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.
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.
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.
Two women suspected of severe child abuse in Stadskanaal will remain in custody for an additional 90 days following a decision by the Groningen district court. The Public Prosecution Service announced the extension on Thursday as the legal process continues.
Dutch inspections concluded that healthcare and security organizations failed in their management of a man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl in Nieuwegein last year. The report found that the suspect's care was substandard and his safety risks were significantly underestimated while he was experiencing a psychosis.