European countries are considering reinstating compulsory military service in response to US security disengagement and Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin’s invasion in 2022 heightened fears of Russian aggression, prompting the need for 300,000 more troops in Europe to deter further threats, according to a study by Bruegel and the Kiel Institute. The Russian military’s increased strength and hostile intent against the Baltic states and EU’s eastern flank have raised concerns about the need to bolster defences in the face of ongoing security challenges.
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Netanyahu says he will seek to dismiss the head of Israel’s internal security service | News Today News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to dismiss the director of the Shin Bet internal security service, Ronen Bar, following a power struggle stemming from the Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war. Tensions between Netanyahu and Bar have escalated over responsibility for the Oct. 7 attack, with the Shin Bet accepting blame but also criticizing government policies. Netanyahu's move, seen as an attempt to prevent a state commission of inquiry, has drawn criticism...
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