US Secretary of State Antony Blinken launched discussions in Israel, meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv. At the outset of the talks, Herzog expressed gratitude for the US’s unwavering support towards Israel’s security amid ongoing conflicts. He emphasized the need for assistance in securing Israel’s victory in the current conflict.

Herzog highlighted a concerning development, mentioning South Africa’s imminent filing of a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, scheduled for Thursday. He vehemently denounced the accusation as utterly repugnant and inconceivable. Herzog pledged Israel’s active defense at the ICJ, asserting their right to self-defense against these allegations.

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Srebrenica Genocide Victims Laid to Rest on 30th Anniversary

On Jul 11, 2025

Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.

The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.

Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.

Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.

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