2024-08-29T18:49:25.892Z
A significant loss for Ukraine: An F-16 crashes, killing the well-known pilot Oleksiy Mes during a major air strike.
The deceased pilot was Oleksiy Mes, also known by the nickname "Moonfish", who died while attempting to repel the largest air strike ever launched by Russia against Ukraine.
The crash of the F-16 fighter jet represents a serious setback for Ukraine, as the first F-16s only arrived in Ukraine earlier this month and “Moonfish” was one of the few trained pilots.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blocked a potential prisoner exchange agreement with Hamas, prioritizing political appeasement over humanitarian needs amid a worsening crisis in Gaza.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has approved a boycott of Haaretz newspaper following pro-Palestinian remarks by its owner, Amos Schocken, prompting strong backlash from the publication.
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