The buildup leading to this operation was somewhat similar to Operation Black Belt both in its target and in its effort to thwart planned attacks against Israelis. But in some ways, it differed.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Operation Breaking Dawn: What's changed in the Israel-Gaza conflict?
Iranian IRGC member charged for plot to kill John Bolton
The IRGC member offered $300,000 to a potential hitman in the US to kill the former national security advisor.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iranian IRGC member charged for plot to kill John Bolton
Guinea: Further attacks on freedom of expression and association.
As a reaction to the dissolution of the National Front for the Defence of the Constitution (FNDC) and the summoning of a journalist to a military camp, Habibatou Gologo, Deputy Director of Amnesty International’s West and Central Africa office, has said: ” On Monday 8 August the Guinean transitional authorities decided to dissolve the National ..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Guinea: Further attacks on freedom of expression and association.
Tennis: Austria's Thiem to play at Tel Aviv Watergen Open
A high-caliber men’s pro tennis event was last held in Israel in 1996.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Tennis: Austria's Thiem to play at Tel Aviv Watergen Open
Ukraine accuses Russia of using nuclear plant for deadly rocket attack
"The cowardly Russians can't do anything more so they strike towns ignobly hiding at the Zaporizhzhia atomic power station," Zelensky said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ukraine accuses Russia of using nuclear plant for deadly rocket attack
Turkey drone strike kills four in Kurdish-held city in northeast Syria
The four victims, all affiliated with the Kurdish administration, were killed while they dug trenches near Turkey border in anticipation of a new offensive..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Turkey drone strike kills four in Kurdish-held city in northeast Syria
Was a B’Tselem activist unfairly pressured by Shin Bet?
Both sides agree that Nasser Nawaj’ah was detained and questioned by the security agency (ISA) on Sunday, but they disagree about whether or not his detention was due to legitimate security concerns.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Was a B’Tselem activist unfairly pressured by Shin Bet?
Hamas signals intent to gag media
Under the now rescinded restrictions, sponsors were told they must accompany the journalists during their reporting and will be held responsible for what they produce..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Hamas signals intent to gag media
Iranian Operative Charged In Plot To Murder John Bolton
The Justice Department says Iran engaged in a murder-for-hire scheme targeting the former national security advisor..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iranian Operative Charged In Plot To Murder John Bolton
Ex-Twitter Staffer Convicted For Sharing Private Information On Dissidents With Saudis
Ahmad Abouammo received cash payments and gifts in return for providing information to the Saudis about accounts that were critical of the kingdom..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Ex-Twitter Staffer Convicted For Sharing Private Information On Dissidents With Saudis