Military

TERRORISM AFFAIRS: From far-right-jihadist combos, to terrorists acting like militaries, to AI, terrorism has never been harder to defend against, ICT’s new counterterrorism head tells 'Post.'

Despite major damage to its military infrastructure, the Islamic Republic of Iran "likely has at least 1,700 ballistic missiles remaining," and is building more every day, according to reports.

China's increasingly assertive activities in the waters east of Taiwan "threaten regional stability, freedom of navigation and the safety of international shipping," the statement said.

Israeli defense officials assess that US President Donald Trump would prefer to avoid a military confrontation and resolve tensions through diplomacy.

Flexibility cannot become a respectable word for abandoning the people whose service makes coalition negotiations possible.

The announcement followed the finding of additional weapons in the area on Sunday, including inside a civilian home.

Can we keep some kind of security zones in Gaza and Lebanon for some period of years beyond the years we have already kept them? Very likely. As large as we currently have? No way.

American military assistance is not some generous Christmas present that Israel can politely decline. It is a central pillar of Israel's national security and military planning.

US officials said the strikes were defensive measures against Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets, and did not appear to signal a resumption of major combat operations.

The new plan allows alternative assessments in up to three courses, eases scholarship eligibility requirements, and offers accommodations for students whose studies were extended due to service.