Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London to the US embassy to protest President Trump’s proposal to “take over” Gaza, waving flags and placards with messages like “Hands off Gaza.” Trump’s plan to redevelop Gaza and resettle Palestinians elsewhere was widely condemned by other leaders and the Arab world. The march, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, was the 24th major pro-Palestinian protest in London since a deadly attack by Hamas in 2023, resulting in a heavy police presence and a counter-march called “Stop the Hate” waving Israeli flags.
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Trump urges free passage for US ships through Panama, Suez canals – Middle East Monitor
US President Donald Trump announced that American vessels should travel through the Panama and Suez canals without paying fees, asserting that these canals owe their existence to the US. He directed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address this issue and emphasized that US military and commercial ships should utilize these passages free of charge. National Security Advisor Michael Waltz supported this stance, highlighting the historical significance of the Panama Canal, which the US constructed...
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