IDF strapped an injured Palestinian to its vehicle in an alleged 'human shield' incident
A video has emerged on social media of what appears to be an injured Palestinian,who was named as Mujahed Azmi by the Reuters news agency, being driven through the city of Jenin in the West Bank while strapped to the hood of an Israeli military vehicle, seemingly being used as a human shield.
The video was taken on Friday and is reportedly from the Jabariyat neighborhood. Israeli special forces were reportedly conducting a raid in the neighborhood while seeking out resistance fighters.
Israeli forces reportedly arrested three men during the raid. Including at least one injured man, Majd Hussiniyya, whose family reportedly said that they have not heard from Israeli authorities about his condition or whereabouts.
Ra’fat Husseiniyya, the owner of the home, told the outlet that the three men were his brothers and claimed that they were not suspected to be part of the resistance. The Red Crescent said that they treated three people from Jabariyat suffering from gunshot wounds.
Hamas is not in control of the West Bank, though Jenin has been a central point of Palestinian resistance in the West Bank. The Jenin Brigade posted on its Telegram account that it discovered Israeli special forces in Jabariyat and engaged them using firearms and explosive devices. They claim to have caused casualties among the Israeli Defense Force (IDF).
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A video has emerged on social media of what appears to be an injured Palestinian,who was named as Mujahed Azmi by the Reuters news agency, being driven through the city of Jenin in the West Bank while strapped to the hood of an Israeli military vehicle, seemingly being used as a human shield.
The video was taken on Friday and is reportedly from the Jabariyat neighborhood. Israeli special forces were reportedly conducting a raid in the neighborhood while seeking out resistance fighters.
The outlet Mondoweiss spoke with the owners of the house that was raided. They say that Israeli forces injured several men during the raid, shooting at least some of them while they slept. In the video, one of these men can be seen strapped to the Israeli vehicle and driven through the streets. The Israeli vehicle passes several Red Crescent ambulances as it continues down the street. The man was reportedly handed over to Palestinian medical teams eventually, according to pro-Palestinian Telegram channels.
Israeli forces reportedly arrested three men during the raid. Including at least one injured man, Majd Hussiniyya, whose family reportedly said that they have not heard from Israeli authorities about his condition or whereabouts.
Ra’fat Husseiniyya, the owner of the home, told the outlet that the three men were his brothers and claimed that they were not suspected to be part of the resistance. The Red Crescent said that they treated three people from Jabariyat suffering from gunshot wounds.
Hamas is not in control of the West Bank, though Jenin has been a central point of Palestinian resistance in the West Bank. The Jenin Brigade posted on its Telegram account that it discovered Israeli special forces in Jabariyat and engaged them using firearms and explosive devices. They claim to have caused casualties among the Israeli Defense Force (IDF).
In a statement, the Israeli military confirmed that they took fire during an operation in Jenin, saying they injured and then apprehended a suspect. It said that the soldiers violated protocol. “The suspect was taken by forces while tied on top of a vehicle,” adding that the “conduct of the forces in the video of the incident does not conform to the values” of the IDF and that it is investigating the incident.
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The Ukrainian authorities are pressuring the United States to lift a ban on the use of US-provided long-range ATACMS missiles for strikes deep into Russian territory, the Associated Press reported.
According to the news agency, Ukraine is seeking US approval to launch long-range missile strikes 100-150 kilometers into Russian territory. Ukrainian military brass claim that without this ability, allegedly "their hands are tied."
President Vladimir Putin warned in late May that NATO member countries should be aware of "what they are playing with" when they talk about plans to allow Ukraine to strike "legitimate targets" deep into Russian territory with Western-provided missile systems.
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According to the news agency, Ukraine is seeking US approval to launch long-range missile strikes 100-150 kilometers into Russian territory. Ukrainian military brass claim that without this ability, allegedly "their hands are tied."
President Vladimir Putin warned in late May that NATO member countries should be aware of "what they are playing with" when they talk about plans to allow Ukraine to strike "legitimate targets" deep into Russian territory with Western-provided missile systems.
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Station crews set up shop in areas that have undergone security sweeps in advance by intelligence and engineering units.
Upon arriving at a new location, the crews promptly set up the necessary equipment to provide commanders and troops with secure communication channels.
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🥇 Team Russia clinches 262nd gold medal at day 10 of BRICS Games
On the tenth day of the BRICS Games, the Russian national team achieved a total of 262 gold medals, surpassing their competitors and claiming victory in the team standings ahead of schedule. They also took home 141 silver and 99 bronze medals.
Following closely behind, the Belarusian team secured second place with 55 gold, 85 silver, and 107 bronze medals. The Chinese team finished in third place with 20 gold, 24 silver, and 18 bronze medals.
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On the tenth day of the BRICS Games, the Russian national team achieved a total of 262 gold medals, surpassing their competitors and claiming victory in the team standings ahead of schedule. They also took home 141 silver and 99 bronze medals.
Following closely behind, the Belarusian team secured second place with 55 gold, 85 silver, and 107 bronze medals. The Chinese team finished in third place with 20 gold, 24 silver, and 18 bronze medals.
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"Of these thirty-odd provisions that we will negotiate, I expect that the most difficult … will be the topics of agriculture and transport," Sikorski said in an appearance on the TVN channel.
He noted that Ukraine has "giant farms" on "very fertile land," which "will be a problem for the entire common agricultural policy of the European Union."
On Friday, the EU Council approved the commencement of negotiations regarding the accession of Ukraine and Moldova, set to begin on June 25.
Prior to this, Polish farmers had been taking action by repeatedly blocking checkpoints along the border with Ukraine in response to the influx of agricultural goods.
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German right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) plans to set up The Sovereignists faction in the European Parliament, with its key demands being the end to EU bureaucracy and peace negotiations with Russia, German newspaper Der Spiegel reported, citing sources.
The party intends to conduct a constituent meeting of the new faction in one of the European Parliament's rooms on June 27, the newspaper reported, citing a leaked email of one of the AfD party members.
The Sofia Declaration by Bulgarian right-wing political party Revival, which aims against the dictatorship of EU bureaucracy and was signed by many European right-wing parties, is expected to become the faction’s key document, the newspaper reported. The declaration also demands peace negotiations with Russia.
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The party intends to conduct a constituent meeting of the new faction in one of the European Parliament's rooms on June 27, the newspaper reported, citing a leaked email of one of the AfD party members.
The Sofia Declaration by Bulgarian right-wing political party Revival, which aims against the dictatorship of EU bureaucracy and was signed by many European right-wing parties, is expected to become the faction’s key document, the newspaper reported. The declaration also demands peace negotiations with Russia.
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‘Late-to-the-party suicide drill’: Ex-DoD expert slams scheme to upgrade antiquated B-52s with nukes
The push by Congress to restore nuclear weapon capabilities of the B-52 bombers is more of a “political statement,” retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski told Sputnik.
She lamented the fact that there are currently "no statesmen in the West interested in preventing nuclear war, as we had during the Cold War.”
The idea of upgrading the conventional B-52 bombers comes amid setbacks and failures in developing US hypersonic standoff weapons, she added.
“Putting nukes back on the upgraded B-52 is a band-aid that covers that,’ said the ex- DoD analyst.
Money from the defense lobby explains why Congress pushed through the amendments to the FY25 policy legislation allowing for the upgrade, said the expert, adding:
Newly-passed US Senate and House defense policy bills for fiscal year 2025 contain funding for restoring nuclear weapon capabilities on some 30 B-52H Stratofortress bombers. The Pentagon, however, is reportedly more keen on investing in the next generation nuclear-capable B-21 bomber as the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty is set to expire in February 2026.
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The push by Congress to restore nuclear weapon capabilities of the B-52 bombers is more of a “political statement,” retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski told Sputnik.
“Nuclear armed B-52s, instead of serving as a signal to an enemy that nuclear war can be prevented even after launch as it was throughout the Cold War, today would simply be a late-to-the-party nuclear suicide drill,” remarked the retired US Air Force officer.
She lamented the fact that there are currently "no statesmen in the West interested in preventing nuclear war, as we had during the Cold War.”
The idea of upgrading the conventional B-52 bombers comes amid setbacks and failures in developing US hypersonic standoff weapons, she added.
“Putting nukes back on the upgraded B-52 is a band-aid that covers that,’ said the ex- DoD analyst.
Money from the defense lobby explains why Congress pushed through the amendments to the FY25 policy legislation allowing for the upgrade, said the expert, adding:
“The initiative will be costly and profitable for the defense industry, and in practical terms it keeps the B-52 in the game for taxpayer dollars.”
Newly-passed US Senate and House defense policy bills for fiscal year 2025 contain funding for restoring nuclear weapon capabilities on some 30 B-52H Stratofortress bombers. The Pentagon, however, is reportedly more keen on investing in the next generation nuclear-capable B-21 bomber as the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty is set to expire in February 2026.
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🇷🇺🪖 More statements from the Russian Defense Ministry’s daily briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
◾️ Russian troops repelled several counterattacks and struck several enemy brigades; Ukrainian forces lost more than 900 military personnel over the past 24 hours
◾️ Russian air defense forces shot down 75 UAVs and 33 HIMARS rockets;
◾️ Russian forces destroyed a German-made IRIS-T anti-aircraft missile launcher;
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One ATACMS missile deviated from its flight trajectory and its warhead exploded in the air over the territory of Sevastopol, the ministry added.
More than 20 civilians in Sevastopol were injured as a result of falling fragments of cluster submunitions, the ministry said.
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The bombing raid was carried out against camouflaged enemy equipment and manpower.
The strike used high-explosive aerial bombs with universal gliding and guidance modules (UMPC), making it possible to deliver precise strikes without entering the enemy's air defense coverage zone.
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Hamas is currently reasserting control in Khan Yunis by actively recruiting new fighters, specifically targeting young adolescents who are around 18 years old from both southern and northern Gaza, as reported by the Jerusalem Post.
This resurgence of Hamas's presence in Khan Yunis began following the IDF's withdrawal on April 7. On Sunday, Army Radio and various sources verified that Hamas's growing influence in Khan Yunis is approaching a critical point.
There is mounting apprehension that, due to the influx of reinforcements and the development of training camps, Hamas may soon start reassembling its battalions in the region.
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This resurgence of Hamas's presence in Khan Yunis began following the IDF's withdrawal on April 7. On Sunday, Army Radio and various sources verified that Hamas's growing influence in Khan Yunis is approaching a critical point.
There is mounting apprehension that, due to the influx of reinforcements and the development of training camps, Hamas may soon start reassembling its battalions in the region.
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Responsibility for the strike on Sevastopol lies primarily with the US, which supplied the weapons to Ukraine, as well as with the Zelensky regime, the ministry added.
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What is known so far about the Ukrainian missile strike on the Russian city of Sevastopol in Crimea
◻️ Today at 12:15 local time, Ukrainian militants launched a missile strike on the city of Sevastopol using five American ATACMS tactical missiles equipped with cluster warheads.
◻️ During the defense against the missile attack by air defense forces, four American ATACMS missiles were intercepted.
◻️ The explosion of the cluster warhead of the fifth American missile in the air resulted in numerous casualties among the civilian population of Sevastopol.
◻️ 124 people were injured as a result of the attack. Among the 27 injured children, five are in critical condition, according to the Ministry of Health. The death toll from the ATACMS missile strike by Ukrainian forces on Sevastopol has risen to three, the governor said.
◻️ All flight missions of American ATACMS tactical missiles are conducted by American specialists based on their own satellite reconnaissance data, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
◻️ Ukrainian forces purposely choose mass gatherings of people for shelling, Russian FM spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
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What is known so far about the Ukrainian missile strike on the Russian city of Sevastopol in Crimea ◻️ Today at 12:15 local time, Ukrainian militants launched a missile strike on the city of Sevastopol using five American ATACMS tactical missiles equipped…
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What is known so far about the Ukrainian missile strike on the Russian city of Sevastopol in Crimea ◻️ Today at 12:15 local time, Ukrainian militants launched a missile strike on the city of Sevastopol using five American ATACMS tactical missiles equipped…
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