Israeli leaflets in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah
As part of Israel's psychological war against the population of southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah operates, some Israeli army leaflets written in Arabic were recently found in the regions near the dividing line between Lebanon and Israel. The message is addressed to the Lebanese civilian population and explains that Hezbollah is “exploiting the situation to invade your homes and the areas of your work that make your living. This poses a real danger.” Since the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel began on October 8, 27 Lebanese civilians have been killed by Israel.
Source: Cargo hit by Houthi missile in Red Sea
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship, the Al Jasrah, caught fire in the Red Sea on Friday after being hit by a projectile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels. This was reported by a US defense official on condition of anonymity. At this time, the Houthis have not claimed responsibility for the attack. The incident represents an escalation in the campaign by Iran-backed Yemeni rebels, who have claimed responsibility for a series of rocket attacks in recent days that narrowly missed ships in the Red Sea and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait. The Al Jasrah ship is operated by the German shipping company Hapag Lloyd, which has not yet commented. It is unclear whether crew members aboard the ship were injured in the attack, which may have been launched by a drone or a missile.
Kiev, violent Russian drone attack at night
During the night, the Russian army attacked the Mykolaiv, Kherson, Khmelnytsky and Poltava regions with Iranian drone launches, while Ukrainian anti-aircraft forces shot down all 14 unmanned aircraft. The Air Force reported this via Telegram. According to the General Staff, in the last 24 hours there were 110 clashes on the battlefields of Ukraine: in total, Kremlin troops launched 4 rocket attacks, 50 aircraft attacks and 56 MLRS attacks against positions of Ukrainian armed forces and residential areas.
Israel: The bodies of two 19-year-old hostages were recovered in Gaza
The Israeli army announced that during an operation in Gaza it had recovered the bodies of two more soldiers who were kidnapped on October 7 and brought them to Israel. According to the military spokesman, they are Corporal Nik Beizer and Sergeant Ron Sherman, both 19 years old.
Erdogan to Biden for a ceasefire in Gaza through support for Israel
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the US to withdraw its “unconditional” support for Israel to ensure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. “Erdogan stated that the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza must be stopped immediately and that the withdrawal of unconditional US support for Israel could quickly ensure a ceasefire,” the Presidential Office of the Republic of Ankara reported during a telephone conversation with American President Joe Biden. According to the Turkish leader, “it is the historic responsibility of the United States to immediately achieve a permanent ceasefire in the region.” During the phone call, Erdogan reiterated Turkey's idea of a mechanism with different countries that can guarantee a two-state solution. Sweden's accession to NATO, which still needs to be ratified by the Turkish parliament, and Washington's sale of F-16 fighter jets to Ankara were other topics the two presidents discussed during the phone call
Sullivan in Ramallah to meet with Abbas
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is traveling to the West Bank today where he will meet Palestinian Authority (PNA) President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah. CNN made the announcement, citing an American official, who said Sullivan “will discuss continued commitment to promoting stability in the West Bank, including through counterterrorism efforts and support for Palestinian Authority security forces.” on “Initiatives to hold extremist settlers accountable for violence against Palestinians.” Yesterday, Sullivan met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other War Cabinet officials in Tel Aviv. The meeting between Sullivan and Abbas comes amid a rift between US President Joe Biden and Netanyahu, who have different positions on whether the Palestinian Authority should rule Gaza once Israel's war with Hamas ends. The United States believes the Palestinian Authority should assume government responsibility in Gaza after Israeli military operations end, but Netanyahu has repeatedly rejected that assumption
Paris, great pain over the death of hostage Elya Toledano
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna expressed on “We share the pain of his family and loved ones. The release of all hostages is our priority,” he added. The young man's relatives had been informed that his body had been found before the news became public.
Biden to Israel, pay more attention to saving lives in Gaza
US President Joe Biden calls on Israel to be “more careful” to save the lives of civilians in Gaza
Iran, shooting in a police station, 11 dead
A gunman has killed 11 people and injured several others in an attack on a police station in Iran, state television reports.
USA, historic decision to start EU negotiations for Ukraine
A “historic decision”. This is what the White House and national security advisor Jake Sullivan said at the start of negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova's EU accession.
Orban: “Veto against Kiev aid, issue postponed to 2024”
“Night Shift Summary: Veto on more money for Ukraine, veto on revision of the multiannual financial framework. “We will return to the issue next year at the European Council after appropriate preparation.” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote this in a tweet at the end of the first working day at the summit of European heads of state and government.
Xi, China's modernization also benefits US companies
US companies will also benefit from China's modernization. President Xi Jinping said in a letter marking the 50th anniversary of the China-US Trade Committee that Beijing will “vigorously promote high-level opening-up to the outside world and create a market-oriented economic environment based on the rule of law and rule of law.” based.” internationalized”. The letter was published by state broadcaster CCTV shortly after US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on China to abandon the state's dirigiste approach to economic policy, saying the model could scare off investors
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