Protocol

The European Union (EU) has activated its civil defense mechanism to assist member states in evacuating their citizens from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, as the Israel-Iran war enters its fifth day. In a video conference held earlier today with the foreign ministers of its 27 member states, the EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, remarked, "We have member states that are sending planes to evacuate citizens, while others may not have that capacity. We are working together to ensure the safety of our…

The Israeli military has conducted a review regarding the tragic killing of 15 emergency responders in Gaza last month, concluding that while there were professional failures and violations of protocols, there was no evidence of an attempt to cover up the incident. As the military's statement highlights, "the examination identified several professional failures, breaches of orders, and a failure to fully report the incident." The paramedics and emergency workers lost their lives on March 23 near Rafah, a city in southern…