What’s behind Trump and Musk’s fearmongering about South Africa?

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Brief: No change in Gaza after Kushner meeting, will Israel escalate in Lebanon?

This week: 326 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,285 Palestinians in Gaza. A US envoy met with Hamas' leadership. Israeli settlers continue to terrorize Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Israel is threatening escalation in southern Lebanon. Israel has kill ...  Show more

Brief: Settler siege of Palestinian home continues, Israel kills 11 in Lebanon

This week: 319 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,260 Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli settlers continued their siege of a Palestinian home in the occupied West Bank. The ceasefire process in Gaza remains stalled. Israeli attacks killed 11 in Lebanon on Saturday. Is ...  Show more

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