Lionel Messi has quietly built relationships with companies and security firms closely linked to Israel’s military-intelligence establishment. From becoming the global face of Israeli AI company OrCam staffed by former Unit 8200 officers to relying on ex-Israeli operatives for personal security, MintPress investigates the football icon’s connections to Netanyahu’s security network
Lionel Messi has quietly built relationships with companies and security firms closely linked to Israel’s military-intelligence establishment. From becoming the global face of Israeli AI company OrCam staffed by former Unit 8200 officers to relying on ex-Israeli operatives for personal security, MintPress investigates the football icon’s connections to Netanyahu’s security network
More than two years after six-year-old Hind Rajab was killed alongside her rescuers in Gaza, Hezbollah is systematically targeting commanders linked to the Israeli unit accused of killing her. In this week’s episode of The Target, Robert Inlakesh examines the battlefield campaign, the evidence, and the growing pressure on Israel’s military leadership
More than two years after six-year-old Hind Rajab was killed alongside her rescuers in Gaza, Hezbollah is systematically targeting commanders linked to the Israeli unit accused of killing her. In this week’s episode of The Target, Robert Inlakesh examines the battlefield campaign, the evidence, and the growing pressure on Israel’s military leadership
In 2024, U.S. Central Command used Tinder to target Lebanese users amid Israel’s war and attempted occupation of southern Lebanon. The campaign offers a rare glimpse into how Silicon Valley platforms are increasingly being integrated into modern military and intelligence operations.
In 2024, U.S. Central Command used Tinder to target Lebanese users amid Israel’s war and attempted occupation of southern Lebanon. The campaign offers a rare glimpse into how Silicon Valley platforms are increasingly being integrated into modern military and intelligence operations.
As Hezbollah ambushes Israeli convoys and downs advanced drones in southern Lebanon, Washington and Tehran move toward a surprise agreement after months of brinkmanship. Robert Inlakesh examines whether Trump is breaking with Israel or simply buying time for the next confrontation
As Hezbollah ambushes Israeli convoys and downs advanced drones in southern Lebanon, Washington and Tehran move toward a surprise agreement after months of brinkmanship. Robert Inlakesh examines whether Trump is breaking with Israel or simply buying time for the next confrontation
After Iran struck Israeli military targets in response to attacks on Beirut, Yemen reimposed its Red Sea blockade in support of Lebanon. On this segment of The Target, Robert Inlakesh examines whether a new regional deterrence equation is taking shape.
After Iran struck Israeli military targets in response to attacks on Beirut, Yemen reimposed its Red Sea blockade in support of Lebanon. On this segment of The Target, Robert Inlakesh examines whether a new regional deterrence equation is taking shape.
As Washington shifts from threats to negotiations, Iran is signaling it no longer sees talks as credible. Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi explains why Tehran is rejecting U.S. outreach — citing escalating attacks, deep mistrust, and even assassination threats against its negotiating team.
As Washington shifts from threats to negotiations, Iran is signaling it no longer sees talks as credible. Dr. Seyed Mohammad Marandi explains why Tehran is rejecting U.S. outreach — citing escalating attacks, deep mistrust, and even assassination threats against its negotiating team.
As Western leaders claim to “liberate” Iranian women, millions are taking to the streets to defend their country — directly challenging long-standing orientalist narratives that portray them as passive victims in need of saving, explains Iranian professor Dr. Setareh Sadeqi.
As Western leaders claim to “liberate” Iranian women, millions are taking to the streets to defend their country — directly challenging long-standing orientalist narratives that portray them as passive victims in need of saving, explains Iranian professor Dr. Setareh Sadeqi.
