NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday that four U.S. soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania have died, but that he did not yet know the details. A U.S. official would say only that the four soldiers were involved in a training accident. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, would not comment on the status of the soldiers. Lithuania’s military said later on X that the deaths were not yet confirmed and that a rescue operation was “intensively ongoing.” “Four United States soldiers and one tracked vehicle have gone missing during an exercise at a training ground in Lithuania. At the moment, there is no evidence or information confirming the death of the troops,” the Lithuanian Armed Forces said in the statement.

Kilauea Volcano has just begun to produce Massive Lava Fountains reaching hundreds of feet in the air inside the volcano’s crater

Democrat Senator Mark Warner: It’s “jaw-dropping” that the Trump administration “put American soldiers in harm’s way.”

Following a rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on southern Israel this evening, the IDF issues an evacuation warning for Palestinians in the Gaza City area, where the projectile was fired from.

Scott Bessemer responds to Chuck Schumer’s ridiculous claim that the Trump administration is seeking to ‘kill’ Social Security: “Senator Schumer seems a little discombobulated these days.”

Two rockets were fired from the central Gaza Strip at southern Israel on Wednesday, according to the military, as Hamas threatened Israel with a grim warning: if military operations continue, the hostages would return in coffins.
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack. One rocket was intercepted by air defense systems, while the other struck outside Zimrat, causing no casualties.
In response, the IDF issued an evacuation notice for Palestinians near Gaza City, the area from which the rockets were launched, and proceeded to conduct airstrikes in the region.
The IDF later confirmed that it had targeted a terrorist operative linked to the rocket fire, who had been spotted at the launch site.

Sali Berisha, the embattled leader of Albania’s opposition Democratic Party (DP), has enlisted the services of Chris LaCivita, a prominent U.S. political strategist and co-manager of President Donald Trump’s successful 2024 campaign. The announcement, made earlier this month, has sparked widespread speculation that Berisha’s decision is a calculated attempt to leverage Trump’s influence to lift U.S. sanctions imposed on him in 2021 for alleged corruption—a designation that has severely tarnished his political standing. Berisha, a former Albanian president and prime minister, revealed LaCivita’s involvement during a press conference in Tirana, framing it as a strategic partnership to bolster the DP’s campaign ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections in May.

Nine bereaved families who lost their loved ones, IDF soldiers, in the October 7 massacre and during the war, have petitioned the Supreme Court to join as respondents to the petitions seeking to overturn the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. The petition expresses the families’ wishes to support the decision of the Israeli government and ensure that it will be implemented, ending Bar’s term. The petition states.

This morning, the IDF initiated its largest military exercise since the conflict began, focusing on defending against potential assaults on the northern front.
The training is being conducted by the 146th Reserve Division and the 91st “Galilee” Regional Division, with support from the Israeli Air Force, Navy, and various civilian agencies, including the Israel Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Magen David Adom, and local defense forces.
As per the IDF, the exercise is taking place along the border with Lebanon and involves simulating various scenarios, such as surprise attacks originating from Lebanon.

 Associated PressWASHINGTON (JNS) – A deeply concerning trend has emerged in Norway, where Jewish community members fear seeking medical care due to growing anti-

In a detailed conversation with journalist Gadi Taub, Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu explained the thinking behind the critical decisions made during the recent conflict. He discussed the shifting dynamics of the Middle East, as well as Israel’s ongoing security and diplomatic challenges. The interview spanned a wide range of issues, covering the battles in Gaza and Lebanon, Israel’s relationship with the United States, and the unwavering determination of Israeli society.

SEC. HEGSETH: “Nobody’s texting war plans. I noticed this morning, out came something that doesn’t look like war plans & as a matter of fact, they even changed the title to ‘attack plans,’ because they know it’s not war plans.”

PRESS SEC: “The National Security Adviser has taken responsibility for this matter…No classified material was sent on this messaging thread.”

Jewish residents of Norway increasingly fear seeking medical care due to growing anti-Israel sentiment among healthcare workers, Yisrael Hayom reported. Norway, which rewarded the Palestinians for the October 7 massacre by recognizing a Palestinian state, has one of the most anti-Israel governments in the world. In a letter to health authorities, Jewish leaders in Norway warn that in a situation not seen since World War II, Jews are hiding their identities in medical settings.

Israeli Defense Minister Yisroel Katz directed a statement to Gaza’s residents following protests in Beit Lahia against Hamas.
He emphasized, “Residents of Gaza, the IDF will soon take strong action in additional parts of Gaza, and for your own safety, you will need to evacuate from areas of combat. Plans for this operation have already been formulated and approved.”
Katz also said, “Hamas is putting your lives at risk and is responsible for destroying your homes, with more land being incorporated into Israel’s defense system. Sinwar the First ruined Gaza, and Sinwar the Second is prepared to devastate half of Gaza to maintain his corrupt control and that of his fellow Hamas criminals.”

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