All articles tagged with #military control
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Israel's military announced control over nearly 40% of Gaza City amid ongoing conflict, with plans for a full takeover that could worsen the humanitarian crisis for civilians sheltering there, amidst ongoing violence and international concerns over hostages.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to take military control of all of Gaza, aiming to establish a security perimeter without governing the territory, and then hand it over to properly armed forces.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
An undercover Israeli military team killed three militants in a West Bank hospital, prompting Hamas to vow a response, while Iran condemned the attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will not withdraw troops from Gaza or release thousands of Palestinian prisoners as part of any peace deal. Additionally, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that Israel will maintain military control of postwar Gaza, similar to its control in the West Bank. In a separate incident, three U.S. soldiers were killed in a drone attack near the Syrian border in Jordan.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with former Wagner commander Andrei Troshev to discuss the use of "volunteer units" in the Ukraine war, signaling Moscow's efforts to gain control over the mercenary group following the death of its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Putin stated that Troshev would be involved in forming these units, highlighting his experience as a former Wagner fighter. The Kremlin has been working to bring the rebellious group under its control, dismantling their military base and forcing them to hand over weaponry. Some former Wagner fighters have reportedly returned to the battlefield in Ukraine, operating as part of the regular army. The fate of Wagner and its operations abroad remains unclear, with reports of fighters signing contracts with the Russian defense ministry or other private military groups.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
The recent rebellion against Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the risks facing Chinese leader Xi Jinping's "no limits" friendship with Putin, which has inextricably linked the two men. The rebellion risks rippling through the establishment in Beijing, as it reinforces the message that Xi needs to maintain a tight grip and be suspicious of the military. While China has publicly backed Putin's ability to rule, it has started creating some distance with Russia over the months, warning against the use of nuclear weapons and calling for the protection of civilians after the destruction of a dam in Ukraine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Russia's military is attempting to bring the Wagner mercenary group under official military control by requiring them to sign contracts with the country's defense ministry. However, the leader of the group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has refused to sign any contracts and accused Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu of incompetence. The Wagner Group has played a key role in the Ukraine War but tensions with Russia's military leaders have escalated in recent months, leading to battlefield clashes and accusations of mining roads.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
Mexico's President, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, has criticized a move to block military control of the National Guard, a new security force created to combat crime. The move was made by opposition lawmakers who argue that the military should not be involved in domestic security. However, Obrador defended the military's role in the National Guard, stating that they are necessary to combat organized crime and violence in the country.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Mexico's Supreme Court has ruled that the transfer of the National Guard from civilian to military control was unconstitutional, dealing a blow to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador who created the security force in 2019. The National Guard was created to replace the disbanded federal police, but last year, Mexico's Congress passed legislation shifting control of the National Guard to the military. López Obrador had argued that it was the only way to avoid the corruption that engulfed the federal police.