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Israeli ad firm weaponises commercial network to deploy mercenary spyware
Israeli ad firm weaponises commercial network to deploy mercenary spyware Devices belonging to staff at international news were among those infected through the weaponised ad placements. Israeli firm weaponised digital ad… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Israel approves Board of Peace team to disarm Hamas
Israel approves Board of Peace team to disarm Hamas Israel has approved an American team’s entry into Gaza to map sites where Hamas terrorists could surrender their weapons. Israel National News… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Report: Israel blocking construction of Gaza base for Board of Peace
Report: Israel blocking construction of Gaza base for Board of Peace Israel has reportedly blocked construction of a Gaza military outpost for Trump’s Board of Peace, delaying deployment of international troops… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US firm that secured aid sites talking with administration about new role in Gaza
US firm that secured aid sites talking with administration about new role in Gaza UG Solutions says it has ‘provided information and proposals to US-led Board of Peace,’ after it was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Privatised aid failed the people of Gaza. The world should learn not to repeat it
Privatised aid failed the people of Gaza. The world should learn not to repeat it New research looking into the US government-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation shows when aid is handed over to corporations,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Humanitarian aid, private security, and the international law obligations on the occupying power: a commentary on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Humanitarian aid, private security, and the international law obligations on the occupying power: a commentary on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Shannon Bosch Journal of Conflict and Security Law, krag019, https://doi.org/10.1093/jcsl/krag019 Published:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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He Was a Blackwater Mercenary. Here’s Why He’s Worried about the Board of Peace.
More Perfect Union He Was a Blackwater Mercenary. Here’s Why He’s Worried about the Board of Peace. Jared Kushner has a scheme to profit off world peace — and Gaza is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Moroccan Government Used Powerful Israeli Pegasus Spyware, Former Intelligence Officer Says
Morocco’s government has long denied using the Israeli spyware Pegasus to surveil its citizens. Now, a former Moroccan intelligence officer provides new evidence that the government did employ the software, and explains how it was used. Continue reading
Co-Founder of Controversial Spyware Firm Had Israeli Diplomatic Passport
Developed by Israeli firm NSO Group, the spyware has the capacity to gather a target’s most private information: it can infiltrate a cellphone to access its files, photos, and browsing history, and turn its microphone and camera into listening and seeing devices for government intelligence agents. Continue reading
The Only Way to Disarm Hamas: How Private Security Contractors Can Help Stabilize Gaza
The Only Way to Disarm Hamas How Private Security Contractors Can Help Stabilize Gaza Elliott Abrams, Eric Edelman, and Rena Gabber January 23, 2026 At a Hamas military show in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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