#civilian-casualties

#civilian-casualties

The Israeli military continues to demolish structures in northern Gaza while also blocking the entry of aid. The Israeli army has launched more attacks into parts of Gaza outside its direct military control, despite the ceasefire deal mediated by the United States in October. At least three Palestinians were killed on Sunday in separate Israeli attacks in Khan Younis, medical sources told Al Jazeera.

Russia has accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone attack on a hotel and cafe where New Year celebrations were taking place in a Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's southern Kherson region. Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-installed governor of the region, first made the claim in a statement on Telegram before Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and senior politicians later accused Ukraine of carrying out a terrorist attack.

More than 413 civilians [have been] killed by bullets, grenades, and bombs, including many women, children, and young people in localities between Uvira and Bukavu, the regional capital, the South Kivu government spokesperson said in a statement late on Wednesday. According to the information gathered, the forces present in the city are composed of Rwandan special forces and some of their foreign mercenaries, operating in clear violation of the ceasefire as well as the Washington and Doha agreements, in total disregard of the commitments made, the statement added.

On the day Bashar al-Assad's regime fell, Abu Ibrahim and his family went to sleep wondering what sort of future awaited them in the morning. They woke in a panic, to the sound of gunfire and tanks. The bullets announced the arrival of the Israeli military into the remote southern Syrian province of Quneitra on 9 December 2024. In the place of Assad militias who used to patrol the roads,

The military blew up a boat, killing nine people and leaving two alive. The alleged drug boat was apparently split in two. The two survivors were clinging to the top of a capsized piece of a boat trying to right it. The admiral in charge of the mission decided that the two survivors might radio for help, collect some floating bales of cocaine, and continue their effort to smuggle drugs.

Now that he's seen as playing a role in actual killings, not merely defending others accused of murder on the battlefield, President Donald Trump must decide whether he shares Hegseth's insouciance. If he doesn't share his cavalier views on the subject, Trump needs to fire him. If he doesn't fire him, Trump in effect tells the world-including the 2 million service members of the U.S. armed forces-that he too is indifferent to the laws of war,