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Fox News
5 days ago
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US and Israel urgently need to replenish weapons stockpiles after 12-day war, defense analysts warn
A Jewish-American national security group is sounding an alarm about how America and Israel's enemies may exploit low missile stockpiles after the 12-day war with Iran. Defending Israel and the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar from Iranian counterstrikes cost the U.S. and Israel between $1.48 billion to $1.58 billion, according to an analysis by the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), and burned through a large portion of missile interceptor stockpiles. Both the U.S. and Israel now face an "urgent need" to replace those stocks and sharply increase production rates. The U.S. had roughly 632 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors before June 13, the day Israel began its offensive in Iran. About 540 interceptors remain in its arsenal based on JINSA's calculations of interceptor deliveries and use, according to the report. IRAN SAYS IT CAN STRIKE THE US AND ISRAEL FOR TWO YEARS. DOES IT REALLY HAVE THAT POWER?In addition, the two Patriot missile interceptor systems responsible for defending Al Udeid, the U.S.'s largest base in the Middle East that's home to 10,000 soldiers, reportedly used roughly 30 Patriot interceptors against the 14 Iranian ballistic missiles targeting the site June 23, The interceptors cost about $3.7 million each, totaling $111 launched 574 medium-range ballistic missiles toward Israel and the U.S. airbase in Qatar after Tel Aviv and Washington conducted strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites between June 13 and June 24, when the conflict ended in Iran's counterstrike in Gen. Thomas Bergeson, former chief of U.S. Central Command, said the U.S. and its allies needed to do more to invest in nonkinetic interception mechanisms, or systems that can neutralize a threat without explosive force, which would be much cheaper in defending against future attacks. "There's any number of operational test and developmental testing going on with a cheaper bullet than a multibillion-dollar interceptor to shoot down a relatively inexpensive missile or UAS," he said. "Any electro-magnetic interference capability, a microwave laser EMP, whatever that can screw up, the guidance system or the proportion of that particular system is something that could be cheaper."You can have literally hundreds if not thousands of rounds in one interceptor at very low cost."While the cost for the U.S. and Israel was high, the cost for Iran was greater — between $1.1 billion and $6.6 billion. Air defenses saved Israel about $13.5 billion in property used up between a third and a half of its ballistic missile arsenal during the 12-day conflict, suggesting Iranian assertions it could have continued striking Israel for years if it wanted were overblown. Replacing its missile stockpiles will be even more costly given that Israel struck many of its launchers and production sites. IRAN-LINKED HACKERS THREATEN TO RELEASE NEW TROVE OF EMAILS STOLEN FROM TRUMP'S INNER CIRCLE AFTER STRIKESBut the U.S. used up 14% of its global stockpile of prized THAAD missile interceptors. America's THAAD system accounted for nearly half of all interceptions due to "insufficient" capacity of Israel's Arrow interception system. It would take three to eight years to replenish the THAAD interceptors used in the 12-day war at current production rates. Patriot interceptor production is more robust than THAAD, according to the report, but the U.S. is providing a number of Patriot interceptors to Ukraine. So, it's unclear how many remain in the stockpile. If the U.S. and Israel fail to urgently replenish their interceptor inventories — especially THAAD and Patriot systems — they risk entering the next crisis with dangerously thin defenses, according to the report. Adversaries may take note of the extended gap between munitions use and stockpile replenishment, which leaves U.S. bases across the world open to vulnerabilities. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Iran's large-scale missile campaign may have revealed vulnerabilities in Israeli and U.S. air defense systems, providing lessons that Iran or other U.S. adversaries could exploit in the future," the report Pentagon could not immediately be reached for comment on its plan to replenish missile interceptor stocks.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ohio's U.S. Rep. Max Miller claims he was run off the road in Rocky River by a pro-Palestine protester
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (WJW) — U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R-Rocky River) in a social media post on Thursday claimed he was run off the road by an 'unhinged, deranged man' in another vehicle bearing a Palestinian flag. The Jewish-American lawmaker, former U.S. Marine and 'staunch defender of Israel' said it happened while he was on his way to work on Thursday in Ohio's 7th Congressional District. Browns address speeding tickets with rookie QB Shedeur Sanders 'As I was driving to work, some unhinged, deranged man decided to lay on his horn and run me off the road when he couldn't get my attention to show me a Palestinian flag,' Miller, 36, said in the video. 'Not to mention 'Death to Israel,' death to me — that he wanted to kill me and my family. 'Thank God my daughter was not in my vehicle or anybody else at the time.' Miller said in the post that he filed police reports with Rocky River police and the United States Capitol Police in Washington, D.C. 'We will not hide. I will continue to fight against antisemitism, Islamophobia and all other forms of hate,' he said. 'We know who you are, young man,' Miller said, referring to the unidentified assailant. 'And the police are going to be paying you a visit.' Driver dies after car plunges into Portage Lakes Rocky River Police Operations Manager Julianne Morron confirmed to FOX 8 News that Miller did come to the police station to report the incident, but that he 'was not able to wait and speak with officers at that time.' Miller was asked to return after 2 p.m. to give a statement. No police report was available on Thursday, Morron said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Local doctor indicted on ethnic intimidation in threats against Jewish-American congressman Max Miller
[Watch previous FOX 8 News coverage in the player above.] CLEVELAND (WJW) — A local doctor accused of threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R-Rocky River) and his family in an 'antisemitic' rant on a local highway has been indicted on new felony charges. Miller, who is Jewish-American, in a June social media post claimed that while he was on his way to work, the man tried to run him off the highway, while showing him a photo of a Palestinian flag on a cell phone and yelling 'Death to Israel' and another profane remark against Jewish people. Italy outraged at killing of police bloodhound, found dead after eating food laced with nails It happened just before 9:30 a.m. on June 19, 2025, on Interstate 90 East in Rocky River, according to authorities. Feras S. Hamdan, 36, of Avon, was initially charged with misdemeanor counts of ethnic intimidation and aggravated menacing in the Rocky River Municipal Court, to which he pleaded not guilty and was handed a $500,000 bond. A Cuyahoga County grand jury has since indicted him on felony counts of ethnic intimidation and tampering with evidence, as well as misdemeanor counts of aggravated menacing and menacing. 'Threatening violence towards an elected official and their family is unacceptable and will not be tolerated,' Prosecutor Michael O'Malley is quoted in the release. 'This type of mindless behavior is happening all too frequently in our country and it must come to an end. We are thankful no one was injured during this incident and for the exceptional investigation by the Rocky River Police Department which led to this prompt arrest and indictment.' Prosecutors allege Hamdan pulled up alongside Miller in his vehicle, honked his horn, then swerved into Miller's vehicle, causing Miller to swerve to avoid him. Miller then slowed down and drove next to Miller's car, and began threatening him and his family. Miller got off the highway and called 911. Hamdan followed, stopped near him and continued yelling at him, then fled the scene, according to the release. Hamdan recorded part of the interaction on his phone, sent that recording to others, then deleted it, according to county prosecutors. Former East Cleveland councilman sentenced after being found guilty in corruption case Hamdan later surrendered at the Rocky River Police Department and was booked into the Rocky River jail, according to police. At Hamdan's arraignment the day after the incident, Rocky River Prosecutor Michael O'Shea said authorities were still working to obtain the aforementioned cell phone for evidence. Speaking in open court, he warned that anyone suspected of tampering with the phone could face a felony charge more serious than the charges against Hamdan. Hamdan's attorney, Issa Elkhatib of Cleveland, said at Hamdan's arraignment last month that they would not surrender the phone, considering it a violation of Hamdan's First and Fourth amendment rights. Elkhatib said Hamdan is a natural-born U.S. citizen, a licensed physician with his own private practice and 'a model community member who has never committed a crime in his life.' Hamdan is set to be arraigned 'at a later date,' reads the release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
Judge expected to decide if Aliza Sherman murder suspect should be placed on GPS
CLEVELAND (WJW) – A Cuyahoga County Common Pleas judge will be asked Wednesday to place an accused killer, who is now out on a $2 million bond, on a GPS monitoring device. Judge Kira Krivosh is expected to hear arguments on the matter during a pretrial for Gregory Moore. Moore, a former divorce attorney, is accused of killing his client Aliza Sherman in March of 2013. Her case had gone unsolved for 12 years. Local doctor indicted on ethnic intimidation in threats against Jewish-American congressman Max Miller A grand jury secretly indicted Moore in May on several charges including aggravated murder. He was arraigned May 28. At that time, Judge Deborah Turner set his bond at $2 million and the only restriction she placed on him was that he stay away from Sherman's family. Moore posted the bond July 3 and walked out of the Cuyahoga County jail. A short time later, prosecutors filed a motion asking he be placed on an electronic monitoring device. Moore's attorney, Jon Paul Rion, however, objects. Rion said he does not believe it is necessary to place any additional restrictions on Moore.'Moreover, for 13 years, Moore has been in plain sight, not hiding and not on the run,' Moore's attorney wrote in a motion opposing the GPS monitoring device. 'Moore is prepared to face these false allegations against him.' Tornado confirmed in Medina County on Monday The prosecution, however, disagrees. 'This case is not weak by any means,' prosecutors wrote in their motion. 'The fact that Gregory Moore thinks it is, is even more reason for his whereabouts to be monitored by this court until the trial in this matter.' Moore's trial is set for March. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
White House under fire for bizarre 'Superman Trump' image, Internet says 'delete this, it's cringe'
The White House on Thursday posted an edited image of US President Donald Trump dressed as Superman, complete with the slogan: "The symbol of hope. Truth. Justice. The photo , shows Trump's face on Superman's body on what looked to be a fake movie poster that read "A Trump Presidency, Truth, Justice, And The American Way, Superman," all lined up vertically. This triggered a wave of reactions online with many netizens, including Republicans, immediately asking about Jeffrey Epstein files. The backlash reignited after the Trump administration claimed no Epstein client list exists, a response that not only enraged critics but also left several MAGA supporters furious, demanding transparency. Trump is facing criticism after the account posted an AI photo of the president as Superman, with one user suggesting the profile is being run by a "15-year-old boy." — WhiteHouse (@WhiteHouse) Recently on Trump's social media posts, netizens have refused to let go of the subject of the Jeffrey Epstein client list , with many of the users on Thursday's post asking why it won't be released. This is due to the Justice Department's announcement this week, claiming there is no Epstein client list and the convicted sex trafficker died by suicide in his jail cell. ALSO READ: NASA employees layoffs: Trump administration planning to cut over 2,000 senior staff across 10 regional centers Social media users mock 'Superman' post "Superman would drop the Epstein list," one user wrote on Instagram. "Just release the Epstein files," another user wrote. "Release the Epstein client list, stop with the games, or we'll all assume Trump is bought and paid for just like the rest of the American politicians and burn the maga hats!!" another user. Live Events Others pointed out that Superman himself was canonically an "immigrant" from another planet. "First of all, Superman was an immigrant. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two Jewish-American sons of immigrants,' one user wrote. "Superman was an illegal alien, deport him, we need to find some kryptonite," another user wrote. "Massive Distraction Launched by Trump Regime to distract from his long sordid history of child rape and trafficking with Jeffrey Epstein and subsequent cover up. Stay tuned for further embarrassment," a user wrote. ALSO READ: Video showing MAGA fans clicking selfies outside 'Alligator Alcatraz' goes viral with 1.5 million views Many users also questioned the legitimacy and professionalism of the White House after the post was made from the official account of the White House. Reposting the image, X account which goes by the name 'Republicans against Trump' said, "All hail Superman Trump. Totally normal stuff, and yes, this is from the official White House account." Meanwhile, one user commented, 'White House page is just a slop engagement farm now lmao.' This is likely a mocking way of referring to Trump's notorious rhetoric around immigration and his ongoing mass deportation efforts. Other users played into the childish nature of the post, suggesting a child must run the account. "I'm still convinced a 15 year old boy with ChatGPT subscription is in charge of this account," one user wrote. Please tell me it's Elon's kid running this page," another user wrote. ALSO READ: 'Why date an unattractive Indian-American': Kash Patel's girlfriend smeared into Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy Dean Cain, who played the Man of Steel in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, reacted to the post with laughing emojis. Cain, who is a Trump supporter, called James Gunn's upcoming Superman film 'woke,' criticizing Hollywood for changing classic characters to 'fit the times.' His comments came in response to Gunn's take that Superman represents 'basic human kindness' and the immigrant story of America, Guardian reported. This is not the first odd AI photo the White House Instagram page or Trump's personal account has posted since he took office in January. Back in May, Trump's personal account posted an AI-generated image of the president as the Pope, just weeks after Pope Francis had passed away. Commenters expressed similar outrage at the Pope photo as they did at the Superman photo, calling it disrespectful. "That's so disrespectful. Not funny," one user wrote. "Trump have you lost your mind" another wrote.
