Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s evacuation of Rafah: NATO leader criticizes Trump’s comments. Israel frees two hostages in Gaza operation
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to prepare to evacuate the southern Gazan city of Rafah, despite global alarm. The last refuge of refugees from other areas in Gaza is the city.
International responses about what President Trump would do to U.S alliances have become more fervent since he left office. At his rally in South Carolina, Trump said that he would encourage Russia to do whatever it wants, since he believes Europe isn’t spending enough on defense.
The Chiefs, the New England Patriots, and the United States: The NTO leader criticizes Trump’s comments. Israel frees two hostages in Rafah operation
A bill to decrease migration between the U.S. and Mexico failed to gain traction. Some Republicans think the White House doesn’t need it. Republicans argue that the President has the power to stop the flow of migrants at the border.
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The last time a team had back-to-back Super Bowl victories was in 1995 when the New England Patriots did it. There are some highlights.
The president’s popularity and murder rate have improved since the state of emergency was imposed. But it has also come with a heavy human cost. Salvadoran photographer Carlos Barrera visually documents how El Salvador’s nearly two-year crackdown on gang suspects has affected local communities.
Source: NATO leader criticizes Trump’s comments. Israel frees two hostages in Rafah operation
Love at a Closer Look: How to Find a Date for Valentine’s Day in a Grocery Store, or How to Travel to the International Space Station
On Wednesday, February 13th, be sure to visit a grocery store if you’d like to find a date on the special day. According to NPR’s advice, grocery stores are ideal for dates. Recalling a cherished trip to Costco with their grandparents, they highlight the beauty of simple moments. Observing what your date selects in the aisles reveals their personality and energy for the ordinary. Geiran suggests amidst a sea of dating apps and restaurants: “Do romantic things in regular places. What could be more wonderful than regular love?
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Keys and Beatz opened their art collection, “Giants,” at the Brooklyn Museum in New York. The exhibit is open until July 7, 2024.
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A miniature surgical robot, named MIRA, has recently arrived at the International Space Station. A surgeon is directing its movements 250 miles away from Nebraska, and it will conduct simulated surgical procedures in microgravity — potentially impacting health care back on Earth.
The Jamaican and Bahamian governments are pushing back against the U.S. State Department’s travel advisories.
Hamas–Israeli-Gazafah Coalescing Negotiations in Cairo During the Oct. 7 Terrorist Attack
TEL AVIV, Israel — Officials from Israel, Egypt, Qatar and the U.S. are meeting in Cairo for negotiations around a second cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages being held by Hamas.
The high-stakes meeting is taking place as Israel signals it may soon launch a ground invasion in Rafah, on the southern tip of Gaza, where nearly 1.5 million Palestinians are sheltering.
On Monday, the Israeli military said special forces rescued two hostages from a complex in Rafah, but Gaza health officials said the raid resulted in the deaths of at least 74 people.
Among the U.S. officials who were expected in Cairo for Tuesday’s negotiations was C.I.A. director William J. Burns. The US has dispatched several high-level envoys to the region in order to get a diplomatic breakthrough.
President Biden spoke from the White House on Monday, but emphasized that there were still gaps to be worked out as he urged parties to keep working.
The Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas that killed over a thousand people was not forgotten by Biden. The public clamor to bring home the hostages is putting increasing pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden has emphasized that Israel should not proceed with a military operation in Rafah without a “credible plan” for the safety of the more than 1 million people sheltering there.
The Gaza Strip is “Delusional”: Israel’s Proposal to Release Hostages and Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
In November, 50 hostages from Gaza were freed in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. It allowed for some humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, which had been blocked off since Oct.7.
The Israeli proposal did not include a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops and Hamas did not approve of it. Prime Minister Netanyahu last week rejected the counter offer, which would leave Hamas in control of the Gaza Strip as “delusional.”