The Wars Trump Inherits

Protests in Tel Aviv are escalating as families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza demand government action amid fears that Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan to intensify military operations could lead to further casualties. With over 60,000 Palestinians dead and ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza, dissenting voices warn of the risks posed to both hostages and civilians. Want More Context? 🔎

Varsen Aghabekian Shahin says international community must take concrete steps to end Israeli impunity for abuses.Palestinian Foreign Affairs Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin urged the international community to act against Israel's actions in Gaza, labeling them as genocide, ahead of a UN Security Council meeting. She emphasized the importance of respecting Palestinian rights and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's governance proposals, asserting that Palestinians should determine their own leadership. Want More Context? 🔎

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel's military control of Gaza as "absolutely unacceptable" during a phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, emphasizing Turkey's support for Palestine amid rising Western criticism of Israel. Erdogan also acknowledged the significance of potential recognition of a Palestinian state by France, Britain, and Canada, reaffirming Turkey's commitment to pursuing peace in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

Arizona police revealed new details about the drowning of Emilie Kiser's 3-year-old son, Trigg, who was left unsupervised in the family's pool for at least seven minutes on May 12, while her husband, Brady Kiser, was allegedly distracted by a $25 sports bet. Although initially recommended for child abuse charges, Brady was not prosecuted due to insufficient evidence, with authorities concluding it was a tragic accident. Want More Context? 🔎

A meteorite that struck a home in Georgia on June 26 is estimated to be 4.56 billion years old, predating Earth by about 20 million years. The meteor, which created a loud explosion and left behind fragments, is proposed to be named the McDonough Meteorite, marking it as the 27th meteorite recovered in Georgia. Want More Context? 🔎

New Zealand achieved their largest-ever Test victory by defeating Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs, clinching the series 2-0. Debutant Zakary Foulkes excelled with 5-37, while New Zealand's first innings declaration at 3-601 featured notable contributions from Rachin Ravindra and Henry Nicholls, both remaining unbeaten at 165 and 150, respectively. Want More Context? 🔎