Russian authorities have refused to hand over Syria’s former president, Bashar al-Assad, to acting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s requests, confirmed by the Russian Ambassador to Baghdad. Assad fled Damascus to Russia in December, where he is required to abstain from media and political activities under President Vladimir Putin’s orders. Syria had requested Assad’s return in February, hoping to retrieve funds allegedly deposited by Assad in Moscow, although Russia has denied holding any of his assets.
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Hostage families fear outcome of intense Israeli strikes on Gaza
Herut Nimrodi, the mother of Israeli soldier Tamir, taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023, expresses deep concern for her son's safety amid Israel's renewed military operations in Gaza. She emphasizes that increased military pressure endangers hostages, contradicting the Israeli government's stance that such actions are necessary to secure their release. While some families advocate for military strength, others, like Dani Miran, fear that Israeli strikes harm hostages, highlighting the ongoing debate about the...
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