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Greece’s Asylum Freeze Sparks Global Outcry Amid Crete Migrant Surge

In a move that has ignited fierce backlash from human rights organizations and the United Nations, Greece has passed legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. The three-month suspension, approved by parliament with 177 votes in favor and 74 against, allows for expedited repatriation without prior identification. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended the measure as a “difficult but necessary decision” in response to a sharp rise in irregular arrivals, particularly from Libya to the island of Crete. Over 7,000 migrants have reached Crete and nearby Gavdos this year, straining local resources and prompting concerns from the tourism industry. Rights groups, including the International Rescue Committee, have condemned the ban as illegal and inhumane, warning it violates international and European law. The UNHCR echoed these concerns, emphasizing that the right to seek asylum is a fundamental human right regardless of how or wh...
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Israeli Strike Kills Senior Iranian Commander Amid Escalating Cross-Border Attacks

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel announced it has killed Mohammad Saeed Izadi, a senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), during a targeted airstrike in the Iranian city of Qom. Izadi, who led the Palestine Corps of the IRGC’s elite Quds Force, was reportedly responsible for coordinating military support to Hamas, including funding and arms transfers ahead of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz hailed the operation as a “major achievement” for Israeli intelligence and the air force, emphasizing Izadi’s role in orchestrating attacks on Israel and rebuilding Hamas’ military capabilities.

The strike comes amid a broader conflict that erupted on June 13, with both nations exchanging missile and drone attacks. Iran has suffered hundreds of casualties, while Israeli officials report dozens of civilian deaths from Iranian strikes.

Iranian officials have condemned the Israeli attacks and ruled out any diplomatic negotiations over its nuclear program while under fire. Meanwhile, international efforts to de-escalate the conflict have so far failed to yield results.

This latest development underscores the deepening crisis in the region, with fears mounting over further military escalation and the potential for broader regional instability.

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