DW Noticias 28 de enero: Biden "responderá" a ataque de milicias proiraníes [Noticiero completo]

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28 Jan 202414:57

Summary

TLDRMilitants killed three U.S. troops in Syria near the Jordan border in the first American combat deaths since the Israel-Hamas war began. The attack also wounded dozens. President Biden vowed retaliation. The U.N. chief urged countries to keep funding a Palestinian aid agency after Israel accused some employees of assisting in Hamas' October 7 attacks. Activists threw soup on the Mona Lisa painting in Paris to protest lack of action on climate change and food insecurity. The work was undamaged.

Takeaways

😢 3 US soldiers were killed in a drone attack near the Jordan-Syria border by Iran-backed insurgents. This is the first US combat deaths since the Israel-Jamaas war began.
😠 President Biden promised retaliation for the attack. The US has about 3,000 troops stationed in Jordan.
⚠️ The UN Secretary General urged countries to keep funding the UN agency that provides aid to Palestinians in Gaza after several countries suspended funding over alleged ties to the Jamaas October 7th attacks.
👷‍♂️ Aid trucks are having difficulty entering Gaza due to the funding suspensions, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis.
🤝 New ceasefire negotiations are underway in Paris between US, Israeli, Qatari and Egyptian officials. A 60-day truce proposal is reportedly being discussed.
😣 83 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the October war began.
👮 Turkey announced the capture of 2 suspects in the recent fatal shooting in an Istanbul Catholic church.
🗳️ Alexander Stubb, a center-right candidate and former Prime Minister, led first round voting in Finland's presidential elections.
❌ Spain's conservative opposition drew 45,000 people to protest the government's proposed amnesty law for Catalan separatists.
🥣 2 activists were arrested after throwing soup on the Mona Lisa painting at the Louvre Museum to protest for sustainable agriculture.

Q & A

Where did the drone attack that killed 3 US soldiers take place?
-The drone attack took place near a US military base on the border area between Jordan and Syria.
Which group claimed responsibility for the attack?
-The Iran-backed insurgent group Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for the attack.
How many US troops are stationed in Jordan?
-The US has about 3,000 troops stationed in Jordan.
Why did some countries suspend funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees?
-Countries like the US, Germany and UK suspended funding after Israel claimed 12 agency employees took part in the October 7th Hamas attacks.
What are the details of the proposed 60-day truce deal being discussed?
-The 60-day truce would be done in phases based on prisoner releases by Hamas. Phase 1 focuses on civilian releases while Phase 2 would deal with captured Israeli soldiers.
How many journalists have died in the conflict since October?
-Since the start of the war in October, at least 83 journalists have lost their lives.
Where was the protest vigil held demanding protection for journalists?
-The vigil was held in Johannesburg, South Africa with journalists participating.
Who won the first round of the Finnish presidential elections?
-The center-right candidate Alexander Stubb won the first round of Finland's presidential elections.
How many people attended the protest against the proposed amnesty law in Spain?
-About 45,000 people attended the protest according to official estimates.
What group claimed responsibility for throwing soup on the Mona Lisa painting?
-The group 'Last Generation' (Dernière Rénovation) claimed responsibility for the soup-throwing protest at the Mona Lisa.

Outlines

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😣 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Drone Strike in Syria-Jordan Border

05:01

🚫 Funding Suspensions Worsen Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

10:03

🕊 New Talks in Paris Aim for Temporary Gaza Truce

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Military attack

The video starts by reporting a military attack that killed 3 U.S. soldiers in the Jordan-Syria border region. This attack is significant because it is the first one to kill U.S. troops since the war between Israel and Hamas began in October. The attack underscores rising tensions and violence spreading beyond the Israel-Gaza conflict.

💡Hamas

Hamas is a Palestinian militant group that controls Gaza and has been engaged in a war with Israel since October 2022. The video links Hamas to the attack that killed the U.S. soldiers, suggesting the influence of this conflict is expanding geographically as well as affecting U.S. interests.

💡Iran

The video states that insurgent groups operating in Syria and backed by Iran claimed responsibility for the attack on U.S. troops. This signals Iran's role in destabilizing the region by supporting militant proxies against Western interests.

💡U.S. retaliation

Following the attack, U.S. President Joe Biden promised retaliation, indicating the U.S. will likely escalate its military involvement in response. This could lead to further violence and volatility in the region.

💡Humanitarian crisis

The video emphasizes growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting urgent need for aid as the UN agency providing relief (UNRWA) faces funding cuts over disputed terror links. The crisis exacerbates civilian suffering amid ongoing violence.

💡Israel-Gaza negotiations

Concurrent with clashes, the video mentions new negotiations involving Israel, Egypt, Qatar and the U.S. over a tentative 60-day Gaza truce plan. This highlights ongoing efforts at diplomacy despite ramping up of violence on both sides.

💡Terrorism

The video references multiple terrorist groups like Hamas and Islamic State as perpetrators of attacks on civilian and military targets. Terrorism is a central driver of conflict and instability being reported.

💡Casualties

The video reports on civilian casualties in Gaza as well as the first U.S. military casualties in the region since October 2022. The human cost of conflicts is an urgent concern.

💡Diplomacy

Alongside the violence, the video emphasizes diplomatic efforts by Egypt, Qatar, U.S. and other nations to broker even a temporary 60-day Gaza truce between Israel and militants. Diplomacy is presented as path to preventing humanitarian crisis.

💡Unrest

The attack on U.S. troops, humanitarian emergency in Gaza, terror attacks like the Istanbul church shooting, and protests/clashes across the region underscore growing civil unrest and instability.

Highlights

3 U.S. soldiers killed in drone attack near Jordan-Syria border

Militant group backed by Iran claims responsibility for attack

Biden promises retaliation, first U.S. troops killed since Israel-Hamas war started

U.N. Secretary General urges continued funding for Palestinian aid agency

U.S. and others suspended funding over alleged staff involvement in attacks

Agency critical for food and humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza

New high-level meeting in Paris to negotiate Israel-Hamas truce

Proposed 60-day truce in exchange for prisoner releases

Diplomacy ongoing but cannot keep pace with escalating violence

Vigil for journalists killed in Israel-Hamas war, 83 estimated dead

2 arrested for killing person in Istanbul church, tied to ISIS

Conservative candidate leads 1st round of Finnish presidential vote

45,000 protest Spanish government's Catalan independence amnesty

Activists throw soup on Mona Lisa painting to protest for farmers

Mona Lisa unharmed, activists arrested to draw attention to cause