Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s New Interim President, Travels to Saudi Arabia

France will summon the US ambassador, Charles Kushner, after he criticized the government's response to rising antisemitism in a leaked letter to President Macron, which coincided with the anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Paris. The letter, echoing Israeli concerns, claims antisemitism has surged since the Hamas assault on October 7, while France's foreign ministry refuted the allegations as unacceptable interference in internal affairs. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli bulldozers, accompanied by military forces, uprooted hundreds of olive trees in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir, affecting local farmers' livelihoods and escalating tensions amid ongoing violence in the region. Residents reported that the demolition began following a shooting incident, with the Israeli army vowing punitive measures against villages linked to attacks on Israelis, amidst rising casualties since the Gaza conflict intensified. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli airstrikes in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Sunday resulted in at least four deaths and 67 injuries, according to Huthi rebels, who have been targeting Israel throughout the ongoing Gaza conflict. The strikes targeted military and infrastructure sites in response to missile attacks from the Huthis, with Israeli officials stating that the operations aimed to deter ongoing aggression against Israel. Want More Context? 🔎

Irish rap group Kneecap, facing controversy due to a member's British terror charge for allegedly supporting Hezbollah, performed in Saint-Cloud, Paris, criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza despite objections from Jewish groups and the government. The concert proceeded amid tensions over antisemitism in France, with local authorities withdrawing funding from the festival after the group's politically charged performance. Want More Context? 🔎

The US ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, expressed concern in a letter to President Emmanuel Macron regarding the rise of antisemitism in France, coinciding with remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Both criticized Macron's comments on Israel and his plans for Palestinian statehood, linking them to increased hate crimes against Jews amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

Israel: Gazan in Daily Mirror not suffering from famine According to COGAT, the child featured in the Daily Mirror, Karim Ali Fouad Abu Mu’amar, is not suffering from famine but from Fanconi syndrome, a genetic illness that leads to muscle and urinary tract weakness. This clarification challenges misinformation regarding the child's health amidst the ongoing conflict. Want More Context? 🔎