Israeli Prime Minister Heckled at Military Graduation Ceremony
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced heckling during a military graduation ceremony in Tel Aviv on February 23. The incident occurred after Netanyahu displayed a photo of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas and her family, despite requests not to do so. The Bibas family has accused Netanyahu of failing to secure their release, while Hamas claims they were killed during Israel's bombardment of Gaza.
Escalation Across the Region
On February 23, Israel deployed tanks in the occupied West Bank for the first time in over two decades. This action, along with violations of the ceasefire in Palestine's Gaza, air strikes in Lebanon, and reaffirmed occupation plans in Syria, marked a significant escalation across the region.
Calls for Violence Against Palestinians
In an interview on the ultra-Orthodox radio station Kol BaRama, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset Nissim Vaturi, of the far-right Likud party, called for the killing of all adults in Gaza. He stated, "The children and women must be separated, and the adults in Gaza must be eliminated. We are being too considerate." He also referred to Palestinians as "scoundrels" and "subhumans."
Mass Grave Found in Syria
A mass grave believed to contain the remains of civilians killed by the deposed Assad regime has been found in Sbeneh, near Damascus. Syrian Civil Defence teams have recovered the bodies of at least 20 victims, with the number expected to rise. The remains show signs of burning and gunfire, and some bones appear to be those of children.
Macron Corrects Trump on EU Payments to Ukraine
During a joint press conference between the French and US heads of state on February 24, Emmanuel Macron corrected Donald Trump's comments regarding the status of European Union payments towards Ukrainian military efforts.
Bridge Collapse in South Korea
At least three people died and six were injured in a bridge collapse at a highway construction site in the South Korean city of Cheonan on February 25. Authorities are also reportedly searching for another person thought to be buried under rubble at the site.
Trump Rescinds Policy Preventing US Weapons Use in War Crimes
US President Donald Trump has rescinded National Security Memorandum-20 (NSM-20), a policy introduced by Joe Biden in 2024 to prevent US weapons from being used in potential war crimes. The memorandum required the US to monitor and report when allied nations, including Israel, used American weapons to violate international law. The move comes after Biden's administration said Israel may have breached international humanitarian law with US weapons.
13 Comments
Matzomaster
It's understandable that Netanyahu would use a hostage's photo to raise awareness and pressure for their release.
Karamba
The international community must condemn Vaturi's hateful rhetoric and call for accountability.
Rotfront
We must demand justice for the victims of the bridge collapse in South Korea.
Karamba
The Trump administration is dismantling safeguards against war crimes. This will have devastating consequences.
Matzomaster
The discovery of a mass grave in Syria is horrifying. The Assad regime must be held accountable for its atrocities.
Coccinella
We must stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination.
Habibi
We support Israel's right to defend its citizens from attacks.
Africa
The world must unite against war crimes and hold perpetrators accountable.
Mariposa
Our hearts go out to the families of those who died in the bridge collapse in South Korea.
ZmeeLove
The escalation of violence in the Middle East must stop. Peace talks and diplomacy are the only path forward.
Muchacho
The discovery of the mass grave underscores the ongoing human rights violations in Syria.
Muchacha
Macron is trying to undermine US-EU relations with his inaccurate statements about EU contributions to Ukraine.
Leonardo
The US should continue to support its allies in the fight against terrorism.