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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. The Official White House Christmas tree is from Sidney, Michigan and measures over eighteen feet. The concolor fir honors Gold Star Families and features gold stars as well as ornaments depicting the official bird and flower from each state and territory, celebrating the hope, courage, and steadfast spirit that makes America home. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Military Exercise in Galati - Romania

NATO soldiers participate in NATO's Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise at a training range in Smardan, Romania, on February 19, 2025. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Military Exercise in Galati - Romania

NATO soldiers participate in NATO's Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise at a training range in Smardan, Romania, on February 19, 2025. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Military Exercise in Galati - Romania

Explosion smoke is seen next to a target during NATO's Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise at a training range in Smardan, Romania, on February 19, 2025. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Military Exercise in Galati - Romania

A French paratrooper participates in NATO's Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise at a training range in Smardan, Romania, on February 19, 2025. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO Military Exercise in Galati - Romania

Romanian tanks fire during NATO's Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise at a training range in Smardan, Romania, on February 19, 2025. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MIDEAST-HEBRON-HAMAS POLITBURO CHIEF-ASSASSINATION-PROTEST

(240731) -- HEBRON, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People take part in a protest against the assassination of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh in the West Bank city of Hebron, on July 31, 2024. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday denounced the assassination of Haniyeh as "a cowardly act and a dangerous development," calling on the Palestinian people to "unite, be patient and steadfast in the face of Israel," according to the Palestinian official news agency WAFA. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MIDEAST-HEBRON-HAMAS POLITBURO CHIEF-ASSASSINATION-PROTEST

(240731) -- HEBRON, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People take part in a protest against the assassination of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh in the West Bank city of Hebron, on July 31, 2024. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday denounced the assassination of Haniyeh as "a cowardly act and a dangerous development," calling on the Palestinian people to "unite, be patient and steadfast in the face of Israel," according to the Palestinian official news agency WAFA. (Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popular souk in Lebanon affected by confrontations between Hezbollah, Israel

STORY: Popular souk in Lebanon affected by confrontations between Hezbollah, Israel SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: HASBAYA, Lebanon CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Souk el Khan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD HAJINEH, Merchant from south Lebanon 2. various of Souk el Khan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NOUHAD ZEINEDDINE, Merchant from south Lebanon 5. various of Souk el Khan 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): YOUSSEF ABOU LTEIF, Falafel maker 7. various of Souk el Khan STORYLINE: Souk el Khan, a very popular market in Hasbaya, south Lebanon, has been affected by the economic situation of the country and the ongoing confrontations between Hezbollah and Israel. Souk el Khan is an old market for the exchange of goods and one of archaeological landmarks in Hasbaya. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD HAJINEH, Merchant from south Lebanon "The situation is miserable, but because the people are heroic and steadfast, they remain here despite there being no security and no ec

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Displaced Lebanese celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid continuing clashes

STORY: Displaced Lebanese celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid continuing clashes SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lebanese celebrating Eid al-Fitr 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IM JAMIL FAITAROUNI, Displaced Lebanese 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FATIMA JAAFAR, Displaced Lebanese 4. various of destruction STORYLINE: The continued gunfire on the borderline between Hezbollah and the Israeli army forced many southern Lebanese to move to north Lebanon. These displaced Lebanese set up an amusement park and a traditional popular market on the corniche of the coastal city of Tyre, expressing their faith in their religion and seeking inner peace. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IM JAMIL FAITAROUNI, Displaced Lebanese "God protects the resistance people. They are watching over us from these hills, God saves us and so they are. We are steadfast here in our country. Our faith is in God and our land." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FATIMA JAAFAR, Displ

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Jordanian, Spanish FMs say no alternative to UNRWA

STORY: Jordanian, Spanish FMs say no alternative to UNRWA SHOOTING TIME: March 13, 2024 DATELINE: March 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting between Jordanian and Spanish foreign ministers 2. various of the press conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian Foreign Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JOSE MANUEL ALBARES, Spanish Foreign Minister 5. various of Jordanian and Spanish foreign ministers leaving the press room STORYLINE: Jordanian and Spanish foreign ministers on Wednesday agreed that there is no alternative to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), especially in light of the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. During a press conference with his Spanish counterpart, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi commended Spain's steadfast position in supporting the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Safadi stressed that UNRWA must continue to carry out its tasks, with an e

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda to the media at the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda shake during the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Polish President Andrzej Duda speaking to the media at the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda shake during the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Polish President Andrzej Duda speaking to the media at the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda shake during the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda to watch the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Polish President Andrzej Duda speaking to the media at the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda speaking to the media at the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda shake hands after speaking to the media at the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda speaking to the media at the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda to watch the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda to watch the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda to watch the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda to watch the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon 24 NATO Exercises - Poland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Andrzej Duda to watch the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 05, 2024 near Gniew, Poland. Dragon 24 is involving troops from 10 different nations and is part of Steadfast Defender, an ongoing set of NATO military manoeuvres across Europe that is involving 90,000 troops. Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Fotonews/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine

STORY: NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:21 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence 2. various of the deployment of NATO allies for Steadfast Defender 2024 STORYLINE: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting on Thursday. In light of the deteriorating security environment, NATO does not see any "imminent military threat against the Alliance," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said after the meeting. In terms of defense investment, Stoltenberg said he expected 18 member states to spend 2 percent of their GDP on defense this year, compared to only three members in 2014. This year, NATO member states in Europe will invest a total of 380 billion U.S. dollars in defense, he said. "By the end of 2024, Eu

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Massive protest staged in Yemen to show support for Palestine

STORY: Massive protest staged in Yemen to show support for Palestine SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a massive protest held in Sanaa, Yemen, to support Palestine 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HATEM AL-MAHAQRI, Protester STORYLINE: Tens of thousands of Yemenis who support the Houthi group protested Friday in solidarity with Palestinians, rejecting U.S.-British sanctions on Houthi senior officials and denouncing airstrikes on northern Yemen. Participants waved Palestinian-Yemeni flags, held placards with images of Houthi leaders and chanted slogans against the United States and Israel. Hatem al-Mahaqri, a protester, said they came to stand by the oppressed people in Gaza and share their suffering. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HATEM AL-MAHAQRI, Protester "We participate to support the truth and stand with the oppressed people in Gaza. This reflects our steadfast commitment to the Palestinian cause and our solidarity with the

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Residents in border town of Lebanon struggle to live as Israel, Hezbollah exchange fires

STORY: Residents in border town of Lebanon struggle to live as Israel, Hezbollah exchange fires SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of smoke rising due to Israeli airstrikes in Kafr Kila, south Lebanon 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): HUSSEIN BOJOK, Resident of the border town of Ramia 3. various of residents in the southern city of Tyre in Lebanon STORYLINE: Israeli forces and Hezbollah in Lebanon have traded fire across the borders since Oct. 8, 2023, after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict the previous day. According to official Israeli figures, nine Israeli troops and six civilians have been killed by fire from Lebanon, while Hezbollah claims that 162 of their fighters were killed since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict. However, some residents from the border town of Ramia have chosen to remain steadfast in their hometown amid airstrikes instead of facing displacement as they have no other places to move.

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China hands over 2 sports facilities to Fiji

STORY: China hands over 2 sports facilities to Fiji SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: POLITICS/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHOU JIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji 3. various of Fijian prime minister visiting the Aquatic Center 4. various of Fijian prime minister and Chinese ambassador visiting the National Hockey Center 5. Aerial video of the National Hockey Center 6. SOUNDBITE (English): SITIVENI RABUKA, Fijian Prime Minister STORYLINE: A China-aided renovation project of the Suva Multi-Purpose Sports Arena was handed over to Fiji on Friday. The project, covering the Aquatic Center and National Hockey Center in the sports arena, was launched in June 2022 and funded by the Chinese government. While addressing the handover ceremony, Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted these venues' significance beyond sports, expressing gratitude for China's steadfast support, and anticipating the cont

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant address the nedia during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr. meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant address the nedia during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr., Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant and Israeli Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant address the nedia during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lloyd Austin Visits Tel Aviv

Handout photo shows Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 18, 2023. Austin has said he urged Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and make the war there more "surgical". Austin, who spoke after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv, reiterated US support for the offensive against Hamas. He said Washington would provide more arms, vehicles and munitions to Israel. US officials have been steadfast in their support of Israel since the 7 October attacks by Hamas. DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley via ABACAPRESS.COM

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JCG Commandant Admiral Shohei Ishii trooping the line

COURTESY CALL. Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan (left), Philippine Coast Guard Commandant, and Japanese counterpart Admiral Shohei Ishii (in white) troop the line at the PCG national headquarters in Port Area, Manila on Saturday (Nov. 4, 2023). Gavan recognized Japan as one of PCG's most generous and steadfast partners, specifically in upgrading its capabilities and achieving modernization. (PNA photo by Jess M. Escaros Jr.)

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, speaks during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Press Briefing - Washington

John Kirby, national security council coordinator, during a news conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The world’s largest economy has remained steadfast in the face of high prices and a rapid run-up in borrowing costs, repeatedly outshining forecasters' expectations and tempering recession fears. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM