Warning: This article contains details that some readers may find disturbing The Israeli-is NGO conference, which took place on Tuesday 17 October at the Jerusalem Press Club / Mishkenot Sha’ananim Cultural Center, saw live testimonials from ZAKA volunteers who were the first civilian emergency responders to the 7 October attacks carried out by Hamas in

After the release of two American hostages, Judith and Natalie Raanan, from Gaza, Hamas made an announcement regarding the possible release of two more captives, Nurit Yitzhak and Yocheved Lifshitz. Hamas cited “compelling humanitarian reasons” as the basis for their potential release. However, the Israeli government has rejected this claim, deeming it as mere “propaganda.” On October 21, Hamas released a statement which read: “We informed our Qatari brothers yesterday evening that we would release the two captives,” which they named as Nurit Yitzhak and Yocheved Lifshitz alongside their ID numbers. Adding that they would release them using the “same…

On Friday, October 20, 2023, Israel released two American citizens, Judith Tai Raanan and Natalie Raanan, who had been held in Gaza for two weeks. Their release was secured for “humanitarian reasons” through Qatari mediation efforts, as announced by Hamas. This event has drawn attention not only for the relief and joy it brought to their family but also because it highlights a larger issue: the captivity of more Americans in Gaza. President Biden, upon learning of the release of Judith and Natalie, expressed his happiness and relief, tweeting a video of his conversation with the two women. In a…

As the onslaught of rockets continued to tear across Israel and Gaza this week, a keynote speech delivered by the US military’s top officer, Admiral Mike Mullen on Tuesday 03 October, days before the Israel-Hamas war broke out could not be more timely. The panel discussion hosted by C5 Capital, Haven Cyber Technologies and Microsoft, heard Former Deputy Director of Cyber Defense in the UK Cabinet Office, Pete Cooper,  Arno Robbertse, CEO of ITC Secure, Carolyn Parent, CEO of venture-backed AI security company Conveyer, and CEO of Red Maple Technologies, Rob Stemp explore the future landscape of generative AI and…

As of 1 September 2023, data from the Kyiv School of Economics reveals that direct damage to Ukraine’s infrastructure industry caused by Russia has surged to $36.6 billion. In a significant move to safeguard its critical infrastructure and energy facilities amidst ongoing aggression by Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has put his signature on a decisive decree on October 17th, bolstering the nation’s resilience. The decree, set in motion by the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), comes as a response to the widespread damage inflicted on Ukraine’s essential systems by the ongoing conflict. The decree outlines crucial actions: Develop and…

In a startling revelation that spans land and sea, it appears that Russia may have kickstarted a clandestine munitions supply route with North Korea.

Ukrainska Pravda writes about the consequences to Ukraine of Hamas’ failed attempt to invade Israel.

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy has said that Russia stands to gain from the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and the attack on Israel could distract allies from the ongoing devastation continuing to unfold in Ukraine.

NSN speaks with Lieutenant General Sir Graeme Lamb about the ties between the Balticconnector shutdown and the Israeli-Hamas conflict.

Oil rich Qatar widely condemned for sponsoring extremist groups with the intent of destabilising the Middle East, has been identified as having strong ties to Hamas and being one of its key financial backers, having allegedly donated over $1.8 billion so far.

In an exclusive interview, NSN delves into the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict with former Director of Special Forces, Lieutenant General Sir Graeme Lamb.

Against the backdrop of the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel, virtual soldiers have emerged, as the battle extends into the digital world. Digital warriors, aligned with various cyber groups, are now actively engaged in supporting their chosen sides in this escalating cyber conflict. Israel, often acknowledged as a cybersecurity powerhouse and home to some of the globe’s leading digital defence firms, presents a formidable challenge for anyone trying to undermine its digital infrastructure. However, this status has not deterred determined hackers from attempting to disrupt Israel’s online presence, as evidenced by recent attacks that targeted their news and government…