U.S. Says Deadly Blast in Yemen Was Caused by Houthi Missile

Rabbi Henry Yosef Hamra is making history by running for parliament in Syria, marking a significant step towards the reintegration of the long-marginalized Jewish community into the nation’s public life. This move ends a 58-year ban on Jewish candidates and aims to enhance the representation of this cultural group within Syrian politics. Want More Context? 🔎

What began as a vigil for Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist recently released from prison, transformed into a celebration of resilience at the event "The Year It Should Have Been Freedom." The gathering highlighted Alaa's writings, particularly his essays on oppression, solidarity with Palestine, and the broader struggle against injustice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of resistance movements worldwide. Want More Context? 🔎

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla report they are continuing their journey to breach Israel's blockade and deliver aid to Gaza, despite an aggressive encounter with an Israeli warship that disrupted their communications. With over 500 participants, including Greta Thunberg, the flotilla aims to reach Gaza's shoreline amidst calls from Italy and Greece for safe passage and alternative aid distribution methods. Want More Context? 🔎

Dozens of Palestinians, including women and children, experienced suffocation injuries after Israeli drones dropped tear gas on a school sheltering internally displaced persons in Gaza City. This incident highlights the escalation of Israeli strikes on civilian facilities amidst ongoing humanitarian crises, raising alarms from humanitarian groups about dire conditions for hundreds of thousands in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

How Trump's 2025 peace plan is bigger, better than in 2020The Jerusalem Post discusses the evolution of Donald Trump's peace plans, contrasting the 2020 initiative that led to the Abraham Accords with a new proposal aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts. The article emphasizes the broader scope and strategic depth of the 2025 plan in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Want More Context? 🔎

Morocco’s Labour Minister, Younes Sekkouri, acknowledged challenges in engaging with ongoing youth protests, emphasizing that the government is open to dialogue but needs to identify the representatives of the protestors. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas reiterated the administration's readiness for discussions, awaiting a clear vision from the demonstrators to facilitate a constructive conversation. Want More Context? 🔎