Israel released disturbing security footage depicting the October 7 Hamas attack on the Taasa family home. The video shows a Hamas militant killing firefighter Gil Taasa as he shielded his two sons from a grenade. Injured by shrapnel, the boys witnessed their father's death and were later offered drinks by a fighter before the family's eldest son was also killed.
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President Trump, fulfilling a campaign promise, will rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, citing a need for a more offensive posture. The move, criticized as a costly distraction and a reflection of Trump's military record, follows China's military parade. Critics also evoked the history of the department and the words of comedian George Carlin.
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Donald Trump has renamed the US department of defence to the department of war. The White House stated that Trump will sign an executive order. This permits the use of the new title as a secondary name. Pete Hegseth will be known as the secretary of war. Pentagon websites and signage will also be updated. Trump mentioned the history of victory associated with the department of war.