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Trump administration foreign policy begins to take shape

Cedric: Welcome to the Geopolitical
Report Daily for February 4, 2025.

Complete reports with casualty
information, interactive web maps, and

our IntelHub dashboard are available with
a Geopolitical Report Pro subscription.

We mapped 76 events on Monday,
including demands in Panama, US-Mexico

and US-Canada negotiations, and a
Taliban minister fleeing the country.

We have a lot to cover,
so let's get started.

Terrorism

"Afghanistan

On Saturday, Afghanistan Freedom
Front (AFF) insurgents reportedly

attacked the entrance gate of a
Taliban police headquarters in Taloqan,

Takhar province, killing five Taliban
members and wounding three others.

Earlier, an explosion reportedly
took place outside the headquarters."

"Afghanistan

On Sunday, a Taliban fighter shot at
a United Nations compound in Kabul,

killing a UN contracted security guard
and wounding an international guard.

Later, the Taliban fighter was found
dead in a location outside the compound.

It was unknown how the
Taliban fighter died.

An investigation of the
incident was underway."

"Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Security Forces have
successfully foiled a major terrorist

plot and neutralized members of
a radical group with links to

international terrorist organizations.

The operation, which took place in the
Gusar district, resulted in the discovery

of underground shelters and the seizure of
weapons, explosives, and other equipment.

As of today, Monday, several group
members have been neutralized, and

others have been taken into custody.

During the operation, one soldier was
wounded by two terrorist grenade blasts."

"Ethiopia

In North Wollo's Harbu area, reports
indicate that Fano forces have

launched an ambush attack on a
military convoy escorting officials.

A vehicle used in the convoy was
reportedly damaged during the incident.

Additionally, in the North Wollo
region, 10 militia members have

reportedly joined the Fano forces."

"Ethiopia

Last Friday, January 31, Fano
rebels claimed to have killed and

wounded more than 100 government
soldiers from a battle near Quara.

The insurgents also stated they seized
70 firearms from the dead soldiers.

Local sources reported that the
attack killed or wounded six troops."

"Ethiopia

Last Friday, January 31, Fano insurgents
reportedly killed 17 Ethiopian soldiers

and injured seven others during a gun
battle in the Debo area of Amhara State.

The rebels also claimed to have seized
a military vehicle, several firearms,

and 3,000 rounds of ammunition."

"India

On Monday, a Manipur police bomb disposal
team recovered and defused a Radio

Controlled Improvised Explosive Device
(RCIED) at the gate of a government

employee in the Imphal East district.

No one has claimed responsibility
for placing the device."

"India

A retired army soldier was killed,
and his wife and a relative were

injured in a terrorist attack in
South Kashmir's Behibagh area.

The terrorists targeted the
ex-soldier and his family members

in broad daylight and escaped.

The injured were taken to a hospital, but
the ex-soldier succumbed to his wounds.

The wife and relative are stable."

"Kenya

On Monday morning, gunmen from the
Al-Shabaab terror group abducted five

government officials in Kenya's Mandera
County, near the border with Somalia.

When intercepted and kidnapped, the
regional administrators or chiefs were

traveling from Wargadud to Elwak town."

"Nigeria

On Sunday, Nigerian forces engaged
suspected terrorists during a raid

on their hideout in the Kajuru Local
Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.

During the fighting, one bandit
was killed, while 23 others,

including 19 men and four women,
surrendered without resistance.

Several other terrorists fled
the area during the encounter.

A search of the hideout resulted in the
recovery of a significant weapons cache,

including four AK-47 rifles, five AK-47
rifle magazines, 80 rounds of 7.62mm

special ammunition, one English-made
pistol, two locally made guns,

28 cutlasses, 16 motorcycles,
and 48 daggers and jack knives."

"Nigeria

Late Saturday night, bandits attacked
the community of Jimlari in the Lau

Local Government Area (LGA), killing one
person and abducting eight children."

"Nigeria

On Monday, a violent communal clash
erupted in Osun State, resulting

in gunshot wounds to at least
seven policemen being wounded

while attempting to restore order.

The unrest occurred between
residents of Ido-Ijesa and Esa-Oke,

two communities in Osun State.

Governor Ademola Adeleke appointed
Prince Timileyin Ajayi as the Olojudo (a

traditional ruler title) of Ido-Ajegunle.

Esa-Oke residents opposed this
appointment, claiming Prince Ajayi

is not indigenous to their town."

"Nigeria

On Sunday, four people were killed in
Rimin Auzinawa, Ungogo Local Government

Area of Kano State, following a
violent clash with security forces

over the demolition of properties.

Security personnel allegedly
opened fire when residents resisted

the destruction of their homes.

The land in question is believed to
belong to Bayero University, Kano

(BUK), but residents claim that
KNUPDA had previously confirmed the

properties were not on university land."

"Nigeria

A traditional ruler in Edo State, His
Royal Highness Friday Ehizojie, the Onojie

of Udo-Eguare, was abducted by gunmen in
the Igueben Local Government Area (LGA).

The monarch was abducted after the gunmen
shot and killed a commercial motorcyclist

who was driving him along a forest path.

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed
the incident and has deployed tactical

teams to ensure the rescue of the victims
and the arrest of the assailants."

"Nigeria

On Sunday, gunmen abducted three family
members along the Oro-Agbamu road in the

Owoyale Village in the Irepodun Local
Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State.

A search for the victims and
kidnappers was undertaken."

"Nigeria

On Sunday, suspected Indigenous
People of Biafra (IPOB) separatists

attacked the Amegu Nkalaha community
in the Isheileu Local Government

Area (LGA), killing ten people.

The militants set fire to several
homes and destroyed properties."

"Nigeria

The Rivers State police have confirmed
the deaths of three individuals and the

arrests of three others in what appears
to be a violent conflict in Onne, Rivers

State, over revenue collection authority.

According to insider sources, the
underlying cause is a power struggle

between factions loyal to current and
former local council leaders in Eleme.

A source in the area reported that the
Onne community has become unsafe, with

groups advising their members and workers
to avoid specific locations like Aggeta."

"Pakistan

Gunmen attacked a Pakistani forces vehicle
in the Dera Ismail Khan area, resulting

in the deaths of three soldiers, a
civilian driver, and one other civilian.

No group has claimed
responsibility for the attack."

"Pakistan

Two security personnel were martyred in
separate armed attacks in Balochistan.

In the first incident, armed men
opened fire on a vehicle, killing one

security official and injuring another.

In a separate incident, a Frontier Corps
(FC) soldier was gunned down in Chaman.

Investigations are ongoing to determine
the perpetrators of the attacks."

"Pakistan

Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists
claimed responsibility for killing a

police officer guarding polio vaccinators
in the area of Jamrud town in northwestern

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday."

"Philippines

A vice commander of the New People's
Army (NPA) in Cagayan province,

alias ""Ka Kulot,"" surrendered
to the police after 20 years of

fighting for the communist group.

This surrender is a significant blow
to rebel operations in the province.

Ka Kulot, a provincial committee
member and the second-highest

rebel in the province, was also
the region's ""Top Most Wanted""

and faced multiple criminal cases.

He decided to lead a normal life with
his family and surrendered a machine

gun, explosive devices, and bullets."

"Russia

A bomb exploded in the lobby of a
luxury apartment block in Moscow,

targeting a pro-Russian paramilitary
leader from eastern Ukraine.

The leader, Armen Sarkisyan, died in
the hospital from critical injuries.

The blast was described as an
assassination attempt, and investigators

are working to identify those responsible.

Ukraine accused Sarkisyan of aiding
Russia's war effort in Donetsk."

"Somalia

On Monday, Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid,
the head of the Islamic State's

assassination squad in Somalia, was
captured by authorities in the Cal Miskaad

mountains in northeastern Puntland state.

Aw-Saciid, also known by the alias
""Laahoor,"" was responsible for

extorting local businesses for the group."

"Syria

An armed group of 12 individuals
on motorcycles attacked a house

in Shammyah Al-Muhalabah village
in the Latakia countryside.

They demanded to search the house,
dropped drugs and bullets to accuse

residents, and stole 1,000 USD.

They shouted insults, threats,
and warnings before fleeing."

"Syria

Nearly two dozen people were
killed, and dozens were wounded

in a car bombing in Manbij, Syria.

The death toll has risen to
21 people, with 14 women and

one man among the victims.

The city is divided between the US-backed
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the

Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA).

Clashes between the two groups have
been ongoing, with the SNA launching

airstrikes and ground attacks."

"Syria

In coordination with SDF, International
Coalition Forces conducted an airdrop

operation in Al-Namliyah village
in northern Deir Ezzor countryside.

They arrested an oil investor accused
of belonging to ISIS and seized weapons.

The operation took place at dawn
on Monday with helicopter support,

and several homes were raided."

"Turkey

Two PKK terrorists surrendered
to Turkish security forces in

southeastern Sirnak province after
fleeing shelters in northern Iraq.

The Turkish National Defense
Ministry emphasized that

surrendering to Turkish justice is
the only way out for terrorists."

"Ukraine

The Security Service of Ukraine
has arrested an FSB asset who was

providing the Russians with information
about Ukrainian defense positions

and maneuvers in the Donetsk region.

The suspect, a 38-year-old resident
of Toretsk, was recruited by the

FSB while living in Vinnytsia as
an internally displaced person.

A mobile phone containing evidence of
her cooperation with Russian intelligence

was seized during a search of her home.

She is now in custody and could
face up to 12 years in prison."

"Ukraine

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU)
has arrested an FSB agent in Odesa

for spying on Ukrainian warships.

The agent was gathering information
on naval bases and routes, which

would be used for combat operations.

The agent used his own car to take photos
and record geolocations, sending the

information to his Russian handlers.

The SSU has charged the agent with
treason and he faces life imprisonment."

"West Bank

Settler extremists are attacking
the Palestinian village of

Susya, damaging vehicles and
drilling a hole in a water tank.

No casualties were reported
during the attack."

Military Conflict

"Ethiopia

Last Friday, January 31, the Fano
insurgent leader in Amhara State claimed

its forces inflicted heavy human and
material loss on Ethiopian troops

in the Agew Mider area of Gojjam.

Among those killed were
two military commanders."

"Gaza Strip

The IDF fired warning shots at Palestinian
suspects approaching forces in Gaza.

Israeli troops remain deployed in some
areas during the ceasefire with Hamas.

Residents of Gaza are urged
to follow instructions and

avoid approaching troops."

"Iran

Human rights organization Haalvsh reported
that Iranian military forces opened fire

on a vehicle carrying Afghan migrants,
resulting in one death and one injury.

The incident occurred on Sunday morning.

The driver of the vehicle
abandoned the injured and deceased

migrants and fled the scene."

"Moldova

Moldova's defense ministry reported
that an unmanned aerial vehicle

violated the country's airspace.

The drone was detected and tracked
by Moldova's National Army.

The Ministry of Defense did not provide
details about the origin or purpose

of the drone but stated that they are
closely monitoring the situation."

"Myanmar

Regime forces have displaced over
6,000 civilians in Magway Region's

Salin Township since late last
week, according to local sources.

The junta troops targeted two
villages in the township last

Thursday, January 30, in retaliation
for an ambush by resistance forces.

During the raids, the troops burned
down at least 56 houses in Ka Hnyat and

Tha Yet Khon after they were ambushed."

"Myanmar

Last Friday, January 31, Arakan
Army (AA) insurgents seized a junta

defensive position in the village of
Gote-see-yoe, Ngape Township, killing

over 60 soldiers and capturing others.

The rebels also seized a large
cache of weapons and ammunition.

During the attack, junta troops
withdrew to a hill northeast

of the village on Saturday.

Reports indicate that insurgents
are assaulting junta reinforcements

traveling along the Ann-Padan
road in Ngape Township.

Additionally, these groups are
obstructing and engaging regime

forces as they retreat from the
Arakan Army's (AA) border offensive."

"Myanmar

On Friday, a junta airstrike hit a
displacement camp and clinic in Kale

Township, resulting in the death of
eight civilians and wounding 15 others."

"Myanmar

On Saturday, Karen National Liberation
Army (KNLA) insurgents and its

allies captured the junta’s strategic
Mae Pale base in Mon State’s Belin

Township after a month of fighting.

The insurgents arrested 29 regime
soldiers, including a battalion commander.

An unspecified number of junta troops and
insurgents were killed in the battle."

"Niger

On Monday, two Chinese nationals
were abducted by suspected ISIS Sahel

militants in Agadez, Niger Republic.

The victims, who are employees of the
China National Petroleum Corporation

(CNPC), were taken during a coordinated
attack that also resulted in the deaths

of two Nigerien security personnel from
the Garde Nationale du Niger (GNN)."

"Nigeria

On Monday, police operatives
in Adamawa State police killed

one suspected kidnapper.

They arrested another during a raid on
their hideout in the Holma Mountains

in the Song Local Government Area.

Police recovered an AK-47 rifle, two
locally made guns, and five rounds of

AK-47 live ammunition from the suspects."

"Philippines

The Philippine Western Mindanao
Command (Westmincom) forces are

tracking the movements of three
Chinese People's Liberation Army

(PLA) Navy vessels that reportedly
entered Philippine waters on Sunday.

The three PLA vessels include a
Renhai-class guided-missile cruiser, a

Jiangkai-class frigate II, and a Type
903 Fuchi-class replenishment oiler.

These vessels were first detected near the
West Philippine Sea, navigating through

the Mindoro Strait towards the Sulu Sea."

"Russia

UAVs attacked the Astrakhan gas processing
plant in Russia, a key energy facility

that processes gas condensate and
produces gasoline, diesel fuel, and more.

The plant has a significant impact
on Russia's military and industrial

complex and is the primary source
of funding for the defense sector."

"Sudan

Abdallah Hussein, a top commander
of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)

in Sudan's Al Jazirah state, and an
unspecified number of his soldiers

were killed in an airstrike on Monday.

The attack occurred amid fierce clashes
between his forces and the Sudanese

Armed Forces (SAF) in the city of
al-Kamelin, located north of the state."

"Sudan

On Saturday, Sudanese airstrikes
and ground attacks in Nyala resulted

in 13 fatalities and 36 injuries.

However, the actual death toll was
likely higher, as ongoing fighting and

challenges in documenting casualties
impeded comprehensive reporting."

"Sudan

On Saturday, airstrikes hit a transport
hub and areas of Kutum and Shangli Tobai

in El Fasher, resulting in the deaths of
75 people and injuring 124, according to

Adiba Ibrahim El Sayed, a member of the
Doctors' Syndicate's Omdurman branch.

Additionally, shelling by the Rapid
Support Forces (RSF) on the Abu Shouk

camp killed 11 and wounded 18, leading to
a mass displacement of residents who now

face hunger and exposure, she reported."

"Sudan

On Sunday, forces allied with the Sudanese
army reported they had repelled an attack

by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on
El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur,

as fighting intensified in the region.

According to Ahmed Hussein Mustafa,
a spokesman for the joint force of

armed groups fighting alongside the
army, the RSF launched an assault

on El Fasher from three directions,
targeting a reservoir, residential

areas, and camps for displaced people.

Mustafa stated the attackers were met
with strong resistance from the joint

force, the army, and local defense groups.

He claimed the clashes resulted
in 140 RSF fighters and foreign

mercenaries being killed, 43 military
vehicles destroyed, and 12 captured."

"Syria

Turkish forces and their proxies
launched artillery attacks on the Ail

silos frontline and the outskirts of
Hawalk village in Tal Abyad countryside.

No casualties have been reported."

"Syria

Turkish National Intelligence
Organization (MIT) eliminated Mahmut

Agca, a suspected intelligence
officer of the PKK and YPG, in Syria.

Agca has been involved in orchestrating
attacks in Turkey since 2015

and was located in Ayn al-Arab.

The operation was successful
in neutralizing him.

Agca is also suspected of smuggling
explosives and militants from

Syria for attacks in Turkey."

"Syria

Turkish forces and the National
Army launched artillery shells on

the frontline of Masheirfah Umm
Al-Barameel village in eastern Ain Issa

countryside, causing powerful explosions.

No casualties have been reported yet."

"Syria

Turkish fighter jets conducted airstrikes
on several positions in Ain Al-Arab

(Kobane), including near Najm Castle,
Al-Ja’adah school, and Deikan village.

They also targeted the water
station in Sheiukh Fouqani village.

The Teshreen Dam area experienced
increased ground and air bombardment,

leading to intense clashes.

Pro-Turkey factions suffered
casualties from an SDF drone

attack near Teshreen dam.

Additionally, Turkish artillery fire
and airstrikes caused casualties among

SDF members at the frontlines of the
Teshreen Dam and Qarah Qouzaq Bridge,

heightening the conflict in the region."

"Taiwan

Taiwan tracked 21 Chinese military
aircraft and seven naval vessels

around its country between 6 a.m.

on Sunday and 6 a.m.

on Monday.

14 aircraft crossed the Taiwan
Strait median line in the country’s

northern and southwestern Air
Defense Identification Zone.

Taiwan also tracked one Chinese
balloon to the north of the country."

"Ukraine

In the Kherson region, three civilians
were injured, and six civilian structures

were damaged by Russian shelling.

The attacks involved artillery,
mortars, and drones."

"Ukraine

Russian troops killed one civilian and
injured five others in the Donetsk region.

Damage assessments were not
reported in the attacks."

"Ukraine

The Defense Forces of Ukraine
have successfully shot down 38

Shahed and other attack UAVs
used by Russia to attack Ukraine.

An additional 25 UAVs have
been lost from tracking.

The downed UAVs were confirmed in multiple
regions, and there have been reports of

damage in Sumy, Kharkiv, and Cherkasy."

"Ukraine

Ukrainian forces claimed to have
killed or wounded 1,300 Russian

soldiers over the past day.

Over 290 pieces of military equipment
were destroyed in the fighting."

"Ukraine

Russian forces launched a drone attack on
an ambulance in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region.

The ambulance was damaged,
but no injuries were reported.

Another drone attack targeted a police
vehicle in Kantsedalivka, Kupiansk

district, without causing any injuries."

"Ukraine

On February 2, Russian invaders
attacked the Kharkiv region with

drones and guided aerial bombs.

The attacks caused damage to buildings
and injured several individuals.

Ukrainian forces successfully repelled
Russian attacks in the Hatyshche area.

Russians also attacked fortifications
multiple times in the Kupiansk sector.

In a previous incident on January
2, a woman and a man were injured in

Liubotyn due to a Russian drone attack."

"Ukraine

A 63-year-old man in Kherson was
injured due to Russian shelling.

He sought medical attention at the
hospital and was diagnosed with an

explosive injury and a concussion."

"Ukraine

A 59-year-old man was injured in
Seredyna-Buda, Sumy region, due to Russian

shelling of civilian infrastructure.

The extent of the damage was
not reported in the attack."

Political Conflict

"Japan

U.S.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
made phone calls to Japan Defense

Minister Gen Nakatani and Acting South
Korea Minister of National Defense

Kim Seon-ho to reaffirm the U.S.

alliance and commitment to both countries.

They expressed concerns about Russia-North
Korea military cooperation and agreed

to respond through close cooperation
with the international community.

They also agreed to maintain and develop
ROK-US-Japan security cooperation."

"Myanmar

According to a report, the military
junta, the Ta'ang National Liberation

Army (TNLA), and the Arakan Army
(AA) are scheduled to convene this

month, with China providing mediation.

Additionally, the TNLA and AA, the
remaining members of the Three Brotherhood

Alliance, are set to engage in further
discussions with the Myanmar military.

This came after a ceasefire agreement
was reached between the military and

the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance
Army (MNDAA), also facilitated by

China, as reported by Popular News."

"Panama

U.S.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio
warned Panama's President

Jose Raul Mulino that the U.S.

will take action if Panama
does not address what President

Donald Trump sees as China's
influence over the Panama Canal.

Mulino stated that his country's
sovereignty over the canal

is not up for discussion.

Rubio delivered a message from
Trump stating that China's presence

near the canal is a threat and
a violation of the U.S.-Panama

treaty.

Trump has threatened to take
control of the canal and has

not ruled out military force.

Rubio expressed concerns that
China could shut down the canal

in a conflict with the U.S.

Mulino indicated a willingness to review
some Chinese businesses in Panama."

"South Africa

US President Donald Trump has announced
that he is cutting off all future

funding to South Africa due to concerns
about the country's land issue.

Trump claims that South Africa is
confiscating land and mistreating

certain classes of people.

The issue of land redistribution
has been controversial, with

critics including Elon Musk.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
recently signed a bill allowing

for ""nil compensation"" in certain
cases of property expropriation."

"United Arab Emirates

A senior Taliban minister who
spoke out against the ban on girls'

education in Afghanistan has reportedly
been forced to flee the country.

Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai criticized the
government's ban during a graduation

ceremony and emphasized the importance
of education for both men and women.

Following his speech, the Taliban's
supreme leader allegedly ordered

Stanikzai's arrest and travel
ban, prompting him to leave

for the United Arab Emirates.

Stanikzai claimed his departure
was due to health reasons."

"United States

US President Donald Trump has announced
a one-month pause on new tariffs on

Mexico after Mexico agreed to strengthen
its northern border with 10,000 National

Guard members to combat drug trafficking.

The agreement also includes a commitment
from the US to prevent the trafficking

of high-powered weapons to Mexico.

The two countries will use this time
to engage in further negotiations.

The looming tariffs have caused global
financial markets to slump, and there

are concerns about potential tariffs
on the European Union as well."

"United States

President Donald Trump has agreed to
pause the implementation of planned U.S.

tariffs on imports from Canada for at
least 30 days, according to Canadian

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

This decision comes after Mexico's
president and Trump agreed to a one-month

pause on tariffs on imports from Mexico.

Both pauses are a result of the
countries' commitment to preventing the

trafficking of fentanyl into the U.S."

Civil Unrest

"United States

A non-permitted demonstration
opposing the Trump administration's

immigration crackdown occurred
in downtown Los Angeles.

The protest started at City Hall
and moved onto the 101 Freeway,

causing the closure of Spring Street.

The protesters expressed their
support for immigrants and criticized

President Trump's immigration policies.

The demonstration ended peacefully,
and the freeway lanes were reopened.

Protests were also held in other
cities across the United States."

Cyber

"South Africa

The South African Weather Service
(SAWS) has been hit by a cyberattack,

causing its website to go offline.

The disruption has affected
critical operations, including

aviation and maritime services.

SAWS is investigating the incident
and working to restore services.

They have been sharing weather
updates through social media

platforms as a temporary measure."

"United States

New York Blood Center Enterprises,
a blood product supplier to over 400

hospitals, was hit by a ransomware attack.

While still accepting donations,
processing times may be longer than

usual, and activities and blood
drives may need to be rescheduled.

The organization is working to restore
its systems with the help of cybersecurity

experts and law enforcement."

Weapons

"India

The Assam Rifles, in coordination
with the local police, conducted a

joint operation in Kangpokpi district.

During the operation, they recovered
a substantial cache of weapons

and ammunition, including one 5.56

mm rifle, one 7.62

mm rifle, one .303

sniper rifle, one .22

caliber pistol, one single-barrel rifle,
two improvised mortars, grenades, sorted

ammunition, and other war-like stores."

"Lebanon

IDF troops in southern Lebanon
have destroyed multiple Hezbollah

weapons depots, including mortars,
missiles, rockets, explosive devices,

guns, and other military equipment.

Despite a ceasefire, IDF troops
remain deployed in the eastern

sector of southern Lebanon."

"Philippines

On Sunday, government forces recovered
a New People’s Army (NPA) weapons cache

during an operation in the hinterlands of
Buak Daku village, Sogod, Southern Leyte.

The cache included an M16 rifle, a short
magazine, and subversive materials."

Accidents

"Iraq

On Monday, a remnant explosive
device exploded near the village

of Al-Shaheed, Riyadh subdistrict,
killing a child and wounding another."

"Syria

A woman and two children died
in separate incidents involving

the explosion of war remnants.

The woman was collecting truffles
in the Deir Ezzor Desert, while one

child was on the outskirts of Om
Tarikiya Village in Hama, and the

other child was playing with a shell
in A'zaz City in Aleppo countryside."

Other Events

"Israel

The Jerusalem District Court has sentenced
Wasim a-Sayed, an ISIS-affiliated

terrorist, to three life sentences and
an additional 40-year prison sentence

for murdering three people in Jerusalem.

A-Sayed killed Yehuda Kaduri and Tamar
Kaduri in their home in Armon Hanatziv

in 2019 and Ivan Tarnovski in 2022.

He also attempted to harm a
14-year-old girl and severely

wounded Tarnovski's roommate.

The court ruled that he would
not be eligible for release under

any future diplomatic agreement.

A-Sayed confessed to the crimes,
stating that he targeted Jews."

"South Korea

Police are attempting to raid the
Presidential Security Service (PSS)

in connection with allegations that
it tried to prevent investigators from

detaining President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The raid targets the acting PSS chief and
the head of the PSS bodyguard division.

Police are currently waiting for access to
the PSS office for a search and seizure."

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