Today's Top Reports
Afghanistan
Three Afghan civilians killed during an exchange of gunfire between Taliban and Pakistani forces
On Monday, Pakistani and Afghan Taliban forces engaged in cross-border fire in the Ghorki area near the Torkham border crossing, resulting in the deaths of three Afghan civilians, including a woman and two children. Thousands of people living near the border in Pakistan fled the area during the clash. Afghan forces also destroyed two Pakistani border posts during the fighting. It was unclear who initiated the attack. This event took place on 08/13/2024.
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Gaza Strip
Operations continue in the Gaza Strip
A cell of terrorists launched a rocket from Khan Younis at the Gaza border community of Ein Hashlosha. The IDF carried out an airstrike against the terrorists and additional strikes against terror group sites in the area. The IDF's 98th Division is conducting an offensive in Khan Younis, demolishing terror group sites and killing Hamas operatives. In Rafah, the 162nd Division found weapons and intelligence materials. In the Netzarim Corridor, the 252nd Reserve Division targeted Hamas sites, including rocket launchers, sniper positions, and observation posts. This event took place on 08/13/2024.
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Israel
Jews pray at the Temple Mount, drawing rebukes
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Otzma Yehudit Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf entered the Temple Mount with hundreds of Jews to mark the fast day of Tisha B'Av. Some pilgrims violated police instructions by praying on the ground. Ben Gvir believes Jews are allowed to pray there, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disagrees. Likud MK Amit Halevi was allowed to enter alone without a group. This event took place on 08/13/2024.
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Philippines
MILF leader and his aid wounded during an ambush in Datu Odin Sinsuat
A field commander of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Garante Tumanggong Kawilan, and his aide, Guimaludin Kamid Samad, were wounded in an ambush in Barangay Poblacion, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Monday. The victims were traveling in a white minivan when gunmen attacked them along a highway stretch. The perpetrators escaped towards Maguindanao del Sur province, prompting a police manhunt. This event took place on 08/13/2024.
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Yemen
Houthi rebels seize UN office in Sana'a
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized the headquarters of the United Nations' Human Rights Office in Sana'a, taking documents, furniture, and vehicles. This is part of a broader crackdown on UN workers, aid agencies, and foreign embassies. The rebels took over the premises on August 3 and forced UN Yemeni workers to hand over their belongings. The UN Human Rights Chief has called for the rebels to leave and return the assets immediately. This event took place on 08/13/2024.
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Below are all 42 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
