Israeli military stepped-up its presence in Syria this week launching over 300 air-strikes across the country (which happened right after Bashar al-Assad lost power). The IDF hit various targets including a naval vessel in Latakia port
We destroyed Syriaʼs navy overnight and with great success
Israeli troops moved into the UN-controlled buffer-zone near Golan Heights — its first open entry into Syrian territory since the 67 war. The defense minister talked about making a “sterile defensive-zone“ in south Syria but denied plans for long-term occupation
- Turkey called Israel an “occupier“
- Egypt Jordan and Saudi Arabia said it breaks international law
- UN envoy asked to stop operations
Meanwhile Mohammed al-Bashir became Syriaʼs care-taker PM till 03/01/25
In other news Benjamin Netanyahu showed up in court for his corruption trial (hes the first sitting Israeli PM charged with crime). “I waited 8 years to tell the truth as I remember it“ he said facing charges about taking gifts and giving favors to business-people
Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula got rushed to hospital in Sao Paulo for brain surgery due to complications from an at-home accident that happened bout 2 months ago. Doctors say hes ok with no side-effects and will keep running the country after recovery
In Hong Kong 2‚500 panda sculptures made from recycled stuff got placed around shopping areas making it the citys biggest panda-themed show