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Jibril Rajoub, Secretary of the Fatah Central Committee, said recently in an interview with Lebanon’s Al-Mayadeen TV that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is a “pragmatic, patriotic, and realistic man” and that Israel is attempting to demonize him. Rajoub also accused Israel of “demonizing” Iran and preventing it from being admitted into international society. He stated that Israel’s “unilateral attacks” on “Palestine”, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and the whole world are threatening the stability of the region and world peace. The comments, which were made on August 6, were translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI). .....

Breaking: Israel is dropping leaflets over southern Lebanon, according to Al Mayadeen It reads: "An urgent message to the residents of South Lebanon. The actions of the terrorist organization Hezbollah push the Israeli Defense Forces to act against it in the areas where you live. For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and head to the safe areas in northern Lebanon. The IDF is not interested in harming you or any of your family members. Anyone who is near Hezbollah terrorists or the organization's facilities will put their lives in danger. A house used by terrorist organizations will...

In Hollywood an end to the actors strike... In the early hours of Thursday six rockets fired at a US base near the Conoco natural gas field in Syria...At least 15 rockets fired at the US base near Syria's Al Omar oil field... The Hezbollah affiliated Al Mayadeen media outlet reporting a shootout involving US military and allied forces with Syrian soldiers... Two US Air Force F-15's attacking a base linked to Iran in Syria... Tonight, a US base in northeastern Syria attacked by a swarm of drones... A drone attacking a US military base in northern Iraq... Israel striking...

SNIPPET: "I. When considering the matter of jihadis online, remember that most of what we think we know is based on analyses of the comments made by an handful of vocal activists. The vast majority of jihadis online, be they on forums or social networking sites[i], say nothing. Skillful translations and insightful analyses by definition tell us little about this potentially lethal yet silent majority."