Today's Top Reports
Colombia
Colombia asks Venezuela to assist in quelling border violence
Colombia has asked Venezuela for assistance in quelling border violence that has resulted in at least 80 deaths and displaced 40,000 people in the lawless Catatumbo border region. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed a “joint plan to eradicate armed gangs on the border” after a week of bloody violence. The violence is attributed to clashes between rival armed groups, including the 5,800-strong leftist militia National Liberation Army (ELN), in the northeastern Catatumbo region. This event took place on 01/24/2025.
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Israel
Israel says list of names for tomorrow's hostage release violates ceasefire terms
The list of names published by Hamas of the female hostages set to be released tomorrow violates the ceasefire agreement. According to the agreement, female civilians should be released first, followed by female soldiers, the elderly, and those who are extremely ill. On Sunday, three female civilian hostages were freed. Israeli officials have asked the media not to publish the names until the families have been notified. This event took place on 01/24/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/israel-says-list-of-names-for-tomorrows-hostage-release-violates-ceasefire-terms/
Lebanon
Update: Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon by the ceasefire deadline
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel will not complete its full withdrawal from southern Lebanon by the 60-day deadline set in the ceasefire deal with Hezbollah. The delay is due to Lebanon's failure to fully enforce its obligations under the agreement. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will continue the phased withdrawal process in coordination with the United States. The IDF is currently deployed in several villages in southern Lebanon, while the Lebanese Armed Forces have deployed in the western sector. There are concerns about the possibility of renewed hostilities with Hezbollah if the IDF stays beyond the 60-day limit. This event took place on 01/24/2025.
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Syria
Russian firm's contract canceled for management of Tartous Port
Syria's new ruling administration has canceled a contract with Russian firm STG Stroytransgaz to manage and operate Tartous Port. The contract was annulled due to the firm's failure to fulfill the terms of the 2019 deal. The contract is separate from the Russian naval base in Tartous. Russia and Syria are in talks about the future of Russia's military presence in Syria. This event took place on 01/24/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/russian-firms-contract-canceled-for-management-of-tartous-port/
West Bank
US announces termination of sanctions on settlers in the West Bank
The US Treasury Department has announced the termination of sanctions against violent settlers in the West Bank, in line with an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. These sanctions were authorized by former President Joe Biden last February in response to Israel's failure to address settler violence. Seventeen individuals and 16 entities were designated under this sanctions regime. This event took place on 01/24/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/us-announces-termination-of-sanctions-on-settlers-in-the-west-bank/
Below are all 63 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.
