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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicOctober 7 attack

Topic: October 7 attack

Israel claims to have killed kills top Hamas leader behind October 2023 attack

IDF says Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa led Hamas’ force build-up, helped plan the attacks, and as Head of Combat Support, oversaw aerial & naval operations against Israel.

Israel eliminates 11 terrorists involved in the 7 October attack in Gaza

Tel Aviv: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) revealed publicly Thursday night that, last month, 11 terrorists who invaded the country and participated in the...

Hamas releases 4 female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners amid ceasefire

The soldiers—Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—were abducted from a Gaza observation post overrun by Hamas fighters during the 7 Oct. 2023, attack on Israel.

Israel’s army chief Herzi Halevi announces he will resign over failure to prevent October 7 attack

The move was followed by the resignation of Major General Yaron Finkelman, the head of Israel’s Southern Command.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.