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🇷🇺 🇺🇦 🇲🇾 🇳🇱 On July 17th 2014, #Russian-aligned seperatist forces in #Donetsk shot down civilian Boeing 777-200ER #Malaysian flight MH17, killing 283 passengers and 15 crew. MH17 was en route to #KualaLumpur from #Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport when it was shot down, near Hrabove in Donetsk Oblast, #Ukraine, 40 km (25 mi) from the border. Investigators concluded it was shot down by a Buk 9M83 surface-to-air missile transported from #Russia to seperatist forces in Donetsk not long before the downing of the aircraft.
The crew were all Malaysian, while over two-thirds (68%) of the passengers were #Dutch. Most of the other passengers were Malaysian and #Australian; the remainder were citizens of seven other countries. At least twenty family groups were on the aircraft and eighty passengers were under the age of 18.
Looters stole a variety of personal possessions and objects with value, but left behind some apparent undesirable items. #OTD
The crew were all Malaysian, while over two-thirds (68%) of the passengers were #Dutch. Most of the other passengers were Malaysian and #Australian; the remainder were citizens of seven other countries. At least twenty family groups were on the aircraft and eighty passengers were under the age of 18.
Looters stole a variety of personal possessions and objects with value, but left behind some apparent undesirable items. #OTD
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Among these unwanted items, a Minnie Mouse lunchbox, a Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal, family photographs, a child's diary, and intact passports, noted photojournalists at the scene.
As for what they took, wallets and credit cards were a favorite. A photojournalist at the scene said, "There isn't a single cellphone, wallet with money or camera to be found in any handbag or on the bodies. It's like they all mysteriously disappeared overnight."
Anton Gerashchenko, an adviser to Ukraine's interior minister (who was also one of the first to blame pro-Russian separatists for the crash) reported that jewelry and credit cards were among the items being pilfered.
One Ukrainian woman living in Donetsk at the time came under the spotlight after she posted images on social media claiming to have obtained "Mascara from Amsterdam" as a result of looting.
As for what they took, wallets and credit cards were a favorite. A photojournalist at the scene said, "There isn't a single cellphone, wallet with money or camera to be found in any handbag or on the bodies. It's like they all mysteriously disappeared overnight."
Anton Gerashchenko, an adviser to Ukraine's interior minister (who was also one of the first to blame pro-Russian separatists for the crash) reported that jewelry and credit cards were among the items being pilfered.
One Ukrainian woman living in Donetsk at the time came under the spotlight after she posted images on social media claiming to have obtained "Mascara from Amsterdam" as a result of looting.
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Among these unwanted items, a Minnie Mouse lunchbox, a Winnie the Pooh stuffed animal, family photographs, a child's diary, and intact passports, noted photojournalists at the scene. As for what they took, wallets and credit cards were a favorite. A photojournalist…
Dutch-led Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has narrowed the missile launch site down to a specific field near the village of Pervomaiskyi, which was then in rebel hands. Near the village of Hrabove, where a large section of the Boeing 777 had come down, journalists soon found bodies scattered in the fields and a pile of suitcases by the side of the road already rifled through and items ransacked.
The intense heat from the crash had melted part of one of the wings, and a section of human backbone lay in the ashes among other remains.
Prosecutors played recordings from intercepted phone calls during their news conference.
They said witnesses reported seeing the missile launcher move from Russia into Ukraine and presented pictures and videos. The launch site was pinpointed by "many witnesses", prosecutors said.
Pictured: A woman in Malaysia learning of the tragedy.
The intense heat from the crash had melted part of one of the wings, and a section of human backbone lay in the ashes among other remains.
Prosecutors played recordings from intercepted phone calls during their news conference.
They said witnesses reported seeing the missile launcher move from Russia into Ukraine and presented pictures and videos. The launch site was pinpointed by "many witnesses", prosecutors said.
Pictured: A woman in Malaysia learning of the tragedy.
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🇷🇺 🇲🇾 🇳🇱 #Russia Terminates Cooperation With ICAO Council Case on 2014 #Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17:
The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced it is terminating cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) investigation into the 2014 shoot down of Malaysian Boeing MH17 flight over Eastern Ukraine. The reasoning behind the withdrawal reads below: "In the ICAO Council, let the Westerners and their satellites now deal with each other. We are ending our participation in this farce. Russia does not recognize the Council's authority to consider the planted stories of Australia and the Netherlands, as well as any decisions that will be made by them in connection with them."
The shoot down of the flight was concluded by Dutch investigators to have originated from Pro-Russian separatists in Donbas who were armed with a Russian Buk anti-air missile system without proper training or ability to identify aircraft types. Local seperatist militiamen posed over wreckage and looted belongings from bodies and suitcases shown in infamous pictures taken in the carnage of the mass killing. Two Russians and a Ukrainian separatist were sentenced in absentia for the murders.
298 passengers and crew were killed in the shoot down of the flight, notably 193 of them being Dutch.
The Russia Foreign Ministry had rejected the findings of the Dutch Safety Board (DSB) and the Dutch-led Joint Investigative Team (JIT) that was delegated investigative power by Ukraine. The country in which a civil aviation shootdown takes place retains the right to delegate the investigation, Ukraine chose to do that. However, the Russian Federation rejected this decision and demanded Russia jointly lead an investigation. Moscow cites the excerpt below from UN Security Council Resolution 2166 as reasoning to terminate cooperation. "efforts to establish a full, thorough and independent international investigation into the incident in accordance with international civil aviation guidelines" Moscow concluded that Western intelligence services infiltrated the investigation and lied about Russian involvement.
Withdrawal from the ongoing investigation changes little since the reports have already been submitted to ICAO. However, this does lay the legal groundwork for Russia to reject any further findings against it. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced it is terminating cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) investigation into the 2014 shoot down of Malaysian Boeing MH17 flight over Eastern Ukraine. The reasoning behind the withdrawal reads below: "In the ICAO Council, let the Westerners and their satellites now deal with each other. We are ending our participation in this farce. Russia does not recognize the Council's authority to consider the planted stories of Australia and the Netherlands, as well as any decisions that will be made by them in connection with them."
The shoot down of the flight was concluded by Dutch investigators to have originated from Pro-Russian separatists in Donbas who were armed with a Russian Buk anti-air missile system without proper training or ability to identify aircraft types. Local seperatist militiamen posed over wreckage and looted belongings from bodies and suitcases shown in infamous pictures taken in the carnage of the mass killing. Two Russians and a Ukrainian separatist were sentenced in absentia for the murders.
298 passengers and crew were killed in the shoot down of the flight, notably 193 of them being Dutch.
The Russia Foreign Ministry had rejected the findings of the Dutch Safety Board (DSB) and the Dutch-led Joint Investigative Team (JIT) that was delegated investigative power by Ukraine. The country in which a civil aviation shootdown takes place retains the right to delegate the investigation, Ukraine chose to do that. However, the Russian Federation rejected this decision and demanded Russia jointly lead an investigation. Moscow cites the excerpt below from UN Security Council Resolution 2166 as reasoning to terminate cooperation. "efforts to establish a full, thorough and independent international investigation into the incident in accordance with international civil aviation guidelines" Moscow concluded that Western intelligence services infiltrated the investigation and lied about Russian involvement.
Withdrawal from the ongoing investigation changes little since the reports have already been submitted to ICAO. However, this does lay the legal groundwork for Russia to reject any further findings against it. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
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🇮🇱 ⚠️ 🇱🇧 #IDF Approves “Operational Plans for an Offensive in #Lebanon”:
The IDF today announced that the IDF’s Northern Command has “approved operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon.” In addition, the statement says that “decisions were made to continue accelerating the readiness of the forces on the ground.”
#Hezbollah has issued consistent warnings that it will resist any Israeli invasion into Lebanon. #Israel and Hezbollah have consistently clashed since October 8th, one day after Hamas’ attack upon Israel.
The capacity of Israel’s planned offensive is unknown. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
Full statement by IDF:
"The commander of the Northern
Command, Major General Uri Gordin, and the head of the Operations Division, Major General Oded Basiuk, today held a plan approval and joint situation assessment in the Northern Command. As part of the assessment of the situation, operational plans for the attack in Lebanon were approved and implemented and decisions were made to continue accelerating the readiness of the forces in the field."
The IDF today announced that the IDF’s Northern Command has “approved operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon.” In addition, the statement says that “decisions were made to continue accelerating the readiness of the forces on the ground.”
#Hezbollah has issued consistent warnings that it will resist any Israeli invasion into Lebanon. #Israel and Hezbollah have consistently clashed since October 8th, one day after Hamas’ attack upon Israel.
The capacity of Israel’s planned offensive is unknown. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
Full statement by IDF:
"The commander of the Northern
Command, Major General Uri Gordin, and the head of the Operations Division, Major General Oded Basiuk, today held a plan approval and joint situation assessment in the Northern Command. As part of the assessment of the situation, operational plans for the attack in Lebanon were approved and implemented and decisions were made to continue accelerating the readiness of the forces in the field."
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🇷🇺 🇰🇵 Russian President Vladimir #Putin has arrived in #NorthKorea to meet with leader #Kim Jong Un, where the two are expected to discuss increasing economic and security cooperation between the two countries.
This marks Putin’s first visit to the #DPRK in nearly 25 years. #Russia's leader also plans to visit Vietnam in a later part of his Indo-Pacific trip reportedly. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
This marks Putin’s first visit to the #DPRK in nearly 25 years. #Russia's leader also plans to visit Vietnam in a later part of his Indo-Pacific trip reportedly. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
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🇨🇳 🇵🇭 The #Philippines and #China Issue Competing Statements About Incident at Second Thomas Shoal:
On June 17th, the China Coast Guard (CCG) released two statements about a Philippine resupply vessel collided with one of its vessels during a resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal. However, the Philippine government did not issue statements until six hours after the incident occurred. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was the first to provide a statement, with the Philippine National Security Council (PNSC) and Department of National Defense (DND) issuing their own statement a few hours later.
Six injuries were reported among personnel of Philippine forces, likely from water cannon blasts. Additionally, one SOG member reportedly lost a finger when a Chinese vessel bumped into a Philippine rigid-hulled inflatable boat and then subsequently boarded it, confiscating at least 8 firearms. Additionally, the Philippines Navy says Chinese vessels punctured the RHIB's hulls, leaving it immobile, and most notably rammed and towed away a main resupply vessel from its mission. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
Full article and statements: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/06/18/the-philippines-and-china-issue-competing-statements-about-incident-at-second-thomas-shoal/
On June 17th, the China Coast Guard (CCG) released two statements about a Philippine resupply vessel collided with one of its vessels during a resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal. However, the Philippine government did not issue statements until six hours after the incident occurred. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was the first to provide a statement, with the Philippine National Security Council (PNSC) and Department of National Defense (DND) issuing their own statement a few hours later.
Six injuries were reported among personnel of Philippine forces, likely from water cannon blasts. Additionally, one SOG member reportedly lost a finger when a Chinese vessel bumped into a Philippine rigid-hulled inflatable boat and then subsequently boarded it, confiscating at least 8 firearms. Additionally, the Philippines Navy says Chinese vessels punctured the RHIB's hulls, leaving it immobile, and most notably rammed and towed away a main resupply vessel from its mission. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
Full article and statements: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/06/18/the-philippines-and-china-issue-competing-statements-about-incident-at-second-thomas-shoal/
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The Philippines and China Issue Competing Statements About Incident at Second Thomas Shoal
On June 17th, the China Coast Guard (CCG) released two statements about a Philippine resupply vessel collided with one of its vessels during a resupply mission
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Two camera angles showing the moment a Ukrainian FPV drone targets a Russian tank along the frontlines of #Krasnohorivka, #Donetsk, causing a catastrophic ammunition detonation. @AtlasNewsTelegram
Russian offensive activity in the Krasnohorivka direction has increased in the past two weeks, one of several locations across the frontlines in Ukraine where Russian troops are making marginal advances, albeit with heavy losses documented.
Russian offensive activity in the Krasnohorivka direction has increased in the past two weeks, one of several locations across the frontlines in Ukraine where Russian troops are making marginal advances, albeit with heavy losses documented.
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🇱🇧 🇮🇱 🇨🇾 #Hezbollah Leader Warns #Israel and #Cyprus of Conflict:
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrullah has threatened “no rules, no boundaries, no limits” in a war with Israel, which comes as the #IDF announced that operational plans for an offensive into #Lebanon have been approved.
While clashes between Hezbollah and Israel have persisted along the border with Lebanon for months, tensions have started to reach a critical tipping point amid escalatory attacks by both sides.
Israel continues to carry out targeted strikes against key Hezbollah leadership across southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah has increased rocket and drone attacks into northern areas of Israel.
Yesterday, Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned that “We are very close to the moment of decision to change the rules against Hezbollah and Lebanon. In an all-out war, Hezbollah will be destroyed and Lebanon will be severely hit.”
Nasrullah has threatened to invade the Galilee if war is declared.
Nasrallah has also threatened to strike Cyprus if it is used as a base of operation for Israeli strikes against Lebanon in an event of a war.
“If it opens its airports and bases to Israel for use during war, then Cyprus will be part of the war,” Nasrallah warned.
Hezbollah has an array capabilities that can reach Cyprus, such as Iranian-supplied Zelzal and Fateh-110 missiles. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
Reuters: "Cyprus is not known to offer any land or base facilities to the Israeli military, but has in the past allowed Israel to use its vast airspace - its flight information region - to occasionally conduct air drills, but never during conflict. Sovereign British military bases on Cyprus have been used by Britain for operations in Syria in the past and more recently, Yemen. The Cyprus government has no say in the matter. There are two British bases in Cyprus, which was a colony until 1960.
Nasrallah said his group would fight with "no rules" and "no ceilings" in the event of a broader war. He was speaking at a memorial event for a commander killed in an Israeli strike last week - the most senior Hezbollah figure to be killed so far in the current conflict with Israel. Hezbollah unleashed its largest volleys of drones and rockets at Israel in retaliation.
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides denied any suggestion Cyprus was taking sides in any conflict.
"It (Cyprus) is not part of the problem, it is part of the solution. That role is evident, for example, through the humanitarian (aid) corridor which has been acknowledged not only by the Arab world, but from the international community," he said, referring to shipments of aid from Cyprus to #Gaza."
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrullah has threatened “no rules, no boundaries, no limits” in a war with Israel, which comes as the #IDF announced that operational plans for an offensive into #Lebanon have been approved.
While clashes between Hezbollah and Israel have persisted along the border with Lebanon for months, tensions have started to reach a critical tipping point amid escalatory attacks by both sides.
Israel continues to carry out targeted strikes against key Hezbollah leadership across southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah has increased rocket and drone attacks into northern areas of Israel.
Yesterday, Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned that “We are very close to the moment of decision to change the rules against Hezbollah and Lebanon. In an all-out war, Hezbollah will be destroyed and Lebanon will be severely hit.”
Nasrullah has threatened to invade the Galilee if war is declared.
Nasrallah has also threatened to strike Cyprus if it is used as a base of operation for Israeli strikes against Lebanon in an event of a war.
“If it opens its airports and bases to Israel for use during war, then Cyprus will be part of the war,” Nasrallah warned.
Hezbollah has an array capabilities that can reach Cyprus, such as Iranian-supplied Zelzal and Fateh-110 missiles. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
Reuters: "Cyprus is not known to offer any land or base facilities to the Israeli military, but has in the past allowed Israel to use its vast airspace - its flight information region - to occasionally conduct air drills, but never during conflict. Sovereign British military bases on Cyprus have been used by Britain for operations in Syria in the past and more recently, Yemen. The Cyprus government has no say in the matter. There are two British bases in Cyprus, which was a colony until 1960.
Nasrallah said his group would fight with "no rules" and "no ceilings" in the event of a broader war. He was speaking at a memorial event for a commander killed in an Israeli strike last week - the most senior Hezbollah figure to be killed so far in the current conflict with Israel. Hezbollah unleashed its largest volleys of drones and rockets at Israel in retaliation.
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides denied any suggestion Cyprus was taking sides in any conflict.
"It (Cyprus) is not part of the problem, it is part of the solution. That role is evident, for example, through the humanitarian (aid) corridor which has been acknowledged not only by the Arab world, but from the international community," he said, referring to shipments of aid from Cyprus to #Gaza."
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🇵🇸 🇮🇱 #Rafah Crossing “Destroyed”:
Recent footage has revealed that the Rafah Crossing in southern #Gaza, #Palestine has been effectively destroyed. The footage offers a good clue as to why the crossing has remained closed since #Israel took control of the crossing in May.
Since the crossing was captured by Israel, the amount of aid entering Gaza has dropped significantly. Data shows that in May the average number of trucks entering Gaza per day, excluding fuel trucks, was 97. This is a significant drop from April, when an average of 169 trucks were entering Gaza per day, which itself was an increase from March, when 139 trucks entered per day.
Since the beginning of the Israel-Gaza war on October 7th, the Rafah Crossing, within the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, has been the primary entry point for aid to the Gaza Strip. Situated on the Egyptian border with Gaza, up until May, the Rafah crossing was the only crossing into Gaza not controlled by Israel.
Israel contradicted claims that the crossing had been closed completely, referring to it as a temporary pause, and stated that it was negotiating with Egypt on reopening the crossing. However, the recent footage of the crossing has shown high levels of damage which render the crossing inoperable.
As Israel’s operations in Rafah have expanded, the overwhelming majority of the civilian population which was sheltering there has left. The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated that less than 100,000 civilians remain in Rafah, from a peak of 1.4 million.
Israeli strikes throughout Rafah have reportedly killed a number of civilians, including on May 26th when an Israeli strike on an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp started a fire in the camp. The strike and the resulting fire led to the deaths of at least 45 people, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
Israel has claimed to have killed a large number of Hamas militants in its battles throughout Rafah. As well the IDF has reported a striking number of their own casualties in their Rafah operations. On June 15th, eight Israeli soldiers were killed during operations in Rafah. The next day was followed by three more.
Full article and footage: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/06/20/rafah-crossing-destroyed/ @AtlasNewsTelegram
Recent footage has revealed that the Rafah Crossing in southern #Gaza, #Palestine has been effectively destroyed. The footage offers a good clue as to why the crossing has remained closed since #Israel took control of the crossing in May.
Since the crossing was captured by Israel, the amount of aid entering Gaza has dropped significantly. Data shows that in May the average number of trucks entering Gaza per day, excluding fuel trucks, was 97. This is a significant drop from April, when an average of 169 trucks were entering Gaza per day, which itself was an increase from March, when 139 trucks entered per day.
Since the beginning of the Israel-Gaza war on October 7th, the Rafah Crossing, within the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, has been the primary entry point for aid to the Gaza Strip. Situated on the Egyptian border with Gaza, up until May, the Rafah crossing was the only crossing into Gaza not controlled by Israel.
Israel contradicted claims that the crossing had been closed completely, referring to it as a temporary pause, and stated that it was negotiating with Egypt on reopening the crossing. However, the recent footage of the crossing has shown high levels of damage which render the crossing inoperable.
As Israel’s operations in Rafah have expanded, the overwhelming majority of the civilian population which was sheltering there has left. The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated that less than 100,000 civilians remain in Rafah, from a peak of 1.4 million.
Israeli strikes throughout Rafah have reportedly killed a number of civilians, including on May 26th when an Israeli strike on an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp started a fire in the camp. The strike and the resulting fire led to the deaths of at least 45 people, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
Israel has claimed to have killed a large number of Hamas militants in its battles throughout Rafah. As well the IDF has reported a striking number of their own casualties in their Rafah operations. On June 15th, eight Israeli soldiers were killed during operations in Rafah. The next day was followed by three more.
Full article and footage: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/06/20/rafah-crossing-destroyed/ @AtlasNewsTelegram
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🇷🇺 🇰🇵 🇰🇷 🇺🇦 Shortly after Russian president Vladimir #Putin and #NorthKorea leader #Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between the two countries, which included a mutual defense pact, #SouthKorea's national security advisor Chang Ho-jin stated that Seoul would reconsider sending arms to #Ukraine to support its war effort against #Russia.
In response, Putin stated that “South Korea has nothing to worry about; Russia will provide military assistance to North Korea only in case of aggression,” however, “If South Korea supplies weapons to Ukraine, they won’t like the answer, I hope they won’t do it.” Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
In response, Putin stated that “South Korea has nothing to worry about; Russia will provide military assistance to North Korea only in case of aggression,” however, “If South Korea supplies weapons to Ukraine, they won’t like the answer, I hope they won’t do it.” Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
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🇦🇲 🇵🇸 #Armenia Recognizes Palestinian Statehood:
The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement condemning the humanitarian crisis in #Gaza, calling for a two state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and most importantly, issuing a recognition of the State of #Palestine.
Armenia’s recognition of the State of Palestine follows similar moves by several other countries that have been taken in recent times. On May 28th, Spain, Ireland, and Norway issued official recognitions of Palestinian independence. This was shortly followed by Slovenia, who issued an official recognition on June 4th.
Armenia has issued continual condemnations towards the war in Gaza. While their condemnations have fallen short of nations like South Africa and Turkey, who accuse Israel of genocide, they still have joined countries worldwide in calling for a ceasefire.
Further, Armenia has sent 30 tons of aid to Gaza, including food and medicine. The aid was shipped to Egypt in March before it entered Gaza through the Rafah Crossing, prior to the Rafah Crossing’s closure by Israel in May.
Notably within their statement, which announced the recognition of Palestine, was a condemnation of hostage taking and a call for the release of hostages. Additionally, Armenia issued a condemnation of violence against civilians. @AtlasNewsTelegram
An Armenian diaspora has existed in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem since the 4th century. Currently, over 4,000 call Palestine their home with a peak of 15,000 in 1948.
Israel provided numerous weapons systems and drones to Azerbaijan prior to their 2020 and 2023 invasions into Armenia's Artsakh, or Nagorno-Karabakh, region that left tens of thousands of soldiers killed and wounded, hundreds of civilians killed and wounded, and over 200,000 Armenians displaced.
Haaretz reported in early 2023 that Israel supplied 70% of Azerbaijan's arsenal during and before the time of the Second Karabakh War, from 2016-2020. Azerbaijan reportedly has recently largely been buying from Israel Harop kamikaze strike drone, as well as Hermes-450, Orbiter-1K, Orbiter-2, and Orbiter-3 reconnaissance drones which were used widely in their 2023 invasion.
Full article: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/06/21/armenia-issues-recognition-of-palestinian-statehood/
The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement condemning the humanitarian crisis in #Gaza, calling for a two state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and most importantly, issuing a recognition of the State of #Palestine.
Armenia’s recognition of the State of Palestine follows similar moves by several other countries that have been taken in recent times. On May 28th, Spain, Ireland, and Norway issued official recognitions of Palestinian independence. This was shortly followed by Slovenia, who issued an official recognition on June 4th.
Armenia has issued continual condemnations towards the war in Gaza. While their condemnations have fallen short of nations like South Africa and Turkey, who accuse Israel of genocide, they still have joined countries worldwide in calling for a ceasefire.
Further, Armenia has sent 30 tons of aid to Gaza, including food and medicine. The aid was shipped to Egypt in March before it entered Gaza through the Rafah Crossing, prior to the Rafah Crossing’s closure by Israel in May.
Notably within their statement, which announced the recognition of Palestine, was a condemnation of hostage taking and a call for the release of hostages. Additionally, Armenia issued a condemnation of violence against civilians. @AtlasNewsTelegram
An Armenian diaspora has existed in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem since the 4th century. Currently, over 4,000 call Palestine their home with a peak of 15,000 in 1948.
Israel provided numerous weapons systems and drones to Azerbaijan prior to their 2020 and 2023 invasions into Armenia's Artsakh, or Nagorno-Karabakh, region that left tens of thousands of soldiers killed and wounded, hundreds of civilians killed and wounded, and over 200,000 Armenians displaced.
Haaretz reported in early 2023 that Israel supplied 70% of Azerbaijan's arsenal during and before the time of the Second Karabakh War, from 2016-2020. Azerbaijan reportedly has recently largely been buying from Israel Harop kamikaze strike drone, as well as Hermes-450, Orbiter-1K, Orbiter-2, and Orbiter-3 reconnaissance drones which were used widely in their 2023 invasion.
Full article: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/06/21/armenia-issues-recognition-of-palestinian-statehood/
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Armenia Issues Recognition of Palestinian Statehood
The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement condemning the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for a two state solution for the Israeli-Pal
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🇨🇴 A Look Into the Colombian Conflict: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/06/20/a-look-into-the-colombian-conflict/ #Colombia @AtlasNewsTelegram
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🇨🇦 🇱🇧 #Canada Reportedly Preparing to Evacuate 45,000 Citizens from #Lebanon: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/06/21/canada-reportedly-preparing-to-evacuate-45000-citizens-from-lebanon/ @AtlasNewsTelegram
According to Israel’s Channel 12, Canada is in the process of preparing for a massive military operation in order to evacuate 45,000 civilians from Lebanon in the event of a war between Israel and Hezbollah. These preparations come as tensions continue to soar between Israel and Hezbollah, and fears of war grow alongside them.
Read more details in the full article at theatlasnews.co
According to Israel’s Channel 12, Canada is in the process of preparing for a massive military operation in order to evacuate 45,000 civilians from Lebanon in the event of a war between Israel and Hezbollah. These preparations come as tensions continue to soar between Israel and Hezbollah, and fears of war grow alongside them.
Read more details in the full article at theatlasnews.co
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🇮🇷 Who Will Be #Iran’s Next Leader?: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/06/23/who-will-be-irans-next-leader/ @AtlasNewsTelegram
The hurried race to elect Iran’s next president following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in May has entered the campaign phase. Iran is scheduled to hold special elections on June 28, as regional tensions are reaching a boiling point on a dangerous precipice toward all-out regional war. Analysts say the vote will be neither free, nor likely to bring about any significant change in the country, but the surprise inclusion of a moderate, reformist politician for the candidacy could be a game-changer.
Read more in the full article at theatlasnews.co
The hurried race to elect Iran’s next president following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in May has entered the campaign phase. Iran is scheduled to hold special elections on June 28, as regional tensions are reaching a boiling point on a dangerous precipice toward all-out regional war. Analysts say the vote will be neither free, nor likely to bring about any significant change in the country, but the surprise inclusion of a moderate, reformist politician for the candidacy could be a game-changer.
Read more in the full article at theatlasnews.co
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🇵🇭 🇨🇳 #Philippines and #China Release Footage of June 17th Incident at Second Thomas Shoal: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/06/22/philippines-and-china-release-footage-of-june-17th-incident-at-second-thomas-shoal/ @AtlasNewsTelegram
On June 19th, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) released videos and photos of the resupply mission that occurred on June 17th. The AFP released the footage after China made statements saying the China Coast Guard (CCG) intercepted and boarded some of the vessels that “illegally intruded into waters near Ren’ai Jiao [Second Thomas Shoal].” Furthermore, China also released footage of the incident from their perspective and pushed their narrative that the Philippines was the aggressor.
The mission began at 6 a.m. local time with the Philippine Navy (PN) deploying six vessels, including two Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) and the M/L Lapu Lapu, to deliver supplies to the shoal. The CCG deployed eight vessels, including RHIBs, to intercept and harass the PN vessels as they sailed near the LST, BRP Sierra Madre. The Chinese vessels began to conduct aggressive actions against the Philippine vessels as they sailed within 131 feet (40 meters) of the LST. For example, the CCG vessels began to block and ram the PN boats to prevent them from reaching the Sierra Madre.
Three CCG vessels blocked one of the RHIBs, and at least two to three CCG personnel armed with batons and other weapons boarded the boat to conduct a search and attach ropes to its bow. At least one CCG member recorded the boarding with a camcorder as it occurred. During the boarding, two Chinese coastguardsmen pointed axes and batons at the Philippine sailors to prevent them from interfering with the boarding. The CCG boat then towed the vessel away from the larger group, where the organization seized seven CAR-15 disassembled rifles and destroyed the boat’s navigational, radio, and steering systems. The Chinese personnel also destroyed camcorders and cell phones belonging to the sailors on board the vessel.
Three Chinese vessels blocked and rammed the PN RHIB, which resulted in one member of the Naval Special Operations Group losing his thumb. At least four CCG personnel boarded and searched the Philippine boat as two sailors treated the injured member. Other Chinese personnel in the surrounding vessels pointed weapons at and threatened the Philippine sailors on the RHIB. Furthermore, the personnel also deployed tear gas and sirens during the incident to disorientate and prevent the Philippine sailors from fighting back. The Chinese coastguardsmen also damaged the vessel’s communications and navigation systems.
Chinese vessels also swarmed the Philippine boats already moored along the side, offloading the supplies to the LST. CCG personnel then boarded the vessels to conduct searches, seize, and destroy equipment and systems. The personnel also tied ropes around one of the vessels’ structures to tow the boat. Other Chinese coastguardsmen threatened the PN sailors on the boats with swords, batons, and other weapons. They also used knives and other bladed weapons to puncture the two PN RHIBs alongside the Sierra Madre.
The CCG vessels also deployed sirens and flashing strobe lights to disorient and prevent the Philippine personnel from recording the incident. Personnel stationed on the LST threw buckets of water on the CCG personnel to prevent them from damaging the Philippine vessels. The CCG personnel then pointed weapons, shouted threats, and threw rocks at the sailors on board the LST. Some of the CCG vessels and the RHIBs rammed the PN vessels before one Chinese boat towed one of the Philippine boats away. Chinese personnel then boarded the vessel and seized equipment while also damaging its systems.
Read more about the responses from both sides and context in the full article at theatlasnews.co
On June 19th, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) released videos and photos of the resupply mission that occurred on June 17th. The AFP released the footage after China made statements saying the China Coast Guard (CCG) intercepted and boarded some of the vessels that “illegally intruded into waters near Ren’ai Jiao [Second Thomas Shoal].” Furthermore, China also released footage of the incident from their perspective and pushed their narrative that the Philippines was the aggressor.
The mission began at 6 a.m. local time with the Philippine Navy (PN) deploying six vessels, including two Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) and the M/L Lapu Lapu, to deliver supplies to the shoal. The CCG deployed eight vessels, including RHIBs, to intercept and harass the PN vessels as they sailed near the LST, BRP Sierra Madre. The Chinese vessels began to conduct aggressive actions against the Philippine vessels as they sailed within 131 feet (40 meters) of the LST. For example, the CCG vessels began to block and ram the PN boats to prevent them from reaching the Sierra Madre.
Three CCG vessels blocked one of the RHIBs, and at least two to three CCG personnel armed with batons and other weapons boarded the boat to conduct a search and attach ropes to its bow. At least one CCG member recorded the boarding with a camcorder as it occurred. During the boarding, two Chinese coastguardsmen pointed axes and batons at the Philippine sailors to prevent them from interfering with the boarding. The CCG boat then towed the vessel away from the larger group, where the organization seized seven CAR-15 disassembled rifles and destroyed the boat’s navigational, radio, and steering systems. The Chinese personnel also destroyed camcorders and cell phones belonging to the sailors on board the vessel.
Three Chinese vessels blocked and rammed the PN RHIB, which resulted in one member of the Naval Special Operations Group losing his thumb. At least four CCG personnel boarded and searched the Philippine boat as two sailors treated the injured member. Other Chinese personnel in the surrounding vessels pointed weapons at and threatened the Philippine sailors on the RHIB. Furthermore, the personnel also deployed tear gas and sirens during the incident to disorientate and prevent the Philippine sailors from fighting back. The Chinese coastguardsmen also damaged the vessel’s communications and navigation systems.
Chinese vessels also swarmed the Philippine boats already moored along the side, offloading the supplies to the LST. CCG personnel then boarded the vessels to conduct searches, seize, and destroy equipment and systems. The personnel also tied ropes around one of the vessels’ structures to tow the boat. Other Chinese coastguardsmen threatened the PN sailors on the boats with swords, batons, and other weapons. They also used knives and other bladed weapons to puncture the two PN RHIBs alongside the Sierra Madre.
The CCG vessels also deployed sirens and flashing strobe lights to disorient and prevent the Philippine personnel from recording the incident. Personnel stationed on the LST threw buckets of water on the CCG personnel to prevent them from damaging the Philippine vessels. The CCG personnel then pointed weapons, shouted threats, and threw rocks at the sailors on board the LST. Some of the CCG vessels and the RHIBs rammed the PN vessels before one Chinese boat towed one of the Philippine boats away. Chinese personnel then boarded the vessel and seized equipment while also damaging its systems.
Read more about the responses from both sides and context in the full article at theatlasnews.co
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