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Russia has initiated an urgent closed meeting of the UN Security Council due to the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Syrian rebels captured Damascus, and Israel took control of the buffer zone in the Golan Heights.
The US president expressed support for the transfer of power in Syria after the overthrow of the Assad regime. Washington plans to strengthen cooperation with regional allies and contribute to the development of a democratic Syria.
The Israeli military attacked a Research Center in Damascus, where Iranian long-range missiles were allegedly being developed. The headquarters of Customs and military intelligence in the Kafr Souza area was also shelled.
The pope called on the international community to reach a ceasefire on all fronts by Christmas. The pontiff prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East and other conflict regions.
Israeli forces took control of the buffer zone on the Golan Heights after the fall of the Assad government. Netanyahu declared the necessity of the seizure due to the withdrawal of Syrian troops.
The Israel Defense Forces has deployed forces in a buffer zone on the border with Syria due to the threat of armed men entering. The IDF emphasizes that it does not interfere in the internal affairs of Syria, but will protect the security of the Golan Heights.
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 34 Palestinians. Among the dead are both civilians and possible militants, dozens of people were injured.
Augsburg police have arrested a 37-year-old asylum seeker from Iraq who was spying on a Christmas market. The man had connections with IS and published extremist materials on social networks.
Military expert Dmitry Snegirev calls for mass training of civilians based on the Israeli experience. A National Resistance Center with free training from veterans has already been opened in Brovary.
Six winners of the Radio Dictation 2024 were announced, including one participant who wrote a text without errors. A total of 12,000 entries were submitted from Ukraine and 33 countries.
The Palestinian organizations Hamas and Fatah have agreed to create a committee of 10-15 independent individuals to manage the Gaza Strip. The committee will report to the Palestinian Authority and deal with humanitarian assistance and reconstruction.
Donald Trump threatens Hamas to" make a living hell " in the Middle East if Israeli hostages are not released before January 20, 2025. He plans to take tough measures after returning to the post of President.
Donald Trump has warned of an unprecedented US military response if hostages in the Middle East are not released by January 20, 2025. The statement came after the publication by Hamas of a video with an American-Israeli hostage.
Several international airlines have expressed their readiness to resume flights to Ukraine, provided that security improves. UNN has collected statements from those who are already considering the possibility of flying with proper safety guarantees.
Donald Trump announced the appointment of Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos as an adviser on the Middle East. Boulos, who is Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, has previously helped attract the votes of Arab and Muslim voters.
The UN agency stops the delivery of humanitarian aid through the Kerem Shalom checkpoint due to attacks by armed gangs. A solution could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians depend on international aid.
Former Israeli defense minister accuses Government of ethnic cleansing policy in Gaza.
Senator Graham, after a visit to Israel, announced Trump's intentions to reach an agreement on the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip by 2025. He also discussed the possibility of normalizing relations between Israel and Arab countries.
Riyadh abandoned an ambitious defense treaty with the United States in exchange for normalizing relations with Israel. Instead, Saudi Arabia is pushing for a more modest agreement on military cooperation.
The Senegalese President called on France to close all military bases in the country, calling them incompatible with sovereignty. The demand is related to Macron's recognition of responsibility for the "massacre" of Senegalese soldiers in 1944.
The Israeli military will remain in the Gaza Strip for many years to fight Hamas. This was stated by Food Security Minister Avi Dichter, confirming the construction of military infrastructure in the region.
The rebels attacked the positions of the Assad army in the area of western Aleppo, taking advantage of the absence of Russian troops. Bashar al-Assad urgently arrived in Russia amid the aggravation of the situation.
The French government has announced its readiness to make budget concessions to prevent a financial crisis. Prime Minister Barnier is trying to avoid a vote of no confidence and the dissolution of the minority government.
A day after the start of the truce between Israel and Hezbollah, the parties exchanged accusations of violating it. Israeli tank fire hit six areas of the Lebanese border strip, and there are wounded.
State bodies are considering the possibility of partial opening of Ukrainian airspace. Due to the high level of threats, this is unlikely in the short term, with special attention being paid to Boryspil and Lviv airports.
15 minutes before the ceasefire, powerful explosions occurred on the Syrian-Lebanese border. The war between Lebanon and Israel officially ended at 4:00 local time.
Joe Biden announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
The Israeli prime minister has warned of a tough response to violations of the cease-and-desist agreement with "Hezbollah". Netanyahu cited three key reasons for the truce: the Iranian threat, resupply, and the isolation of Hamas.
The Israeli Air Force carried out 10 simultaneous strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. The attack came amid a possible ceasefire vote between Israel and Hezbollah.
Borrel called on EU countries to fulfill their obligations to arrest the Israeli Prime Minister by the ICC decision. G7 ministers discussed arrest warrants for Netanyahu and the Hamas commander at a meeting in Italy.