Gillian and Pete Brisley watched their son-in-law, Eli Sharabi, being released from captivity by Hamas militants, clutching a teddy bear that belonged to their late daughter, Lianne, as a poignant reminder of their family’s tragic losses. The family had endured the death of Lianne, their granddaughters, and Eli’s brother in the attack, with no news of Eli until his sudden release. Despite the joy of his freedom, they were shocked by his physical deterioration and emotional trauma after 18 months in captivity.
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Von der Leyen tells Xi EU-China ties are at ‘inflection point’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa conveyed to Chinese leader Xi Jinping that EU-China relations are at an "inflection point" due to trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. Both sides emphasized the need for mutual solutions to longstanding issues as the summit marks 50 years of EU-China relations, overshadowed by tensions over trade and geopolitical concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
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