🚨JUST IN: President Trump says the United States will respond to the Iranian missile attack on U.S. forces overnight. "We're going to hit them hard," President Trump told Fox News. "There will be a response."

EARLIER: At least three people were killed in an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in Gaza City’s Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood.

Pentagon Reportedly Places Conservative Military Influencers in Government Roles - WaPo The Pentagon has quietly placed several retired military officers with large conservative social-media followings into civilian government positions, according to a Washington Post report cited by the Jerusalem Post. The officials reportedly serve as “special government employees” or “highly qualified experts” and have worked to counter criticism of the Trump administration while promoting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s agenda. Among those identified are retired Col. Rob Maness, Kurt Schlichter and Thomas Anderson, who collectively have more than 1 million followers online. Pentagon records show they are working in the office of Defense Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata, which has been involved in issues including “woke” ideology and COVID vaccine policies affecting service members.

WATCH: In Colombia, a speeding motorcyclist crashed into a bus at an intersection. The bus’s open door, which the driver had forgotten to close, caught the rider and may have ultimately saved his life.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russian President Vladimir Putin: “Every single day spent in war pushes humanity backward, while every step taken toward peace fills all of humanity with new hope and new enthusiasm. We have to move from endless war toward the end of war. We must move in that direction, because it is essential for the welfare of humanity. “All issues should be resolved peacefully as soon as possible. This is the call of humanity. This is India’s message. The land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha have only one message: peace.”

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Iran, Canada and the Trump Administration’s Demands: Bessent on Iran’s Economy: • “Operation Economic Outcast is going to make them want to make a deal.” Bessent on Iranian Leadership: • “The main thing they care about is their head staying attached to their neck.” Bessent on U.S.-Canada Trade: • “I don't think you can be in a tit for tat with someone who's 13 times larger than you are.” Bessent on U.S. Demands of Iran: • “The President has been very clear — they have to give up their nuclear program, they have to turn over the highly-enriched uranium, they have to stop their support of proxies, and the Strait has to be open.”

Democratic Socialism Could Cost U.S. Up to $200 Trillion, Report Finds - NY Post A new Cato Institute analysis estimates that major Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) policy proposals could cost the U.S. between $71 trillion and $212 trillion over the next decade, potentially driving federal spending to unprecedented levels. The biggest proposals include universal healthcare, slavery reparations, and a federal jobs guarantee, alongside housing and Green New Deal programs. Critics argue the proposed tax increases would cover only a fraction of the costs, while supporters say the spending would replace expenses Americans already pay privately and move the U.S. toward a European-style social safety net.

Israel-Turkey Tensions: Turkish Naval Activity Pushes Israel to Prepare for a Potential Confrontation - i24 Israeli officials reportedly say Turkey has increased naval activity and military preparations in the Mediterranean, prompting the Israeli military to raise its operational readiness for a potential confrontation. Tensions have also grown over Turkey’s possible military deployment in Syria. Israel reportedly carried out a recent airstrike on al-Duhur Airport after detecting preparations for a Turkish deployment, including plans for radar systems that Israel believes could alter the regional balance. Despite the heightened alert, Israeli officials say they do not want Turkey to become a direct enemy. Secret communication channels reportedly remain open between Jerusalem and Ankara to prevent misunderstandings, manage friction and avoid escalation.

🚨OTN MIDDAY NEWS RECAP August 31, 2026 U.S. • Canada Trade War: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent taunted Canada amid the escalating trade dispute, asking, “What are they going to do, take their two submarines and sic them on us?” • Grand Canyon Flooding: Flash floods in the Grand Canyon have left two people dead and 15 missing. A photo shows a hiker shortly before he disappeared in the flooding. • Clancy Murder Trial: The high profile Clancy murder trial continues, with proceedings remaining closely watched. • Kalshi: Prediction market Kalshi has imposed an unprecedented punishment on former Rep. George Santos over a disputed betting matter. ISRAEL • Gaza: The IDF says a strike in Deir al Balah eliminated Hamas terrorist Hussam Nusair, accused of advancing attacks against Israeli troops and civilians. • Judea & Samaria: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned rioters involved in violence in Qusra as a small group engaged in “criminal acts of violence.” • Lebanon: Hezbollah’s refusal to withdraw from the strategic Ali al Taher Ridge continues to complicate U.S. backed security arrangements. IRAN • Military Escalation: U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran retaliated against U.S. forces in Jordan. Defenses intercepted nearly all incoming missiles, with no significant impacts reported. • Kharg Island: President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub was being “blown to smithereens,” but Iranian officials rejected the claim and no independent evidence of a strike has emerged. • Sanctions: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says another foreign bank will be sanctioned this week as Washington expands economic pressure on Tehran. MIDDLE EAST • UAE: The UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters and rejected Tehran’s claim that Al Minhad Air Base had been attacked. • Regional Defense: Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani foreign and defense officials and military chiefs are meeting in Istanbul for the first committee session implementing the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. MARKETS • Dow Jones: 53,209.17, down 0.66% • S&P 500: 7,673.43, down 0.50% • Nasdaq Composite: 26,299.85, down 0.39% • Gold: $4,486.10, down 0.97% UKRAINE / RUSSIA • Kyiv: Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding region have entered a fifth consecutive day. • Donbas: Russian forces continue advancing toward Druzhkivka as fighting intensifies along the eastern front. WHAT TO WATCH TODAY • Further U.S. Iran military developments • Kharg Island developments • New U.S. sanctions • Government funding negotiations • Ukraine front developments Be sure to join OTN today and stay ahead with breaking global, national, and relevant news.

🚨OTN HALACHAH SPOTLIGHT Clear, Quick and practical Pesakim from the family of Rav Moshe Feinstein זצ״ל and Rav Dovid Feinstein זצ״ל By Rabbi Ari Gruen, Grandson of Rav Dovid Feinstein זצ״ל Episode 32: A Mezuzah Mistake | The Renter Removed The Mezuzah For sponsorship opportunities or to submit a question, please contact 848-251-4977

JUST IN: Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa has been officially nominated as the next commander of the IDF’s Central Command, the military announced. Defense Minister Israel Katz approved IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir’s recommendation to appoint Bar Kalifa, who is expected to assume the position in 2027, “subject to an operational situation assessment.” Bar Kalifa currently serves as head of the Personnel Directorate and previously commanded the 36th Division during months of fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Zamir also announced a broader round of senior appointments, including three new brigadier generals and 11 new colonels. Two brigadier generals and 23 colonels will move into new positions at their current ranks, while 19 additional senior officers will be sent to studies between assignments. The broader list of appointments still requires final approval from Katz.

Netanyahu Meets Mossad Chief as Israel Assesses U.S. Iran Escalation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Mossad Director David Barnea at Mossad headquarters as Israeli officials closely assess the latest escalation between the United States and Iran. According to Channel 13, Israeli officials currently assess that the renewed U.S. Iran confrontation is unlikely to develop into a broader regional military conflict. As a result, Israel is not expected to raise its alert level at this time, though officials continue to monitor developments closely.

Tim Cook Sends Emotional Farewell Memo To Apple Employees As CEO Tim Cook marked his final day as Apple CEO on Monday with an emotional message to employees, reflecting on his 15 years leading the company and thanking the team for what he described as the “privilege of a lifetime.” He credited Apple’s employees and its culture, rather than himself, for the company’s success and said he was most proud of what cannot be captured in an annual report: the shared values and sense of purpose among Apple employees. Cook emphasized that he is not leaving Apple. He is stepping away from the CEO position and will remain with the company as executive chairman. He acknowledged that he will miss leading Apple but said he is at peace with the decision and confident in the company’s future. Cook also offered a strong endorsement of his successor, John Ternus, calling him exceptionally capable and praising his understanding of how to build products that can “change the world.” Ternus takes over as CEO on September 1, officially ending Cook’s 15-year tenure.

Second Suspected Ebola Case Reported In Israel - Jerusalem Post A second person is suspected of having Ebola after recently returning to Israel from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Health Ministry announced Monday. The individual developed a fever and other symptoms and is expected to be treated in isolation at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv while undergoing testing. Officials stressed that this is only a suspected case, with results expected in the coming days, and that Israel has no confirmed Ebola cases at this time. The Health Ministry said Ebola is not airborne and is primarily spread through direct contact with an infected person who is symptomatic or with their blood and bodily fluids. Israel has strengthened preparedness measures, including hospital protocols, protective equipment and testing capabilities. The ministry is urging Israelis to avoid nonessential travel to areas experiencing active outbreaks, particularly the DRC, and is advising anyone returning from the country who develops symptoms within 21 days to remain home, avoid contact with others and contact health authorities.

Rafael Unveils Cinematic Ancient Greece Video Following Historic $3.5 Billion Defense Deal Rafael has released a dramatic 77-second cinematic video highlighting its growing defense partnership with Greece following the signing of a historic $3.5 billion defense deal. The video uses imagery of ancient Greek statues, warriors and mythology to build anticipation around the planned “Achilles Shield” air-defense project. The deal is expected to make Israeli technology a major component of Greece’s future air-defense architecture, with David’s Sling and SPYDER systems forming key layers alongside additional Israeli capabilities and a nationwide command-and-control network.

JUST IN: Lindsay Clancy jurors dismissed for the day without a verdict, ending their 3rd day of deliberations.

WATCH: President Trump fires back at a reporter who asked whether he has ruled out using a nuclear weapon against Iran. "They're totally defeated militarily. So now I defeat them, and now I should use a nuclear weapon on top of them? What a stupid question."

🚨BREAKING: A woman reportedly attempted to stab several people in Times Square before being shot and killed by police. (Muted) A lockdown of Times Square is currently in effect as authorities respond to the incident.

🚨 JUST IN: President Donald Trump says the Supreme Court has cleared the way for construction of the planned White House ballroom and a military complex. The announcement comes as the administration moves forward with the projects, which Trump has described as major additions to the White House complex and U.S. military infrastructure. Further details on the court’s ruling and the scope of the construction are expected.

GRAND CANYON UPDATE: A desperate search is underway at the Grand Canyon after deadly flash flooding swept through the area, leaving more than a dozen people unaccounted for. • Among those missing are a beloved Texas chiropractor and members of a hiking group as search-and-rescue crews race to locate victims following the sudden surge of floodwaters. • Authorities are continuing the urgent search across the rugged terrain as families wait for answers.

🚨Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After Months of Tension With Hegseth Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump after months of growing tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Army leadership, senior officer removals and the direction of the service. Driscoll, a key figure in the administration’s military reform efforts, is expected to leave the Pentagon within days. The resignation represents another significant shake-up at the Pentagon and comes amid disagreements over Hegseth’s approach to reshaping Army leadership and the removal or sidelining of senior officers. Driscoll had been closely involved in Army modernization and other major defense initiatives.

🚨 NOW: Massive Russian Missile Attack Underway Over Kyiv A major Russian strike on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, is currently underway, with reports of Kalibr cruise missiles, kamikaze drones and Zircon missiles targeting the city. More than 20 missiles have reportedly been directed at Kyiv so far, with the attack approaching the capital from three different directions. Footage circulating online appears to show Russian missile launches from locations inside Russia as the barrage continues. Air defenses across Kyiv are actively responding to the ongoing attack.

🚨WATCH: Anderson Cooper reports from Syabru Besi, one of the first towns devastated by the deadly floods in Nepal. What was once a bustling market district has been left almost completely unrecognizable, with buildings and streets obliterated and buried beneath feet of mud and sludge following the catastrophic flooding.

New Footage Shows FBI Agents Confronting Former Rep. Eric Swalwell at Airport New footage reportedly shows former Rep. Eric Swalwell being approached by multiple FBI agents at an airport, with federal authorities allegedly seizing electronic devices after he arrived. The reported search did not end there. According to the California Post, FBI agents later went to Swalwell’s residence and seized additional electronic equipment as part of the investigation. The developments mark a dramatic escalation involving the former congressman, who has faced growing scrutiny as federal authorities continue their investigation.

TIMES SQUARE STABBING: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses the deadly Times Square stabbing, saying a woman carrying multiple knives stabbed two people before responding NYPD officers deployed a Taser and opened fire. • "I want to thank the NYPD officers who stepped in and prevented a horrific attack from becoming even worse." • Mamdani says one victim and the alleged attacker have died, while the second victim remains hospitalized in stable condition.