WAR IN GAZA – Israel is determined to continue its military
\ncampaign in Gaza until victory against Hamas is achieved and all hostages are
\nbrought home, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on the 100th day since the
\nstart of the war in Gaza. The Israeli official also referred to the legal
\naction taken by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of
\nJustice in the Hague, the former accusing Israel of genocide. According to our
\ncorrespondent in Israel, PM Netanyahu said supporters of neo-Nazis from all
\nover the world dare accuse Israel of genocide, thus favoring terrorists who did
\nnot refrain from burning children alive, killing, raping and abducting women,
\nmen, elderly and sick people. In Tel Aviv, a 24-hour rally was organized by
\nrepresentatives of families of people still kept captive, attended by hundreds
\nof thousands of people and marking 100 days since their abduction in Gaza. The
\nwar started after the brutal October 7 Hamas attack, when 1,200 people were
\nkilled and 240 were abducted by terrorists. Over 100 hostages have in the
\nmeantime been released and several have died, mostly in bombings or
\naccidentally killed by Israeli security forces. Over 23,000 Palestinians have
\nbeen killed in Gaza, and the majority population has been displaced. Military
\noperations, massive destruction and the blockade on Gaza have triggered a
\nsevere humanitarian crisis, repeatedly criticized by UN representatives,
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SUCCESSION – A new chapter in the history of Denmark
\nstarted on Sunday with the abdication of Queen Margrethe II and the ascension
\nto the throne of her heir, Frederik (55). Aged 83, Margrethe ruled for 52
\nyears, hers being the first abdication in the 900-year history of the Danish
\nmonarchy. The queen had previously stated she would remain in office for life,
\nbut surprised everyone with a New Year’s message expressing her intention to
\nstep down. She explained a back surgery she underwent last year made her
\nrethink her future. The Danish monarchy enjoys tremendous popular support,
\nReuters writes. The latest surveys show 86% of Danes are happy with Margrethe’s
\nreign, and 82% of them expect Frederik to be an even better king. <\/p>\n
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PROTEST – Finance Minister
\nMarcel Bolo\u0219 on Sunday discussed with representatives of farmers and transporters,
\nwho continued their protest on Sunday. Among other things, protesters want to
\ncap civil liability insurances for vehicles at 1,000 EUR, a 1% tax on
\nturnovers, cutting waiting times at the border or receiving meal allowances. This
\nis the second round of talks after Saturday’s negotiations did not produce the
\ndesired results. A set of measures will be taken over the course of the next 30
\ndays, including the creation of special transit lanes at the border and in the
\nport of Constan\u021ba reserved for EU hauliers only, or exempting hauliers
\nwaiting at the border from paying road vignettes expiring during this period.
\nThe authorities also agreed to sanction the supplier and receiver of loads
\nexceeding the maximum weight. Sunday was the fifth consecutive day when hauliers
\nand farmers blocked national roads, particularly belt roads around large
\ncities. <\/p>\n
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TENNIS – Romanian tennis
\nplayer Ana Bogdan (66 WTA) lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 to Brenda Fruhvirtova on Sunday
\nin the opening round at Australian Open. Bogdan will also play in the women’s
\ndoubles alongside Rebeka Masarova of Spain against the pair made up of
\nCatherine Harrison (USA) \/ Ukrikke Eikeri (Norway). On Monday, Jaqueline
\nCristian is playing Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic in the women’s
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