Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 11 people on Sunday, according to local officials, including those sheltering in a tent encampment, as reported by Sky News. The strikes were reportedly in response to ceasefire violations by Hamas, despite a fragile ceasefire existing since October. Meanwhile, in other international developments, the Syrian army took over the al-Shaddadi military base in northeastern Syria following the withdrawal of U.S. troops, and former Ukrainian energy minister Herman Halushchenko was detained while attempting to leave the country amid a corruption scandal.
The airstrikes in Gaza, detailed by Sky News, occurred amidst an ongoing conflict that has claimed the lives of over 570 Palestinians since October, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated the action was a response to Hamas's violation of the ceasefire.
In Syria, the Syrian Arab Army's takeover of the al-Shaddadi military base in the Hasakah countryside was announced by Syria's Ministry of Defence on Sunday, as reported by Al Jazeera. This occurred after coordination with the American side, following the withdrawal of U.S. troops. The U.S. had been operating in al-Shaddadi since 2016, after Kurdish forces took control of the area.
Also on Sunday, former Ukrainian energy minister Herman Halushchenko was detained while attempting to cross the Ukrainian border, as reported by Euronews. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) stated that Halushchenko was detained during ongoing legal proceedings related to a corruption scandal that occurred last year. Halushchenko had resigned last November.
In other news, diplomats in Havana are reportedly preparing for potential shifts in U.S. policy towards Cuba, according to The Guardian. Some are expressing frustration with Washington's attempts to unseat Cuba's government.
Finally, political analysts are also assessing the current political climate in the United States. According to Al Jazeera, the Republican Party currently controls the White House and both houses of Congress. However, experts are weighing in on the upcoming November election prospects.
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