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Two defense officials familiar with the planning said a US Marine Rapid Response Force, consisting of 2,000 Marines and sailors as part of an effort to prevent widening "conflict between Israel and Hamas." US Marine rapid response force moving toward Israel as Pentagon strengthens military posture in region | CNN Politics Marine Expeditionary Unit moves closer to Israel via Red Sea | Fox News US Marine rapid response force headed to waters off Israel - report - The Jerusalem Post

Israel targeted Hamas in southern Gaza, and announced that a strike killed a top Hamas military commander Ayman Nofal was killed in the Bureij refugee camp. The strikes from Israel have also killed about 100 civilians, who fled south to avoid the invasion from the north. Israel bombs Gaza region where civilians were told to seek refuge, as mediators try to unlock aid - ABC News Chief of Hamas military brigade killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza | The Times of Israel Israel Defense Forces on X: "We just eliminated Ayman Nofal, a senior Hamas operative. Nofal was the Commander of Hamas’ Central Brigade in Gaza and the former Head of Military Intelligence. Nofal directed many attacks against Israeli civilians and besides being one of the most dominant figures in the… https://t.co/t686L6gSuN" / X Newsweek on X: "Ayman Nofal was responsible for Hamas operations in central Gaza and had significant influence over coordination with other armed groups. 🔗 - https://t.co/0lCWIP5Oh...

Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warned Monday, October 16, 2023 of a possible "pre-emptive action" against Israel if a ground offensive occurs in the Gaza Strip. Iran FM warns of imminent 'preemptive action' against Israel by 'resistance axis' | The Times of Israel Iran says 'preemptive action' by resistance front expected in coming hours | Reuters Iran warns of ‘pre-emptive action’ as Israel readies Gaza ground offensive | South China Morning Post Iran Warns Of 'Pre-emptive Action' Against Israel | Barron's Iran warns Israel of imminent ‘preemptive action’ if attacks worsens in Gaza - YouTube  - Al Jazeera English 'In Coming Hours...': Iran's Biggest 'Preemptive Action' Warning To Israel On Gaza Offensive | Watch - YouTube  - Hindustan Times Hossein Amir-Abdollahian - Wikipedia

The Wexner Foundation, a philanthropic organization that focuses on developing Jewish professional and volunteer leaders in North America and public leaders in Israel, has severed ties with Harvard University. "While we intend to develop new strategies and initiatives to develop Israel’s civil service leaders, The Wexner Foundation is formally ending its financial and programmatic relationships with Harvard and the Harvard Kennedy School" "The current class of Wexner Israel Fellows, Class 34, will be the last to complete the MPA Program and we will no longer send Wexner Senior Leaders for the Executive Program." Harvard suffers major loss as 'stunned and sickened' Wexner Foundation pulls $2M+ support  -- Boston Herald Wexner Foundation Cuts Ties With Harvard After ‘Dismal Failure’ To Condemn Hamas | News | The Harvard Crimson Wexner Foundation says it’s terminating Harvard University relationship | Fox Business Home – The Wexner Foundation PRIOR NEWS ... ‘Co...

Short Range Forecast Discussion NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 400 AM EDT Tue Oct 17 2023 Valid 12Z Tue Oct 17 2023 - 12Z Thu Oct 19 2023 An Alberta clipper will bring very gusty winds and a round of rain across the northern Plains later today and Wednesday, spreading into the Great Lakes Wednesday night and early Thursday... A warming trend is in store for the eastern half of the country as an expansive cool airmass moderates... Warm and dry air across much of the western U.S. will spread into the Plains but rainy conditions remain over the Pacific Northwest...

Hamas released the first hostage video on Monday, October 16, 2023 from an attack on Israel a little over one week ago. Mia Schem was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on Saturday, October 7, 2023 while attending a desert rave in Kibbutz Re’im, where the gunmen massacred over 260 people at the festival near the border with Gaza. Attacks from paragliders were part of the invasion that advanced to kill and capture innocent civilians, including Mia Schem. In first, Hamas terror group releases clip of hostage it captured in Oct. 7 onslaught | The Times of Israel Hamas releases hostage video of Franco-Israeli woman | Reuters ‘Bring my baby back alive’: Families of Israeli hostages cling to hope  - FRANCE 24 Biden to visit Israel this week; Hamas releases clip of hostage asking to be freed in  - ynetnews.com Hamas releases first hostage video - YouTube  - KTLA (begins 1:03 in news presentation)

Two lawmakers affiliated with the Squad are allegedly refusing to talk to their hometown Jewish newspapers -- in Pittsburgh and St. Louis. Ron Kampeas on X: "Two of the cosponsors, @CoriBush and @RepSummerLee will not speak to their hometown Jewish media, a policy that inhibits making the pitch to their constituents for inherently controversial legislation" / X Congresswoman Cori Bush on X: "We must do everything we can to save lives. @RepRashida, @RepAndreCarson, @RepSummerLee, @RepDeliaramirez, and I are introducing the #CeasefireNOW Resolution to call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. I urge my colleagues to join us. https://t.co/DlZ2k365zL" / X

Prepare-to-deploy orders issued on Monday, October 16, 2023. US troops located in the Middle East and outside the Middle East, including Europe could be deployed to served advising and medical support roles. Initially, no infantry has prepare-to-deploy orders.  U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group has already joined the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Picks Troops to Prepare for Potential Deployment to Middle East Pentagon puts troops on notice to prepare to deploy to support Israel: reports | The Hill About 2,000 U.S. troops told to prepare for deployment in response to Israel-Hamas war  - NBC News (1) US troops prepare for potential deployment to Israel - YouTube  - Fox News

A fatal shooting killed two Swedish nationals about three miles (5km) from the King Baudouin Stadium in north Brussels shortly after 7:00 p.m. local time Monday, October 16, 2023, which was around 45 minutes before kick-off of the UEFA Euro 2024. Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned. Further communication will be made in due course. -- UEFA Brussels 'on highest terror alert' and football fans told to stay in stadium after two shot dead | World News | Sky News Brussels shooting: Two Swedes killed and suspect still at large - BBC News Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels, Belgium raises terror alert to top level | Reuters *Militant Islamist* attacks in Belgium | Reuters Gunman kills two Swedes in Brussels, prompting terror alert and halt of Belgium-Sweden soccer match | AP News Belgium-...

Suzanne Somers died Sunday, October 15, 2023 -- the day before her 77th birthday. Her publisher R. Couri Hay shared that she "survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years."  “Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th. Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly”  -- R. Couri Hay She was initially best known as an actress with John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company.  John Ritter at age 54 died suddenly from an aortic dissection. She also was well know Thighmaster infomercials. She also performed for USO overseas. Access Hollywood on X: "#SuzanneSomers "peacefully" passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 76 https://t.co/mtRbz0VM1H" / X Suzanne Somers, 'Three's Company' actress, dead at 76 | CNN Good Morning America on X: "In 2020, GMA interviewed Suzanne Somers as she reflected on some of the most...

Several fatal shootings were reported in Sweden in September 2023 -- two in Uppsala and two in Stockholm. Over 100 attempted explosive attacks were reported, and 90 achieved explosions were reported in 2022. Rawa Majid, born in Iran while fleeing from Iraq Kurdistan, is the suspected main leader of the Foxtrot criminal organization linked to multiple shootings and bombings in Sweden. Majid was possibly arrested in Iran on October 9, 2023 near the Turkey-Iran border.

The U.S. State Department confirmed Sunday October 15, 2023 that 30 Americans were killed in Israel during the Hamas attack. The State Department also reported that 13 Americans are still missing. 30 Americans confirmed dead from Hamas attacks on Israel – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Israel-Gaza live updates: - ABC News Casualty  -- US Dept of Defense

Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warns Israel of 'huge earthquake' if Lebanon's Hezbollah get involved, and said Iran will have to respond if Israeli operation continues in Gaza.  Iran threatens Israel over looming ground offensive in Gaza: report | Fox News Iran’s foreign minister warns Israel to stop Gaza attacks | AP News Iran’s foreign minister warns Israel it could suffer ‘a huge earthquake’ - POLITICO Iran threatens: 'No one can guarantee' control of situation if Israel enters Gaza | The Times of Israel Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned Israel of retaliation if it enters Gaza - YouTube  -- Al Jazeera English

Former Israeli special operator Aaron Cohen says a phony delay of Israel's ground invasion may have offered extra time if new intelligence was gathered regarding the state of hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza. IDF posted evidence of Hamas obstructing evacuation -- social media observations, telephone recordings, bodies found near the Gaza border. Hamas seen blocking evacuation routes in Gaza - IDF - The Jerusalem Post Israel Defense Forces on X: "Listen to this phone call. A Gaza resident trying to evacuate southward tells an IDF Intelligence Officer about how Hamas is not letting them leave. https://t.co/R9purqIZhs" / X Hamas Tells Civilians Not to Evacuate to the South  - WSJ Israel Opens 2nd 'Path Of Safety' Amid War With Terrorist But Hamas Is Blocking Exit Routes | Times Now | India News, Times Now Israel-Hamas Conflict: IDF Announces Temporary Pause In Operations For Gaza Evacuation Amid Anticipated Ground Offensive Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah claims responsib...

A Jewish woman who discovered a blue Star of David on her front door of her residence in the Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood of northeast Berlin, called the police, but was told the police were busy, and that she should make an online notification to the police department. She was also told to removed the symbol. Shock: Jewish Home in Berlin Marked with Star of David Symbol  - Breitbart Star of David graffitied on Berlin homes in chilling echo of Nazi crimes  - The Telegraph 'The situation is tense': Rise in anti-Semitic incidents worries Jewish community in Europe | Euronews Antonia Yamin אנטוניה ימין on X: "1/2 אתמול בלילה רוסס מגן דוד מחוץ לבניין בשכונת פרנצלאוברג בברלין. שוחחתי כרגע עם תושבת הבניין: ״איך שראיתי את זה התקשרתי למשטרה אך הם אמרו לי שאין להם כרגע פניות לשלוח ניידת ושאגיש את התלונה אונליין. הם המליצו לי להסיר את המגן דוד כי השארתו על הדלת עשויה לעורר עוד תגובות אז https://t.co/ktnCwlsJtz" / X  - posted Oct 13 2023 Last night a Star of David was sprayed o...