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politics10 days ago•7 min saved

Hegseth Pushes to Slash Civilian-Protection Program as Casualties Mount

ProPublica reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked top commanders to vote on drastic cuts to the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) program; commanders largely rejected eliminating it, with some urging full staffing. Hegseth ultimately gutted CHMR, cutting funding, but follow-up memos and rising civilian casualties in Yemen and Iran have spurred a partial revival and reboot at reduced staffing, signaling a potential return of the program amid congressional pressure and debates over legal and moral obligations to minimize civilian harm.

via ProPublica|

#central-command #chmr #civilian-casualties

defense-news1 month ago•9 min saved

Katz pushes to install Bar Khalifa as IDF Central Command head amid West Bank concerns

Defense Minister Israel Katz told Channel 14 he intends to appoint Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Khalifa as the IDF Central Command chief to replace the current commander Bluth, citing concerns over handling West Bank settler violence; the IDF says Katz’s remarks were not coordinated with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, who does not plan to remove Bluth at this time, and any decision would require Zamir’s approval, with Katz’s office saying Zamir had recommended Bar Khalifa and that a formal appointment would follow protocol. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized Katz, accusing him of trying to dismantle the IDF from within.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#central-command #dado-bar-khalifa #defense-news

world5 months ago•41 min saved

U.S. intel: only a third of Iran’s missiles wiped out so far

U.S. intelligence estimates about one-third of Iran’s missile arsenal has been destroyed, with roughly another third likely damaged or buried in underground tunnels; Iran reportedly still holds a sizable stockpile and could recover some missiles, highlighting the challenge of assessing damage amid ongoing strikes and contrasting with Trump’s public claim that Iran has few rockets left.

via Yahoo|

#central-command #iran #missiles

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"US Strikes Houthi UAVs and Control Station in Yemen"

The US military conducted a "self-defense" strike against Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles and a ground control station in Yemen, citing an imminent threat to merchant and navy vessels in the region. This action is part of efforts to protect international waters and prevent Iran-backed Houthi militants from attacking vital shipping lanes. Earlier this month, the US announced it would classify the Yemeni rebel group as a terrorist organization to restrict their access to financial support, with a 30-day delay to minimize impact on aid and commercial goods to Yemeni civilians.

via ABC News|

#central-command #houthi-rebels #international-relations

military-and-defense2 years ago•2 min saved

"Search Ends: US Navy SEALs Declared Dead After Mission Gone Awry"

The U.S. military has ended the 10-day search for two Navy SEALs lost in the Arabian Sea during a mission to confiscate Iranian-made weapons, now considering them deceased and transitioning to a recovery effort. The raid targeted a ship carrying illicit Iranian weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen, resulting in the seizure of missile components and the sinking of the ship by the U.S. Navy.

via POLITICO|

#central-command #iranian-weapons #military-and-defense