Today's Top Reports
France
Stabbing attack in France
A knife attack in Mulhouse, France, resulted in one death and two police officers being seriously injured. The 37-year-old suspect, who was on a terror watchlist, fled from a police station and attacked people at a canal market. President Macron has classified this as an ""Islamist terrorist attack."" The suspect was arrested, and in addition to the two officers who received serious injuries, three other police officers sustained minor injuries. This event took place on 02/22/2025.
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Gaza Strip
Hamas releases sixth hostage of the day
Hisham al-Sayed has been released after being held captive by Hamas for nearly 3,600 days. The IDF reports that following his transfer to the Red Cross, Israeli special forces escorted him from Gaza into Israel. He is being taken to a nearby facility for medical and psychological evaluations and will be reunited with his family. This event took place on 02/22/2025.
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Israel confirms newly received body is Shiri Bibas
Kibbutz Nir Oz has announced that resident Shiri Bibas was killed in Gaza after being kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack, along with her young sons Ariel and Kfir. The announcement follows Hamas's transfer of what they claim to be Bibas's body to Israel for identification. Israeli authorities had previously indicated that Bibas, her sons, and fellow Nir Oz resident Oded Lifshitz were all killed while in captivity, with their remains scheduled for return on Thursday. This event took place on 02/22/2025.
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Three hostages return to Israel
Three Israeli hostages - Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen, and Omer Wenkert - have been freed after spending 505 days in Hamas captivity. The IDF reports that following their handover to the Red Cross, Israeli special forces escorted them from Gaza into Israel. They are being taken to a nearby facility for medical and psychological evaluations and will be reunited with their families. This event took place on 02/22/2025.
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Two hostages released and returned to Israel
Two Israeli hostages, Tal Shoham and Avera Mengistu, have been released from Gaza and successfully returned to Israel. Hamas held Shoham for 505 days, while Mengistu endured a significantly longer captivity of 3,821 days. After being transferred to the Red Cross, Israeli special forces escorted them across the border, where they will undergo medical evaluations and reunite with their families. This event took place on 02/22/2025.
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Germany
Arrest made in Berlin stabbing attack
A 19-year-old Syrian man was arrested for stabbing a Spanish man at Berlin's Holocaust memorial in what authorities describe as a premeditated anti-Jewish attack. The suspect, who arrived in Germany as an unaccompanied minor in 2023 and received asylum, attacked the 30-year-old victim from behind, inflicting serious neck injuries. The victim was placed in an artificial coma but is now stable. Police found the attacker with blood on his hands, carrying a Quran and prayer rug, and believe the attack was connected to the Middle East conflict. This event took place on 02/22/2025.
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New Zealand
Another Chinese live-fire drill reported off New Zealand
Chinese naval vessels conducted live firing exercises in the Tasman Sea, observed by New Zealand's HMNZS Te Kaha. The Chinese task group, comprising a destroyer/cruiser, frigate, and refueler, gave minimal advance warning, causing concern among NZ and Australian officials. While operating within international law, the short notice deviated from the standard 12-24 hour notification practice. NZ Prime Minister Luxon noted China hadn't explained the purpose of their presence or destination. Australian Foreign Minister Wong urged China to be more transparent during a G20 meeting. Both countries continue to monitor the Chinese vessels' movements in coordination. This event took place on 02/22/2025.
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