Families of Congo soldiers target as M23 rebels advance
Refugee families of Congolese soldiers report wives chased from military camps in Goma and some children recruited by M23 rebels. As the rebels moved through Goma and Bukavu, thousands fled or surrendered, with many relatives now in shelters or schools amid hardship and displacement.
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Congo president vows unity government as M23 rebels surge
In Kinshasa President Felix Tshisekedi pledged a national unity government amid a brutal surge by M23 rebels who seized Goma and Bukavu with about 4,000 Rwandan-backed fighters. The conflict has killed thousands, driven families from homes, and disrupted schooling as UN and rights groups urge restraint and accountability.
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West Bank tanks mark new Israeli foray after Gaza truce
Israeli tanks entered Jenin and other West Bank areas for the first time in decades as officials vowed year long stays to curb militancy. Defense Minister Katz and Netanyahu warned of intensified abuse of refugee camps while Palestinian officials called the move a dangerous escalation and displacement deepens. The broader war context includes stalled ceasefire talks, hostage concerns, and regional pressure from Egypt and Qatar.
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