Three cars torched in Nicosia and Paphos
Three parked cars went up in flames in Nicosia and Paphos in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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Israel sends tanks into Rafah on raids amid Gaza-wide offensive
Israeli tanks continued to raid Rafah for a second day, defying the World Court’s order to end attacks on the city. The United States did not believe a major ground operation was underway, despite Israel’s incursion into Rafah. Residents reported Israeli tanks entering various areas before retreating towards the border with Egypt. The Palestinian health ministry called for immediate healthcare assistance in Rafah and northern Gaza, where hospitals had stopped functioning. UNRWA reported that around a million Palestinians had fled after Israeli evacuation orders. The Red Crescent Society evacuated medical teams due to ongoing bombardments. The World Court criticized Israel for not ensuring the safety and well-being of the evacuees from Rafah. Israel proposed a ceasefire and hostage release to Qatar, but Hamas insisted talks were pointless unless Israel ended its offensive on Rafah. Over 36,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s Gaza offensive.
Cameras in 10 , ‘high-risk’ Limassol schools
CCTV cameras will be installed in 10 high schools in Limassol due to incidents of hooded figures setting fire to school premises.
‘, Demetroui’ dead after gangland shooting
Demetris Andronikou, also known as Demetroui, died on Wednesday night following a shooting last month. His death has changed the investigation from attempted murder to premeditated murder.
Police investigating shooting at local Larnaca coffee shop
Police in Larnaca are investigating an incident where shots were fired at the front windows of a local coffee shop. No one was injured during the episode. The shots were fired by a hooded perpetrator with a pistol, aiming at the glass windows to cause intimidation rather than to injure anyone.
Trump’s new ‘deal’ could save Big Oil $110 billion in taxes
Donald Trump allegedly offered Big Oil executives 0 billion in tax breaks if they donated billion to his campaign. Congressional Democrats are investigating this potential quid pro quo deal. Joe Biden plans to eliminate these tax breaks for the oil and gas industry if elected. The fossil fuel industry is lobbying to maintain these tax breaks, which are set to expire next year. Some attendees at Trump’s fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago included executives of smaller oil companies focused on fracking and gas exporting. The event was also attended by individuals with controversial backgrounds in the oil and gas industry.
Guilty victims, innocent victimisers
The Israeli government is accused of pursuing a policy of ethnic cleansing to achieve maximum land with minimum Arabs, leading to a modern-day genocide. The propaganda machine distorts slogans to justify actions, while those advocating for peace and an end to slaughter are labeled as terrorist sympathizers.
IDF investigating reported exchange of fire with Egyptian soldiers
The Israeli military is investigating reports of an exchange of fire between Israeli and Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing with Gaza.
Fire in Nicosia park extinguished
A fire broke out at Akadimias park in Aglandja, Nicosia and was brought under full control at around 11.20am. Only a small area of dry grass was burned. The forestry department deployed seven firefighters and one fire engine, while the Fire Service sent two firefighters and one fire truck. The exact causes of the fire are under investigation.
Reports of ‘horrifying’ mass casualties in Rafah, UNRWA says [PHOTOS]
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UNRWA described reports of attacks on families seeking shelter in Rafah as “horrifying”. Israeli air strikes killed at least 35 Palestinians in a designated area for the displaced in Rafah. The Israeli military targeted Hamas officials in Rafah, causing civilian casualties. The International Committee of the Red Cross reported an influx of casualties in Rafah. The Israeli military continued operations in Rafah despite a U.N. court ruling. Hamas fired rockets in response to Israeli attacks. Nearly 36,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s offensive in Gaza.