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Wednesday, May 8

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Pentagon chief Austin leaves lawmakers confused, enraged over hold on weapons shipments to Israel: ‘This is obscene’

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the Pentagon has "paused" one weapons shipment to Israel but claimed the US had not made "final decision" on the shipment's future.

Pentagon Chief Confirms US Has Paused Bomb Shipment To Israel To Signal Concerns Over Rafah Invasion

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(AP) — The Biden administration paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that the country was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the United…

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Pentagon confirms halt in arms supply to Israel

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The decision came amid US concerns about the weaponry’s possible use in the Rafah offensive Read Full Article at RT.com

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Pentagon chief confirms US paused bomb shipment to Israel over Rafah concerns

The move is the most striking manifestation of the growing daylight between Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and Joe Biden’s administration.

Pentagon chief confirms US paused bomb shipment to Israel over Rafah concerns

The move is the most striking manifestation of the growing daylight between Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and Joe Biden’s administration.

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US soldier's detention in Russia extended to July as Pentagon begins probe

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A U.S. soldier arrested in Russia last week will be detained into July as the Pentagon investigates the circumstances of his travel, a Russian court announced Tuesday. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black's detainment was extended until July 2…

Pentagon chief confirms US pause on weapons shipment to Israel

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Lloyd Austin says US 'has not made final determination' on arms transfer amid concerns over Israel's Rafah offensive.

Pentagon chief confirms US has paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion

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By ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that the country was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza…

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World News | Pentagon Chief Confirms US Has Paused Bomb Shipment to Israel to Signal Concerns over Rafah Invasion

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that the country was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah…

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World News | Pentagon: Gaza Aid Pier Complete, Weather Delays Installation

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The pier being set up by the US Navy consists of the pier where aid ships will dock, and a causeway for trucks to bring the aid to the mainland.

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Temporary floating pier for Gaza aid completed, will move into position once weather lets up: Pentagon

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Pentagon says the two main components of a floating pier has been constructed, though it cannot be moved into place because of high seas and bad weather.

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Pentagon officials say US Army soldier detained in Russia remains in pretrial detention facility

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The Pentagon said Tuesday that a U.S. Army soldier detained in Russia last week will remain in a pretrial detention facility, at least until his next hearing.

Tuesday, May 7

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US sees no signs indicating Russia’s plans to use nuclear weapons — Pentagon

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Department of Defense spokesperson Sabrina Singh said that the United States views the decision to hold a military exercise of this kind as "deeply irresponsible"

US begins Astral Knight 2024 exercise in Europe involving 5,000 troops — Pentagon

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The purpose of the exercise is to strengthen collective air and missile defense in Europe

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A U.S. soldier was arrested in Russia after being charged with theft, the Pentagon said, the latest case of an American being detained there since the start of the war in Ukraine.

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A U.S. soldier was arrested in Russia after being charged with theft, the Pentagon said, the latest case of an American being detained there since the start of the war in Ukraine.

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Cox asks Pentagon to withdraw proposal he says would undermine National Guard authority

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Governors across the U.S. are pushing back against a Pentagon proposal to allow some 1,000 National Guard members to be transferred to the Space Force.

Monday, May 6

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Pentagon Says Russia Has Detained US Soldier

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An American soldier who apparently defied warnings not to travel to Russia is in Russian custody, Pentagon officials confirmed Monday. Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith said the soldier was detained on Thursday in Vladivostok on charges of…

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Pentagon Needs to Open Up About Russia's Use of Musk's Starlink, Sen. Warren Says

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A letter from the lawmaker calls Moscow’s access to the satellite internet service in Ukraine a “serious national security threat.”

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