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Fox News Cameraman Killed, Reporter Hospitalized in Attack outside Kyiv

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Pierre Zakrzewski, a cameraman for Fox News, was killed in an attack outside of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Monday that also left Fox reporter Benjamin Hall injured, Fox announced Tuesday.

On Tuesday, Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer had to announce the devastating news about the death of  morning, calling Zakrzewski “an absolute legend” and his loss “devastating.” Zakrzewski covered conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria prior to Ukraine.

“We here at the Fox News Channel want to offer our deepest condolences to Pierre’s wife, Michelle, and his entire family. Pierre Zakrzewski was only 55 years old and we miss him already,” said Hemmer.

Hall was riding in a vehicle with Zakrzewski in Horenka, a suburb of Kyiv when they came under attack, Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott announced. Hall remains hospitalized with wounds.

Scott called it a “heartbreaking day” for the company, and noted that Zakrzewski “played a key role in getting our Afghan freelance associates and their families out of the country” last year.

“The legacy of his positive spirit, boundless energy and eye for the story will carry on,” added Scott.

Brent Renaud, a 50-year-old American journalist and filmmaker, was also killed on Sunday when Russian forces opened fire on him. Time has confirmed that Renaud was “in the region working on a TIME Studios project focused on the global refugee crisis. Our hearts are with all of Brent’s loved ones.”

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  1. BEAR

    March 17, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    DID RUSSIAN SOLDIERS FIRE UPON THESE MEN OR WAS IT ANOTHER “FRIENDLY FIRE” ACCIDENT BY UKRAINE FORCES?

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U.S. House Votes to Permanently Freeze $6 Billion Iranian Funds Amid Hostage Exchange Controversy

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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation to permanently freeze $6 billion in Iranian funds that were initially slated for release by the Biden administration as part of a hostage exchange with Tehran earlier this year. The measure passed in a 307-119 vote, with the majority of Republicans supporting it, according to The Hill. Notably, Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie was the sole Republican dissenting voice, aligning with 118 Democrats.

The frozen funds, originally held in South Korea, were part of a deal where Seoul committed to paying Iran for oil before the U.S. imposed sanctions on the Islamic Republic in 2019. Subsequently, these funds were transferred to Qatar as part of the exchange. However, in the aftermath of an Oct. 7 Hamas raid on Israel, where more than 200 hostages were seized and around 1,200 civilians were killed, both Qatar and the U.S. agreed to refreeze the funds.

The decision to permanently freeze the funds reflects the growing controversy surrounding the hostage exchange and the broader implications of releasing substantial financial resources to Iran. Tehran’s support for Hamas and its proxies’ heightened hostilities in the Middle East have contributed to the contentious nature of this issue.

As the legislation progresses, it further underscores the complex dynamics in the region and the United States’ response to Iran’s involvement in activities that destabilize the Middle East. The vote outcome signals a bipartisan stance on this matter, with implications for U.S.-Iran relations and the ongoing challenges of navigating geopolitical complexities.

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