Tag: Hamas
Stevenson’s army, November 9
–Hamas leaders –in Doha — tell NYT their plans for the war.
– SecState Blinken explains US requirements for a peace. See also WSJ. And NYT critique.
– DOD explains US military role. [Note: still no US AUMF for Israel]
– Politico reports on State dissent memo on Israel.
– Andrew Exum has lessons from Lebanon.
– Dan Drezner questions Israel’s ability to restore deterrence.
– Don’t forget: there’s also a tragic war in Sudan.
– Notice: there’s nothing on the plans to fund the government after Nov 17 because too many people have too many plans
-House GOP sets 2024 calendar. Printout here.
– Intelligence analyst argues Putin decided on war before US Afghan debacle
– Politico has good backgrounder on next week’s APEC summit
– NYT magazine answers: What does Space Force do?
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Stevenson’s army, November 4
– WSJ on how Hamas has modernized its weaponry.
– Reuters assesses Hamas tactics.
– NYT says evacuations of wounded Hamas fighters led to disputes
– Writers call for US intelligence review following 10/7
– NYT explains US suspension of countries from AGOA.
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– Two sides of AI: the administration guru and the lobbyists
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Stevenson’s army, October 27
– Senate defeated measure requiring US troop withdrawal from Niger.
– More on efforts to get around Tuberville holds
– House GOP are blocking PEPFAR funds
– National Review editor says GOP doesn’t really want to be in charge
– Public approval of Congress drops to 13%
– WaPo’s Josh Rogin quotes HFAC Chair saying US lacks legal authorization to fight Iranian-backed militias.
– NYT says Israeli government divided on invading Gaza
– Foreign Affairs reports on Gaza opinion on Hamas.
– WOTR writers reconsider views on infantry tactics
-Politico reports Arizona-Florida tomato war
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Stevenson’s army, October 26
– Politico notes the steep learning curve the new Speaker Mike Johnson faces.
– Punchbowl has more details — but scroll down to learn of the possible change in standing orders in the Senate to get around the Tubervile holds.
– Politico’s ever-valuable NatSec Daily reports on the 3 plans the Biden administration wants from Israel before any ground invasion.
-WSJ says some Hamas fighters trained in Iran before the Oct 7 attacks.
– CBO has new report on long-term implications of defense budgets.
-Atlantic writer has background on FARA, including role in Menendez case.
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Stevenson’s army, October 25
– US public support for political violence is rising. Here’s the survey.
– Confidence in the media is dropping.
– WSJ says arms are flooding into West Bank.
– Fred Kaplan says US democracy promotion helped Hamas.
– US intelligence concludes Israel not responsible for hospital attack.
– Mike Johnson is latest speaker nominee, notable for lead role in brief to SCOTUS supporting Trump election charges, also has opposed Ukraine aid.
– Johnson circulated a program showing completion of appropriations bills in winter 2024.
– On 61st anniversary of Cuban missile crisis Lawfare notes Congress had authorized force. [As I did in my chart showing authorizations of force since 1789]
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Stevenson’s army, October 23
– Atlantic writer sees end of Netanyahu, notes his policy of “propping up Hamas.”
– Haaretz says the PM is blaming the IDF.
-Economist sees Israel’s window of legitimacy for responding shrinking.
– Politico reports on pro-Israel lobbying.
– Some Members may be primaried over Israel.
– CNN poll shows support for Israel.
– WSJ says ground attack has high costs.
– Dan Drezner applauds new Venezuela policy.
– Tom Edsall reviews views on constitutional flaws
-Politico says conservatives are now attacking cyber’s CISA.
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