Children stabber

Hi Global Recap readers,

Are you all enjoying the Paris Olympics?

If you are, you might have seen a recent female boxing match that ended in just 46 seconds after the winner’s punches left Angela Carini in tears.

This has caused a stir as Imane Khelif, the winner, faces accusations of being transgender or intersex due to failing gender tests at previous world championships for having “elevated levels of testosterone.”

However, she has never identified as either, making the issue more complicated.

🇬🇧 UNITED KINGDOM
Protesters Rage, Killer of Children Shows Up in Court

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for a crisis meeting with police chiefs following a horrific stabbing attack that left three young girls dead and several others injured.

The Attack

A 17-year-old suspect attacked a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on Monday, killing three girls and injuring ten others.

• The victims were Alice Dasilva Aguiar (9), Elsie Dot Stancombe (7), and Bebe King (6).

• The suspect, Axel Rudakubana, used a kitchen knife with a curved blade.

• Despite claims of the suspect being an immigrant with links to Islam, he was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents and has no known links to Islam.

Court Appearance

Axel Rudakubana made his first court appearance on Thursday, revealing new details about the case.

• Despite being a minor, he was named in court as he will turn 18 next week.

• He faces three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder.

• The motive for the attack remains undisclosed.

Nationwide Unrest

The attack has sparked widespread unrest, resulting in numerous arrests and injuries. Due to the attacker being an

• Over 100 people were arrested in central London during protests.

• Thousands of anti-immigration protesters gathered near Downing Street, chanting slogans like “save our kids” and “we want our country back.”

Prime Minister’s Response

Starmer plans to support the police and address the violence.

• He will offer the government’s full backing to the police.

• Starmer emphasized protecting the right to peaceful protest while condemning violent acts.

📊 Poll

Mainstream media is once again labeling all protesters as “far-right” and “racists.” While the protesters’ reaction might seem excessive in isolation, it is clear that the knife attack was merely a catalyst for people to express their long-standing frustration at being labeled bigots and racists for voicing genuine concerns about their culture and national identity being diluted.

Whether justified or not, the more society ignores their concerns as mere bigotry, violence is only going to get worse.

🇮🇹 ITALY
Migrant Center Opened

Italy has opened a controversial migrant center in Albania, aiming to manage the huge influx of migrants more effectively.

But why is it controversial?

New Migrant Center

Italy has opened the first of two planned migrant centers in Albania. This is deemed essential as it receives the most migrant arrivals in the EU.

• The center is located in the northern Albanian port of Shengjin and can house up to 3000 migrants per month.

• It is part of Europe’s first “offshoring” scheme for migrants.

• The Italian government will manage the centers and has funded their construction.

Political Reactions

The plan has sparked significant political debate and criticism.

• Italian opposition and human rights groups criticize the high cost, estimated at €650 million.

• Critics argue the centers may not adequately screen for vulnerable individuals.

• Supporters believe it could deter migrants and reduce Italy’s migrant burden.

International Implications

The initiative has broader implications for European migration policies.

• 15 EU members support outsourcing migration management.

• The deal is seen as an experiment that could be replicated if successful.

• Albania views the deal as a boost to its EU membership negotiations.

Local Concerns

The agreement has also raised concerns within Albania.

• Some protests claim the deal aims to replace Albanians with foreigners, which is an understandable concern.

🇮🇱 ISRAEL
Hamas Military Chief Confirmed Killed

A day after Hamas’s political leader Ismael Haniyeh was assassinated, Israel confirmed that Hamas’s military chief, Mohammed Deif, was killed in a July airstrike.

This marks a significant blow to Hamas’s leadership.

Mohammed Deif’s Death

Israel confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif in a July 13 air strike.

• Deif was targeted in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip.

• He was a key figure in planning the October 7 attacks on Israel.

• Deif was the second-ranking Hamas official in Gaza.

Impact on Hamas

Israel’s Defense Minister called Deif’s death a “significant milestone.”

• Deif’s death is seen as a major step in dismantling Hamas.

• The operation reflects the disintegration of Hamas, according to Israel.

Background on Deif

Deif was head of Hamas’s military wing, the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades.

• He survived seven assassination attempts.

• Deif has been involved in major attacks against Israel since the 1990s.

• He directed military operations from underground tunnels in Gaza.

🇺🇦 UKRAINE
F-16s Arrive in Ukraine

Ukraine has finally received the much-anticipated F-16 fighter jets to bolster its defense against Russia.

These jets are expected to significantly enhance Ukraine’s military capabilities, though operational challenges have raised additional concerns and questions.

Arrival of F-16s

• These jets are specialized in suppressing enemy air defenses.

• They will replace Ukraine’s aging Soviet-era jets.

• Western countries like Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway have pledged over 60 F-16s.

Expected Impact

The F-16s will have three core missions.

• Intercept Russian missiles and drones.

• Suppress enemy air defense systems.

• Strike Russian troop positions and ammunition depots.

Challenges Ahead

The F-16s present several logistical challenges.

• The jets require a large number of support personnel.

• Quality airfields and maintenance are crucial for their operation.

• Although Ukrainian pilots have undergone a crash course in training, many are concerned that providing Ukraine with such advanced assets might be a waste of money.

Russian Reaction

Russia is expected to target the F-16s aggressively.

• The Kremlin has offered rewards for destroying F-16s.

• Russian forces will likely try to strike the jets on the ground.

• Ukraine may keep some jets at foreign bases to protect them.

🇮🇷 IRAN
Hamas Leader’s Funeral

Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader and representatives of Palestinian militias he supports, prayed Thursday over the coffins of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard, who were killed in an assassination.

Although Israel has not claimed responsibility, Iran attributes the assassination to Israel.

Funeral Procession

Thousands attended the procession in Tehran, where Haniyeh’s coffin was carried through the city.

• Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led the funeral prayers at Tehran University.

• Iran’s new President Masoud Pezeshkian stood next to Khamenei.

• The coffins were later moved toward Azadi Square with people throwing flowers.

Embarrassment

The assassination is a major embarrassment for Iran because it happened on their soil, with no clear evidence identifying the culprit. It also reveals significant gaps in Iran’s intelligence and security protocols.