Philip Reilly's extensive resume includes numerous missions, both within the United States and abroad, in conflict zones and under combat conditions. But will he manage to carry out the mission Israel and the US want him to perform?

Nira and Ofir Sharabi, the widow and daughter of deceased hostage Yossi Sharabi, have returned from New York with a message that cuts to the heart of Israel's ongoing hostage crisis.

The US Defense Department promoted Kingsley Wilson to chief Pentagon spokesperson, a decision that has intensified controversy given her history of promoting antisemitic and racist content on social media platforms.

"It's deeply disappointing to witness Israel, which secured second place in Eurovision this year, being deliberately excluded from this post. This contradicts the spirit of fairness and unity that the slogan 'United by Music' purports to embody," an angry fan wrote.

The New York Times found that initial discussions of the plan's framework occurred in late 2023 during private gatherings of aligned officials, military officers and business figures with strong Israeli government connections.