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Slamming Israeli settlements
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has warned that Israel’s decision to legalize 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank marks a dangerous escalation. The legalization of the 19 settlements was announced by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Hamas condemned the move as part of a wider project of annexation and Judaization of occupied territories. In a press statement, Hamas said the move reflects the extremist nature of the Israeli regime, which treats Palestinian land as colonial spoils. The movement stressed that settlement expansion violates international law and UN resolutions, warning it aims to isolate Palestinian towns and villages and push communities toward displacement. Hamas urged the international community, the United Nations, and human rights organizations to take responsibility and act to stop settlement growth and hold Israeli leaders accountable.
Cambodia-Thailand clashes
Clashes between Thailand and Cambodian forces continue, despite claims by US President Donald Trump that the two sides have agreed to halt hostilities. Trump has said that the two Southeast Asian neighbors would cease all shooting on Friday and return to a peace deal signed in October. Cambodia, however, reported fresh Thai air strikes on Saturday, accusing Thailand of using F-16 jets to drop bombs. Thailand’s prime minister says a ceasefire would only be possible once Cambodia withdraws all its troops and removes the landmines it has planted. At least 21 people have been killed and hundreds more wounded in six days of clashes. Around 700,000 people have also been displaced along the border. The conflict centers on disputed ownership of centuries-old temples.
US boat strikes fallout
The admiral in charge of US forces in Latin America and Caribbean, who has been critical of US strikes on alleged drug boats in the region, has retired two years ahead of schedule. Admiral Alvin Holsey has reportedly had disagreements with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over operations in the region. He had earlier voiced concerns about the legality of the US military’s lethal strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats. Since September, the US has deployed more than 15000 troops, warships and fighter jets in the Caribbean under the pretext of fighting drug traffickers. Venezuela, however, says the military buildup is aimed at toppling the Venezuelan government to gain control of its oil resources. Strikes on boats have killed at least 87 people so far. US Congress is now scrutinizing the boat attacks, including one that killed two survivors clinging to the wreckage of an initial strike.
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