• 09/19/2024

Combatant Commanders Detail Range of Emerging Threats, Highlight Role of Partnerships in Maintaining Edge

Defense.gov Partnerships are key to defending against a rapidly evolving threat landscape and assuring the United States’ advantage for the long term, senior Defense Department leaders said. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3910892/combatant-commanders-detail-range-of-emerging-threats-highlight-role-of-partner/

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Nasrallah dares Israel to invade Lebanon in speech, calls it ‘historic opportunity’

Jerusalem Post Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah called Israel’s Northern Command leader “foolish” and addressed the displaced Israelis in the North. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-820907

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Moscow International Film Festival announces its dates for 2025

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The festival annually shows more than 200 films in 10 Moscow cinemas, including Russian and world premieres https://tass.com/society/1845331

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India may become third largest economy by 2031 — S&P Global

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. India’s ability to join the world’s top three economies is underpinned by the country’s vibrant and competitive equity markets, thanks to strong growth prospects and better regulation, the report said https://tass.com/economy/1845329

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Vance Says He Will Keep Calling Haitian Immigrants ‘Illegal Aliens’

New York Times The immigrants are mainly in the United States under temporary protected status, which the executive branch can grant to people whose home countries are in crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/us/politics/vance-haitian-immigrants-illegal.html

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German authorities allocate almost 400 mln euros for extra military aid to Kiev — media

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Finance Florian Toncar issued a warning that “Ukraine will face defeat without a substantial increase in material support” https://tass.com/world/1845325

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Social Studies Teachers Rely on Online and Sometimes Ideological Sources

New York Times A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a notable minority also rely on left-leaning materials, and a handful have turned to conservative options. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/us/social-studies-curriculum.html

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No immediate plans for major operation against Hezbollah, sources say

Jerusalem Post Sources indicate that the IDF is under instructions from the cabinet to wait and see what Hezbollah will do next before making a major move. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-820906

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Lebanese army urges citizens to inform military about suspicious pagers

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The military added that “specialized army units are detonating pagers and suspicious communication devices in various regions” of the country https://tass.com/world/1845323

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Generative AI takes center stage in the fight against hate: Insights from the ‘Hack the Hate’

Jerusalem Post “Technology has been weaponized against Jews all over the world,” said Chen Shmilo at the “Hack the Hate” conference, where tech leaders, diplomats, and influencers rallied to fight online hate. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-820902

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