Police in Baghdad, Iraq, intervened in protests sparked by Israel’s attack on the Gaza hospital, leading to the Iraqi government declaring a 3-day mourning period. In response to the attack on Al Ahli Arab (Baptist) Hospital, anti-Israel demonstrations occurred worldwide. In Baghdad’s Tahrir Square, hundreds gathered, displaying Palestinian flags and chanting “No to Israel” and “No to the USA” under tight security measures, with police intervention. Security forces also closed the Republic Bridge leading to the protected Green Zone to prevent protesters from approaching the US Embassy in Baghdad.
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a tsunami warning across the Pacific coast. Officials reported over 50 aftershocks and minor building damage. No casualties were recorded. Tsunami waves reached up to 4 meters, flooding parts of Severo-Kurilsk port. Authorities evacuated 2,700 residents, and emergency measures remain in place.
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