Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that military operations in southern Lebanon will continue despite reports of a ceasefire agreement reached in Washington. Katz warned that the military would resume strikes in Beirut if Hezbollah launches new attacks, as active fighting persists in the region.
The number of millionaires in the Netherlands is increasing, and their total collective wealth is also growing. This information comes from a study conducted by consultancy firm Capgemini, which analyzed data from the Netherlands and more than twenty other nations.
French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has passed away at the age of 56 in France. Her death was confirmed by her family to the French news agency AFP on Thursday.
Nepalese climber Dawa Sherpa, who was presumed dead on Mount Everest, has returned to base camp after being missing for six days. He managed to crawl back alone and is reported to be in relatively good condition, despite suffering from frostbite.
During a parliamentary debate on social security, Progressief Nederland leader Jesse Klaver criticized the VVD for prioritizing party interests over the country's needs. Klaver accused the liberal party of holding the Netherlands hostage by insisting on budget cuts that lack public support.
The Red Cross has expressed serious concerns regarding the welfare of asylum seekers outside the reception center in Ter Apel. Director Harm Goossens stated that the situation is unacceptable as people are left waiting in the grass without knowing where they will spend the night.