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Israel Now Portrayed As Enemy Of Christians - PM Netanyahu
https://osazuwaakonedo.news/israel-now-portrayed-as-enemy-of-christians-pm-netanyahu/28/07/2025/
#Issues #Gaza #Iran #Israel #US ©July 28th, 2025 ®July 28, 2025 8:44 pm Barely ten days after Israeli soldiers bombed the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu, the state of Israel Prime Minister has said that Israel is now being portrayed as the enemy of Christians, stating that, Israel has a thriving Christian community, “the only thriving Christian community in the broad radius of the Middle East, where Christians are not “tolerated”, they’re cherished”, adding, “You can light Christmas trees in Nazareth – but in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, when Israel left and the Palestinian Authority came in, the Christian majority shrank from 80% to under 20%, because there was no more Israel to protect them, though, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not mention the bombing of the Catholic Church in Gaza that led to the killing of three persons and injuring to several people including the Parish Priest, it could be recalled that the Israel Defense Forces, IDF action against the Christian Holy place in Gaza sparked global condemnations, with the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV in a statement on Sunday July 20, 2025 while speaking after his Angelus prayer, read out the names of those killed in the incident and said; “I appeal to the international community to observe humanitarian law and respect the obligation to protect civilians as well as the prohibition of collective punishment, of indiscriminate use of force and forced displacement of the population”. #OsazuwaAkonedo
Thailand, Cambodia Denies Shelling In Lao As War Enters 4th Day NonStop
https://osazuwaakonedo.news/thailand-cambodia-denies-shelling-in-lao-as-war-enters-4th-day-nonstop/27/07/2025/
#Issues #Thailand #Cambodia #EmeraldTriangle #Lao #Trump #US ©July 27th, 2025 ®July 27, 2025 12:57 pm Royal Thai Army and the Cambodia National Ministry of Defense have both denied firing the 10 projectiles that destroyed civilian houses and properties at Emerald Triangle, a city in Lao on Thursday, just as both government establishments confirmed early in the morning on Sunday that fighting continued through Saturday night to Sunday morning night despite President Donald Trump of the United States, US statement on Saturday that he has spoken on phone with both the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the acting Prime Minister of Thailand, asking the two parties to agree on immediate ceasefire and failure to do so, according to Trump, US will not make any business deal with both countries, in his words, Trump said; “We happen to be, by coincidence, currently dealing on Trade with both Countries, but do not want to make any Deal, with either Country, if they are fighting, and I have told them so, the call with Thailand is being made momentarily, the call with Cambodia has ended, but expect to call back regarding War stoppage and Ceasefire based on what Thailand has to say, I am trying to simplify a complex situation, many people are being killed in this War, but it’s very much reminds me of the Conflict between Pakistan and India, which was brought to a successful halt.” #OsazuwaAkonedo
30 Killed As Thailand, Cambodia Continues Heavy Military Campaign
https://osazuwaakonedo.news/30-killed-as-thailand-cambodia-continues-heavy-military-campaign/27/07/2025/
#Issues #Thailand #Asia #Cambodia ©July 27th, 2025 ®July 27, 2025 4:32 am Asia is apparently becoming a continent of war as hope of achieving peace in the continent appeared slim since 2023 when  fresh wars broke out in the Middle East Asia after Hamas attacked Israel, forcing Israel to launch a multi front wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran and Yemen, this occurred as Russia that has parts of its territory in Asia had in 2022 launched a full-scale war against its neighbouring European country, Ukraine which the multiple wars have led to millions of deaths, with many in the world expecting an end soon, but, while many in the world hoped for permanent end to the deadly wars, another fresh war broke out during the week on Thursday in the South East Asia between Cambodia and Thailand after soldiers from Royal Thai Army of 14th Infantry Battalion on Wednesday stepped on a landmine at Huai Bon, Chong An Ma, Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani Province, within the Thai-Cambodia border area causing severe injury to one Thailand soldier while four other soldiers sustained some level of injuries, making the acting Prime Minister of Thailand, Phumtham Wechayachai to recall the country’s ambassador from Phnom Penh and expelled Cambodia’s ambassador to Thailand, leading to heavy military confrontations starting next day morning, which, Cambodian News Agency on Saturday reported that tens of thousands of innocent Cambodians, including children, pregnant women, and the elderly have been forced to flee the military aggression along the border areas, including Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, and Pursat, and the Royal Thai Army also on Saturday released a video of its men hoisting the Thai flag at a location and stated that the Thai national flag was raised atop Phu Makhuea, following Thai military operations to assault and seize the Phu Makhuea area, where it said the Cambodian forces had been heavily positioned, adding that the area was successfully captured during the evening of war on Friday, while the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra who is currently on suspension blamed the cause of the war on alleged powerful criminals in Cambodia, saying, the conflict stems from the Thai government’s efforts to crack down on call center crimes, dismantling a network of immense financial interests linked to influential groups in Cambodia, notwithstanding, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet in a statement called on Cambodians not to attack businesses and citizens of Thailand living in Cambodia, adding that, after the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Rotating Chairman of ASEAN, Anwar Ibrahim intervened in the matter on Thursday, both countries agreed to a ceasefire slated to sart on Friday by 12:00am, but, an hour after Malaysia Prime Minister told him that Thailand has agreed to the ceasefire, Thailand rescinded its decision and continued military actions against Cambodia, and the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson, Lieutenant General Maly Socheata in an operational updates on Saturday, said that Thailand has continued to expand its military; including its infantry Forces, heavy weaponry into Cambodia territory.  #OsazuwaAkonedo


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Barely ten days after Israeli soldiers bombed the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu, the State of Israel Prime Minister, has said that Israel is now being portrayed as the enemy of Christians, stating that Israel has a thriving Christian community, the only thriving Christian community in the broad radius of the Middle East. Where Christians are not tolerated, they're cherished, adding you can like Christmas trees in Nazareth,

but in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. When Israel left and the Palestinian authority came in, the Christian majority shrank from eighty percent to under twenty percent because there was

no more Israel to protect them. Though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not mention the bombing of the Catholic Church in Gaza that led to the killing of three persons and injuring to several people, including the parish priest, it could be recalled that the Israel Defense Forces idf action against the Christian Holy Place in Gaza sparked blows condemnations with the head of the Catholic Church, Popelio the fourteenth, in a statement on Sunday, July twentieth, twenty twenty five,

while speaking after his Angelus prayer, read out the names of those killed in the incident and said, I appeal to the international community to observe humanitarian law and respect the obligation to protect civilians, as well as the prohibition of collective punishment of indiscriminate use of force and force

displacement of the population. During a church event on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while speaking at the Daystars Together as One event in Jerusalem with Pastor Paula White, leader of the White House Faith Office, said Iran is now being projected as the friend of the Americans. Word to word of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech, as transcribed and made available by the Office of the Israel Prime Minister

on Sunday, reads below. Thank you Joni, thank you Daystar, Thanks Paula, Thank you ambassadors and the many friends of Israel. In the Christian world. This is the city in the land where it all began, the Judeo Christian tradition that promoted the belief in monotheism a single God, that developed the idea of the sanctity of life. The sanctity of

individual life, the idea of freedom. In an ancient world that was swamped with massive slavery to build these ancient empires, the Jewish people came out with the idea that slavery should be limited and ultimately removed. This was revolutionary. The beginning of the idea of freedom began in this land, and that idea spread throughout the centuries and especially in modern times, and changed the world. It gives hope to

the world. It gives meaning to our lives. It gives a bond between the world's greatest democracy, the United States of America, and the world's vibrant democracy here in Israel. And that's a partnership that is bonded in faith, in history, in tradition. I have the great privilege of being invited to speak at the Joint Session of the American Congress, and I look on the wall and I see a quote from Moses. That's our common tradition, our common well spring.

We're immersed in the Bible, we live the Bible. We have a future because we have a past, and that past is shared by millions, hundreds of millions around the world. And I want to thank you on behalf of the people of Israel and the Jewish people for that enduring friendship which is the mainstay of our present and future ability to live in a free, prosperous and peaceful world.

But that bond is being challenged today. It is being challenged today by a fanatic fundamentalism, an Islamist fundamentalism that seeks to subjugate all Muslims that they view as infidels, eradicate the American and obviously the Israeli presence in the Middle East. They call America the great Satan, Israel is the small Satan for but it's a small state that standing in their way, and we fight them. We fight them together, as we recently have with President Trump's leadership

and our partnership. And yet we see the effort to break down our bond in America and other parts of the world, that partnership that promotes Judeo Christian values, that protects in Israel Christians as nowhere else in the Middle East, that truth is being reversed, put on its head by a campaign of lies. Israel is now portrayed as the enemy of Christians, and the enemies of Christians are portrayed

as the friends of the United States. Iran a friend of the United States, an innocent victim the Muslim brotherhood who chanted death to America alongside Iran friends of America for mass These monsters, these monsters who burned babies, raped our women, beheaded our men, and chanted death to America,

Friends of America. Israel has a thriving Christian community, the only thriving Christian community in the broad broad radius of the Middle East, where Christians are not tolerated, They're cherished. You can light Christmas trees in Nazareth, but in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. When Israel left and the Palestinian authority came in, the Christian majority shrank from eighty percent to under twenty percent because there was no more Israel

to protect them. We cherish our Christian friends. We protect the Christian holy sites, not only the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, but in the Galilee, not only in Nazareth, but in the Galilee in Capernam, where Jesus preached for three years. We uphold and cherish those sites. So Israel, the guardian of Christianity in the Middle East, is presented on American television by purchased influences, its presented as the enemy of Christianity. What folly, what lies? What a travesty

of truth. So one of the things we have fought now in the Seventh Front War, we have an eighth front, and that is the front and the battle for truth. And I can think of no one who can carry this battle alongside with us, no one who can do it better than you on this channel, the New Paula and our many Christian friends. We must fight for our

common values. We must stand up for the truth. And by standing up for the truth, you stand up with Israel, and you stand with the Jewish people against this abomination of falsehoods. We can win this war exactly as we win the Seventh Front War. And I thank you for your support. I want to address also the ambassadors who

are here. Your countries have strong Christian communities and a strong bond with us too, and I want to thank you for your support and the many, many millions around the world who have voiced support for Israel during our great battles here. We haven't finished, but we're winning and we'll continue to win. But the main thing that I'm want to stress is the importance of winning the battle for truth, and that is a battle that we fought. Even as we speak now, Israel is presented as though

we are applying a campaign of starvation in Gaza. What a bold faced lie. There is no policy of starvation in Gaza, and there is no starvation in Gaza. We enable humanitarian aid throughout the duration of the war to enter Gaza. Otherwise there would be no Gazans. And what has interdicted the supply of humanitarian aid is one force her mass again the reverse of the truth. Her mass robs steals this humanitarian aid and then accuses Israel of

not supplying it. Well, we have enabled the amount required by international law to come in. There are hundreds and

hundreds of trucks loaded with tons. So far, we've supplied one point nine million tons of food since the beginning of the war, almost two million tons, and now we have hundreds of trucks waiting on the Gazan side of the Kerem Shalom crossing and its international organizations, some of them very well intended, and it's the UN too food that they purchased, and we say go ahead, deliver it and they say we can't because combat is going on,

and we say yes, where we're fighting. We'll continue to fight, but there are safe corridors. You can bring the food to anywhere you want. That is not a problem. So we have just announced that formerly here are safe corridors, and the UN has no excuses left, no excuses left. Stop lying, stop finding excuses, do what you have to do, and stop accusing Israel deliberately of this egregious falsehood. There is no starvation in Gaza, no policy of starvation in Gaza.

And I assure you that we have a commitment to achieve our war goals. We will continue to fight till we achieve the release of our hostages and the destruction of her Mass's military and governing capabilities. They shall be there no more. We shall not have any more of these massacres. We shall not have any more of these monstrosities. We stand for human freedom and human life, and that is not commensurate with Hermas or with Iran or other

Iranian proxies. We have fought this battle together. We shall win it together. And I want to assure you that we have great faith in your faith and in our faith. We have a common bond. It is strong, it is something that represents the vast majority of Americans, and I would say just about all Israelis and by the way, Jews and non Jews alike, because we know that our

standing together assures our common future. So I want to thank you on behalf of the State of Israel for everything that you're doing, and as the saying goes, for everything that you will do. Thank you all, Thank you

very much. Quindi Uni Royal Thai Army and the Cambodia National Ministry of Defense have both denied firing the ten projectiles that destroyed civilian houses and properties at Emerald Triangle, a city in Now on Thursday, just as both government establishments confirmed early in the morning on Sunday that fighting

continued through Saturday night to Sunday morning night. Despite President Donald Trump of the United States u S statement on Saturday that he has spoken on phone with both the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the acting Prime Minister of Thailand asking the two parties to agree on immediate cease fire, and failure to do so, according to Trump, US will

not make any business deal with both countries. In his words, Trump said, we happen to be by coincidents currently dealing on trade with both countries, but do not want to make any deal with either country if they are fighting, and I have told them so. The call with Thailand is being made momentarily. The call with Cambodia has ended, but expect a call back regarding war stoppage and cease fire based on what Thailand has to say. I am

trying to simplify a complex situation. Many people are being killed in this war, but it very much reminds me of the conflict between Pakistan and India, which was brought to a successful halt. The Lao government had on Friday reported that ten bombs were found having been fired into civilian areas and affecting local residents in the Emerald Triangle, a town in Lao that borders both Lao, Thailand and Cambodia.

A statement from the Lao People's Armed Forces on Saturday afternoon refuted earlier media reports claiming clashes between the Lao People's Armed Forces and Cambodian armed personnel, describing the reports as untrue, denying the shelling in Lao. The Royal Thailand Army, in a statement on Saturday, said that the Royal Thai Army clarifies case of artillery shells landing in laopid R territory in Emerald Triangle Area confirms investigation found they were

not Thai forces ammunition. According to news reports, on the twenty fourth of July twenty twenty five, at approximately nine forty hours, ten artillery shells landed in the territory of the Lao People's Democratic Republic LAOPDR in the Emerald Triangle area, which is the border junction between Thailand, LAOS and Cambodia, without clear confirmation as to which side the shells belonged to, and preliminarily there were no reports of casualties or property

damage from the incident. Major General Wintai Suburi Army spokesperson issued a clarification that following fact finding investigations and coordination with security agencies of the Lao PDR, it is confirmed that they were definitely not shells from the Thai military side, and the Royal Thai Army has confidence in its capability to control weapon usage effectively, appropriately, proportionately, and strictly within

international rules of engagement. However, in the recent period, it has often been found that the Cambodian side has been using long range fire support weapons to attack numerous civilian targets throughout the past two days, which appears to be intentional and deliberate use of such weapons against targets other than military objectives, such as using weapons against historical sites, aiming to significantly mislead the international community against the Thai side.

The Royal Thai Army confirms that the Thai side has strict measures for controlling weapon usage, particularly in areas adjacent to the border, to prevent impact on civilians or areas unrelated to military operations. The Royal Thai Army will continue to coordinate closely with the LAOPDR side to maintain positive relations between the two countries. The Royal Thai Army Public Rule Nations Center Army Spokesperson team stated this on the

twenty sixth of July twenty twenty five. In a swift reaction, the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense, in a statement also on Saturday, said the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia categorically rejects and condemns in the strongest terms the false and malicious accusation by Thailand that Cambodia

deliberately launched Projectile's inter Laosian territory. This baseless allegation reflects a disturbing pattern of deceit by the Thai military, first fabricating lies to justify its unprovoked aggression against Cambodia, and now seeking to manipulate international opinion by undermining Cambodia's reputation. Such irresponsible rhetoric is not only patently false, but dangerously inflammatory, particularly as the Lao authorities have neither concluded their investigation

nor issued any such claim. Cambodia demands that Thailand immediately sees its deliberate disinformation CA campaign, which merely serves to deflect attention from its own flagrant violations of international law. Unlike Thailand, Cambodia has not and will not violate the sovereignty of any neighboring state, including the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Cambodia reiterates its unwavering respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations, and affirms its readiness to extend full cooperation to the Lao People's Army to investigate the incident in a responsible, professional and transparent manner. Lieutenant General Meliskita, under Secretary of State and spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia stated this on Saturday,

July twenty six, twenty twenty five. On Sunday early morning, the Royal Thailand Army issued a report and stated that today the twenty seventh of July twenty twenty five, Major General Wintaisubari Army spokesperson address the latest situation, stating that Cambodia continue use its military activities by employing long range

weapons and firing into Thai territory. Continuous clashes have occurred at multiple points along the front lines with numerous long range support weapons landing outside their intended military target areas in Suran Province. Thailand therefore finds it necessary to conduct military operations in response to the continued firing of long range support weapons such as rockets and artillery that persist

in targeting Thai territory to prevent civilian casualties or losses. Yesterday, the twenty sixth of July twenty twenty five, at approximately fifteen to thirty hours, Cambodian artillery shells targeted the Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital at Bansambeng Village three, Southong Chai Subdistrict, Kantharallak District, c say Khat Province, causing severe damage to the building structure. However, there were no fatalities or injuries,

as medical personnel had previously evacuated patients from the facility. Furthermore, intelligence reports indicate potential deployment of high performance weapons systems such as PHL zero three, Rule seventy and VM twenty one that may provide additional support to Cambodian forces. This may reflect Cambodia's stance, which Thailand cannot yet trust. According to the latest situation, Cambodian forces have not ceased their

attacks using all forms of weaponry against Thai forces. The Royal Thai Army will operate at full capacity to counter this aggression and reaffirms its continued focus on military targets that pose military threats and endanger the lives and property of our fellow citizens only within the appropriate framework of international rules of engagement to protect and maintain sovereignty to

the best of our ability. The Royal Thai Army Public Relations Center Army Spokesperson Team stated this in a press statement on the twenty seventh of July twenty twenty five. A few minutes later, the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense reacted and stated that the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia categorically rejects and condemns in the strongest terms the baseless and irresponsible accusation by Thailand that

Cambodia initiated hostilities. This false claim is nothing more than a desperate attempt to shift attention away from Thailand's own flagrant and repeated violations of Cambodia's sovereignty and international law. The facts are indisputable. It was Thailand that launched the first wave of brutal attacks against Cambodian territory. On the twenty seventh of July twenty twenty five, at two o'clock,

Thai forces shelled Veal in Trelocation. By two thirty, they expanded the bombardment to Tarthau pan On three hundred thirty three and Panom coamouch And at four fifty additional shellings struck Tamman Tom and Tarkrabi. At six o'clock, Thai ground troops invaded Panom coamouch and sees and Veal entry location, followed by a large scale incursion at six thirty involving tax and ground troops into multiple areas including Veal Entry five, Makara,

Penom Comauch and An Sees. In a separate statement, the spokesperson of the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense added that as of now, violations from the Thai side continue and have escalated beyond the initial incidents. Since five a m. Yesterday in the operational zone of Military Region four, Thai forces began launching continuous and intense attax toward Boss sb O V. These escalations include the following incidents. At ten forty a M Thai aircraft dropped two bombs on the

road leading to PreO Vehre Temple. At eleven fifty six, a M a Thai aircraft dropped a cluster bomb on Penom Kamal. At two thirty p m, Thailand launched a ground assort using armored vehicles in the Veal Intrae area. From two thirty PM onward, the situation gradually deescalated until ten PM. At two a m. Past midnight, Thai troops began a new wave of attacks on Cambodia, targeting the

Veal Intrae area. At two thirty am, Thai forces launched additional strikes on Tarthav and Panom Kamau using surveillance and combat drones. At four fifty a m. This morning, Thailand began artillery shelling into the territory around the Tarmu Tom and Tar Krebi temples. At six a m. Thai forces began advancing ground troops into the Panom Kamao area. Across all conflict zones from Tarmon Temple to the Mombay area. Thailand has aggressively used heavy artillery, cluster bombs, bio drones

and air strikes against Cambodian territory. Lieutenant General Mali Sokita, under Secretary of State and spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense of the Kingdom of Cambodia, stated this inner

statement on Sunday, July twenty seventh, twenty twenty five. We have reported that Asia is apparently becoming a continent of war as hope of achieving peace in the continent appeared slim since twenty twenty three, when fresh wars broke out in the Middle East Asia after Hamas attacked Israel, forcing Israel to launch her multi front wars in Gaza Lebanon, Syria, Iran,

and Yemen. This occurred as Russia, that has parts of its territory in Asia, had in twenty twenty two launched a full scale war against its neighboring European country Ukraine, which The multiple wars have led to millions of deaths,

with many in the world expecting an end soon. But while many in the world hoped for permanent end to the deadly wars, another fresh war broke out during the week on Thursday in the Southeast Asia between Cambodia and Thailand after soldiers from Royal Thai Army of fourteenth Infantry Battalion on Wednesday stepped on a landmine at huaiban Chong and mar Non Nuen District, Uban Ratchathani Province within the Thai Cambodia border area, causing severe injury to one Thailand

soldier while four other soldiers sustained some level of injuries, making the acting Prime Minister of Thailand funtham we Chaii to recall the country's ambassador from Panom Pen and expelled Cambodia's ambassador to Thailand, leading to heavy military confrontations starting next day morning, which Cambodian news agency on Saturday reported the tens of thousands of innocent Cambodians, including children, pregnant women, and the elderly, have been forced to flee the military

aggression along the border areas including Prio vhir Odaminchi and Pursit and The Royal Thai Army also on Saturday released a video of its men hoisting the Thai flag at a location and stated that the Thai national flag was raised atop fum Aqueya following Thai military operations to assault and seize the Fu Maquaa area, where it said the Cambodian forces had been heavily positioned, adding that the area was successfully captured during the evening of war on Friday.

While the Prime Minister of Thailand, Piton Tan Shinawat, who is currently on suspension, blame the cause of the war on alleged powerful criminals in Cambodia, saying the conflict stems from the Thai government's efforts to crack down on call center crimes, dismantling a network of immense financial interests linked

to influential groups in Cambodia. Notwithstanding, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdek Mohaborva thapade Han Maney in a statement called on Cambodians not to attack businesses and citizens of Thailand living in Cambodia, adding that after the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the rotating Chairman of Azian and Why Ibrahim intervened in the matter on Thursday, both countries agreed to a cease fire slated to start on Friday by twelve a m. But an hour after malaysia Prime minister told him that

Thailand has agreed to the ceasefire, Thailand rescinded its decision and continued military actions against Cambodia and the Cambodia. Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Lieutenant General Mali Sokita, in an operational updates on Saturday, said that Thailand has continued to expand its military, including its infantry forces heavy weaponry into

Cambodia territorydiquingi Ni. Asia is apparently becoming a continent of war as hope of achieving peace in the continent appeared slim since twenty twenty three, when fresh wars broke out in the Middle East Asia after Hamas attacked Israel, forcing Israel to launch a multifront wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran,

and Yemen. This occurred as Russia, that has parts of its territory in Asia, had in twenty twenty two launched a full scale war against its neighboring European country Ukraine, which The multiple wars have led to millions of deaths,

with many in the world expecting an end soon. But while many in the world hoped for permanent end to the deadly wars, another fresh war broke out during the week on Thursday in the Southeast Asia between Cambodia and Thailand after soldiers from Royal Thai Army of fourteenth Infantry Battalion on Wednesday stepped on a landmine at Huai Bon chong En ma nam Yuen District, Uban Ratchathani Province within the Thai Cambodia border area, causing severe injury to one

Thailand soldier, while four other soldiers sustained some level of injuries, making the acting Prime Minister of Thailand fun from WHICHII to recall the country's ambassador from PanAm Pen and expelled Cambodia's ambassador to Thailand, leading to heavy military confrontations starting

next day. Morning, which Cambodian news agency on Saturday reported the tens of thousands of innocent Cambodians, including children, pregnant women and the elderly, have been forced to flee the military aggression along the border areas including Pria, Vihir, Odaminchi and Persit, and The Royal Thai Army also on Saturday released a video of its men hoisting the Thai flag at a location and stated that the Thai national flag was raised atop Fu Maquaya following Thai military operations to

assault and seize the Fu Maquaa area, where it said the Cambodian forces had been heavily positioned, adding that the area was successfully captured during the evening of war on Friday.

While the Prime Minister of Thailand, Pitong Tan Shinawat, who is currently on suspension, blamed the cause of the war on alleged powerful criminals in Cambodia, saying the conflict stems from the Thai government's efforts to crack down on call center crimes, dismantling a network of immense financial interests linked to influential groups groups in Cambodia. Notwithstanding the Prime Minister

of Cambodia. Sandek Movaborva thapade han Mane in a statement called on Cambodians not to attack businesses and citizens of Thailand living in Cambodia, adding that after the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the rotating Chairman of Azian and Wha Ibrahim intervened in the matter on Thursday, both countries agreed to a cease fire slated to start on Friday by twelve a m. But an hour after Malaysia Prime minister told him that Thailand has agreed to the ceasefire, Thailand

rescinded its decision and continued military actions against Cambodia and the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Lieutenant General Mali Sokita, in an operational updates on Saturday, said that Thailand has continued to expand its military, including its infantry forces heavy

weaponry into Cambodia territory. According to the Thailand military, known as Royal Thai Army, The Royal Thai Army condemns the Cambodian side for the incident involving the covered placement of land mines in the border area of Chong and Ma Nam Yuen District, Uben Ratchathani Province resulted in severe injuries

to military personnel. On the twenty third of July twenty twenty five, at approximately sixteen fifty five hours, an incident occurred involving Royal Thai Army personnel from the patrol team of the fourteenth Infantry Battalion who encountered a land mine at Huai Bon Chong and Ma nam Yuen District, Uben

Ratchathani Province, within the Thai Cambodia Border operational area. The incident resulted in injuries to five Royal Thai Army personnel, with one soldier sustaining severe injuries to his right leg from stepping on the explosive device and four others experiencing chest tightness and tinatus from the blast concussion. They are now being treated at Nam Yuen Hospital. Tomorrow, General Panaclayuplantik, Chief of Army, will visit the area to monitor the

situation and provide moral support to the injured personnel. He has ordered military forces from the First Army Area, the Second Army Area and various units to prepare for operations

under the Chakrafon for Warnut plan. Upon receiving orders, the Royal Thai Army strongly condemns this inhumane act that violates international humanitarian principles and international agreements occurring within the Kingdom of Thailand's territory due to actions by the Cambodian side, and calls upon the Cambodian side to take responsibility for this incident, which constitutes a serious threat to peace and

stability in the border region between the two countries. The Royal Thai Army affirms its commitment to utilizing all available mechanisms to take appropriate action within the proper framework, ensuring the safety of military personnel and Thai citizens while preventing further incidents of this nature. Royal Thai Army Public Relations Centre Army SIS Spokesperson team stated this on the twenty

third of July twenty twenty five. Lieutenant General Melee Sokita, the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense spokesperson, while addressing the press and the public on Saturday, said that one Thailand keiks expanding its military including infantry forces, heavy weaponry and fighter jets, Thai forces launched indiscriminate attacks that targeted no specific objectives and destroyed civilian infrastructure, including schools, villages, markets,

health facilities, gas stations, temples and World Heritage sites. These attacks have also harmed innocent civilians, children, women, and the elderly who are currently at serious risk. This constitutes a violation of international law and the Geneva Conventions. Two. Please take note that Thai troops employing F sixteen fighter jets reigned bombs on civilian settlements, killing and injuring several civilians.

In Odominchi Province, five Cambodian soldiers and eight civilians were killed and twenty one Cambodian soldiers and fifty civilians were injured, while around thirty five thousand people in four provinces Odaminchi, Pria, Vihir, Pursit and Bante Minchi were forced to leave their homes as a result of these attacks. Three. The Thai side continues to escalate by aggressively deploying troops to attack multiple

Cambodian targets, showing no signs of de escalation. At the same time, Thailand has declared martial law in Trat and Chanterbury Provinces and has begun expanding its military forces and armaments under the Operation chakrabongs Buvanath Plan Four, Thailand has deliberately launched unprovoked attacks against Cambodia and is increasingly violating Cambodian's sovereignty while continuing to make exaggerated and unfounded accusations

against Cambodia. This clearly reveals a premeditated plan to invade Cambodia. Five. The Ministry of National Defense of Cambodia calls on the international community, including the United Nations Security Council, Asian international partners, and diplomatic missions, to strongly condemn the brazen and reckless

aggression against Cambodia. Six. We call on the international community to take urgent measures to prevent further troop deployments aimed at attacking Cambodia, to ensure that Thailand respects the full territorial integrity of Cambodia, and to hold Thailand accountable for its violations of the United Nations Charter, the Geneva Conventions,

and the ASI Entreaty of Amity and Cooperation. Seven. Cambodia remains firmly committed to resolving the issue peacefully in accordance with international law, while reserving our right to self defense under Article fifty one of the United Nations Charter and to defend our people, sovereignty and to territorial integrity to the fullest extent against Thailand's aggression and violent acts. Eight.

Thailand's incursions have expanded to other provinces of Cambodia, including five artillery attacks in Edma Da Commune, Vilveng District, Pursed Province in the Fourth Zone. Thailand also launched attacks in three locations Veal Intry, tathav and choon Tea. On the morning of July twenty six nine, Cambodia once again condemns

the aggression and premeditated provocations by Thailand. Cambodia reaffirms our commitment to maintaining peace and security, but nevertheless reserves the right to defend our sovereignty as a victim of the Thaisis violations. We assert our principle of targeting only military objectives on the Thai side, ensuring that civilians remain unharmed. Ten Thus far, the Cambodian Army has remained resolute and unwavering in its defense of Cambodia's territorial integrity, standing firm

against the threats and coercion from Thailand. The Cambodian National Defense stated The Cambodia Ministry of Information, also in a statement on Saturday, stated that Thailand is using information manipulation warfare strategies to fabricate pretexts for its armed aggression of

Cambodian territory, while falsely portraying itself as the victim. We would like to inform our fellow Cambodian citizens that the Thai media has colluded with the Thai government and military to fabricate and disseminate fake news aimed at demonizing Cambodia in order to create a pretext for their own armed invasion and violation of Cambodia's territorial integrity. Both the Thai government, its military, and media outlets have employed deceptive tactics to

provoke incidents according to their premeditated invasion plans. The Thai military's armed incursion was carefully planned and prepared long in advance. The blueprint of Thailand's military aggression is clear, beginning with a preemptive attack on Cambodian forces, followed by shamelessly placing all blame on Cambodia without any sense of remorse or accountability. Cambodia tells the truth. Thailand lies to the world, Cambodia

has no interest in invading Thailand. Eur Own News reported that as the conflict between the two countries enters its third day, at least thirty people have been killed and thousands forced to flee their homes. Cambodia's UN Ambassador Chi Kio called for an immediate unconditional cease fire with Thailand on Friday, after the dispute between the two countries entered

its third day. The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting behind closed doors late Friday in New York, with all fifteen members calling on the parties to deescalate, show restraint and resolve the dispute peacefully. We also call for the peaceful solution to the dispute, said chi Kio. He responded to accusations that Cambodia attacked Thailand, asking how a small country with no air force could attack a much larger country with an army three times its size, stressing

we do not do that. Thailand's UN ambassador left the meeting without stopping to talk to reporters, but Thailand's acting Prime Minister Funtham Wechaiai said Friday that Cambodia may be guilty of war crimes due to the deaths of civilians and damage caused to a hospital. He said Thailand had exercised the utmost restraint and patients in the face of

provocations and aggression from Cambodia. Meanwhile, the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Saturday evenings, stated that Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that a few moments ago, Acting Prime Minister fumthham Wechaiyai had a conversation with President Trump, who requested the Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a cease fire immediately. Acting Prime Minister thanked President Trump for his concern and express as the Thailand agrees

in principle to have a ceasefire in place. However, Thailand would like to see sincere intention from the Cambodian side. Acting Prime Minister thus requested President Trump to convey to the Cambodian side that Thailand wants to convene a bilateral dialogue as soon as possible to bring forth measures and procedures for the ceasefire and the eventual peaceful resolution of

the conflict. It would be recalled that on June twenty six, twenty twenty five, The Kingdom of Cambodia had stated in its government website that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Maney raised concerns about the lack of clarity and inconsistency between the Thai Prime Minister and the taime military regarding the closure and reopening of border checkpoints with Cambodia. Sandek Thepalae noted that at times the border was completely closed, only to

be reopened in certain areas. However, the reopened checkpoints permitted only limited movement, barring general public crosses, while Thailand shifted the blame to Cambodia for initiating the closure. The Premier spoke on Thursday, June twenty sixth at the graduation ceremony

at the Police Academy of Cambodia in Kandal Province. The Premier explained that on the twenty fourth of June twenty twenty five, the Thai Prime Minister publicly announced a full border closure with Cambodia, citing the United Nations reports alleging that Cambodia was a hub for online criminal activity. Exceptions

were made only for students and critically ill patients. Thai military forces began implementing the closure on that same day, Yet later in the evening, the spokesperson for Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs came forward stating that Thailand had not officially closed its borders. Then, on the morning of the twenty fifth of June, Thai military personnel reopened some border gates for the purpose of taking photos, though the restrictions

on cross border travel remained in effect. Cambodia does not play such covered games. If we act, we take responsibility. We already made our stance clear. If you Thailand close the border, we will close it indefinitely until you officially reopen it. If we continue to react to your inconsistent moves, then we will never know when this will end. The premier, underscored.

Sandek thepad reaffirmed that he is currently awaiting individuals in Thailand who will hold genuine power and adopt a clear and consistent stance with whom Cambodia can reliably engage in good faith in order to seek joint solutions that benefit

both nations and their peoples. A Malaysia based news media, The Star, reported that Malaysia will continue engaging Cambodia and Thailand to achieve a ceasefire in the ongoing border clashes, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The Prime Minister said that although both leaders had initially agreed to a cease fire, fighting still persisted along the

disputed border. Anwar said he has told Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohammad Hassan to contact his Tie and Cambodian counterparts for talks. Maybe I will directly contact him to at least stop the shooting and continue the negotiations, said Anwar. Anhwas said that during his initial call to the two leaders, they had thanked him for facilitating talks. Even though they agreed to it, there is still shooting at the border,

added Anwar. Anhwar on Friday, July twenty fifth, stated that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to a cease fire, but requested some time as their troops were already stationed at the border and needed time to withdraw. Both countries have accused each other of starting the military clashes and have

downgraded the diplomatic relations since Wednesday, July twenty third. Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have been escalating since May twenty eighth, following a deadly incident in the Pria Vhre area that claimed the life of a Cambodian soldier. The two countries have been at odds for decades over various under marketed points along their eight hundred and seventeen kilometers long border.

United States U S. President Donald Trump, who is currently in Scotland, said while at a golf course on Saturday, that he just spoke to the Prime Minister of Cambodia relative to stopping the war with Thailand. I am calling the acting Prime Minister of Thailand right now to likewise request a cease fire and end to the war which

is currently raging. We happen to be, by coincidence, currently dealing on trade with both countries, but do not want to make any deal with either country if they are fighting, and I have told them so. The call with Thailand is being made momentarily. The call with Cambodia has ended, but expect to call back regarding war stoppage and cease fire based on what Thailand has to say. I am

trying to simplify a complex situation. Many people are being killed in this war, but it very much reminds me of the conflict between Pakistan and India, which was brought

to a successful halt. Prime Minister of Thailand Python Tan Shinawat, who is currently on suspension, in a press statement, said that I would like to emphasize and reaffirm the government's statement that Cambodia's actions constitute a severe war crime in violation of peaceful principles under the framework of international law and the humanitarian principles that Thailand has consistently upheld. The escalation of violence is something the government does not desire

and has made every effort to prevent. However, when the opposing side initiated firing first, it became necessary to respond decisively and appropriately. Although I am unable to perform my duties in person, I have been closely monitoring the situation and receiving reports, doing everything within my capacity. I wish to send my encouragement and concern to all officials and

fellow citizens along the border. I believe that every mechanism of the government is fully prepared to support the work of security forces and care for our fellow citizens to the fullest extent. This includes on site visits by the Cabinet and the establishment of compensation guidelines for those who

have lost their lives or been injured. At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has utilized every channel of communication with the international community to clarify the facts regarding the cause of the conflict, which stems from the Thai government's efforts to crack down on call center crimes, dismantling a network of immense financial interests linked to influential groups in Cambodia. This is to protect Thai citizens and those

of many other countries affected by this operation. I believe this may be the primary reason for Cambodia's anger, or perhaps not. Additionally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has presented evidence of Cambodia's unjust actions, including violations of treaties, international law, human rights principles, and severe in humanity, such as the illicit planting of land mines, initiating attacks, and targeting civilian sites such as hospitals and homes, resulting in numerous Thai

casualties and injuries. These points have been raised on international platforms as well. In this situation, Thai people must unite and stand together as one. We will not yield to such despicable tactics. And nothing can overcome the unity of the Thai people. Regarding proposals from various countries to end the violence. I believe the government is ready to listen, but the key lies in the attitude and sincerity which so far we have not seen from Cambodia in this matter.

On behalf of the Ministry of Culture, I express my boundless gratitude for the gracious compassion of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen, who have shown concern for the military personnel and citizens in the Thai Cambodia border provinces. Their majesties have graciously taken all those who lost their lives or were injured in the unrest in these areas under their royal patronage, bringing immense joy and gratitude to the families of the deceased and injured, as

well as to tie subjects across the country. Under the mission of the Ministry of Culture, I have urgently ordered two key tasks. One ceremonial funerals granted by Royal decree. As the agency responsible for conducting funerals granted by Royal decree, we will carry out the tasks in accordance with the Royal instructions from the Bureau of the Royal Household with

utmost dignity and adherence to traditional royal customs. Two other assigned support missions from the provinces, such as caring for the injured, providing essential supplies and necessities, collaborating with relevant agencies to provide psychological support for those affected, and deploying personnel to assess damages in accordance with the Ministry's responsibilities such as historical sites in the area to evaluate damage

and secure funding for restoration and repairs. Moving forward, First and foremost, I would like to reiterate Deputy Prime Minister Funtham's yesterday's statement that cambodia act of aggression constitutes a grave war crime that violates the principles of peaceful resolution

under international law and humanitarian principles which Thailand has always upheld. However, the government does not condone violence and has made every effort to avoid it, but when the Cambodian side initiates the use of arms, it is necessary for us to

response in an appropriate manner. Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdek Mohaborva thopad hun Mane says while clarifying Cambodia's stance on the cease fire proposed by Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia and rotating Chair of A Zian that, given some unclear reporting in various inter national news outlets regarding Cambodia's position on the ceasefire proposed by His Excellency Awar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Rotating at Zien Chair,

I am obliged to clarify as follows. Yesterday evening on the twenty fourth of July twenty twenty five, his Excellency and Wai Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia the Rotating a Zien Chair, requested a phone conversation with me to discuss the fighting between the Cambodian and Thai militaries along the border. He expressed his concern over the conflict and his desire for an immediate ceasefire to pave way for a resolution

between the two sides. I made it clear to his Excellency and Wi Ibrahim that Cambodia agreed with his proposal for a ceasefire because Cambodia did not initiate this fighting. An initial response I received from his Excellency and Wi Ibrahim after he spoke with His Excellency Fumtham Wechaii, acting Prime Minister of Thailand, was that the Thai side had agreed to his proposal for a ceasefire, setting twelve a m On the twenty fourth of July twenty twenty five

as the time for both sides to cease the fighting. However, it is regrettable that just over an hour later, the Thai side informed that they had reversed their position from agreeing to the ceasefire at twelve a m. On the twenty fourth of July twenty twenty five to not agreeing and waiting for a later date. His Excellency Annwa Ibrahim

is well aware of this situation. Therefore, the key to resolving the current armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia is the genuine willingness of the Thai side to accept a cease fire, which is the first step towards finding further solutions between the two countries. Even though there is currently fighting between the Cambodian and Thai armies at the border.

I appealed to all Cambodian citizens to maintain their morality and dignity and to avoid discrimination or any actions that could affect the Royal Thai Embassy in Cambodia, Thai companies, and Thai citizens living in Cambodia. For Cambodian citizens who are living, working or studying in Thailand and may be facing pressure from discrimination and wish to return to Cambodia,

please come back to our country. If you need assistance, please contact the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Bangkok or the Consulate General of Cambodia in Essa Caio Province in Thailand. Sincere thanks to our Cambodian compatriots for coming together in large numbers for the blood donation responding to the heartfelt appeal of h Doctor Pichanmani on the evening of July twenty fourth. As a result of the blood donation drive, we received two thousand, one hundred and seventeen units of blood.

In addition, nine thousand, three hundred and thirty six individuals registered via QR code to be able to donate later. These results demonstrate the humanitarian spirit and solidarity of the Cambodian people, showing strong support for the potential needs of our heroes on the front lines and displaced people. In Da Minchi and Priya Viha Provinces. What's as I can't Nedley bringing you the nice in the mortgages outwhereas I can't Nedley bringing you the nice in the mortgages outwhere

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