Ongoing Talks: A Reality Mapper captures Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán’s advisor, Balázs Orbán, at the EU summit on rearmament. While supporting the process, he emphasizes it should proceed without involving Ukraine. #Ukraine️
Eli Sharabi, recently released after 491 days in Hamas captivity, addressed the UN Security Council. A Reality Mapper documents as he shares details of him captivity and calls on the international community to take action to secure the release of the remaining hostages. #Israel
A Reality Mapper captures as released Israeli hostage, Eli Sharabi speaks before the UN Security Council.
He describes the tunnels where he was held, the abuse he endured by Hamas, and how he weighed only 44 kilos upon release. #Israel#Hostages
A Reality Mapper documents Eli Sharabi speaking at the Press Room at UN Headquarters before addressing the Security Council. Standing alongside Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon, both condemned the international community’s silence and the UN’s inaction on the hostages. #Israel
A Reality Mapper documents as EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa wrap up day one of the EU summit, announcing €650 billion for defense and €15 billion in support for Ukraine. #UkraineRussiaWar
For the first time in over half a century, Syrian Kurds celebrated Nowruz, the arrival of spring and the new year in Kurdish culture. A Reality Mapper captures the celebrations in Aleppo as fires light up the night, traditionally symbolizing resistance and hope. #Nowruz#Syria
Only hours after Putin accepted Trump’s proposal for a partial ceasefire, Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine. A Reality Mapper documents the aftermath of one of the attacks, a Shahed drone strike on a hospital in Sumy.
#UkraineRussiaWar#Putin
Pottery remains an important part of Afghanistan's culture, valued for its ability to keep food cool and prevent spoilage, helping families cope with the ongoing crisis and economic struggles. A Reality Mapper documents the pottery trade in Kandahar.
#Afghanistan
Despite Putin’s agreement to halt attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine after a call with Trump, Russia launched over 140 drones at Ukraine overnight, striking civilian neighborhoods. A Reality Mapper documents the aftermath in Kyiv, leaving at least two injured. #Putin
Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered outside Jerusalem, marching toward Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence while blocking the city’s main entrance. A Reality Mapper captures scenes of the protests, which focused on opposition to #Netanyahu and the current government.
As airstrikes resume in Gaza after failed ceasefire negotiations, a Reality Mapper documents as Gazans carry the bodies of a family killed this morning in Beit Hanoun. The victims- a family of three, including a child- are being taken to Gaza City’s Baptist Cemetery.#Gaza
A Reality Mapper captures the M23 delegation at the ordination of 15 new priests in Goma, DRC. Despite the tense atmosphere following their withdrawal from peace talks, M23 authorities are working to gain public trust by presenting themselves as protectors and liberators.
#DRC
A Reality Mapper captures Yair Golan, Israeli politician and past IDF major general known for supporting a two-state solution at the Jerusalem protest today against Netanyahu’s government, sparked by his decision to return to war and dismiss the Shin Bet Chief. #Israel#Protest
Just In: European leaders meet in Brussels to discuss the future of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. A Reality Mapper inside captures Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņan and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen as the meeting is about to begin. #Brussels#Ukraine
A Reality Mapper captures Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the EU Summit in Brussels, where Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to brief the 27 leaders on the latest developments in negotiations promoted by Donald Trump to end Russia’s war. #Ukraine#Brussels
Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, is captured by a Reality Mapper at the EU Summit in Brussels, where leaders are discussing Ukraine and the ongoing negotiations to end the war. #Spain#Ukraine#Brussels
(TW Siren Noise): A Reality Mapper captures sirens sounding across central Israel as rockets are launched from Gaza. Hamas claimed responsibility, stating it was retaliation for Israel’s ground operation and airstrikes, which ended the over 50-day ceasefire. #Israel#Gaza
As Israeli airstrikes continued overnight, Gazan health authorities report over 60 casualties. A Reality Mapper captures the scene outside Baptist Hospital following an attack on Rashid Street, where multiple people were killed and many injured. #Gaza