Al Joumhouria” News Summary”
Al Joumhouria” News Summary”
Saturday, 06-Apr-2024 21:18

The echoes of Israeli shelling and airstrikes on the southern border villages have not subsided, with Hezbollah responding by targeting Israeli sites and gatherings, directing its missiles towards them.

 

Amid the emerging diplomatic crisis between Lebanon and Cyprus, political circles await the outcome of the upcoming visit of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to Lebanon next Monday, leading a ministerial delegation. Regarding this issue, Information Minister Ziad Al-Mokari emphasized the necessity of fully addressing this matter to explore solutions, as it could escalate into a new crisis with Europe if not addressed.

 

Regionally, on the 183rd day of the Israeli war on Gaza, Israeli forces launched tear gas bombs at a massive march that started at Al-Aqsa Mosque in support of Gaza and Al-Aqsa.

 

The Israeli army and the Shin Bet security agency announced the release of the body of the prisoner Elad Katzir, who was killed according to intelligence information while in captivity by the Islamic Jihad organization in Khan Yunis, and its return to Israeli territory.

 

Meanwhile, Israeli Minister Nir Barkat commented on the killing of relief workers, stating that such tragedies occur in war.

 

Hamas announced that a senior delegation from the movement, led by Khalil al-Hayya, would head to Cairo tomorrow, Sunday, in response to Egypt's invitation. The movement reaffirmed its position, presented on March 14th, as natural demands to end the aggression, which it does not compromise on.

 

Moreover, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Army, Mohammad Bagheri, held Washington primarily responsible for the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

 

On the other hand, the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" announced targeting Israeli oil refineries in Haifa.

 

"Russia Today" reported hearing explosions in the vicinity of Damascus in Syria and news of the Syrian army intercepting spy drones in the capital's sky.

 

Internationally, Axios reported that US President Joe Biden issued a final stern warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, threatening to halt assistance to Israel.

 

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined lawmakers demanding an end to arming Israel. Simultaneously, 115 French parliamentarians urged President Emmanuel Macron to halt all arms sales to Israel.

 

Sergey Lebedev, the secret service coordinator in Nikolayev Oblast, stated that Russian forces shelled the airport in the Ukrainian city of Stary Krym in Kherson Oblast, where preparations were underway to receive F-16 fighters. They also targeted the military port belonging to the Ukrainian armed forces in Ochakiv, Nikolayev Oblast.

 

Armenia denied reports of troop buildup on its border with Azerbaijan.

 

Baghdad signed 12 memoranda of understanding with Saudi companies to enhance investment projects in Iraq.

 

The United States increased its purchases of Russian fertilizers during last February to the highest level since June 2023, according to data from the US statistical service.

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