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• Federal Government of Somalia engages al Shabaab with support from U.S. Forces AFRICOM 02 Mar 2025 -- At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted collective self-defense airstrikes against al Shabaab on March 1, 2025.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Hegseth Directs Civilians to Prepare 5 Bullet Points on Weekly Work DoD News 02 Mar 2025 -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday signed a memorandum to all Defense Department civilian employees directing them to prepare five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week.
• Logistics, sustainment keeps JTF Southern Guard moving, stocked, fueled Army News 02 Mar 2025 -- Nobody wants an outsider coming in and stirring the pot, adding their two cents, or giving advice. While most sections prefer to keep their turf untouched, there's one team of subject matter experts that everyone wants all in their operational Kool-Aid: the logisticians of Joint Task Force Southern Guard (JTF-SG) J4.
• Starmer Says 'Time To Act' On Ukraine As Europe At Crossroads RFE/RL 02 Mar 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a four-step plan agreed with European leaders and top representatives of NATO and the EU to support Ukraine and show they remain united in the face of Russia's aggression.
• Historic £1.6bn deal provides thousands of air defence missiles for Ukraine and boosts UK jobs and growth UK MOD 02 Mar 2025 -- Deal will create 200 jobs in Northern Ireland and provide 5000 air defence missiles missiles to Ukraine.
• European Leaders To Hold Crisis Talks In London After Zelenskyy's Clash With Trump RFE/RL 02 Mar 2025 -- The lavish interiors of Lancaster House in London will host crisis talks on March 2 as European leaders seek to recover from collective shock and horror after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's disastrous visit to Washington this week.
• Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna: The next step should be a coalition of the willing to give military aid and security guarantees to Ukraine Estonia MFA 02 Mar 2025 -- The video meeting of the Baltic States and the United Kingdom held this morning and the messages coming from London affirm that a critical majority of Europe thinks like we do.
• UK PM Starmer meets Ukrainian President Zelensky Global Times 02 Mar 2025 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.
• People's Liberation Army-Navy vessels operating near Australia Australia DOD 02 Mar 2025 -- People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Task Group 107, comprised of the Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class Cruiser Zunyi, and the Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu, is operating approximately 570 nautical miles (1055 kilometres) southeast of Perth.
• 'No fuel to Americans!': Norwegian fuel giant halts sales to US after Trump-Zelensky showdown Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- A major Norwegian petrol company, Haltbakk Bunkers, has reportedly announced a ban on fuel sales to all US forces following the public dispute between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.
• Statement from Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik on reports concerning naval support Government of Norway 02 Mar 2025 -- "We have seen reports raising concerns about support for US Navy vessels in Norway."
• Minister of National Defence left for the United States: we can only help Ukraine if we are strong and armed well Lithuania MND 02 Mar 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė is conducting a visit to the United States on March 2 through 7.
• Rubio uses emergency authority to fast-track $4 billion military aid for Israel Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he had used his emergency authority to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel, amid a tense ceasefire between the regime and Hamas in Gaza, where over 48,000 Palestinians have been killed.

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Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• PM Netanyahu's Remarks at the Start of the Government Meeting Israel - Prime Minister 02 Mar 2025
• Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 02 Mar 2025
• Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 02 Mar 2025
• Israeli ministers urge Netanyahu to 'open gates of hell' on Gaza until all Israeli captives released Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- A decision by Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to stop the entry of all humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip has been welcomed by the regime's far-right coalition, with lawmakers and ministers urging the prime minister to "open the gates of hell" on the people of Gaza.
• February Summary of the Counterterrorism Operation in Judea and Samaria Israel Defense Forces 02 Mar 2025
• Israeli cabinet allows military to call up 400,000 reservists Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- The Israeli cabinet has approved the extension of a special order that authorizes the regime's military to recruit up to 400,000 soldiers for reserve duty by the end of May 2025.
• 605 Palestinians killed or injured in Gaza since ceasefire began IRNA 02 Mar 2025 -- At least 605 Palestinians have been killed or injured in Israeli attacks across the besieged enclave since a fragile ceasefire took effect on January 19, according to the Gaza Media Office.
• Hamas says Israel 'bears responsibility' for fate of its prisoners IRNA 02 Mar 2025 -- Hamas has warned that Israel "bears responsibility" for the fate of Israeli prisoners still held in the Gaza Strip after the regime suspended the entry of humanitarian aid.
• Israel stops humanitarian aid into Gaza; Hamas calls cutoff 'a war crime' IRNA 02 Mar 2025 -- Israel has stopped the entry of all humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, prompting a fierce reaction from the Hamas resistance movement which has called the measure "a war crime" and an attack on a ceasefire agreement between the two sides.
• Israel ditching Gaza truce with unwavering Trump support: Hamas IRNA 02 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israel is ditching the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire with the unwavering support of U.S. President Donald Trump.
• Israel's airstrikes kill 4 in Gaza; Hamas warns Tel Aviv over fate of captives Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- At least four Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as Israel has resumed its aggression on the besieged territory hours after the first phase of the fragile ceasefire agreement came to an end.
• Hamas decries as 'war crime' Israeli suspension of humanitarian aid to Gaza Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- The Israeli regime has suspended the entry of humanitarian aid supplies to the Gaza Strip amid the termination of the first phase of the January 19 ceasefire agreement, with the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas denouncing the move as a "war crime" against the besieged territory.
• Hamas urges upcoming Arab summit to uphold rejection of displacement schemes Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- Hamas has reaffirmed its readiness to cooperate with any initiative to counter attempts to displace Palestinians and reconstruct the Gaza Strip, provided that Palestinian rights remain intact, urging the upcoming Arab summit to maintain its rejection of such schemes.
• Hamas: Swap deal only possible after second phase of ceasefire talks Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has said that any further captive-abductee exchanges with Israel will only be possible after the two sides engage in the second phase of Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
• Israel accepts US proposal for temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, Passover holidays Global Times 02 Mar 2025 -- Israel has accepted a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Jewish Passover holiday, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office around midnight between Saturday and Sunday.
• UN relief chief says Israel's decision to halt Gaza aid 'alarming' Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- Tom Fletcher, the UN's emergency relief coordinator, has strongly denounced Israel's decision to halt aid into Gaza as "alarming."
• UNDP official urges urgent int'l support for Lebanon's stability, recovery Global Times 02 Mar 2025 -- The deputy head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) on Saturday called for urgent international support for Lebanon to restore its security and revitalize its economy, according to a statement by Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA).
• Israel/Palestine: Statement by the Spokesperson on the ceasefire in Gaza European External Action Service (EEAS) 02 Mar 2025 -- The EU condemns the refusal of Hamas to accept the extension of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Israel's subsequent decision to block the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza could potentially result in humanitarian consequences.
• EU 'gravely' concerned about Israeli offensive in north West Bank IRNA 02 Mar 2025 -- The European Union has expressed its "grave concern" about the repercussions of an Israeli offensive in the occupied West Bank, which has targeted several northern cities and their refugee camps for more than a month now.
• OIC Strongly Condemns Israeli Occupation's Decision to Block Aid Entry into Gaza Strip, Calls for Urgent International Action Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 02 Mar 2025 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the decision of the Israeli occupation authorities to halt the entry of humanitarian aid and close all crossings leading to the Gaza Strip, noting that these illegal measures constitute a violation of international humanitarian law and the Fourth Geneva Convention, as well as relevant UN resolutions.
• Saudi Arabia, Egypt condemn Israel for blocking aid entry into Gaza IRNA 02 Mar 2025 -- Egypt and Saudi Arabia have condemned Israel for cutting off the entry of goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip as the first phase of a ceasefire deal with Hamas expired.
• Egypt says Gaza reconstruction plan ready IRNA 02 Mar 2025 -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty says that Egypt's Gaza reconstruction plan, which ensures Palestinians remain on their land, is ready and will be presented at an emergency Arab summit on March 4.
• Egypt says to present Gaza reconstruction plan at emergency Arab summit Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has said the Gaza reconstruction plan, which guarantees Palestinians the right to stay on their land, will be presented at the upcoming emergency Arab summit this week.
• Houthi warns Israel: Tel Aviv will come under fire if it resumes Gaza war Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has sternly warned the occupying Israeli regime against reigniting the Gaza war, emphasizing that any resumption of fighting would result in retaliatory strikes targeting Israeli-occupied territories, particularly Tel Aviv.
• Foreign Ministry Expresses Saudi Arabia's Condemnation and Denunciation of Israeli Occupation Government's Decision to Halt Access of Humanitarian Aid into the Gaza Strip SPA 02 Mar 2025 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation government's decision to halt the access of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The use of aid as a tool for extortion and collective punishment constitutes a blatant violation of international law and a direct infringement of the basis of international humanitarian law, especially in light of the humanitarian catastrophe facing the Palestinian people.

Other Conflicts

• Taliban refute Trump's claim of Chinese control over Afghan base as 'emotional' VOA 02 Mar 2025 -- Taliban officials have denied President Donald Trump's recent assertions that China holds control over a crucial former U.S.-operated military base in Afghanistan.
• EU boosts humanitarian aid in Bangladesh, Myanmar and for the Rohingya refugee crisis European Commission 02 Mar 2025 -- The Commission has allocated today €76 million in EU humanitarian to address the needs of people affected by the main crises in South and Southeast Asia.

News Reports

• Amendment to Duties to Address the Situation at our Southern Border The White House 02 Mar 2025
• Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs across our Northern Border The White House 02 Mar 2025
• Excerpts from Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview with Krasnaya Zvezda media holding, March 2, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02 Mar 2025
• Taiwan condemns China for undermining Palau ties with crime activities CNA 02 Mar 2025 -- Taiwan's government has condemned China's ongoing attempts to sabotage Taiwan's diplomatic ties with Palau through alleged illicit activities by criminal organizations there, following a recent think tank report that made public such efforts.
• Expert urges Taiwan, Philippines, Australia to team up on security CNA 02 Mar 2025 -- A Taipei-based defense expert has warned that China is increasingly seeking to project its power in the southern flank of the first island chain and urged Taiwan to beef up cooperation with the Philippines and Australia to defend it.
• Japanese media hype Straits transit in early-Feb 'sending mixed signals' Global Times 02 Mar 2025 -- Japanese media including NHK on Saturday suddenly revealed news happening nearly a month ago, reporting that a Japanese destroyer had sailed through the Taiwan Straits in early February.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 02 Mar 2025
• WPK Delegation Returns Home KCNA 02 Mar 2025 -- A delegation of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) led by Ri Hi Yong, member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the Central Committee of the WPK and chairman of the Central Inspection Commission of the WPK, returned home on Saturday after visiting Russia.
• Leader says Iran confronted by a coalition of 'hypocritical powers' IRNA 02 Mar 2025 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Islamic Republic has no issues with other nations; rather, it is confronted by a broad coalition of "hypocritical powers" attempting to interfere in its internal affairs and disrupt its foreign relations.
• President acknowledges he shifted position on negotiating with the U.S. to match Leader's stance IRNA 02 Mar 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says he is committed to the position outlined by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei regarding negotiations with Washington even though his own view was initially different.
• Iran's foreign policy focuses on ties with neighboring nations: Official IRNA 02 Mar 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi says that neighbors have a special place in Iran's foreign policy.
• Iran Parliament dismisses economy minister over economic mismanagement Press TV 02 Mar 2025 -- Iranian lawmakers have impeached and voted to remove Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdonnasser Hemmati from office over economic problems and the sharp devaluation of the national currency.
• PM meeting with Prime Minister Meloni of Italy: 2 March 2025 Gov.UK 02 Mar 2025
• Doorstop interview - Sydney Prime Minister of Australia 02 Mar 2025
• OPINION: Despots face a security rethink in the age of drones Radio Free Asia 02 Mar 2025 -- On Feb. 11, Hun Sen, Cambodia's de-facto ruler, claimed that the authorities had weeks ago uncovered a plot to kill him at his provincial mansion using drones.
• Vietnam courts American businesses, pledges to cut surplus with US Radio Free Asia 02 Mar 2025 -- Vietnam's prime minister met dozens of U.S. business leaders over the weekend, seeking to smooth any possible trade issues with the new administration of President Donald Trump.
• Vietnam's legal system 'arbitrary,' ignores international agreements, UN group says Radio Free Asia 02 Mar 2025 -- A United Nations group has accused Vietnam of unfairly arresting and trying a blogger and activist, who is serving a six-year prison term. The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said the trial took place under a state judicial practice that could amount to a violation of international law.