Germany urges mobilization of 900,000 reservists amid rising tensions

"Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, the chair of the Bundestag Defense Committee, calls for the immediate mobilization of 900,000 reservists into the army. "Putin is training his people for war and positioning them against the West. We must, therefore, become capable of defense as quickly as possible," she asserts." MS

55 combat clashes

"At the front lines in Ukraine, the number of combat engagements has increased to 55 since the beginning of the day. The situation remains tensest in the Pokrovsk axis.

Kharkiv axis: ten Russian airstrikes since day-start. In the afternoon, the areas of Shestakove, Veterynarne and Lyptsi settlements were bombarded from across the border. In addition, in the Kharkiv direction, Russian invaders went for another unsuccessful assault near the village of Starytsia.
Kramatorsk axis: the enemy tried seven times to improve their tactical position. They were also active in the areas of Kalynyivka and Klishchiivka. All enemy attacks were repelled.
Pokrovsk axis: four of the 17 clashes are still ongoing. Russian invaders are attacking near the settlements of Netaylove and Sokil. Their total losses in this axis amount to 358. Ukraine also destroyed a Russian tank, two armored vehicles, and six artillery systems and mortars. Another six units of military equipment were damaged." Ukrin

Bernie Sanders Boycotting ‘War Criminal’ Netanyahu Speech Before Congress

"Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said he would “not attend” a speech given by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Republican and Democrat lawmakers invited Netanyahu to speak before a “Joint Meeting of Congress.” MS

Israel battles Hamas as mediators call on both to accept Gaza truce plan

"Israel bombarded the Gaza Strip and battled Hamas as mediators called on both sides to agree to a truce and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden." France24

Fire erupts near Knesset in Jerusalem

"A fire erupted near the Knesset and spread to the Israel Museum in Jerusalem which is now under control. The Fire and Resecure Authority stated that 14 fire crews, with the help of four firefighting aircraft, worked to extinguish the fire that had erupted at the Valley of the Cross in Jerusalem." MS

Coffins of ‘French soldiers in Ukraine’ left by Eiffel Tower

"Five life-size coffins draped with French flags and bearing the inscription “French soldiers in Ukraine” were found by the Eiffel Tower in Paris....Three foreign nationals have been arrested in connection with the incident, AFP reported, citing police sources, while a “foreign power” is suspected to be behind the affair. One of the suspects, a Bulgarian national who drove the van carrying the coffins and the other suspects, was detained in the area shortly after the discovery was made. Two others, said to be Ukrainian and German nationals, managed to flee the scene, yet were apprehended while attempting to board a train heading for Germany. Police believe three other foreign nationals were involved but apparently managed to escape the country." RT