Good Morning. 

The U.S. expresses concern over alleged Iranian missile transfers to Russia for Ukraine conflict, a border skirmish between Pakistan and Afghanistan results in casualties, the U.S. charges Russian military hackers for worldwide cyberattacks, intelligence chiefs from the U.K. and U.S. alert to global order threats, and Mexican drug lord Zambada faces extradition from Texas to New York for prosecution.

Let’s dive in.

— 🐈‍⬛ Acoustic Kitty

Netanyahu Reaffirms War Stance as Israel-Hamas Conflict Enters 12th Month

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue the fight against Hamas, citing ongoing threats and justifying Israel's military actions as necessary for survival in the Middle East.

• A gunman attack at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan resulted in the deaths of 3 Israelis and the assailant, leading to temporary border closures.

• The ongoing conflict has seen continued violence, with an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killing 5 people, including civilians, while peace negotiations mediated by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt have made little progress.

Counterterrorism

• U.S. "alarmed" by reports of Iranian missile transfers to Russia for use against Ukraine. ➚

• Manhunt ongoing for Kentucky highway shooter who shot 5. ➚

• Iran's president to make first foreign visit to Iraq. ➚

• France uncovers alleged Iranian plot to kill Jews in Europe. ➚

Military & Defense

• Pakistan-Afghanistan border clash causes casualties on both sides. ➚

• Russia captures Ukrainian town, advances towards Pokrovsk. ➚

• Sudan war death toll reaches 20K, says UN official. ➚

• Air Force joins Pentagon's Replicator drone initiative. ➚

Cybersecurity

• U.S. indicts Russian military hackers for global cyberattacks. ➚

• U.S. warns of foreign interference in 2024 elections. ➚

• Iranian IT firm pays ransom after major bank data breach. ➚

Counterintelligence & Espionage

• MI6 and CIA chiefs warn of threats to global order. ➚

• House plans "China Week" with bills targeting CCP espionage and economic advances. ➚

Transnational Organized Crime

• Mexican cartel leader Zambada to be transferred from Texas to New York for trial. ➚

• Venezuelan opposition leader seeks asylum in Spain. ➚

• Wynn Resorts to pay $130M for allowing illegal money transfers to gamblers. ➚

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