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Washington sees dual benefits of helping Israel's fight against Hamas tunnels

An Israeli soldier walks through what the army has described as a Hamas command tunnel in the Gaza Strip, 8 February 2024.
An Israeli soldier walks through what the army has described as a Hamas command tunnel in the Gaza Strip, 8 February 2024. © Dylan Martinez/Reuters

Despite recent tensions, there is broad agreement in Washington that Israel should receive more support in its fight against tunnels. As well as helping inflict lasting damage on Hamas, the partnership also aids the Pentagon with other underground threats.

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France
French Senate amends foreign interference bill with help from intelligence services

Agnès Canayer, the French Senate's spokesperson for the law on interference.
Agnès Canayer, the French Senate's spokesperson for the law on interference. © Eliot Blondet/Abacapress/Reuters

The French Senate will debate foreign interference legislation tomorrow. Most of its proposed amendments have been prepared with the intelligence services and National Assembly lawmakers, but the bill faces lobbying from lawyers opposed to plans to set up a register listing their foreign clients.

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