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New York City pension funds may reinvest in Israeli government bonds, despite the ongoing genocide in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied West Bank, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s support for divestment. Mamdani repealed prior orders blocking boycott efforts, while CFO Mark Levine emphasized that investment decisions are based solely on performance.
US President Donald Trump has appointed former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to his so-called ‘Board of Peace’ to oversee Gaza’s governance and reconstruction after two years of Israeli genocide. The board also includes Steve Witkoff, Ajay Banga, and Jared Kushner, supervising executive bodies and temporary governance institutions for Gaza.
Israeli authorities ordered the removal of Sheikh Moataz Abu Sneineh, Imam of the Ibrahimi Mosque, and Hammam Abu Markhiya, head of its staff, for 15 days. The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf described the move as a dangerous escalation undermining the mosque’s religious significance and restricting worship. The decision is part of a wider policy marginalizing religious and administrative figures at the holy site.
Palestinian journalist Inas Khlawi recounted abuses after being detained for 11 days by Israeli forces over Facebook posts about the martyrdom of Palestinian journalists. She described a violent home raid, physical and verbal abuse, forced strip search, harsh detention conditions, and was later released on a 6,000-shekel bail.
The Israeli military announced that three new F‑35I stealth fighter jets arrived from the U.S., bringing the Israeli Air Force’s total of fifth-generation aircraft to 48. These jets are part of an initial 50-jet order, with an additional 25 ordered and expected in 2028, amid continued U.S. military support.
Reports indicate that the Trump administration is considering granting asylum to British Jews due to what Donald Trump’s personal lawyer described as rising antisemitism in the UK, particularly following Israel’s genocide in Gaza, where over 70,000 people, mostly women and children, were martyred. Lawyer Robert Garson has reportedly discussed the idea with the US State Department.
Palestinian Ambassador to Iran, Salam Al-Zawawi, was hospitalized following a violent attack on her official residence in Tehran during recent intense protests. Iranian media reported that around 200 demonstrators stormed the compound, igniting fires and causing injuries and suffocation among embassy staff.
A Palestinian child was martyred Monday morning by Israeli forces in eastern Khan Younis, southern Gaza. He was the third son from his family to be killed since the war began in October 2023. Israel has violated the ceasefire over 1,000 times, killing hundreds of civilians and denying access to aid.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and several ministers rejected the US-backed post-war plan for Gaza, calling instead for its annexation and the creation of illegal settlements. The proposed executive board includes officials from Turkey and Qatar, a move opposed by Israeli ministers who accused those countries of supporting Hamas. Despite the announced ceasefire, Israel has continued violations, leading to the death of hundreds of Palestinians.
The NFL fined Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair $11,593 for wearing eye black with the phrase ‘stop the genocide’ during a wild card game, citing a violation of uniform rules. His message referenced Israel’s assault on Gaza, which has resulted in over 71,000 Palestinians martyred since October 2023.
