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Melania Trump Brokers Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire in Oleshky for Aid and Evacuations
US First Lady Melania Trump brokered a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-affected city of Oleshky, set to begin on October 27 or 29. The truce aims to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and facilitate civilian evacuations, especially for elderly residents facing severe shortages of food, medicine, and basic services. Both Russian and Ukrainian authorities confirmed the agreement, with military coordination ongoing. The ceasefire precedes planned trilateral peace talks in November involving Russia, Ukraine, and the US.
Netanyahu Orders West Bank Lockdown and Hebron Closure After Shooting Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the West Bank and a closure of Hebron following a shooting attack near a military checkpoint that wounded five Israelis and killed two Palestinian gunmen. The attackers were reportedly armed and carrying ammunition, with Israeli forces preventing a larger assault. Netanyahu announced plans for a large-scale military operation, including house demolitions and evacuations in Hebron, drawing comparisons to previous campaigns in Palestinian refugee camps. The measures come days before Israel's parliamentary elections amid heightened regional tensions.
Seven Killed, Dozens Injured in Shooting at Jordan Church Funeral in Karak
On October 23, gunmen opened fire during a funeral at the Greek Orthodox Hamoud Church in Karak, southern Jordan, killing seven people and injuring between 28 and 40 others. Security footage showed three attackers firing from outside before entering the church. Authorities described the assailants as unknown extremists and launched a manhunt. King Abdullah II condemned the attack, vowing harsh retaliation. Karak hosts a significant Christian minority, and such attacks are rare in Jordan, which remains relatively stable despite past militant threats.



