Utter destruction. The Russian army’s wiping another Ukrainian city off the map. Chasiv Yar, once a peaceful little spot with a great swimming hole and surrounded by fields, is Russia’s latest target. This is happening while Republicans block military aid.

'Today, #JORDAN summoned the charge d'affaires of the Iranian embassy in Amman and conveyed a clear message that these insults to Jordan must stop, and this questioning of Jordan's positions must stop,' Safadi added: petra.gov.jo/Include/InnerP…

Senior admin official: “Israel came out far ahead. It took out IRGC military leadership in the Levant and demonstrated military superiority with allies.” “No significant damage in Israel” despite Iran’s clear intent to cause harm. In other words last night was not for show. Iran…

BREAKING: Israel calls for an emergency meeting of the UN security council over the Iranian attack

UN SecGen:
 I strongly condemn the serious escalation represented by the large-scale attack launched on Israel by the Islamic Republic of Iran this evening. I call for an immediate cessation of these hostilities…….neither the region nor the world can afford another war.

🧵US amb to UN: Finally, I want to talk about the lack of care, the lack of attention the world has paid to Sudan. Just five years after a revolution that offered a glimpse at a free peaceful democratic Sudan, People are losing hope. Aid workers have begun calling this the…

Brian Mann Your thread is going viral! #TopUnroll threadreaderapp.com/thread/1778376… 🙏🏼Mitch Schaub for 🥇unroll

It's difficult even to utter the words Eid Mubarak. There’s nothing blessed about this Eid: Gaza’s destroyed and is in ruins; the war is far from over; the Strip’s children, who are the most visible participants in Eid festivities, are either dead, maimed, orphaned, or deeply…

I look forward to visiting Wier Harman way next time I’m in Seattle! kuow.org/stories/who-is…

“These are the heroes of WCK. These 7 beautiful souls were killed by the IDF in a strike as they were returning from a full day's mission. Their smiles, laughter, and voices are forever embedded in our memories.” - Erin Gore, CEO. Read more: wck.org/news/honoring-…

U.S. told Russia that Crocus City Hall was possible target of attack

In an unusual move, U.S. officials shared highly specific information about a terrorist plot with an adversary country.

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Russia is holding thousands of Ukrainians, both military captives and civilians. Some family members came to Washington to highlight these cases.

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US Ambassador to Israel confirming that an American was among those killed in an Israeli strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy.

I spoke with Israeli FM @Israel_Katz to underline that the deaths of World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, including three British Nationals, are completely unacceptable.

Israel must urgently explain how this happened & make major changes to ensure safety of aid workers on the ground.

Blinken urges an impartial investigation into the Israeli strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy. 'The victims of yesterday's strike join a record number of humanitarian workers who've been killed in this conflict. These people are heroes. ....They have to be protected.'

One year. A grim milestone.

Today’s The Wall Street Journal front page.
If you find yourself held hostage on the other side of the world, you want an employer like The Journal, WilmerHale as your lawyers and Ella Milman, Mikhail and Danielle Gershkovic as your family.
#IStandWithEvan

.President Biden: “Journalism is not a crime, and Evan went to Russia to do his job as a reporter —risking his safety to shine the light of truth on Russia’s brutal aggression against Ukraine.” #IStandWithEvan