Tunisia’s presidential election on Sunday features incumbent Kais Saied running virtually unopposed, with his main critics, including a key opponent, in jail. This election marks the end of Tunisia’s democratic experiment, three years after Saied’s power grab, following the country’s reputation as the birthplace of the Arab Spring. Polling stations open at 8:00 am amidst concerns over the lack of true opposition to Saied’s candidacy.
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Hamas Says It’s Willing to Release U.S.-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas has agreed to release American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and the remains of four other hostages with dual citizenship, but Israel doubts the proposal's viability. Hamas has linked the release to demands for the release of Palestinian prisoners, aid to Gaza, and talks on the cease-fire's next phase. The offer, seen as an appeal to President Trump, follows recent U.S. efforts to negotiate the release of Mr. Alexander and others held in Gaza, with ongoing...
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