Want to understand what's going on between Israel and Syria? Check out this short explainer.

Today I went to visit one of the power plants destroyed by Russia in the Kyiv region. It was an amazing sight. This was one of the largest power production facilities in Kyiv and was completely taken off line by a salvo of missiles in April. It is old enough that many of the parts were somewhat irreplaceable.

How can one guy be so consistently wrong and yet remain so confident about himself?

My erstwhile field producer and cameraman Dennis Azato has accompanied me on ten years of adventures across the globe. Today he joins me in Ukraine and we spend some time remembering our many trips together.

On December 18 six years ago I decided to start the Hot Zone on Youtube. It stemmed from the many requests I get from friends and acquaintances to "carry my luggage sometime" as I travel across the globe to report on wars and disasters. Apparently many people think that looks like fun. It's actually a lot of work, and sometimes dangerous. But the Hot Zone has morphed into a way for all of you to be able to directly impact the people who are being affected by crises around the globe, to "not just make the news, but make it better."

So thank you for being a part of the journey.

BTW, if you want to see the very first video I ever uploaded to the Hot Zone, here it is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r59Vigyoj0

Details of the Ceasefire Agreement Taking Shape in Gaza, According to Lebanese al-Mayadeen Channel, Citing a "Palestinian Official":

The first phase of the agreement will last 42 days. During this phase, 34 Israeli hostages, including women, children, elderly individuals, and female soldiers, will be released.

In return, Israel will release a "good amount" of Palestinian prisoners, including those sentenced to life imprisonment (including heavy sentences).

Additionally, substantial aid and engineering equipment will be introduced into the Gaza Strip, and hospitals and some public facilities will be repaired.

During this phase, Israeli forces will withdraw from densely populated areas of Gaza to the eastern border. The Rafah crossing is also expected to open, although the issue of the overseeing body has not yet been resolved.

In the Second Phase: A full ceasefire will be declared, Israeli forces will completely withdraw from the Gaza Strip, and a prisoner swap will take place, ...