Hamas has issued an urgent appeal to save the residents of the Gaza Strip from what it described as a "certain disaster," after heavy rains and severe weather on Monday night flooded hundreds of displaced persons' tents and blew away many others. 1. "Urgent Action" Required Lack of Protection:  Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem stated that the humanitarian catastrophe is worsening with the arrival of a new weather depression. He emphasized that the current tents provide no prot

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that his administration is examining whether Israel breached the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip by killing a Hamas leader. An Israeli strike killed senior leader Raed Saad and three others on Saturday, making Saad the highest-ranking Hamas figure assassinated since the ceasefire agreement took effect. Hamas asserted that the assassination threatens the stability of the truce and called on Trump to compel Israel to implement the agreem

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported that the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) had previously investigated links between one of the Bondi Beach attackers and the ISIS organization six years ago, noting evidence that the perpetrators pledged allegiance to the group. Attack Details and Perpetrators: New Casualties:  Police announced that 16 people were killed  and over 40 injured  in the shooting that targeted celebrants of the Jewish holid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that there will be compromises regarding peace proposals on how to end the war with Russia, ahead of scheduled talks in Berlin with American and European partners. Zelenskyy's Stance on Settlement: Flexibility (Compromises):  Zelenskyy confirmed that "there will be compromises" on ending the war. Security Guarantees:  He viewed Ukraine's acceptance of security guarantees from the US and European partners, instead of

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa sent a condolence telegram to US President Donald Trump regarding the killing of American soldiers in the Homs countryside, confirming Syria's solidarity with the victims' families and Damascus's condemnation of the "unfortunate incident." Syrian and US Mutual Statements: Speaker/Entity Key Point Stance on Bilateral Relations Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa Condemned the unfortunate incident; affirmed Damascus's commitment to security and sta

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on Sunday on the Sydney attack at Bondi Beach that killed over 10 people, using the incident to launch sharp criticism against the Australian government. Netanyahu's Remarks and Criticism of Australia: Defining Anti-Semitism:  Netanyahu stated: " Anti-Semitism is a cancer that spreads when leaders are silent ." Criticizing Australian Policy:  Netanyahu revealed that he wrote to the Australian Prime Minister "months ago" to i

US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to arrive in Berlin this weekend to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. This visit comes as the US pressures Ukraine to make significant concessions to end the war with Russia. 1. Pressing US Diplomatic Efforts Witkoff's Visit:  A senior White House official confirmed Witkoff's visit to Germany, following his meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow earlier in

The skies over Palmyra (Tadmur) in the eastern Homs countryside witnessed intense US military activity, including the dropping of flares and heavy warplane flights, following an ambush by ISIS that killed three US citizens in the area. US Actions in Palmyra: Flares and Overflights:  Local sources reported flares being dropped over Palmyra, creating widespread illumination. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Show of Force:  The Wall Street Journal  quoted

The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip has worsened drastically due to the severe winter low-pressure system, coinciding with progress on plans to deploy a US-led international stabilization force. 1. Humanitarian Crisis and Winter Fatalities in Gaza Health and Civil Defence authorities in Gaza reported tragic figures due to the extreme weather: Weather-Related Deaths: Three children died from the extreme cold  on Friday (including Hadeel Al-Masri, 9, and Teem Al-Khawaja,

Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi stated that Somalis will not tolerate being undermined after US President Donald Trump once again directed an insult at them. Somali Defense Minister's Response: Rejection of Undermining:  In a message to Reuters, Fiqi asserted that the Somali people "will not accept being diminished." Advice to Trump:  Fiqi advised Trump to focus on fulfilling his promises to American voters  "instead of concerning himself with Somalia." Praise for

The Axios  website revealed on Thursday that US President Donald Trump is planning to appoint an American general to lead the planned international stabilization force in the Gaza Strip. Details of the US Plan: US Leadership:  Two Israeli officials told Axios  that Washington's Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz , informed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu  and other officials that the Trump administration would take the lead in commanding the security force through the appointment

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atty affirmed on Thursday the absolute rejection of any calls targeting the displacement of Palestinians or the alteration of the geographical and demographic status of the Gaza Strip. This came during a phone call with António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General. Key Egyptian Positions (Discussed with Guterres): Absolute Rejection:  Total opposition to the displacement of Palestinians or any change to Gaza's geography and demography. Stabi

The Russian Ministry of Defence announced today, Thursday, that its air defence systems shot down and destroyed 287 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) overnight, between 11:00 PM Wednesday and 7:00 AM Thursday Moscow time, over several regions of the country. Distribution of Destroyed Drones (287 UAVs): Region/Oblast Number of Drones Destroyed Notes Bryansk 118 Highest number. Kaluga 40 Moscow (Oblast) 40 Including 32 heading directly towards the capital, Moscow. Tula

A low-pressure system affecting the Eastern Mediterranean has compounded the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, leaving nearly 300,000 families homeless and prompting the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to urgently call for the immediate entry of aid. Scope of Damage and Humanitarian Crisis: Affected Families:  Around 288,000 families  are now homeless due to the stormy weather that hit the Gaza Strip. Shelter Destruction:  Over 125,000 tents  were da

Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia persisted on Wednesday with no signs of de-escalation, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced persons crowded in temporary shelters. The fighting, rooted in long-standing territorial disputes, erupted after a skirmish on Sunday, which violated a ceasefire previously brokered by US President Donald Trump last July. Casualties and Displacement: Total Casualties:  Over 12 people have been killed in the latest fighting. Thailand:  

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rigi apologized on Wednesday for not accepting an invitation to visit Iran, the main backer of Hezbollah, stating that the "favorable atmosphere for the visit is not available." He instead suggested meeting in a "neutral third country." Details of the Refusal and Conditions: Declining Visit:  Rigi informed his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi , of his apology for not accepting the invitation "under the current circumstances." Willingness t

Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced today, Wednesday, that Poland plans to transfer its remaining Soviet-era "MiG-29" fighter jets to Ukraine in exchange for gaining access to drone technology. Deal and Plan Details: Aircraft Status:  The MiG-29 jets will be withdrawn from the Polish army because they have "reached the end of their service life." Ukrainian Exchange:  Kosiniak-Kamysz stated the deal could involve "the transfer of technology, for example

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed on Wednesday that the UK, Europe, and their allies will stand united with Ukraine and confront what he described as Russian President Vladimir Putin's "aggression." Response to Trump's Attack: Starmer's statement came in response to a sharp attack launched by US President Donald Trump  on Tuesday, who called EU leaders "weak"  and "don't know what they're doing." Starmer affirmed that "Europe is strong and will remain behind Ukraine." I

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced today, Wednesday, that its air defense units intercepted and destroyed 20 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the territories of several Russian regions during the past night. Drone Interception Details: Total Number:  20 Ukrainian drones. Geographical Distribution: Bryansk Region:  16 drones. Kaluga Region:  2 drones. Belgorod Region:  1 drone. Moscow Region:  1 drone. Russian Offensive Operations in Ukraine: Destroying UA

Reuters, citing three Egyptian security and military sources, reported that Palestinian groups opposed to Hamas and backed by Israel have intensified their activities and expanded in areas controlled by Israel within the Gaza Strip since the last truce began. Key Findings: Increased Numbers:  The number of fighters in these groups has risen to about 1,000 members , an increase of 400 since the ceasefire in October. Area of Operation:  These groups operate out of Hamas's reach