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Middle East security, defense analysis. War correspondent @Jerusalem Post; Adjunct Fellow FDD. Breaking Defense.
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"it has been decided to delay the release of terrorists that was planned for yesterday until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies."
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Some of them were taken hostage from the Nova festival and another from Kibbutz Beeri. The first phase of the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is now winding down.
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We made it on a Weber grill
Photos from the journey that took two days
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"Following tomorrow's Security Cabinet discussion, the team will receive instructions for the continuation of the negotiations regarding the second stage."
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"The platform is equipped with a modular twin-fuselage design that enhances aerodynamic stability and allows for quick adaptation to various operational profiles without the need for extensive recalibration."
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"The Raider is designed to address multiple mission requirements, offering a hydrogen- powered endurance exceeding 10 hours and supporting payloads up to 50 lbs (23 kg)."
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"testing approximately 20 advanced counter-drone technologies. Nine Israeli defense industries and startups demonstrated various drone interception and neutralization capabilities using both projectile-based systems and counter-drones at a testing field in southern Israel yesterday (Tuesday)."
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Drafted in 1984 he came up in the armored corps as a tank commander. He rose to head the 7th Armored Brigade and then command the 36th Armored Division, and then head of Southern Command in 2015.
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He has played a key role at the Defense Ministry during the last 15 months of war. On 2 January 2023, he was appointed director general of the Ministry of Defense by Yoav Gallant.
He played a key role in force build-up and international ties during the war