Bondi Beach Attack: Shooters Identified as Terrorists Targeting Hanukkah Celebration republicanfighter.com/bondi-beach-...

Shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach kills at least ten, including one of the alleged shooters

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but early intelligence reportedly suggests the Islamic State was responsible.

Israel joins US-led ‘Pax Silica’ initiative to cooperate on securing AI supply chains https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-joins-us-led-pax-silica-initiative-to-cooperate-on-securing-ai-supply-chains/

Exclusive: The Trump administration is preparing a shake-up of anti-money-laundering rules that banks complain are costly and ineffective.

US deploys fighter jets to Gulf of Venezuela in closest known approach yet, amid rising tension

Trump admin set to scrutinize foreign visitors’ social media history

Check out "Train Train Lebanon", an NGO championing the rehabilitation of Lebanon’s railways and the preservation of its rich railway heritage. Their work highlights the essential role rail can play as a backbone of national transportation and a pillar of sustainable mobility.

They’ve put forward an ambitious national #railway plan connecting Tripoli in the north all the way to Naqoura in the south, reimagining connectivity and economic opportunity across #Lebanon. buff.ly/EoYlQgr

ATFL welcomes the Israeli Ambassador to Washington's message of peace to #Lebanon, and looks forward to dialogue, not confrontation, to move the process forward. buff.ly/nJCRMdf

Officials from Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks in decades in Naqoura https://www.timesofisrael.com/officials-from-israel-and-lebanon-hold-first-direct-talks-in-decades-in-naqoura/

Pope Leo heads to Lebanon with message of hope after years of crises

Trump shuts down Venezuelan airspace ‘in its entirety’ as drug trafficking surges

US backs Israel’s right to defend itself after IDF strike on Hezbollah army chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-backs-israels-right-to-defend-itself-after-idf-strike-on-hezbollah-army-chief/

Israel targets Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike

IDF carries out wave of airstrikes on Hezbollah sites across Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-carries-out-wave-of-airstrikes-on-hezbollah-sites-across-lebanon/

Wave of IDF strikes hit Hezbollah weapons depots in south Lebanon after warnings https://www.timesofisrael.com/wave-of-idf-strikes-hit-hezbollah-weapons-depots-in-south-lebanon-after-warnings/

Trump to welcome Saudi’s MBS with offer of F-35s, while urging Israel normalization https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-to-welcome-saudis-mbs-with-offer-of-f-35s-while-urging-israel-normalization/

Trump to host recently freed hostages at White House on Nov. 20 https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-to-host-recently-freed-hostages-at-white-house-on-nov-20/

Trump asks DOJ to probe Jeffrey Epstein ties to Bill Clinton, other Dems, big banks: ‘Stay tuned!’

Trump shares adorable moment with kids visiting Oval Office: ‘My name is Donald’

Gal Gadot wins 2026 Genesis Prize, will donate $1 million proceeds to help Israelis heal https://www.timesofisrael.com/gal-gadot-wins-2026-genesis-prize-will-donate-1-million-proceeds-to-help-israelis-heal/

US aircraft carrier moves into Latin America region amid tensions with Venezuela

Hiring’s expected to come back. 63% of employers plan to expand in 2026, with small businesses and entry-level jobs leading the way. Recovery starts local. 

Trump: US will ‘be involved’ in Netanyahu trial ‘to help him out’; PM being ‘mistreated’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-us-will-be-involved-in-netanyahu-trial-to-help-him-out-pm-being-mistreated/

Abu Dhabi hosts oil summit as OPEC+ halts production hikes planned for first quarter of 2026

Netanyahu: Lebanon must ‘uphold its commitments’ to disarm Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-lebanon-must-uphold-its-commitments-to-disarm-hezbollah/

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“A safer South [Lebanon], secured by the Lebanese Armed Forces, free of armed groups, sustained by limits on heavy weapons and reciprocal Israeli restraint...

...The challenge remains the dismantling of the full arsenal, the patronage networks, and the ideological infrastructure that sustains #Hezbollah’s power.” - ATFL VP of Policy Patricia Karam at the Arab Center Washington DC conference. Watch full remarks: buff.ly/QHch1LJ

Trump signs peace and trade deals ending conflict between Cambodia and Thailand — rips UN: ‘Didn’t get involved’

Coca-Cola to permanently bring back Diet Cherry Coke after five years

US deploys Ford carrier strike group to target suspected drug vessels in Western Hemisphere

I used to worry about being Jewish in a small Christian town. Now I feel right at home, writes Nan K. Chase.

ATFL held a community reception on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, bringing together senior US and Lebanese officials, members of the international diplomatic corps, and members of the Lebanese-American community for an evening of...

... dialogue, partnership, and renewed commitment to Lebanon’s future. Hosted by ATFL member Natasha-Christina Akda, the reception served as a platform to discuss Lebanon’s ongoing challenges and opportunities for progress.

The evening featured remarks from ATFL President Edward Gabriel and Ambassador Nada Hamadeh, Lebanon’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United States and former ATFL board member, who underscored the importance of continued bilateral cooperation and international support for #Lebanon. #UNGA

US policy could and should shift to supporting the consolidation of the state and help #Lebanon transition into institutional recovery by: 1️⃣ Aligning donor support with measurable governance reforms 2️⃣ Scaling up assistance to LAF 3️⃣ Ensuring that any international aid does not bypass the state

- ATFL VP of Policy Patricia Karam at the Arab Center conference Watch full remarks: buff.ly/QHch1LJ

1/3 The budget deficit began to shrink dramatically beginning in the second quarter of this year when there was no overlap with the Biden administration. From April to September, the cumulative deficit totaled just $468 billion.

2/3 This is the lowest reading since 2019 and is down nearly 40% from the comparable period last year when Biden was spending recklessly. Today, President Trump is putting the U.S. financial system on solid footing. Revenues are soaring and government spending is under control.

3/3 Democrats think they can undo the important progress the President has made by shutting down the government. But they will not succeed.

For more than a decade in the Senate, Marco Rubio sought the ouster of Venezuela’s autocratic leader, Nicolás Maduro. Now as President Trump’s national security adviser, Rubio is finally getting his chance to squeeze the strongman.

Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australia as China limits exports

About the American Task Force on Lebanon 🇺🇸🤝🇱🇧 | 2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=csd_...

This past month, Congress confirmed Michel Issa as the 31st U.S. Ambassador to #Lebanon and approved $230 million in security assistance for the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces.

ATFL met with over 20 congressional offices in Aug and Sep to discuss militia disarmament, political and economic reform, and reconstruction in Lebanon.

EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s first in-person fundraiser of the 2026 cycle will be for Lindsey Graham.

US Military Targets Drug Boat Linked to Colombian Terrorist Group republicanfighter.com/us-military-...