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The geopolitics of the Caspian region has been undergoing a rapid change in recent years due to the geopolitical realignment in the post-Soviet Eurasian space and the neighbouring Persian region. In this context, India, because of its historical geo-cultural connectivity with the Caspian region, can play a major role in shaping the geopolitical dynamics of this region

China and South Africa have a longstanding relationship that dates back to the era of the anti-apartheid struggle. This relationship is characterized by strong solidarity between the two countries as they work to promote their shared interests and values

FESCO, one of the largest private transport and logistics companies in Russia, has announced that it has signed an agreement with an Indian logistics group to develop maritime transportation between the two countries

Michael Brasel, a beloved husband, father, and hockey coach, was tragically killed in a senseless act of violence in front of his home on Saturday. Five days later, the St. Paul Police arrested a 17-year-old male suspected of second-degree murder. St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry confirmed that if the suspect is certified to stand trial as an adult, he will be identified, and his photograph will be released.

Hilary Brasel, Michael’s wife, shared in a heartbreaking post on Sunday that they had shared 23 wonderful years together. She remembered that in his last moments, Michael had done everything to protect her and her boys, even with his own life. With her sons on the phone with the 911 dispatcher in desperate moments, Hilary had to try to resuscitate her husband.

Andrew McNattin, a friend of Michael’s, spoke of the suspect’s arrest and reflected on the impact it would have on the family. “It’s hard to think about somebody sitting there for 60 or 70 years as a 17-year-old,” but also about what it means for the family of Micheal Brazel, a “terrific human being.”

A GoFundMe campaign has been started on Hilary’s behalf, and it has raised an incredible amount of $199,000 since it was set up. The community’s determination to see justice for Michael has been immense and moving, something Hilary acknowledged in her post that shared a local news story about the tribute of hockey sticks St. Paul neighbors had placed out the front of their home.

The death of Michael Brasel has deeply impacted and shattered his family, friends, and community. In his last act, he was selflessly protecting his wife’s car and, in doing so, showed the world what true courage and nobility looks like. His noble and heroic act will be remembered forever.

Israeli news outlets take aim at Israel airstrikes that killed top Islamic Jihad terrorists, including mastermind of massacre of pregnant Israeli woman and her four daughters.

By World Israel News Staff

The Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot sparked controversy Wednesday with a headline that took aim at Israel’s targeted killing of three high-ranking Islamic Jihad terrorists.

Rather than focusing on the targeted terrorists, the newspaper chose to highlight the other casualties of the attack, lamenting in the headline that “10 innocent people were killed in Gaza.” The newspaper highlighted the names of the individuals and emphasized that “four women and four children lost their lives.”

A resident of Lod, Meir Layosh, took to Twitter in response, noting that one of the three terrorists killed in the strikes was responsible for the murder of a pregnant Israeli woman and her four daughters 19 years ago.

“When they mention ‘innocent’ people killed in Gaza, remember that one of those eliminated planned the murder of Tali Hatuel and her four daughters in 2004.”

The Torat Lehima organization pointed out that during the “Breaking Dawn” operation in 2022, 18 civilians died as a result of IDF strikes, yet Yediot Aharonot did not feature such headlines.

“The progressive left doesn’t care about Arabs or Jews, it cares only about power, money and control,” the group said.

A second Israeli media outlet, Channel 13, ran a headline which the channel later retracted and apologized for. The controversial headline read: “With the prime minister’s consent, women and children were killed in last night’s strike.”

MK Keti Shitrit (Likud) slammed Channel 13 for the headline.

“The hatred for the prime minister on this channel had made them lose their minds. No Israeli flag can cover up this disgrace. Be ashamed of yourselves!”

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Rocket attacks on Jerusalem region reported after hours of calm as Israel weighs ceasefire with Islamic Jihad.

By World Israel News Staff

Emergency warning sirens were sounded in the Jerusalem corridor west of the capital Friday afternoon, and in Israeli towns in Judea after multiple rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip towards Jerusalem.

The attack came just after 12:00 p.m. Friday, shortly after a round of rocket fire on southern Israel in the late morning, which ended some 13 hours of calm on the Gaza frontier.

Red alert sirens were reported in Beit Shemesh and other towns in the Jerusalem corridor, along with communities in the Gush Etzion area south of the capital.

At least one rocket was confirmed to have landed in the area, hitting an open space in the Gush Etzion town of Bat Ayin.

Two more rockets were shot down by Israel’s missile defense network, including one confirmed shoot-down by the Iron Dome system, and another by the newer David’s Sling system.

During the first wave of attacks late Friday morning, 15 rocket launches were reported, with the Iron Dome missile defense network shooting down four projectiles, with ten more landing inside the Gaza Strip or in open fields.

One rocket struck a greenhouse in southern Israel.

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‘No one will silence Israel,’ singer Aviv Geffen tells tens of thousands of fans during show held despite Islamic Jihad rocket attacks.

By World Israel News Staff

Defying the looming threat of rocket attacks from Gaza, some 40,000 people gathered in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park Thursday evening to attend a concert by singer Aviv Geffen.

The concert organizers, with the approval of the Home Front Command, made the decision to proceed with the event amidst Operation Shield and Arrow.

Instructions displayed on screens in the park prior to the start of the concert advised the audience, “Dear audience, if an alert is received during the show, you must sit on the ground for 10 minutes. It is important to stay in your seats to avoid injury.”

During the concert, Geffen dedicated a song to the residents of southern Israel, saying: “There are some who are at home, or watching over their brothers, or with their parents, so first of all I will do a concert just for you friends in the south.”

“And I’m here today together with you, holding the concert because it sends a very important message, more than any song, that we’ve chosen life. No one will silence Israel, ever.”

Before the show, Geffen posted on his Instagram account, “To all the beloved residents of the Gaza envelope, I embrace and love you. It is important for me to let all ticket buyers who are unable to attend tonight’s show know that they can call the Tel Aviv box office on Sunday for a refund.”

The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit stated, “[The concert] was discussed during the assessment of the situation. We considered it and ultimately decided to proceed with the event, adhering to guidelines, so as not to disrupt daily life.”

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IDF spokesperson offers apology during CNN interview after investigations suggest Shireen Abu Akleh was likely accidentally killed by Israeli fire during gun battle with terrorists.

By World Israel News Staff

The IDF issued an apology Thursday for the accidental killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, an Arab-American citizen, who was killed while covering clashes in Jenin on May 11, 2022. The apology was conveyed by IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari during an interview with CNN‘s Eleni Giokos.

“I think it’s an opportunity for me to say here that we are very sorry of the death of Shireen Abu Akleh,” Hagari said.

“She was a journalist, a very established journalist. In Israel we value our democracy and in a democracy we see high value in journalism and in a free press. We want journalists to feel safe in Israel, especially in war time, even if they criticize us.”

In September, the IDF released a report regarding Abu Akleh’s death.

The report concluded that no definitive determination could be made regarding the exact source of the gunfire that left Abu Akleh fatally wounded. While there is a strong possibility that she was accidentally hit by IDF gunfire, it is also plausible that she was hit by gunfire from Palestinian Arab terrorists, the report said.

Last November, the US administration informed the Israeli government about the FBI’s investigation into Abu Akleh’s death.

The latest update from US State Department Deputy Spokesman Vedant Patel suggests that the FBI report is likely to confirm that Abu Akleh’s death resulted from accidental IDF gunfire.

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For the second time in 5 years, Ashkelon woman’s home hit by rocket fired from Gaza Strip.

By The Algemeiner

Miriam Karen’s home in Ashkelon was hit by Palestinian rockets for the second time in five years this week, during cross-border barrages from Gaza that remain a frightening ordeal for people in southern Israel despite years of experience.

“You always think, it won’t happen to me, but to me it happened,” the 79-year-old said among a pile of rubble that had been her front yard.

More than 48 hours of violence between Israel the Gaza Strip have left civilians on both sides of the border wondering when the latest flare-up will end.

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 25 Palestinians in Gaza, including senior members of the militant Palestinian Islamic Jihad group, as well as women and children. In response, Islamic Jihad has fired more than 500 rockets towards Israel.

When a rocket is fired it sets off sirens and phone alerts in the area projected to be hit. Those near Gaza have as little as 15 seconds to find shelter.

Israel‘s Iron Dome air defense system has intercepted most of the rockets. But during an interception, mass shards of metal and debris from the splintered rockets are sent flying into the air, which can be deadly, so residents are instructed to enter saferooms or shelters for protection.

Iron Dome is also not a guarantee, so 30%-60% of residents in smaller communities near Gaza have been evacuated. A bit farther away in Ashkelon, a city about 12 km from the border, the fear remains.

“It’s become routine,” said Karen’s neighbor, Carmela Halabiya, who saw the house crumble and burn. “I can’t calm down, I’m tense, it’s terrifying.

“I left the house for a memorial but otherwise I just stay home, I won’t go out.” she said. “I wish there were an end to this but I don’t see a future, I don’t think this will ever end.”

Many apartments and houses in Israel are now built with special reinforced rooms that offer some protection, though city officials have urged the government to do more to help.

After Karen’s home was hit the first time five years ago, she built a shelter which may have saved her life on Wednesday night when she was making dinner and heard the air raid siren. She immediately ran inside and heard a loud explosion.

Everything went up in flames and when she opened the door, she saw smoke, the remains of her bathroom and scattered glass while her car was on fire in the driveway.

“I think that in every house in the state of Israel today there should be a shelter,” she said.

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