QtrendsIsraeli forces killed a 7-month-old Palestinian infant in the West Bank, drawing international condemnation. Ukraine launched hundreds of drones targeting Russia's St. Petersburg region after Putin rejected Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks. Israel struck Lebanon killing Lebanese army officers days after a ceasefire deal was signed. Pope Leo XIV visited Spain urging leaders to reject political polarization.
Israeli soldiers opened fire on a car in the occupied West Bank, killing a 7-month-old Palestinian baby and wounding the parents, according to Palestinian health officials. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from international observers. The Israeli military has not issued a detailed statement on the shooting. This marks one of the youngest casualties in the West Bank in recent months.
Ukraine targeted a Russian navy base near St. Petersburg in what Russia called an unprecedented drone attack, launched after President Putin rejected Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks. Hundreds of drones were deployed in the operation, striking the region on the last day of Russia's flagship economic forum. Putin responded by vowing to bolster Russian air defenses. The escalation marks a significant shift as Ukraine takes the fight deeper into Russian territory.
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed at least 9 people including Lebanese army officers, just days after a ceasefire agreement was signed. The strikes have raised serious concerns about the durability of the truce. The NYT reported at least 3 Lebanese soldiers were killed in one strike. Al Jazeera put the death toll at 12, including high-ranking officers. The incident threatens to reignite tensions along Israel's northern border.
Pope Leo XIV made his first papal visit to Spain in 15 years, urging the country's leaders to stop fanning the flames of political polarization. During the tour, he addressed issues including migration, societal divisions, and even referenced pop culture figure Bad Bunny. The visit highlights the new pontiff's priorities on social cohesion and bridge-building. It was the pope's first major foreign trip since assuming office.