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WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks continue

By Associated Press

The United States, Qatar and Egypt have spent months trying to broker a cease-fire deal and hostage release but major gaps remain.

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as lawmakers ask leaders to keep military out of election politics

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

In a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Gen. CQ Brown, lawmakers asked the defense leaders to reaffirm that U.S. law prohibits forces from being used for civilian law enforcement and that they should not carry out unlawful orders.

Pentagon will require cognitive assessments to protect military personnel from ‘blast overpressure’

By David Sharp, Associated Press

The Defense Department is going to require cognitive assessments for new personnel as part of updated guidance aimed at protecting personnel from “blast overpressure” as leaders seek to mitigate risks of brain injury associated with repeated blasts.

WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as U.S. F-22s arrive in Middle East amid heightened tensions

By Associated Press

On Monday, several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, in what has been a recent uptick in strikes on American forces by Iranian-backed militias.

WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as Middle East tensions climb after killing of Hamas leader

By News Desk and Associated Press

Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh held a news briefing on Friday as tensions escalate in the Middle East after Israel was blamed for the killing of Hamas leaders.

WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as Israel’s Netanyahu makes first U.S. visit since Oct. 7 attack

By News Desk and Associated Press

Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder will hold a news briefing on Tuesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington this week.

WATCH: Pentagon holds daily briefing as Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza

By Associated Press

Defense Minister Yoav Galant said Tuesday that “Pier 28” will be established in Israel’s Ashdod port to help deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as military announces end of pier meant to bring aid to Gaza

By Lolita C. Baldor, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

The White House and the Defense Department say the pier will cease operations "soon" but will not specify timing…

WATCH: Pentagon holds daily briefing as NATO countries plan to ramp up arms production

By Tara Copp, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

NATO has signed a nearly $700 million contract to have member countries produce more Stinger missiles, one of many steps the alliance is pressing at its summit in Washington to get each country to boost its own weapons production capabilities.