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Hamas's Yahya Sinwar welcomed apocalyptic nuclear war if it meant destroying Israel - analysis

"[Israel] may even use a nuclear bomb. But first it will be surprised by the attack and descend into chaos," Yahya Sinwar wrote in a leaked letter.

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on a metal foundry in Gaza City, July 12, 2026.
Iranian Rials are displayed in Tehran.

Bankrupt Iran’s regime before it bankrolls more terror - opinion

Protest in solidarity with Palestinians amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Warsaw

UK Police consulted antisemitic Mosques before banning Israeli Maccabi TLV fan

Moazzam Begg is released from Belmarsh Prison on October 1, 2014 in London, England.

UK pro-Palestine activist calls bin Laden's 9/11 letter 'voice of freedom'


Israel likes Romney’s foreign policy, others ruffled

The theme of American exceptionalism is easily heard as equivalent to American superiority to other countries.

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Another Tack: Denial of denial

When all aforementioned denial options are exhausted, there’s always one final refuge left – “denial of denial.”

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Eisenbud’s Odyssey: Authenticity vs. superficiality

While authenticity is as rare as diamonds and superficiality is superfluous like cubic zirconia, both can be equally worthless.

Authenticity V. Sincerity

'Iran's support for terrorism highest in decade'

Top US official: When it comes to Hezbollah, we're firmly committed to working with partners, allies to counter, disrupt Iranian activities.

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Pollard used to defend bin Laden informant sentence

Pakistani envoy cites Israeli agent in defending 33 years sentence given to doctor who helped US track down al-Qaida leader.

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Top al-Qaida strategist likely killed in Pakistan

Death of Abu Yahya al-Libi would be the biggest blow to al-Qaida since US special forces killed Osama bin Laden.

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Qaida chief fondly recalls bin Laden's frugal habits

Ayman al-Zawahri posts video online, saying bin Laden led an austere way of life, but was generous with guests and gave money to finance attacks.

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Lessons in mind games

Michael Widlanski expounds on his new book about how to win war on terror

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Why we can never compromise on principle

Yalla Peace: We do not need to become terrorists to defeat terrorism.

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US probe finds little evidence of effective torture

3-year investigation by Senate Intelligence Committee expects to find "enhanced interrogation techniques" ineffective.

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