Israeli Staff Sergeant Danilo Mocanu, a 20-year-old, was killed in southern Gaza when a booby-trapped building exploded.

The IDF says the explosion was triggered by Hamas forces.

Corruption, desertions, and chaos: Ukraine's 155th Mechanized Brigade “Anne de Kiev” — trained in France — is under intense scrutiny.

Ukrainska Pravda reports about 1,200 desertions from the brigade — a unit of under 5,000 soldiers, half trained in France.

At least two officers are under investigation due to fictitious payments and bribery.

Source: France 24

Israel’s declining international standing strengthens Hamas’s position, especially in prisoner exchange talks.

Prolonging the war risks serious complications — we may be forced to stop due to international pressure.

Source: Kan, former Mossad official

British Environment Secretary:

The situation in Gaza is unbearable, and Netanyahu’s government is making it worse — hostilities must stop.

We can no longer tolerate the assault on Gaza — our government will take necessary steps to end the hostilities.

China says Trump's 'Golden Dome' project 'undermines' global stability.

President-elect of Romania Dan:

I do not believe that peace will come to Ukraine soon.

That's why I'm glad that Europeans have all decided together to continue supporting Ukraine until they get the most sensible peace for themselves.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet today at the White House. The agenda includes regional security, land reform, trade relations, and potential cooperation with Elon Musk’s companies.

Chinese Foreign Ministry:

China has never supplied lethal weapons to any of the conflicting parties in Ukraine and strictly controls the export of dual-use goods.

Donald Trump Jr when asked if he would run for president:

You never know. Maybe one day… that calling is there.

Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin:

Every child, every baby in Gaza is an enemy.

The enemy is not Hamas... We need to conquer Gaza and colonize it and not leave a single Gazan child there. There is no other victory.

An investigation by Eurovision News Spotlight found that Israeli government agency ran cross-platform ads and used state-linked social media to encourage international audiences to vote up to 20 times for Israel’s 2025 Eurovision entry.

Israel’s Yuval Raphael topped the public vote with 297 points for her song “New Day Will Rise,” but placed second overall after Austria edged ahead.

Despite ranking 14th in the jury vote, Israel briefly led thanks to 12 points from Azerbaijan.

Source: Eurovision News Spotlight

Putin, at a meeting in Kursk region, joked in response to a participant’s call that “Sumy must be ours,” saying:

“That’s why Alexander Khinshtein was appointed governor—he always wants more.”

Kremlin:

No one is interested in delaying the process of developing a memorandum on a future peace treaty with Ukraine.

A new survey shows 53% of Israelis oppose humanitarian aid to Gaza, despite worsening conditions and UN famine warnings.

The figure includes Arab-Israeli respondents, meaning opposition among Jewish Israelis may be even higher.

Source: Channel 13 Poll

Andriy Portnov, aide of ex-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, was shot and killed in a targeted assassination in Madrid.

The 52-year-old former official, who had faced treason charges in Ukraine and was widely accused of collaborating with Russia, was reportedly shot five times, including once in the neck.

Witnesses say the gunman then approached Portnov as he lay wounded and delivered a fatal shot to the head before fleeing the scene.

U.S. to appoint Türkiye Ambassador Tom Barrack as special envoy for Syria.

Source: Reuters