The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out a strike on Tuesday in Lebanon that reportedly targeted a top Hezbollah commander in response to the terrorist group’s attack over the weekend that killed many children and injured dozens more inside Israel. The New York Times and various Israeli news organizations reported that the strike in Beirut targeted Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah official who served on the Jihad Council and was a close adviser on military affairs to Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah. The strike came in response to a rocket attack Saturday from Hezbollah on Majdal Shams, a small village in the Golan Heights, that killed 12 children at a soccer field and wounded 40 more. The Times said that the strike happened in the vicinity of Hezbollah’s Shura Council where the terrorist group’s top decision-making takes place. Israeli media said that U.S. officials were given an advanced notice about the strike. Shortly after the strike, Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said: “Hezbollah crossed the red line.” Hezbollah crossed the red line. — יואב גלנט – Yoav Gallant (@yoavgallant) July 30, 2024 The Washington Institute for Near East Policy senior fellow Hanin Ghaddar said that Shukr was “a very big target.” It is unclear as of this writing if Shukr survived the attack. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The U.S. government had placed a $5 million bounty on Shukr for playing a “central role in the October 23, 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut which killed 241 U.S. military personnel and wounded 128 others,” according to the U.S. State Department. Joe Truzman, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), noted that Israel would not have launched the strike unless it was sure that Shukr was there. “Given the complexity of the current war, it’s highly unlikely Israel would have targeted senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr unless it had rock solid intelligence on his whereabouts,” Truzman said. “Nonetheless, Hezbollah is likely to respond strongly, even if Shukr survived the attempt.” Truzman verified videos from the strike that showed a large building in the densely-packed area was completely destroyed with smoke filling the area and debris covering the streets. It appears a building was the target of the attack in Beirut. pic.twitter.com/b8L6DLk3jI — Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) July 30, 2024 Site of explosion in southern Beirut. pic.twitter.com/bjuNPe7SGh — Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) July 30, 2024 Explosion reported in Beirut. Reports indicate the area hit is in the southern suburbs of the city where Hezbollah maintains a strong presence. pic.twitter.com/bDQHozOpS3 — Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) July 30, 2024 The U.S. has tried hard to restrain Israel from taking the gloves off in response to the near daily attacks that Hezbollah has launched against Israel since Hamas’ October 7 attacks. In the nearly 10 months since October 7, Hezbollah has fired thousands of missiles, rockets, and drones into Israel, which have killed soldiers and civilians. The attacks along Israel’s northern border have displaced hundreds of thousands of people who have not been able to return to their homes since last year. Hussain Abdul-Hussain, a senior fellow at FDD, said that in Israel’s last official war with Hezbollah in 2006, the IDF “did not manage to kill any Hezbollah leader.” “Since Hezbollah launched its war on Israel on October 8, the Jewish state has taken out over 300 Hezbollah commanders, including the top 4 or 5 of Hezbollah’s chain of command (those with personal pictures with Nasrallah, Mughniyah and Soleimani),” he said. “I’m starting to feel that Israel could take out Nasrallah himself if it wanted to, but saving him and enjoying his weekly rants and rambles on live TV.”

A top FBI official insisted on Tuesday that there had “never” been any question as to whether former President Donald Trump was wounded in the ear by a bullet during an assassination attempt. FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate made the assertion during a hearing in the days after his boss, FBI Director Christopher Wray, suggested that shrapnel may have caused the injury. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) asked Abbate if the FBI, which is investigating the shooting, had any doubt that Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet at a rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month. “There is absolutely no doubt in the FBI’s mind whether former President Trump was hit with a bullet and wounded in the ear,” Abbate replied. “No doubt, there never has been.” .@SenJohnKennedy asks if there's any doubt President Trump was shot in the ear: "It wasn't a space laser? It wasn't a murder hornet? It wasn't sasquatch? It was a bullet…fired by Crooks that hit president Trump in the ear and almost killed him?" FBI Deputy Director: "100%" pic.twitter.com/95SQHC5cpZ — CSPAN (@cspan) July 30, 2024 Kennedy went on to ask, “It wasn’t a space laser? … It wasn’t a murder hornet? … It wasn’t Sasquatch?” He also got Abbate to say the bullet was shot by the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks. A Secret Service sniper shot and killed 20-year-old Crooks while other personnel rushed to protect Trump and escort him off the stage, but not before the former president was struck in the right ear. One rally-goer, 50-year-old fireman Corey Comperatore, was killed. Two others were wounded and have been released from the hospital in recent days. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Last Wednesday, during a hearing before the House, Wray cast doubt on whether Trump had actually been hit by a bullet — as the former president had said from the beginning. “I think with respect to former President Trump, there’s some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel that hit his ear,” Wray said. He added, “It’s conceivable — although as I sit here right now I don’t know whether that bullet, in addition to, you know, causing the grazing could have also landed somewhere else.” Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Trump’s former White House physician, posted to X that he personally examined the wound and condemned Wray for his “absolutely irresponsible” statement. Trump called on Wray to step down, though he did so citing another issue. He did also react to the bullet comment, saying, “No wonder the once storied FBI has lost the confidence of America!” The FBI released a statement on Friday declaring that Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet shot by the gunman at the former president’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “What struck former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, whether whole or fragmented into smaller pieces, fired from the deceased subject’s rifle,” the bureau said.

Facebook faced significant backlash after it mistakenly censored an iconic image of former President Donald Trump, labeling it as an "altered image." The photograph, captured by Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci, showed Trump raising a defiant fist while being escorted by Secret Service agents following an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on July 13, when a gunman fired shots at Trump, resulting in a bullet grazing his right ear. The Secret Service swiftly neutralized the assailant, but the dramatic moment was captured by Vucci and quickly circulated online. The image, symbolizing resilience and defiance, gained widespread attention and was hailed as one of the most iconic photos in recent political history​​. BREAKING: Facebook says it was an “error” when they censored the iconic photo of former President Trump pumping his fist. pic.twitter.com/TgTRWS9pqL — Leading Report (@LeadingReport) July 29, 2024 Facebook initially removed the image, citing its policy against altered images. The platform claimed the photograph had been digitally manipulated, which it later admitted was a mistake. The removal sparked outrage among Trump supporters and free speech advocates, who accused Facebook of political bias and censorship. In response to the backlash, Facebook issued a statement acknowledging the error and restored the image to its platform. The company stated, "We made an error in our enforcement process and have since corrected it. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused." Meta AI says the Trump assassination attempt is a fictional event. pic.twitter.com/nUApDamC1a — Billboard Chris (@BillboardChris) July 29, 2024 Despite this apology, the incident has intensified the ongoing debate over social media censorship and the platforms' role in moderating political content. Trump, addressing the incident on his Truth Social platform, condemned the initial censorship. He wrote, "It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country. Social media giants continue to suppress free speech and manipulate the narrative. We will not be silenced!" His comments further fueled discussions about the power and influence of tech companies over public discourse​. This isn't the first time Facebook has faced criticism for its content moderation policies. The platform has previously been accused of bias and overreach in handling politically sensitive material. This latest controversy underscores the challenges tech companies face in balancing content regulation while maintaining free speech principles​​. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, incidents like this are likely to heighten scrutiny of social media platforms and their impact on political campaigns. The image of Trump, now restored and widely shared, serves as a potent symbol of his enduring influence and the contentious nature of modern American politics​​. The post Facebook Admits Error in Censoring Iconic Trump Image appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

A post shared on X claims that former White House photographer Pete Souza was suspended from X for spreading the claim that former President Donald Trump wasn’t hit by a bullet. Pete Souza was the Official Chief White House Photographer for the entire Presidency of Barack Obama. He took over 2 MILLION photos of Obama, as well […]

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