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[Breaking News]New Japan Coast Guard patrol boat Soya

KUSHIRO, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - The Japan Coast Guard's new patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, arrives at Kushiro port in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025. The 4,200-ton vessel replaced the JCG's oldest patrol vessel with the same name, which was decommissioned in November after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, during 47 years of operation. (Kyodo)

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person talks to a local police officer after the effects of the rains in the ravine area in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Tourists take pictures of giant panda Bing Zai at the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Xu Bingjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Giant panda Feng Yi is pictured at the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Xu Bingjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Tourists visit the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Xu Bingjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Tourists select cultural and creative products at the Mianyang base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Xu Bingjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Giant panda Fu Wa is pictured at the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Chen Juwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Giant panda Fu Wa is pictured at the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Chen Juwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

This photo taken on December 29, 2025 shows a view of the entrance of the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Xu Bingjie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Strong Winds, Snow and Sharp Temperature Drop Threaten Northern Illinois

Strong winds, plunging temperatures and light snow are forecast to create hazardous conditions across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana through Monday, December 29, with gusts up to 55 mph, icy roads and reduced visibility.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 6

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 350 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Mazon Undergoes Congressional Questioning On His Management Of The Dana - Spain

The president of the Valencian Generalitat in functions, Carlos Mazón, appears before the commission of the dana, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The 'popular' Carlos Mazón, opens today the political appearances of the commission of the Congress that investigates the management of the dana of October 29, 2024, which left 229 dead only in Valencia, and faces, for the first time, an interrogation with the question-answer format about his performance, on November 17, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Ananda Manjon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mazon Undergoes Congressional Questioning On His Management Of The Dana - Spain

The president of the Valencian Generalitat in functions, Carlos Mazón, appears before the commission of the dana, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The 'popular' Carlos Mazón, opens today the political appearances of the commission of the Congress that investigates the management of the dana of October 29, 2024, which left 229 dead only in Valencia, and faces, for the first time, an interrogation with the question-answer format about his performance, on November 17, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Ananda Manjon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mazon Undergoes Congressional Questioning On His Management Of The Dana - Spain

The president of the Valencian Generalitat in functions, Carlos Mazón, appears before the commission of the dana, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The 'popular' Carlos Mazón, opens today the political appearances of the commission of the Congress that investigates the management of the dana of October 29, 2024, which left 229 dead only in Valencia, and faces, for the first time, an interrogation with the question-answer format about his performance, on November 17, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Ananda Manjon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mazon Undergoes Congressional Questioning On His Management Of The Dana - Spain

The president of the Valencian Generalitat in functions, Carlos Mazón, appears before the commission of the dana, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The 'popular' Carlos Mazón, opens today the political appearances of the commission of the Congress that investigates the management of the dana of October 29, 2024, which left 229 dead only in Valencia, and faces, for the first time, an interrogation with the question-answer format about his performance, on November 17, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Ananda Manjon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mazon Undergoes Congressional Questioning On His Management Of The Dana - Spain

The president of the Valencian Generalitat in functions, Carlos Mazón, appears before the commission of the dana, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The 'popular' Carlos Mazón, opens today the political appearances of the commission of the Congress that investigates the management of the dana of October 29, 2024, which left 229 dead only in Valencia, and faces, for the first time, an interrogation with the question-answer format about his performance, on November 17, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Ananda Manjon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mazon Undergoes Congressional Questioning On His Management Of The Dana - Spain

The president of the Valencian Generalitat in functions, Carlos Mazón, appears before the commission of the dana, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The 'popular' Carlos Mazón, opens today the political appearances of the commission of the Congress that investigates the management of the dana of October 29, 2024, which left 229 dead only in Valencia, and faces, for the first time, an interrogation with the question-answer format about his performance, on November 17, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Ananda Manjon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mazon Undergoes Congressional Questioning On His Management Of The Dana - Spain

The president of the Valencian Generalitat in functions, Carlos Mazón, appears before the commission of the dana, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The 'popular' Carlos Mazón, opens today the political appearances of the commission of the Congress that investigates the management of the dana of October 29, 2024, which left 229 dead only in Valencia, and faces, for the first time, an interrogation with the question-answer format about his performance, on November 17, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Ananda Manjon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mazon Undergoes Congressional Questioning On His Management Of The Dana - Spain

The president of the Valencian Generalitat in functions, Carlos Mazón, appears before the commission of the dana, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The 'popular' Carlos Mazón, opens today the political appearances of the commission of the Congress that investigates the management of the dana of October 29, 2024, which left 229 dead only in Valencia, and faces, for the first time, an interrogation with the question-answer format about his performance, on November 17, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Ananda Manjon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mazon Undergoes Congressional Questioning On His Management Of The Dana - Spain

The president of the Valencian Generalitat in functions, Carlos Mazón, appears before the commission of the dana, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The 'popular' Carlos Mazón, opens today the political appearances of the commission of the Congress that investigates the management of the dana of October 29, 2024, which left 229 dead only in Valencia, and faces, for the first time, an interrogation with the question-answer format about his performance, on November 17, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Ananda Manjon/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A view of makeshift shelters and water tanks in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

Children sit under a tree near makeshift shelters in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A view of a communal tent in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A man walks past barbed wire fencing near the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A view of a communal tent in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A man walks along a dirt path near fencing in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A view of a communal tent in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A man gestures while walking along a dirt path near fencing in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

An Israeli flag flies above structures near the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM