Israel took quick action in Syria after Bashar al-Assad lost power‚ launching over 300 air-strikes across the nation. The IDF hit various targets including a naval base in Latakia port (which used to be Assads strong-point)
We destroyed Syriaʼs navy overnight and with great success; Those who follow Assadʼs path will end like Assad
Israeli ground-forces moved into the UN-controlled buffer-zone near Golan Heights — its first such entry in half-a-century. The IDF plans to make a defense-zone in south Syria but wont stay there long-term. Many countries like Turkey Egypt and Jordan dont like this move
Meanwhile Benjamin Netanyahu started giving testimony in his corruption trial. “I waited 8-years for this moment to tell the truth“ he said while facing charges of fraud and bribery. The court wants him to show up three-times weekly which will take lots of his time during the Syria operation
In Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula got rushed to surgery for a brain-bleed (probably from his fall two months ago). The doctors say hes ok and will get back to work soon; he already missed some international trips but managed to host G-20 in Rio last month
The new Syria leadership picked Mohammed al-Bashir to run things until Mar 1st. Hes not well-known outside Idlib but will lead the transition govt
In other news South Korean army leaders say President Yoon ordered troops to remove lawmakers from the Assembly during martial-law. Hong Kong put up 2‚500 panda statues made from recycled stuff around tourist spots