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Sweden says doesn’t envision sending troops to Ukraine

Sweden, set to join NATO, stated it doesn't currently plan to send ground troops to Ukraine, emphasizing their focus on sending military equipment and aid instead. Prime Minister Kristersson clarified that there is no demand for Western ground troops from Ukraine and highlighted the differing international engagement approaches of NATO members.

Hamas battling Israeli troops in and around Gaza’s biggest cities

In Gaza, the Palestinian group Hamas clashed with Israeli forces on Friday as Israel continued its offensive. The conflict has resulted in a death toll exceeding 17,000 in Gaza, primarily affecting women and children. Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer, known for writing in English, was killed in an Israeli strike. Israeli forces claimed to have surrounded major urban centers to eliminate Hamas, but resistance fighters persist.