Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter, including the recent general strike in Israel in response to the government’s failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The strike, which saw widespread industrial action and protests, followed the retrieval of the bodies of six Israeli hostages, leading to public anger at Prime Minister Netanyahu for his handling of the situation. Despite mediation efforts by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, Netanyahu has faced criticism for not concluding a ceasefire deal with Hamas, with threats of government upheaval if a deal is reached.
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Concern grows over mysterious drone sightings along US east coast
Multiple sightings of drones along the US east coast, particularly in New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia, have raised concerns and frustration towards the federal government's response, with authorities denying evidence of malicious activity. Despite over 5,000 tips received by the FBI, only a few leads have been identified, leading to dissatisfaction from state officials. Federal regulations on civilian drone use are limited, with violations being common, making it challenging for local authorities to intervene, as...
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