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Israel considers Hamas’ response to the Gaza ceasefire proposal

Venus L Peñaflor
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Israel considers Hamas’ response to the Gaza ceasefire proposal

CAIRO/GAZA/JERUSALEM. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene his security cabinet on Thursday evening to discuss new positions from Hamas regarding a potential ceasefire deal in Gaza, according to a source in Netanyahu’s office. The meeting comes as fighting continues to rage in the enclave.

Before the cabinet session, Netanyahu will hold consultations with his ceasefire negotiations team. U.S. President Joe Biden is also scheduled to speak with Netanyahu on Thursday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Israel received Hamas’ response on Wednesday to a ceasefire proposal initially made public by Biden at the end of May. The proposal includes the release of approximately 120 hostages held in Gaza and a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave.

A Palestinian official involved in the mediation efforts told Reuters that Hamas, which controls Gaza, has shown flexibility on certain clauses, potentially allowing for a framework agreement if Israel approves. However, two Hamas officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Hamas has insisted that any deal must end the war and lead to a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. In contrast, Israel maintains it will accept only temporary pauses in the fighting until Hamas is eradicated.

The proposed plan involves the gradual release of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza and the phased pullback of Israeli forces. Additionally, it includes the freeing of Palestinian prisoners. The final phase focuses on the reconstruction of the war-torn territory and the return of the remains of deceased hostages.

Mga suspek sa panloloob sa negosyante sa Laguna, natukoy na; hindi PDEA agents

Arman B. Cambe
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Mga suspek sa panloloob sa negosyante sa Laguna, natukoy na; hindi PDEA agents

STA. ROSA CITY, Laguna. Natukoy na ng mga tauhan ng Sta. Rosa Police Station ang apat na armadong lalaking nagpanggap na mga ahente ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) na nanloob sa bahay ng isang negosyante at tumangay ng ₱628,000 na cash at alahas sa lunsod na ito noong Sabado ng gabi.

Ayon kay PDEA-Calabarzon spokesman Mary Ann Mahilom-Lorenzo, lumabas sa imbestigasyon na hindi miyembro ng PDEA4A ang mga armadong lalaki. Sa kabila nito, tutulong ang ahensya sa imbestigasyon na gagawin ng kanilang Philippine National Police (PNP) counterpart sa insidente.

Aniya, maghahain ang ahensya ng kinakailangang reklamo para sa “Usurpation of Authority” dahil sa paggamit ng pangalan ng PDEA. Dagdag pa niya, ang mga suspek na iniulat na naaresto ng mga lokal na awtoridad ay hindi miyembro ng PDEA. Tumanggi naman ang opisyal na magbigay pa ng detalye kaugnay sa pagkakaresto ng mga suspek.

Ayon naman sa pulisya, isa sa apat na suspek ang naaresto ilang sandali matapos pasukin ng mga armadong lalaki ang bahay ng negosyanteng si Niño Marfil, alyas “Arni,” ng Barangay Sinalhan, Santa Rosa City. Natangayan ang negosyante ng ₱628,000, sari-saring alahas, at dalawang mobile phone noong Sabado ng gabi.

Kinilala ng mga imbestigador ang dalawa sa apat na armadong lalaki habang dalawa pa ang hindi pa nakikilala. Ang insidenteng ito ay nagdulot ng takot at pangamba sa mga residente ng Santa Rosa City, na ngayon ay umaasa sa mabilis na aksyon ng mga awtoridad upang mahuli ang natitira pang mga suspek.

Hezbollah fires over 200 rockets into Israel following senior commander’s death

Venus L Peñaflor
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Hezbollah fires over 200 rockets into Israel following senior commander’s death

BEIRUT. The Lebanese Hezbollah group launched over 200 rockets at various military bases in Israel on Thursday, in retaliation for a strike that killed one of its senior commanders.

The Iran-backed militant group’s attack is one of the largest in the prolonged skirmishes along the Lebanon-Israel border, which have seen heightened tensions in recent weeks. The Israeli military reported “numerous projectiles and suspicious aerial targets” entering its territory from Lebanon, many of which were intercepted. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

The Israeli military stated that approximately 200 “projectiles” were launched toward the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, and over 20 drones were sent into Israeli territory, though several were intercepted.

In response to Hezbollah’s assault, Israel struck various locations in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah’s “military structures” in the southern border towns of Ramyeh and Houla. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone strike in Houla killed at least one person. Additionally, Israeli jets broke the sound barrier over the Lebanese capital and other regions of the country.

Hezbollah launched a barrage of Katyusha and Falaq rockets with heavy warheads into northern Israel and the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, followed by more rocket attacks on Thursday, including exploding drones sent to several bases.

Hashem Safieddine, head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, pledged that the group would continue its retaliatory attacks, “targeting new sites they never imagined would be hit.”

“The enemy sometimes acknowledges these hits and sometimes does not, but it is certain that there have been many casualties,” Safieddine stated during the funeral of the slain commander.

The senior commander, who was a pivotal figure for Hezbollah, had participated in battles in Syria and Iraq from 2011 to 2016 and fought in the 2006 war with Israel. He is one of three senior Hezbollah commanders killed recently.

The U.S. and France are actively working to prevent the conflict from escalating into a full-scale war, fearing regional spillover. Initially, Washington aimed for calm along the Lebanon-Israel border independent of the Gaza conflict. However, U.S. diplomatic efforts now suggest that a cease-fire in Gaza could lead to calm in Lebanon and northern Israel.

The ongoing conflict began shortly after the outbreak of the war in Gaza, with Hezbollah claiming solidarity with Hamas, another Iran-aligned group responsible for the Oct. 7 attack into southern Israel. Hezbollah’s leadership has stated they will halt attacks once a cease-fire is reached in Gaza, expressing readiness for war while not desiring one.

Israeli officials, on the other hand, have indicated the possibility of declaring war on Lebanon if diplomatic solutions fail.

The fighting has resulted in the displacement of tens of thousands on both sides of the border. Northern Israel has seen the deaths of 16 soldiers and 11 civilians, while Lebanon reports over 450 deaths, mostly fighters but also dozens of civilians.

Israel views Hezbollah as its most direct threat, estimating the group has an arsenal of 150,000 rockets and missiles, including precision-guided missiles. The last major conflict between Israel and Hezbollah occurred in 2006, lasting a month and ending in a stalemate.

Italian teenager to become first millennial Catholic saint

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Italian teenager to become first millennial Catholic saint

VATICAN CITY. The Vatican announced on Monday, July 1, that Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager renowned for his devout faith and technological contributions, will be canonized, making him the first millennial Catholic saint. Acutis, who died at the age of 15, designed a website documenting various Eucharistic miracles and lived a life of service and faith.

Acutis was among 15 individuals approved for canonization during an Ordinary Consistory of Cardinals, as reported by Vatican News. “It’s incredible to hear this news,” said Alex Jones, CEO and co-founder of the Christian prayer app Hallow, in a text message to Fox News Digital. “Blessed Carlo is an incredible inspiration for us at Hallow. It can so often feel like the world is going in the wrong direction and that technology is doing more harm than good, but God is still at work.”

Jones added, “God is still raising saints, and He can use everything, including technology, to build up His kingdom.”

Cardinal Marcelo Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of the Saints, praised Acutis for his compassion and service to the needy, stating, “During his life, Acutis was welcoming and caring toward the poorest, and he helped the homeless, the needy, and immigrants with the money he saved from his weekly allowance.”

Acutis, born on May 3, 1991, in London, was a devout Catholic who used his tech skills to create a website cataloging Eucharistic miracles. He passed away on October 12, 2006, in Monza, Italy, shortly after being diagnosed with leukemia. His website and legacy continued to inspire many, leading to his beatification in October 2020 after a miracle attributed to his intercession was recognized by the Vatican.

With the recent approval of a second miracle in May 2024, Acutis is set to be canonized as “Saint Carlo Acutis.” While the Catholic Church recognizes all souls in heaven as saints, the process of canonization is a formal declaration of a person’s exceptional holiness. This process involves several stages, including being declared “venerable” and “blessed” before achieving sainthood after two approved miracles.

Courtney Mares, a Vatican-based journalist and author of “Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers,” expressed excitement over Acutis’s upcoming canonization, stating, “It is very exciting that Carlo Acutis will likely be canonized as a saint during the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year. With 35 million people expected to travel to Rome for the Church’s 2025 Jubilee, we can expect big crowds for Acutis’s canonization ceremony, with many young people and tech geeks of all ages flocking to Rome for the historic event.”

The Vatican has not yet announced the exact date for the canonization, but it is anticipated to occur in 2025 during the Church’s Jubilee Year.

The other 14 individuals approved for canonization include 11 men known as the “Martyrs of Damascus,” who were killed in 1860, an Italian priest who founded a religious congregation, an Italian nun who founded a religious order, and a Canadian nun who founded a religious order.

NASA calls for more science and less stigma to understand UFOs

EDGARDO HERNAL
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NASA calls for more science and less stigma to understand UFOs

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA announced on Thursday that a deeper scientific approach is required to study UFOs, which the agency now refers to as UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena). This will involve advanced technology and a shift in public perception.

The announcement follows the release of a 33-page report, the result of a yearlong study conducted by an independent team commissioned by NASA. The report emphasizes that the stigma surrounding UFOs hinders effective data collection. NASA officials believe their involvement can help reduce this stigma and promote a more scientific conversation.

“We want to shift the conversation about UAPs from sensationalism to science,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, promising an open and transparent approach to the study.

The panel found no evidence of extraterrestrial origins for UAPs. However, Nelson acknowledged the vastness of the universe makes it plausible that another Earth-like planet could harbor life. “If you ask me, do I believe there’s life in a universe that is so vast that it’s hard for me to comprehend how big it is, my personal answer is yes,” Nelson said. NASA scientists estimate the likelihood of life on another Earth-like planet as “at least a trillion.”

Addressing questions about whether governments are concealing evidence of aliens or otherworldly spacecraft, Nelson responded, “Show me the evidence.”

While NASA does not actively search for unexplained sightings, its Earth-circling spacecraft can help determine whether weather or other factors are responsible for unusual events. The report highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence and machine learning in identifying rare occurrences, including UAPs.

NASA recently appointed Mark McInerney as the director of UAP research. Previously, McInerney served as a liaison between NASA and the Defense Department on UAP matters and has worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Hurricane Center. His appointment was initially kept confidential to protect him from the threats and harassment faced by panel members during the study.

The 16-member panel, which included scientists, aviation and artificial intelligence experts, and retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, relied on unclassified data to understand unexplained aerial phenomena. The lack of high-quality observations means that most events can be attributed to planes, drones, balloons, or weather conditions, according to panel chairman David Spergel, president of the Simons Foundation.

The study, which cost under $100,000, aimed to improve scientific understanding of UAPs, defined by NASA as observations that cannot be readily identified or scientifically explained.

As NASA moves forward with this initiative, the focus remains on leveraging science and technology to explore these phenomena while fostering a more open and informed public dialogue.

Canada names first-ever woman as top soldier

Venus L Peñaflor
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Canada names first-ever woman as top soldier

OTTAWA. Canada appointed Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan as the country’s chief of the defense staff, marking the first time a woman would hold the highest military position, in a historic move. This appointment, announced on Wednesday, aligns with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ongoing efforts to place women in top leadership roles.

Carignan, who has been instrumental in combating ingrained sexism and misconduct within the armed forces, will officially assume her new role on July 18. With a distinguished career spanning 35 years, she has served in Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq, and Syria, originally joining the military as an engineer.

“Over the course of her career, her exceptional leadership qualities, commitment to excellence, and dedication to service have been a tremendous asset to our Armed Forces,” said Trudeau in a statement.

Carignan’s appointment comes at a critical time for Canada, which faces increasing pressure from allies to boost defense spending. The armed forces are currently grappling with recruitment challenges and the need to modernize outdated equipment. Last November, the navy’s head warned that the service was in “a critical state” and might not be able to fulfill its basic duties in 2024.

Since taking office in late 2015, Trudeau, a self-proclaimed feminist, has actively pursued policies aimed at promoting gender equality. In 2018, he appointed Brenda Lucki as the first female head of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Additionally, the last two governors-general, the official representatives of the British monarchy, have been women appointed by Trudeau.

Carignan’s leadership is expected to bring a renewed focus on addressing both internal and external challenges facing the Canadian Armed Forces, continuing Trudeau’s vision of inclusive and effective governance.

Pampasaherong bus, nasunog sa SLEX; nagsanhi ng matinding traffic

Arman B. Cambe
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Pampasaherong bus, nasunog sa SLEX; nagsanhi ng matinding traffic

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna. Nagliyab at tuluyang natupok ang isang pampasaherong bus sa loob ng Shell gas station na nagdulot ng buhol-buhol na trapiko sa kahabaan ng South Luzon Expressway sa Mamplasan, Biñan City nitong Martes ng umaga.

Ayon kay Executive Master Sergeant Elias Marcial, imbestigador ng Highway Patrol Group 4A, nasunog ang Eagle STAR bus na may plakang NAR 1388 matapos makaranas ng problema sa gulong sa likurang kanan nito na humantong sa pagkasunog ng sasakyan. Sinabi ng driver sa imbestigador na nagsimula ang sunog ng minamanehong bus bandang alas-10:42 ng umaga nitong Martes at agad na kumalat ang apoy sa loob ng bus.

Sinabi ni Marcial na wala namang nag-ulat na nasaktan at nasawi sa insidente na naging sanhi ng malaking epekto ng trapiko hanggang sa umabot ang southbound tail end sa Soro-Soro. Umabot ng humigit-kumulang dalawang kilometro ang trapiko, habang sa northbound tail end ay umabot sa Mamplasan na humigit-kumulang isang kilometro ang layo.

Agad namang rumesponde sa insidente ang Bureau of Fire Protection fire marshals ng Biñan at Municipal fire volunteers. Inabot ng halos 28 minuto ang sunog at idineklarang fire out halos bandang 11:10 ng umaga ng nasabi ring araw.

74-anyos na Pinay patay matapos itulak ng palaboy sa tren sa San Francisco

EDGARDO HERNAL
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74-anyos na Pinay patay matapos itulak ng palaboy sa tren sa San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO. Isang 74-anyos na Filipina, si Corazon Dandan, ang nasawi matapos itulak ng isang palaboy habang naghihintay ng tren sa BART Powell Station sa San Francisco, California.

Ayon sa BART Police, itinulak ng suspek na si Trevor Belmont, alyas Hoak Taing, si Dandan habang papalapit ang tren, dahilan para tumama ang ulo ng biktima sa umaandar na tren bago ito nahulog sa platform. Agad na dinala si Dandan sa San Francisco General Hospital ngunit pumanaw kalaunan dahil sa matinding pinsala sa ulo.

Agad ding inaresto ang suspek at sasampahan ng mga kasong murder at elder abuse. Si Dandan, isang telephone operator sa Parc 55 Hotel sa Union Square, ay pauwi na sana sa Daly City nang maganap ang insidente bandang alas-onse ng gabi noong Lunes.

Kilala si Dandan sa kanyang dedikasyon sa trabaho kahit na siya ay nagretiro na. Sa kabila ng trahedya, tumanggi nang magbigay ng pahayag ang pamilya ni Dandan habang pinoproseso pa nila ang malagim na pangyayari. Humiling din ang pamilya ng privacy habang sila ay nagdadalamhati.

Samantala, kinondena ng Filipino community sa San Francisco ang insidente at nanawagan ng mas mahigpit na seguridad sa lahat ng pampublikong lugar.

Hezbollah vows to cease-fire with Israel after Gaza truce, says deputy leader

Venus L Peñaflor
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Hezbollah vows to cease-fire with Israel after Gaza truce, says deputy leader

BEIRUT. Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Kassem, stated on Tuesday that the Lebanese militant group would cease hostilities with Israel if a full cease-fire is achieved in Gaza. This announcement was made during an interview with The Associated Press at Hezbollah’s political office in Beirut’s southern suburbs.

“If there is a cease-fire in Gaza, we will stop without any discussion,” Kassem affirmed, emphasizing Hezbollah’s role as a “support front” for Hamas. He clarified that Hezbollah’s military support will cease if the war ends. However, Kassem expressed uncertainty regarding the implications for the Lebanon-Israel border conflict if Israel reduces its military operations without a formal cease-fire and complete withdrawal from Gaza.

The conflict began on October 7, when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths and the kidnapping of about 250 individuals. Israel’s subsequent air and ground assaults have devastated Gaza, killing over 37,900 people, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

Cease-fire talks have stalled, raising concerns about potential escalation on the Lebanon-Israel front. Hezbollah has been engaging in near-daily strikes with Israeli forces along their border for the past nine months. This ongoing conflict has displaced tens of thousands on both sides, with significant casualties including 16 soldiers and 11 civilians in northern Israel, and over 450 people, mostly fighters, in Lebanon.

Hamas demands a complete end to the war in Gaza. At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on destroying Hamas’ military and governing capabilities and securing the release of approximately 120 hostages.

Recently, the Israeli army confirmed plans for an offensive in Lebanon if diplomatic solutions fail. While some Israeli officials seek a diplomatic resolution to avoid war, they have also warned that the destruction seen in Gaza could be mirrored in Lebanon.

Kassem dismissed the likelihood of Israel launching a full-scale war with Hezbollah but warned that any limited operations by Israel would not guarantee limited retaliation. “Israel can decide what it wants: limited war, total war, partial war,” he said. “But it should expect that our response and our resistance will not be within a ceiling and rules of engagement set by Israel.”

This reference alludes to Hezbollah’s allies in the Iran-backed “axis of resistance” across the region, which includes armed groups in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and potentially Iran itself. Such a conflict could also involve Israel’s key ally, the United States.

Diplomats from the U.S. and Europe have been actively working to prevent a wider conflict. Kassem mentioned a recent meeting with Germany’s deputy chief of intelligence, Ole Dieh, in Beirut. Although the U.S. does not engage directly with Hezbollah, designated a terrorist group by Washington, intermediaries often convey messages.

Kassem revealed that White House envoy Amos Hochstein had requested through intermediaries that Hezbollah pressure Hamas to accept a U.S.-proposed cease-fire and hostage exchange. Hezbollah declined, maintaining that Hamas alone decides its actions.

Kassem criticized U.S. efforts, accusing them of supporting Israel’s aim to eliminate Hamas from Gaza. A constructive resolution, he argued, would involve ending the war, withdrawing Israeli forces from Gaza, and securing hostage releases. Once a cease-fire is established, political negotiations can determine future arrangements for Gaza and the Lebanon front.

Review: Minion madness prevails in ‘Despicable Me 4’

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Review: Minion madness prevails in ‘Despicable Me 4’

Since their debut in the original “Despicable Me” in 2010, the Minions have been a force of chaos and hilarity, raking in $4.6 billion in ticket sales and expanding their franchise to six movies with “Despicable Me 4” being the latest. But does the fourth installment offer anything new, or is it just more of the same yellow mayhem?

“Despicable Me 4” continues to deliver the slapstick humor and gibberish that fans have come to love. The Minions, with their evolving vocabulary that now includes words like “antipasti” and “bazooka,” remain the stars, even as the storyline feels as fleeting as a Saturday morning cartoon.

The plot, which hits theaters on July 3, seems like a mix of several sequel ideas. It starts with a school reunion at the Lycée Pas Bon School of Villainy, where Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) encounters his old rival, Maxime le Mal (Will Ferrell), a French-accented, cockroach-obsessed villain. Gru, now an agent for the Anti-Villain League, captures Maxime, only for him to escape and seek revenge. This sends Gru, his wife Lucy (Kristen Wiig), and their three adopted daughters into witness protection.

Despite Gru’s attempts to blend in, his supervillain past keeps resurfacing, especially with a snobbish neighbor, Perry Prescott (Stephen Colbert). Adding to the chaos is the introduction of baby Gru Jr., providing a few laughs with scenes like the Minions changing dirty diapers with a t-shirt gun.

The movie then shifts gears into a heist film, with Gru blackmailed into stealing a honey badger by Prescott’s daughter, Poppy (Joey King). Meanwhile, at AVL headquarters, the Minions become guinea pigs for a new serum, transforming five of them into Mega Minions with superhero-like powers they can’t control.

Director Chris Renaud, along with co-director Patrick Delage and writers Mike White and Ken Daurio, seem to be on autopilot, delivering a film that, while fun, doesn’t stand out in the franchise. The Minions, despite being second-banana henchmen, once again upstage the main characters. In one memorable gag, a Minion gets stuck in a vending machine and stays there for the entire movie, showcasing their enduring comedic appeal.

Despite its overstuffed plot and familiar gags, “Despicable Me 4” maintains the franchise’s carefree charm. While it might not break new ground, it will undoubtedly entertain fans and keep the Minion mania alive.

“Despicable Me 4,” a Universal Pictures release, is rated PG for action and rude humor. With a running time of 95 minutes, it earns two stars out of four.

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