Protesters in Christchurch scaled a building housing an arms company, accusing it of supplying sniper scopes used in Israel’s war on Gaza. Peace activists highlighted the company’s link to civilian deaths and urged termination of partnerships with controversial manufacturers. The protest led to arrests and calls for public support to prevent the company from operating in New Zealand.
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US, Israel look to Sudan, Somalia to resettle Palestinians
The US and Israel have approached officials in Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to discuss resettling Palestinians from Gaza in their territories, according to reports from the Associated Press. While Sudan rejected the proposal and officials from Somalia and Somaliland claimed unawareness of any contacts, the US had previously proposed taking over Gaza for reconstruction, sparking international rejection and fears of permanent displacement among Palestinians. Hamas's raid into Israel triggered the Israeli military assault in Gaza,...
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