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Legal Scrutiny: Assessing Israel’s Pager-Based Attack on Hezbollah Under International Law of Armed Conflict

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Jerusalem — A recent military strike by Israel on Hezbollah has raised significant international scrutiny. This operation, which reportedly utilized an exploding pager mechanism targeted at Hezbollah operatives, has provoked questions regarding its compliance with the international laws of armed conflict (LOAC). The legal principles key to this review include military necessity, proportionality, discrimination, and unnecessary suffering. The justification of military necessity dictates that force may only be used to the extent necessary to accomplish a legitimate military aim. Given Hezbollah’s status as a recognized militant threat to Israel, such an attack—focused explicitly on neutralizing … Read more

Swift Jury Decision: Jefferson City Man Convicted of Armed Credit Union Robbery in Record Time

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a swift verdict, a federal jury convicted Tre Joseph Connor, a 29-year-old resident of Jefferson City, for armed robbery of a credit union. The prosecution alleged that Connor entered the River Region Credit Union on West Truman Boulevard last year, wielding a 9-millimeter pistol, and successfully stole over $117,000. The jury reached its decision within a mere two-and-a-half hours. Connor is now facing a potential sentence of a minimum of seven years in prison, which could extend to a life sentence without the possibility of parole. To gain a deeper … Read more

Peoria Men Indicted for Fatal Armed Robbery Plot in Facebook Marketplace Transaction

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Peoria, Illinois – Two men have been indicted by a grand jury for their involvement in an armed robbery that resulted in the death of one individual. According to a news release from the grand jury, Sontarrius Williams, 27, and Jaylyn Branscumb, 18, allegedly participated in a robbery after arranging to meet sellers for a transaction on Facebook Marketplace for a vehicle. The incident occurred on January 16 when the prospective buyers met the supposed sellers in an alley near the 2100 block of West Lincoln Ave. The investigation determined that it was a planned … Read more

Myanmar Enforces Compulsory Military Service Law to Battle Armed Militias and Resistance Forces

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YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s government has implemented a new compulsory military service law as it continues to face challenges from armed ethnic militias and resistance forces throughout the country. According to state media, the law requires all men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27 to serve for up to two years under military command. Specialists like doctors, aged up to 45, are required to serve for three years. This law, which has been in place since 2010 but previously unenforced, aims to protect the integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The … Read more