Tinder’s Secret War: How Israel used the Dating App in the Propaganda Battle for South Lebanon

In 2024, U.S. Central Command used Tinder to target Lebanese users amid Israel’s war and attempted occupation of southern Lebanon. The campaign offers a rare glimpse into how Silicon Valley platforms are increasingly being integrated into modern military and intelligence operations.

Jennifer Kings
By Jennifer Kings

As Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon and seeks to entrench its occupation of southern Lebanese territory despite repeated ceasefire violations, another front of the war is coming into focus: psychological operations conducted through some of the world's most popular technology platforms . In August 2024, the United States military ran ads on

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The Resistance Responds: Iran, Yemen and Hezbollah Reshape Battlefield in Lebanon Against Israeli attacks

After Iran struck Israeli military targets in response to attacks on Beirut, Yemen reimposed its Red Sea blockade in support of Lebanon. On this segment of The Target, Robert Inlakesh examines whether a new regional deterrence equation is taking shape.

Robert Inlakesh
By Robert Inlakesh

On this Monday’s edition of The Target stream, Mint Press News’ Robert Inlakesh breaks down the confrontation between Israel and Iran, cutting through the propaganda and presenting the evidence available to suggest what damage was inflicted. After warning that any Israeli strike on Beirut would trigger an immediate response, Iran implemented its

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Israel’s Genocide Economy: Record Weapons Profits Driven by Muslim and European Buyers

The UAE, Morocco, Azerbaijan, and European governments are helping drive Israel’s record-breaking weapons boom despite publicly critiquing its wars. New figures show Israeli arms exports reached $19.2 billion in 2025, as battle-tested weapons from Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran generated unprecedented profits.

Robert Inlakesh
By Robert Inlakesh

Newly released data, published by the International Defense Cooperation (SIBAT) of Tel Aviv’s Ministry of Defense, revealed that arms exports for the year 2025 amounted to $19.2 Billion– an all-time record. This means Israel rakes in record earnings for the fifth consecutive year while it profits from battle-testing weapons on civilian

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Greg Brockman: Meet the ChatGPT Billionaire Funding Trump, Pushing A.I. and Designing Hi-Tech Weapons

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has emerged as one of Donald Trump’s largest financial backers — more than Miriam Adelson — while pouring tens of millions into shaping U.S. policy and fighting A.I. regulation. As OpenAI pushes the Pentagon toward a future of A.I.-powered surveillance, targeting systems, and automated warfare, technologies already deployed by Israel during its assault on Gaza are becoming a blueprint for America’s next generation of military operations.

Alan Macleod
By Alan Macleod
Greg Brockman - right, exposes connections to ai infrastructure and the pentagon.

He may not be a household name yet, but Greg Brockman is among the world’s most powerful individuals. The OpenAI co-founder is one of President Trump’s richest and most generous financial backers, and is spending tens of millions of dollars to fight A.I. regulation. He is using OpenAI to produce hi-tech and futuristic surveillance and military

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NDAA: New U.S. Bill Will Fuse Israel and U.S. Militaries Into One

Section 224 of the 2027 NDAA would dramatically expand Israeli influence over the U.S. military by integrating weapons production, battlefield A.I., surveillance technologies, and defense supply chains—while reducing public oversight and accountability.

Alan Macleod
By Alan Macleod

Amid widespread and growing public opposition to the Israeli genocide of Gaza and South Lebanon, a controversial new bill seeks to formally integrate the U.S. and Israeli militaries like never before, making it difficult to tell where one ends and the other begins. Section 224 of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposes to

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As Evidence Mounts of Dogs Raping Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Prisons, NYT’s Isabel Kershner Revives Unverified October 7 Rape Narrative

Following Nicholas Kristof’s report on sexual abuse inside Israeli prisons including the use of dogs to rape hostages as young as 13, the NYT’s Isabel Kershner, whose sons served in the Israeli military, revived unverified October 7 rape claims relying on Israeli government-linked source Cochav Elkayam-Levy, who was later accused in Israeli media of exaggeration and misinformation.

Mint Press News Desk
By Mint Press News Desk
Isabel Kershner in front of a NYT Newspaper article discussing the alleged October 7th Violence, superimposed infront of image of sde teiman prisoners.

Isabel Kershner, a longtime correspondent for The New York Times whose sons have reportedly served in the Israeli military, is facing growing scrutiny over her latest reporting on alleged October 7 sexual violence claims — particularly as renewed attention falls on documented abuse and sexual violence agaisnt Palestinians inside Israeli detention

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