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Reports indicate the US threatens to revoke visas of the Palestinian UN delegation unless their ambassador withdraws his candidacy for UNGA vice-president, with ongoing pressure from US diplomats since February.
Several governments condemned Israel after an Israeli minister posted a video showing detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla being mistreated. Countries highlighted human rights violations and called for their immediate release, with diplomatic protests from nations including Belgium, Italy, France, Ireland, and Indonesia.
Italy’s government condemned Israel’s treatment of activists in the Gaza flotilla as unacceptable and announced it would summon the Israeli ambassador for explanation. This followed a video showing Israeli soldiers and a minister taunting the hand-tied activists aboard the vessels.
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited activists detained after Israeli forces seized Gaza-bound flotilla vessels, mocking them as terror supporters. The incident sparked international condemnation, calls for releasing detainees, and concerns over ongoing restrictions and violence in Gaza.
Somaliland has recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and will open an embassy there, while Israel will open an embassy in Somaliland’s capital, Hargeisa. This deepens ties following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, despite widespread condemnation.
The US Treasury announced new sanctions on pro-Palestine activists and organizations accused of links to a banned group. Targets include flotilla organizers and members of related associations, with asset freezes and prohibitions on US businesses dealing with them.
