𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬’𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: 𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗞 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗬𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡 - US and British warplanes, ships and submarines struck across Yemen in retaliation against Iran-backed Houthi forces for attacks on Red Sea shipping. Houthi attacks on vessels have disrupted international commerce on the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia. - Tesla plans to temporarily suspend most car production at its factory near Berlin, citing a lack of components due to shifts in transport routes. - Donald Trump accused the New York judge in his civil fraud trial of "having your own agenda" - and the judge told his lawyer to control his client - as a months-long case that could hobble the former US president's business empire came to an end. - Top US Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said he was taking the first procedural step toward passing a stopgap funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown starting late next week, as House Republicans again found themselves in the midst of a possible revolt over spending. - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters massed outside Poland's parliament to protest against the new government's changes to state media and the imprisonment of two former ministers convicted of abuse of power. - Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa laid out plans for two new high-security prisons, part of his pledge to wage war on drug gangs, as the families of nearly 180 prison staff being held hostage by inmates demanded action to rescue them. - A rebel alliance in northern Myanmar has agreed to a ceasefire with the ruling military during China-mediated talks, according to some of the parties involved, after a months-long coordinated offensive that threatened to weaken the junta's grip on power. #Yemen #MiddleEastConflict #Trump Image ⬇️ A missile is launched from a warship during the operation against military targets in Yemen. US Central Command via X/Handout via REUTERS

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a deeply rooted and multifaceted geopolitical struggle, with contentious discussions surrounding allegations of genocide. Accusations of genocide against Israel in relation to its actions in Palestine are serious and require careful examination. This article aims to provide a nuanced exploration of the topic, acknowledging diverse perspectives while emphasizing the complexity of the situation. 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁: To comprehend the conflict, it is crucial to delve into the historical context, considering events such as the establishment of Israel in 1948 and subsequent wars. Examining the displacement of Palestinians, both in 1948 and 1967, adds layers of complexity to the narrative. 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: International law defines genocide narrowly, requiring specific intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group. Assessing whether actions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict meet these criteria demands a careful examination of legal frameworks and interpretations. 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Critics argue that Israeli military operations in Gaza and the West Bank have led to a significant number of civilian casualties, raising concerns about the proportionality of force used. Proponents of Israel's actions emphasize the country's right to defend itself against security threats. 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀: Addressing the humanitarian aspects of the conflict, including access to basic services, freedom of movement, and living conditions, is crucial in understanding the broader impact on the Palestinian population. These issues often contribute to discussions about the nature of Israel's actions. 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀: International diplomatic efforts, including United Nations resolutions and peace initiatives, play a role in shaping perceptions of the conflict. Evaluating the effectiveness of these efforts and their impact on the ground is essential to understanding the potential for resolution. Accusations of genocide in the context of Israel and Palestine evoke strong emotions and require careful consideration of historical events, legal frameworks, military operations, humanitarian concerns, and diplomatic efforts. Engaging in constructive dialogue that acknowledges the complexities of the situation is crucial for fostering understanding and working toward a sustainable and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. #IsraelPalestineConflict #GenocideDebate

𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗬𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡, 𝗜𝗢𝗪𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗨𝗦 - The U.S. and British air strikes on Yemen in retaliation for Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping are producing results that you might expect. Container shipping costs soared, Tesla and Volvo suspended some car production, oil tankers were diverted from the area and protests broke out across Yemen. - The Houthis say their attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea are a show of support for the Palestinians and Hamas in its nearly 100-day war with Israel in Gaza. Two questions: Did the U.S. get lured into war with the Houthis? And is President Biden allowed to carry out these attacks? Read more: reuters.com/world/middle-eas… 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗱 𝗜𝗼𝘄𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝗰𝘂𝘀 - Iowans can expect temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit (-29 Celsius) when they turn out to pick their Republican presidential nominee. “I’m declaring that it be warmer in Jesus’ name,” evangelist Patricia Lage told Reuters. The supporter of the loquacious Donald Trump said his fans are hardcore and would show up no matter the chill. The storm that brought in the cold weather prompted the cancellation of some caucus events and brought dangerous weather to much of the country. Trump is poised for victory, but size – in this case the size of the margin of his win, matters if he wants to deliver a knockout blow against Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley. 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 - 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 - Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi suggested U.S. A-10 Thunderbolts as an option to support infantry, as well as planes that could fire long-range cruise missiles. Ukraine also has asked allies to speed up the supply of artillery ammunition, which some units have complained is running short as the war churns onward. Ukraine meanwhile suffered a large Russian missile attack in the early hours of Saturday, while its air defenses were able to down a far lower proportion of them than usual. - Authorities in the Russian city of Belgorod, 25 miles from the Ukraine border, are piling sandbags at bus stops and building walls of concrete blocks to protect people against Ukrainian attacks. 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘀 2024: Various members of the political, economic and business elite will have plenty of knotty topics to jaw about at the 54th edition of the World Economic Forum and ski junket, including the Gaza and Ukraine wars, interest rates and rising debt, and extreme weather and misinformation. Your Weekend Briefing via @Reuters #Yemen #IowaCaucus #MiddleEastConflict