Ex- Israel defence minister Yoav Gallant also alleged that Netanyahu kept him out of key security-related talks including with US Hamas had reportedly sent a warning to Israel before its October 7, 2023, attack, with the message conveyed through a Shin Bet channel.The warning came from Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who cautioned that he would … Read more
A proposal to use crocodile-filled moats around Israeli prison facilities has brought an unusual environmental question into focus: what happens when wildlife conservation, security and land management intersect? The plan, which was first proposed in December 2025 by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, involves using crocodiles around maximum-security prison wings. The idea was reportedly … Read more
DAMASCUS, Syria — The death of a young man with a serious medical condition who was arrested and allegedly beaten by Syrian security forces has stirred up dark memories of torture and other abuse in detention centers under the Assad dynasty’s decades-long rule. A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons … Read more