Israel's weapons tech in demand despite global criticism

US deploys laser-equipped destroyers USS Spruance & USS John Finn to Arabian Sea near Iran. They carry ODIN laser systems to disrupt drones. @interfaxonline

US places laser-armed destroyers in Arabian Sea near Iran

U.S. Air Force tests Minuteman III ICBM, Vandenberg – launch scheduled, pre‑planned and not linked to world events, Global Strike Command said.

The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on May 20 at 12:01 PT, saying the test was pre‑planned and not linked to world events.

Estonian FM Kaja Kallas condemns Israeli Nat'l Security Min Itamar Ben-Gvir for video humiliating pro-Palestinian activists, including EU citizens.

EstonianKaja Kallas criticizes Israeli National SecurityItamar Ben-Gvir for video of Palestinian activists' humiliation.

Irish FM Helen McEntee demands immediate release of Irish citizens from Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel.

IrishMinister Helen McEntee condemned the treatment of Irish citizens on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla and demanded their immediate release. McEntee said Ireland's ambassador to Israel had demanded assurances that the welfare of the citizens was safeguarded and that they were afforded protections under international law.