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Erased Israeli Settlers' Brutal War on Palestinian Communities in the West Bank

Erased Israeli Settlers' Brutal War on Palestinian Communities in the West BankScroll downCredit: Avishay Mohar, B'TselemHagar ShezafShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppThese images appear again and again – from the ground, from the air, and on maps: dozens of Palestinian communities wiped off the landscape, while illegal Israeli settler outposts continue to spread across the West Bank.Since October 7, 2023, this phenomenon has intensified significantly. Unlike the war in Gaza, there is no discussion in Israel about ending this parallel campaign of dispossession.

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The GuardianWar & Conflict

The Guardian view on a ceasefire for Lebanon: Trump has promised a pause. Civilians need real peace | Editorial

A deeply scarred country is caught in a war not of its making, seeking a solution which lies outside its handsThe 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon that Donald Trump on Thursday is desperately needed. It must also be regarded with immense caution. Iran and mediator Pakistan believed that Lebanon was covered by last week’s US-Israel-Iran ceasefire, before Israel unleashed 100 strikes in 10 minutes – killing hundreds and wounding many more on “Black Wednesday”. Lebanon was pulled into this crisis by Mr Trump’s illegal war on Tehran, and should not have been excluded from his truce. The US president, desperately seeking an exit to the broader conflict, is now reining in Mr Netanyahu. But only up to a point.Israeli forces on Thursday destroyed the last bridge linking Lebanon’s south to the rest of the country and struck a school. The previous day they killed at least four paramedics – the latest of scores to have died. More than 2,100 people have reportedly been killed, including at least 172 children. Thousands have been injured. One in five of the population are displaced, some permanently: having occupied a vast swathe of land, Israel is from the map. Its own defence minister described that as modelled on its actions in Gaza.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our section, please .

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The GuardianCrime & SafetyUSA

Why were these two US immigration judges fired? | Seth Stern

The case of two fired judges – and one who kept his job – offers a lesson in the administration’s view of free speechThe Trump administration some noncitizens may not even have first amendment rights. And it’s turning that legal fantasy into a reality by making immigration judges choose between the constitution and their jobs.Last week, the judge who rejected the deportation of Rümeysa Öztürk, the Tufts doctoral student whose offense was co-writing an op-ed critical of Israel, after upholding the law. Judge Roopal Patel rejected the administration’s argument that expressing views shared by millions of Americans disturbed by the carnage in Gaza – Donald Trump himself – equates to supporting terrorism and antisemitism.

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The GuardianHumanityUSA

‘Vought cuts kill people’: Aids activists interrupt Trump budget chief hearing

Proceedings brought to halt as protesters condemn Russ Vought for slashing Pepfar program amid sweeping aid cutsProtesters decrying delays to funding in the battle against HIV/Aids charged into a congressional hearing where the Trump administration’s budget czar, Russell Vought, was testifying in Washington on Wednesday.The demonstrators disrupted the proceedings on Capitol Hill and twice brought the hearing to a halt.

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The GuardianPublic PolicyUSA

Trump officials urge other countries to join new ‘trade over aid’ push

US calls free-market capitalism ‘surest path to prosperity’ and seeks to forgo direct aid to developing countriesThe Trump administration has moved to formally enlist foreign governments in a sweeping reorientation of global development policy, directing American diplomats worldwide to seek official support for a “trade over aid” declaration before its introduction at the United Nations later this month. This would mean a move away from direct aid to poor nations in favor of increased trade, led by private companies.Principal deputy spokesperson at the state department Tommy Pigott confirmed the initiative on Wednesday, framing it as a rejection of what he called a failed aid model. “The idea that trade and free market capitalism is the surest path to prosperity has been proven by the facts and by history,” Pigott said, adding that those calling for “aid not trade” were “really arguing for lining the pockets of a corrupt NGO industrial complex”.

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Daily PostOpinionNigeria

Tinubu, APC behind ‘suspension’ of Atiku, Lawal by non-existent Adamawa ADC faction – Eze

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has said the “purported” suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, by a non-existent faction of the party in Adamawa State was orchestrated by President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC. Eze said […]

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BBCPoliticiansIndia

India pushes for women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies

India's government has launched a once-in-a-generation attempt to redraw the country's political map, saying it is driven by a push to reserve a third of seats for women in parliament and state assemblies. The government unveiled the proposed constitutional amendment - requiring a two-thirds majority - at the start of a three-day special parliament session, which began on Thursday.

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