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Israel's army says defeats half of Hamas forces in Rafah

STORY: Israel's army says defeats half of Hamas forces in Rafah SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Israeli army's operation in Rafah (courtesy of Israeli army) 2. Israeli soldiers operating in Rafah (courtesy of Israeli army) STORYLINE: Israel's military said on Monday that its troops have defeated about half of the Hamas forces in Gaza's Rafah. According to a military statement, soldiers from the 162nd Division, which has been fighting in Rafah for more than 40 days, have killed about 550 militants in the city, while 22 Israeli soldiers lost their lives during the battles. Two of the four Hamas battalions in Rafah are "on the verge of being defeated," the army said, adding that ground battles are still ongoing against the other two battalions. The Israeli forces gained "operational control" over the entire area between Gaza and Egypt, known as the Philadelphi Corridor, according to the army. "Now t

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Israeli PM says ground attack in Rafah will "take some time"

STORY: Israeli PM says ground attack in Rafah will "take some time" SHOOTING TIME: Archives/March 19-20, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Netanyahu delivering a video statement on March 20, 2024 (Source: GPO) 2. various of Netanyahu at a meeting on March 19, 2024 (Source: GPO) 3. various of a recent air strike in Gaza (Source: the Israel Defense Forces) STORYLINE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that preparations for an offensive in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, were underway, but launching the attack "will take some time." The prime minister said in a video statement that he will "soon" approve a plan to evacuate the civilian population from Rafah, where about 1.5 million displaced Palestinians have taken refuge. The remarks came a day after Netanyahu told Israeli lawmakers that there was no alternative to a ground attack in Rafah in order "to eliminate Hamas battalions" left there. On M

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Recruitment centre of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion opens in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Commander of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Serhii Filimonov is seen against the portrait of Hero of Ukraine, founder and the first commander of the battalion Dmytro Da Vinci Kotsiubailo during the opening of the battalions first recruitment centre in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Recruitment centre of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion opens in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Commander of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Serhii Filimonov attends a briefing during the opening of the battalions first recruitment centre in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Recruitment centre of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion opens in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Head of the Ulf Medical Service of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Alina Mykhailova (L) and Commander of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Serhii Filimonov attend a briefing during the opening of the battalions first recruitment centre in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Recruitment centre of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion opens in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Commander of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Serhii Filimonov is seen against the portrait of Hero of Ukraine, founder and the first commander of the battalion Dmytro Da Vinci Kotsiubailo during the opening of the battalions first recruitment centre in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Recruitment centre of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion opens in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Commander of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Serhii Filimonov attends a briefing during the opening of the battalions first recruitment centre in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Recruitment centre of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion opens in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Head of the Ulf Medical Service of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Alina Mykhailova (L) and Commander of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Serhii Filimonov attend a briefing during the opening of the battalions first recruitment centre in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Recruitment centre of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion opens in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Commander of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Serhii Filimonov attends the opening of the battalions first recruitment centre in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Recruitment centre of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion opens in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Commander of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Serhii Filimonov and head of the Ulf Medical Service of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Alina Mykhailova (R) attend the opening of the battalions first recruitment centre in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Recruitment centre of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion opens in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Head of the Ulf Medical Service of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Alina Mykhailova attends a briefing during the opening of the battalions first recruitment centre in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Recruitment centre of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion opens in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Commander of the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion Serhii Filimonov (C) attends the opening of the battalions first recruitment centre in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Recruitment centre of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion opens in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - A man hangs the portrait of Hero of Ukraine, founder and the first commander of the battalion Dmytro _qt_Da Vinci Kotsiubailo on the wall during the opening of the battalions first recruitment centre in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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GLOBALink | Putin, Bennett discuss Ukraine over phone

STORY: Putin, Bennett discuss Ukraine over phone DATELINE: May 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of street view in UkraineSTANDUP (English): CHEN QIANG, Xinhua correspondentSOUNDBITE (English): Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CHEN QIANG, Xinhua correspondent "Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday to discuss the Ukrainian situation. The leaders paid special attention to humanitarian issues, including the evacuation of civilians held by militants of nationalist battalions from the Azovstal steel plant, the Kremlin said in a statement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that he had separate conversations with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Zelensky tweeted that he discussed future joint international legal events and the issues of defensive support for Ukraine at th

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Putin, Macron, Scholz discuss Ukraine crisis over phone

STORY: Putin, Macron, Scholz discuss Ukraine crisis over phone DATELINE: March 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the street views in Ukraine STORYLINE: The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues on Sunday as relevant parties are working to broker a peaceful solution. According to the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday, and urged them to influence the Kiev authorities to stop "criminal acts" of Ukrainian "nationalist battalions." The German government said in a statement that Macron and Scholz urged an immediate ceasefire and a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Scholz spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday morning, and learned about Zelensky's assessment of the current situation. Zelensky said at a media briefing on Saturday that "around 1,300" Ukrainian troops had been killed since the confl

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), tanks

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), Tatra truck

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), tanks

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), tanks

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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Josef Kopecky, The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), infantry fighting vehicle

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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Jiri David, Josef Kopecky, The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), soldiers

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. On the photo are seen L-R Jiri David, Commander of the 7th Mechanized Brigade, and Josef Kopecky, Commander of the Czech Land Forces of the Army of the Czech Republic (ACR). (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)

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The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, 71st mechanised battalion, Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT)

In 2019-2021, the 71st mechanised battalion is part of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJFT), which is capable of quick deployment to react to potential threats to allied countries. Czech, Spanish, Polish and British battalions are part of the VJFT brigade based on the Polish 21st brigade. The VJTF land brigade has approximately 5000 troops supported by air, naval and special forces. The Czech Lizzard 2019 military exercise, which focuses on fighting of mechanised units in a very intensive conflict and checks the readiness of their deployment in the NATO Response Force, is culminating these days in Libava, Czech Republic, April 23, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ludek Perina)