Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the reinstatement of the “foreign terrorist organization” designation for Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group, imposing sanctions for supporting them due to attacks on commercial vessels and U.S. service members. The State Department’s Rewards for Justice program offered up to $15 million for disrupting Houthi financing, while the United Nations suspended humanitarian operations in Yemen after the rebels detained U.N. staffers, amid ongoing conflict with the internationally recognized government and Saudi-led coalition.
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Israel’s gambit: Massacre the Palestinians, subjugate the region? | Israel-Palestine conflict
Former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy asserts that Israel has created an inescapable predicament through its aggressive policies towards Palestinians and regional dominance, resulting in heightened regional resentment due to its actions in Gaza. While Western support for Israel has historically been strong, Levy notes a shift as some governments and institutions begin to recognize previously ignored truths about the situation. Want More Context? 🔎
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