Dickens' London

A great post courtesy of Buzzfeed  featuring some spectacular vintage photos of the English capital during the Victorian era of Charles Dickens.

Marshalsea Prison. Charles Dickens Museum.

Lincoln's Inn. Charles Dickens Museum.

Precision

Just as news is breaking that a rocket fired from Gaza has directly struck a factory in Sderot, here's a reminder from yesterday of the level of caution and precision that the IDF goes to in order to minimize collateral damage while strictly targeting designated terror operatives. Quite the contrast compared to Hamas and company who consistently target innocent Israeli civilians and then celebrate when they succeed. Thankfully, the IDF continues to do everything within its means in order to protect Israelis, while safeguarding the lives of Palestinians as well. Something that should not easily be discounted

No Rest

While Operation Brother's Keeper has been scaled back in recent days in order to reduce tension during the upcoming Ramadan holiday. IDF forces are nonetheless still active in their search for the three missing Israeli teenagers, Gilad, Naftali and Eyal.

IDF soldiers on patrol in the West Bank. Dover Tzahal

Outskirts of Hebron. Dover Tzahal

IDF Oketz units have been taking a pro-active role. Dover Tzahal

Suarez bites again

I don't know what's more surprising, the fact that Luis Suarez has now bitten an opposing player for the third time or the complete inaction on FIFA's part to discipline him in any way.

No Stone Unturned

Scenes from the ongoing search efforts to find the 3 missing Israeli teens in the West Bank

IDF forces continue their search throughout the West Bank. Dover Tzahal.

Dover Tzahal

Dover Tzahal

No consolation

I really could almost cry right now.

AA TLV

It's not exactly the best of times right now for American Apparel, but here in Tel Aviv, you would never really guess. We might have serious upheaval with our neighbors just a few miles away, however, leave it to Tel Aviv hipsters to ensure that the bubble in this town continues to only grow bigger and bigger.

American Apparel. Tel Aviv

Lest We Forget

A few extra photos from the 70th anniversary D-Day commemorations in France. Certainly worthy of sharing.

Leaders from around the world unite for the anniversary commemorations. AP

The international ceremony on the beach of Ouistreham, Normandy. AP

American veterans salute, as part of a US-French commemoration ceremony at Colleville-sur-mer. AFP

Michelle Dockery

There really isn't anything else that needs to be said.

The UK's finest. Daily Mail.

Staging

IDF soldiers of the Nahal Brigade stage for operations in Nablus, while house to house searches continue in Hebron.

Nahal soldiers in the West Bank. IDF Spokesperson

House to house searches in Hebron. IDF Spokesperson

My Brother's Keeper

With the commencement of "Operation Brother's Keeper" what is clear is that the IDF is leaving no stone unturned in their search for the 3 missing Israeli teenagers, Eyal, Naftali and Gil-ad. Having arrested over 200 terror suspects in sweeps throughout the West Bank so far, IDF forces are now thoroughly expanding the scale of their operations and are now focusing in on Nablus, the proclaimed "Terror Capital" of the West Bank.

The back alleyways of Hebron, the scene of a massive IDF search. Dover Tzahal

IDF activity in the West Bank. Dover Tzahal

Dover Tzahal

Night Ops

The Heat is On

Nearly 72 hours since the disappearance of 3 Yeshiva students in the West Bank near Gush Etzion, there is still little to no additional information concerning their whereabouts. Despite the fact that it was discovered that one of the kidnapped youth had managed to make a brief emergency phone call to police just minutes after being taken. In the meanwhile, the IDF has intensified its search efforts to unprecedented levels and has deployed battalions from the Paratroopers and Kfir Brigades to all areas of the West Bank.

The West Bank, the scene of intensive search efforts by Israeli security forces. Dover Tzahal

IDF paratroopers in Hebron. Dover Tzahal

Dover Tzahal

Push Back

Iraq government forces & Shia militias hold back advance by Sunni militants north of Baghdad (BBC)

Iraqi artillery batteries take aim at ISIS militants north of Baghdad. Reuters.

RVP

It looks like it's Siesta time for Spain.

On the Move

IDF forces search for 3 missing Yeshiva students presumed kidnapped in the West Bank. Developing story...

IDF soldiers commence search for missing teens. Times of Israel

IDF forces in the West Bank. Gil Yohanan.

High alert in the Palestinian Territories. Gil Yohanan

ISIS' New Rules

"Jenan Moussa, a reporter for Al Aan TV, translated the key points of a document that is believed to have been distributed by ISIS after taking over Iraq's Nineveh. The document appears to outline new rules for residents of the city." Huffington Post.

ISIS rules: For those asking who R u? We R soldiers of Islam &took on our responsibility to bring back glory of the Islamic Caliphate. 2/ 11

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014

ISIS rules: Money we took from Safavid govnmnt is now public. Only Imam of Muslims can spend it. Any1 who steals hand will be cut. (3/11)

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014

ISIS rules: We ask all Muslims to perform prayers on time in the mosques ( 4/11) #Nineveh @akhbar

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014

ISIS rules: We warn tribal leaders and Sheikhs not to “work with government and be traitors.” (5/11) #Nineveh @akhbar

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014

ISIS rules: No drugs, no alcohol and no cigarettes allowed. (6/11) #Nineveh@akhbar

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014

ISIS rules: For the police, soldiers &other kafir institutions, u can repent. We opened special places that will allow you to repent. (7/11)

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014

ISIS rules: Gatherings, carrying flags (other than that of Islamic state) &carrying guns not allowed. God ordered us to stay united. (8/11)

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014

ISIS rules: Our position on Shrines and graves is clear. All to be destroyed basically. (9/11) #Nineveh @akhbar

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014

ISIS rules: For women, dress decently and wear wide clothes. Only go out if needed. (10/11) #Nineveh @akhbar

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014

ISIS rules: Ppl u tried secular rulings (republic, Baathist, Safavides) &it pained u. Now is time 4 Islamic state Imam Abu Bakr El Qurashi.

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014

For those who read Arabic, here original document of ISIS set of rules in#Nineveh. I've only translated main points. pic.twitter.com/gmj8rj4udV

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) June 12, 2014

The Fall of Mosul

It's not like we didn't see this coming.

ISIS fighters on the move towards Mosul. New York Times.

Upheaval in Iraq, once again. Daily Mail.

ISIS executions, a tragic reality that must be stopped. The Telegraph

On the Champs

Every visit to Paris is special and unique in its own way, and always filled with new surprises. I would certainly count this up there as one of them.

Queen Elizabeth II on the Champs-Élysées, commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day. 

The Queen's motorcade on the Champs-Élysées escorted by honor guard.

The Queen and French President Francois Hollande lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Golazo

Supreme skill.

Freedom. 70 Years On.

It's never too late.

'These men waged war so that we might know peace. They sacrificed so that we might be free. They fought in hopes of a day when we'd no longer need to fight. We are grateful to them' - U.S. President Barack Obama

Prince Charles greets British D-Day veterans. Getty Images.

A DC-3 flies plane over Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Normandy, France. Getty Images.

HMS Versatile veteran Victor Walker, 88, at Bayeux cathedral. Getty Images.

Forever Young

Heroes, never to be forgotten.

British D-Day veterans reunite on Sword Beach for the 70th anniversary. The Guardian

Frank Leslie Gibbons, 90, and his wife enjoy ice cream at Arromanches. The Guardian