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Ukraine Claims Russian Summer Offensive Falls Short of Strategic Goals

A firefighter works at the site of an apartment building hit during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine in this handout picture released August 30, 2025. Ukraine’s armed forces have declared that Russia’s much-publicized summer offensive failed to secure full control of any major Ukrainian city, despite Moscow’s claims of significant territorial gains. Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov stated that since March, Russian forces had captured over 3,500 square kilometers of territory and taken control of 149 settlements. However, Ukraine’s General Staff dismissed these figures as “grossly exaggerated,” asserting that no major urban centers were fully occupied by Russian troops. Military analysts note that Russia’s campaign, aimed at seizing the Donbas region and forcing Ukraine into concessions, devolved into a slow, attritional struggle rather than the decisive breakthrough Moscow had anticipated. While Russian ...
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ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas Officials

 

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and several Hamas officials, including military chief Mohammed Deif. The warrants accuse them of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the October 2023 attacks that escalated the violence.

The ICC’s decision marks a significant development in international justice, turning Netanyahu, Gallant, and the Hamas officials into internationally wanted suspects. The court’s three-judge panel unanimously agreed that there are reasonable grounds to believe these individuals intentionally deprived the civilian population in Gaza of essential resources, including food, water, and medical supplies.

This move is likely to further isolate the accused and complicate efforts to negotiate a ceasefire to end the 13-month conflict. However, the practical implications may be limited, as Israel and its major ally, the United States, are not members of the ICC. Both Israeli and Hamas leaders have condemned the ICC’s actions, with Netanyahu and other Israeli officials labeling the warrants as disgraceful and antisemitic.

The international community remains divided on the issue, with some supporting the ICC’s efforts to hold leaders accountable for alleged war crimes, while others criticize the court’s jurisdiction and motives.


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