Middle East shake-up: Israel strikes Syria while Netanyahu faces justice
Israeli forces launched huge operation in Syria after regime change‚ hitting military targets across the country. Meanwhile Netanyahu takes stand in court while managing multi-front operations
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
