Morning Bird: Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza. Russian attack on a station and clinic in Zaporozhye resulted in up to 19 injuries
Israel accused the militant group Hamas of still having thousands of armed terrorists. This is also supposed to be the reason for launching a new offensive in Gaza. The Russians attacked the Ukrainian Zaporozhye. The attack resulted in at least 19 injured.
Israel launched new attacks on Hamas centers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended a new military offensive in Gaza, which is more extensive than previously announced, stating that Israel has no other option but to complete the defeat of Hamas. The local Security Cabinet ordered the dismantling of Hamas's strongholds not only in Gaza, but also in other locations. On Sunday evening, heavy bombing was reported from Gaza, the AP agency reported.
Further injuries in Ukraine
Russia attacked the Ukrainian Zaporozhye with two guided aerial bombs yesterday, striking, among other things, the bus station and the university clinic. According to The Kyiv Independent website, the attack left at least 19 injured. The age of the victims ranges from 24 to 77 years and all are in medical care. The Russian strike also damaged seven apartment buildings and other buildings near the bus station. Rescuers are searching for more victims who may have remained under the rubble, according to the Ceskenoviny.cz website.
France is battling the worst forest fires in a decade
Firefighters in southern France have warned that the massive fire they are fighting could spread again. The entire region continues to face a scorching heatwave. Approximately 1,300 firefighters have already been mobilized. Temperatures over the weekend reached 40 degrees Celsius in some areas. According to forecasts, today is expected to be the "hottest day in the country", Al Jazeera reported.
Mexico criticizes Adidas for plagiarism
Mexican authorities have accused Adidas of plagiarism. The new design of this brand's sandals strikingly resembles the traditional indigenous footwear known as huaraches. The authorities stated that this is not the first case of copying traditional Mexican crafts. Citing these concerns, local authorities have asked Adidas to withdraw this model from the market, reported the agency AP.
Sources: Ceskenoviny.cz, Al Jazeera, AP
