US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to work towards a Gaza ceasefire following the killing of Hamas’s leader. Blinken emphasized the need for more aid to be allowed into Gaza, focusing on securing the release of hostages and providing lasting security for Israelis and Palestinians. President Joe Biden asked Blinken to press for progress in the region after Israel’s military operation in Gaza, with Blinken also calling for a diplomatic resolution in Lebanon.
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Syria’s new constitution gives sweeping powers, ignores minority rights
Syria's new temporary constitution concentrates power in interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's hands, establishing a presidential-type regime without a prime minister, and granting him the authority to appoint key officials and influence the judiciary. The declaration, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, lacks protections for minorities, leading to concerns from experts about the potential for a shift towards an Islamic Republic and the exclusion of minority rights. Kurds have protested against the document, advocating for fair...
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