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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Israeli Troops Recover Slain Gaza Hostage; Egypt to Host New Truce Talks

 

On Saturday, Israeli special forces successfully recovered the body of a hostage who had been held captive in Gaza. Elad Katzir, a 47-year-old farmer from Kibbutz Nir Oz, was among the 253 people abducted during an October 7 cross-border rampage by Hamas-led Palestinian gunmen. His tragic fate unfolded three months after he pleaded for his release in a video issued by his Palestinian Islamic Jihad captors.

Katzir’s father, Avraham, was also among the victims killed during the same incident, according to official tallies. His mother, Hanna, was initially taken hostage but was later freed in November under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, Gaza’s dominant Islamist movement.

The recovery of Katzir’s body comes amidst ongoing efforts by Qatari and Egyptian mediators to secure a truce that might lead to the release of the remaining 129 hostages. Hamas, keen on ending the war, has engaged in negotiations, while Israel remains resolute in its determination to continue fighting until Hamas falls.

In a poignant video posted by Islamic Jihad on January 8, Katzir expressed his gratitude for still being alive despite the harrowing circumstances: “I was close to dying more than once. It’s a miracle I’m still alive … I want to tell my family that I love them very much and I miss them very much.”

Israel has declared at least 35 hostages as deceased in Gaza captivity, with some having been killed in Israeli strikes. In several cases, hostages whose bodies were recovered bore signs of execution.

As the delicate negotiations continue, the world watches closely, hoping for a resolution that will bring an end to the suffering and uncertainty faced by those still held captive in the conflict-ridden region.


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