US moves troops to hotels in Middle East – seemingly in violation of its own rules of war: report
The Pentagon may have violated its own rules of war by moving troops from US bases to hotels and other civilian locations.
Since the start of the conflict, initiated by President Donald Trump’s missile strikes, Iranian forces have been targeting U.S. bases throughout the region. Bases, such as the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia and the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, have been damaged and at least a dozen service members have been killed.
As a result, troops have been moved to office spaces and hotels throughout the region where they’ve been working remotely, military personnel told the New York Times last month.
If true, this could mean the Defense Department has violated a U.S. Law of War, which says officials must use their best efforts to distinguish military forces from others to mitigate civilian casualties and property damage.
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should “go get your own oil” in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a Truth Social post, Trump said countries “that refused to get involved” should “build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” adding that the United States would not help them. “The U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!”
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has confirmed the deaths of three service members who fell in combat during the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ongoing ground invasion of Southern Lebanon.
The soldiers, identified as Captain Noam Madmoni, Staff Sergeant Ben Cohen, and Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis, were all members of the Nahal Reconnaissance Battalion (934th) within the Nahal Brigade.
The announcement, made early Tuesday morning, marks a somber moment for the IDF as it continues its high-stakes military operations across the Lebanese border.
The three soldiers were reportedly engaged in active combat operations when they were killed. The Nahal Reconnaissance Battalion is an elite unit often tasked with spearheading ground maneuvers and conducting high-risk intelligence gathering in hostile territory.
In a statement released on X handle and through official diplomatic channels, the Foreign Ministry expressed its condolences to the bereaved families.
"Our hearts are with their families and loved ones. May their memories be a blessing," the Ministry stated.
The deaths of Madmoni, Cohen, and Entis underscore the increasing human cost of the ground invasion, which Israel maintains is necessary to dismantle militant infrastructure and secure its northern border.
These latest fatalities add to the growing list of IDF service members killed since the ground phase of the conflict intensified.
The Nahal Brigade has been central to the IDF’s strategy in Lebanon, focusing on neutralizing tunnel networks and launch sites used for cross-border attacks.
The news has triggered a wave of tributes across Israel. Military officials noted that the loss of a commissioned officer and two experienced staff sergeants in a single engagement represents a significant blow to the 934th Battalion.
Funeral arrangements for the three soldiers are expected to be announced later today, as the nation prepares to honor those lost in what the government describes as a "war for national security."
Israel opened the sewage water dam into the Wadi Gaza stream, polluting the river and causing untreated waste to mix with seawater, effectively polluting the coastal environment as the sewage flows through the valley and into the Mediterranean.
The Wadi Gaza is a seasonal wetland and waterway, and the only significant surface water source in Gaza.
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Israel’s army chief warned that the military could face internal collapse if the government fails to address a growing manpower shortage, media reports said on Thursday.
Speaking during a security Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said: “I am raising 10 red flags before the IDF collapses into itself,” according to The Jerusalem Post.
Military sources expressed “tremendous concern” over the shortage, particularly amid the ongoing war, noting that even in peacetime, more troops would be required across multiple fronts, including Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank.
Officials warned that without additional personnel, “there will be places with big gaps” in operational coverage.
The shortage has been partly attributed to the absence of legislation significantly expanding conscription among the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) population.
A proposed draft law aimed at increasing haredi enlistment was “set aside” by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for unity during the war.
Opposition figures sharply criticized the government following Zamir’s remarks, warning of broader security risks.
Members of the Yesh Atid Party described the stalled conscription effort as “a security danger,” adding that “it is no longer possible to ignore this.”
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said: “In the next disaster, the government won’t be able to say ‘We didn’t know.’”
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman called for universal conscription, while former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett asked: “What are you waiting for, for heaven’s sake?”
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot stated that mandatory service for all “is the need of the hour,” while other political figures warned that reliance on reservists is reaching unsustainable levels.