Syrian Observatory, 2 Hezbollah militants killed in Israeli raid
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights director Rami Abdel Rahman said Israeli airstrikes in Syria overnight killed two Hezbollah-affiliated fighters and wounded seven others. “Two Syrian fighters working for Hezbollah were killed and seven other fighters from the group were injured in Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah sites near Sayyida Zeinab,” the director of the London-based Observatory said. The Times of Israel reports on it.
Russia: Moscow police raid LGBTQ clubs
Moscow police conducted raids on several LGBTQ clubs overnight. This was reported by the independent Russian media Meduza, citing eyewitnesses and local Telegram channels. Under the pretext of searching for drugs, police specifically targeted three nightclubs and a gay sauna. A Telegram channel reported that in one of the clubs some people were arrested, while in another customers were allowed to leave the nightclubs, but only after police officers photographed their identification documents. Another club warned customers that “people in uniform would arrive within an hour due to the recent law” and canceled the party. On November 30, the Supreme Court of Russia declared the “international LGBT social movement” an “extremist organization” and banned its activities.
Movement in northern Israel is restricted following attacks from Lebanon
The Israeli Army (IDF) has reimposed restrictions on the movement of civilians in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel following new Hezbollah attacks from Lebanon. Haaretz writes this, recalling that several communities near the Lebanese border have already been evacuated since the start of the war, but many people have remained on site. In its statement to the local population, the IDF notes that community gates will remain closed and traffic in the area will be reduced. Working in the fields is also forbidden. Residents are also advised to stay near bomb shelters and protected areas, Haaretz writes.
English sitcom star Brigit Forsyth has died aged 83
English actress Brigit Forsyth, known for her appearances in the television sitcoms Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads and Still Open All Hours, has died aged 83. Forsyth, born in Edinburgh, made his debut in the 1971 film The Night Digger, a thriller directed by Alastair Reid. Also in the 1970s, she made her debut as Thelma in the sitcom “What Happened to the Likely Lads?” He had also appeared in the TV dramas Playing the Field and Boon. The actress died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, surrounded by the love of her family, her agent Mark Pemberton said. In a statement, Pemberton noted that Forsyth had “a varied and distinguished career on stage, film and radio.” Forsyth also appeared in episodes of Doctor Who, Poirot and Coronation Street.
Meloni, we need a non-ideological ecological transition
“Italy contributes to the decarbonization process in a pragmatic way, with an approach” that respects technological neutrality, “free of radicalism: if we want to be effective,” we need “environmental sustainability that does not affect the economic and social sphere,” a not -ideological ecological transition”. This is what Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks in the plenary session of Cop28. (
The Pope: “Cop28 is a turning point, history will thank him”
“A change of pace is necessary, which does not represent a partial change of route, but a new way of acting together.” Said the Pope in his speech at COP28 in Dubai, read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin. “If the Paris Agreement marked a ‘new beginning’ in the fight against climate change, which began in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 – he recalls – we must now start the path anew. We must give a concrete sign of hope.” “May “This COP will be a turning point,” the Pope’s appeal reads: “Let them demonstrate a clear and tangible political will that leads to a decisive acceleration of ecological change, through forms that have three characteristics: they are efficient, binding and… simply monitored’). And they are implemented in four areas: energy efficiency; renewable resources; the elimination of fossil fuels; Education in lifestyles that are less dependent on it”. “Please: let us move forward, let us not go back,” calls Francis: “This is about no longer postponing the well-being of your children, your citizens, your countries, realizing it and not just hoping for it.” Our world ( …) History will be grateful to you.” “2024 marks the turning point – he concludes: “Let us leave divisions behind us and join forces!” And with God’s help we emerge from the night of wars and the “Environmental destruction to transform our shared future into a morning of light.”
Cop28: 123 countries sign the declaration on climate and health
In his speech at the Climate Health event during COP28, Conference President Sultan Al Jaber announced that “123 countries have endorsed the UAE COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health, which aims to strengthen cross-sector collaboration, reduce emissions in the health sector and the “To increase funding for climate health.” This was announced at
Cop28: Climate health in Dubai in the spotlight
“The COP28 Presidency is putting health front and center for the first time in the history of the COP. Global leaders and the health community will gather at the World Climate Summit today to discuss the Health Action Plan and financing priorities for climate health, ahead of the first Health Day and the first Ministerial Conference on Health at a United Nations Climate Change Conference,” the COP28 Presidency writes it in X.
Kiev: “Ten Russian drones and one missile shot down”
Ukrainian forces shot down 10 of 11 Russian-launched Shahed attack drones and one Russian-launched Kh-59 cruise missile overnight. This was reported by the Kiev Air Force. The drones, launched from Russian-occupied Crimea, were shot down over the Odessa region. A single drone struck infrastructure, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished. No casualties were recorded. The cruise missiles were launched near the city of Dnipro, said Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Serhii Lysak.
Israel: “Over 400 targets have been hit since the break ended”
The Israeli military said today it has struck more than 400 “terrorist targets” in the Gaza Strip since the end of the lull in fighting with Hamas. Air, sea and ground troops were involved, it is said, and warplanes hit “more than 50 targets in a major attack in the Khan Yunis area” in the south of the territory.
According to Unicef, more than 5,300 children had already been killed before the ceasefire
Before the fighting subsided, more than 5,300 Palestinian children were killed in 48 days of relentless shelling, a figure that does not include many children still missing and presumed buried under the rubble. This is what Unicef says and adds: “Children need a permanent humanitarian ceasefire.” All children of the State of Palestine and Israel deserve peace. If the violence reaches this intensity again, it can be assumed that hundreds more children will be killed and injured every day. As of yesterday, the Gaza Strip is once again the most dangerous place in the world for children.”
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Bangladesh
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in Bangladesh. This was recorded by the USGS, the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake struck the South Asian country at 9:35 a.m. local time (4:35 a.m. in Italy). The quake had a depth of 10 kilometers and its epicenter was about 8 kilometers east of Ramganj, in the southeastern district of Lakshmipur. There are currently no reports of damage or injuries. According to numerous users on social networks, the quake was also felt in the capital Dhaka and other places. Bangladesh has suffered several earthquakes this year, including one in August on the border with northeast India.
WSJ: “Israel would consider new ceasefire for hostage release”
An Israeli official told the Wall Street Journal that Israel is willing to consider future pauses in the war in Gaza to allow the release of as many hostages as possible. According to the American newspaper, Israel was able to “negotiate during the fight. The previous ceasefire was made possible by the pressure of our military operation on the ground.”
Ukraine: Amnesty, Russian invasion has isolated people with disabilities
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, displaced elderly people with disabilities are unable to receive adequate care and accommodation, either physically or financially. In some cases, they have no choice but to end up in state-run care facilities. Amnesty International said this today in a new report released ahead of the International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3rd. Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine has strained Ukraine’s already overburdened healthcare system. As a result, many older people, including those with disabilities, remained separated from their families in a state of segregation and isolation. Russia’s constant indiscriminate attacks, many of which constitute war crimes, have forced millions of Ukrainian civilians to flee their homes. Ukraine is one of the countries in the world with the highest proportion of older people: before February 2022, almost one in four, i.e. almost 10 million of around 41 million inhabitants, was over 60 years old. “Even after being relocated to safer areas of Ukraine, older people, particularly those with disabilities, face enormous difficulties in rebuilding dignified lives and find it difficult to obtain adequate housing, support services and medical care,” said Laura Mills, researcher at Amnesty International on older people and people with disabilities. “The Russian invasion has enormously complicated the situation for the Ukrainian social system. “Thousands of older people with disabilities end up segregated in government facilities, far from their loved ones and their communities,” Mills added.
Cop28, around twenty countries want to triple nuclear power
Around twenty countries, including the United States, France and the United Arab Emirates, called in a joint statement at COP28 to triple global nuclear power capacity by 2050 compared to 2020 to reduce dependence on coal and gas, the biggest challenge reduce this peak. The announcement was made by John Kerry, US climate envoy, in Dubai alongside several world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo. China and Russia, now the world’s largest builders of nuclear power plants, are not among the signatories.
IDF launches massive attacks in Khan Younis and Rafah
The Israeli army has launched a massive wave of nighttime attacks against targets of Hamas and other terrorist groups in the southern Gaza Strip. The Times of Israel wrote of “extensive land battles” around the town of Khan Younis in the southern part of the isolated area. The IDF reported that some Hamas leaders were in the area. Citing Gaza residents, the Israeli newspaper added that the Israeli army dropped leaflets in Khan Younis urging residents to flee to Rafah in the south as the area was dangerous. IDF attacks were also reported in Rafah.
Israel launches an airstrike near Damascus
Syrian air defenses repelled an Israeli missile attack on targets near Damascus this morning. Haaretz writes this, citing Syrian state media. “The Israeli enemy carried out an airstrike from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting some points near the city of Damascus,” Syrian state news agency Sana reported, citing a military source, adding that SANA news agency the news agency AFP quoted The attack only caused material damage.
Gaza: “184 dead since end of ceasefire”
Officials at the Hamas-controlled health ministry in the Gaza Strip say 184 people have been killed since hostilities resumed yesterday morning. According to the ministry, at least 589 more people have been injured and more than 20 houses have been affected since the end of the ceasefire.
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