Israel/Netanyahu says they know how they will defend themselves after Iran's attack
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that Israel will make its own decisions on how to defend itself, after the attack by Iran, which attacked with 500 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles.
Netanyahu's reaction comes after the US, the EU and the G7 called for self-restraint and announced they will review sanctions on Iran and may increase them. On April 13, Iran launched one of its biggest attacks against Israel. About 500 drones and rockets were launched into Israeli skies, and the state's air defense shot down as many as 300 rockets.
United Arab Emirates/ 18 victims in Oman from heavy rains
Heavy rains have invaded the United Arab Emirates and the territory of Oman, flooding highways, airports, roads and shopping centers. The floods have also caused 18 deaths in Oman and disruption of travel to the United Arab Emirates.
On Tuesday, as a result of the rain, in Oman, a school bus with 9 students and the driver of the vehicle was flooded. 8 more victims were recorded. Residents were asked to evacuate to shelters if they thought they were in danger or authorities were asked to rescue them.
Gaza war/ UN seeks $2.8 billion in aid to Palestinians
The United Nations has appealed for $2.8 billion to provide much-needed aid to the 3 million Palestinians who are suffering the dire consequences of the war that began in October 2023. Fighting hunger in war-torn Gaza is primary, but also the construction of sewerage and water plants, as well as health buildings is quite important.
Andrea De Domenico, head of the UN humanitarian office for Gaza and the West Bank, said that major operations are required to restore these services and create at least minimal conditions. He said that hospitals, water supply systems, houses, roads and schools were destroyed in Gaza.
Ukraine/ 9 Russian drones are shot down
Ukraine's anti-aircraft systems have managed to shoot down 9 Russian drones that threatened Kiev. The drones were launched in the direction of Ukraine on Tuesday morning and were destroyed in various regions: Kherson, Mykolaiv, Khmelnytskyi, Poltava, Cherkasy and Dnipropetrovsk.
Russia has significantly increased its attacks on Ukraine, which is facing a crisis in the lack of ammunition and air defenses. This help is very necessary, as only in this way the Ukrainian army can withstand the Russian attacks. While Ukraine is seeking more aid from the US, the aid package has long been under consideration in the House of Representatives, over opposition from Republicans.
