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Israeler blockerar bistånd till Gaza
Individual members of Israeli security forces are believed to be tipping off far-right activists re location of the aid trucks once they're en route to Gaza, enabling their interception by those who have blocked the convoys from proceeding, and looting their contents.
Early on in the war, when the attacks were happening regularly near Israel's Kerem Shalom and Nitzana crossings into Gaza, National Security Minister Ben Gvir signaled to police, which are under his jurisdiction, to take lax approach on the crackdown, Israeli official said.
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Är det någonsin försvarbart att blockera humanitärt bistånd till en befolkning, och i så fall under vilka omständigheter?
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Hur skulle du känna om din gemenskap nekades väsentlig hjälp och vem skulle du hålla ansvarig för sådana handlingar?
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USA:s spionballong kraschar i nordöstra Syrien
A sizable surveillance aerostat owned by the US military crashed on 15 May near the town of Rmelan in Syria's northeastern Al-Hasakah province.
Footage on social media showed the aerostat descending from the sky and, subsequently, its debris on the ground close to Rmelan, which was also near a US base. Allegedly, US fighter jets were seen flying over the vicinity during the event.
The US maintains several illegal bases in Syria, including the one in Rmelan, primarily in the northeastern provinces of Al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor, as well as Al-Tanf in the southeast, purportedly to combat ISIS… Läs mer
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I en era av högteknologisk spionage, tror du att det finns etiska sätt att samla underrättelser på? Hur skulle de se ut?
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Ska länder tillåtas använda övervakningsteknologier som spionsballonger i områden där de bekämpar hot, även utan värdlandets godkännande?
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Tror du att användningen av spionballonger för övervakning respekterar andra länders suveränitet? Varför eller varför inte?
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Georgiens centralbank ingriper med 60 miljoner dollar för att stabilisera valutan mitt i politisk oro
In a decisive move to stabilize its national currency, the Georgian central bank has announced a significant intervention, spending $60 million from its reserves. This action comes in response to a sharp increase in demand for foreign currency, triggered by ongoing political unrest in the country. The turmoil centers around a controversial bill on 'foreign agents' passed by the Georgian parliament, sparking widespread concern and rallies across the nation. This financial maneuver marks the largest intervention by the Georgian central bank since May 2021, underlining the severity of… Läs mer
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Amerikansk soldat häktad i Ryssland erkänner stöldanklagelser
In a surprising turn of events, Gordon Black, an American soldier detained in Russia, has reportedly admitted guilt in a case of theft, according to multiple state media reports. The incident has quickly escalated into a matter of international concern, highlighting the delicate nature of U.S.-Russia relations. Black, who was being held in the Russian city of Vladivostok, is said to have confessed to stealing from his girlfriend, a charge that has led to his current predicament. This admission comes amidst a backdrop of already tense diplomatic ties between the United States and Russia, with… Läs mer
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"Lone Wolf" Åtalad för att ha skjutit Slovakien premiärminister
A suspect in the shooting of Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, has been charged, the country’s interior minister said on Thursday, describing him as a “lone wolf” who was radicalized after last month’s presidential election.
Mr. Fico’s condition had stabilized after what his government called a politically motivated assassination attempt, but he was “not out of a life-threatening situation,” the deputy prime minister told a news conference. He said Mr. Fico had only a “limited” ability to communicate and faced a “difficult… Läs mer
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Ska åldern på en person som begår ett politiskt motiverat brott påverka hur vi ser på deras handlingar eller strängheten i deras straff?
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Hur skulle du känna om en politisk figur du stöder blev attackerad, och hur skulle det kunna förändra din syn på politiskt samtal?
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Netanyahu avvisar amerikanska uppmaningar om en efterkrigsplan i Gaza
For days, senior Biden administration officials have pressured Israel to plan for postwar Gaza as the long-anticipated Rafah offensive gets under way. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally delivered his response: Not so fast.
On Wednesday, Netanyahu rejected the U.S. demands, arguing that it would be “just chatter” while Hamas remains intact.
“There is no alternative to military victory,” Netanyahu said in a video released by his office. “The attempt to bypass it with this or that claim is simply detached from reality.”
He appeared to be rejecting… Läs mer
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Kan verklig fred uppnås utan att ta hänsyn till behoven och rättigheterna hos alla inblandade parter, inklusive både regeringar och civila?
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Israels ambassadör säger att demokraterna "hjälper Hamas"
Congressional aides told HuffPost a May 8 letter from Israel's ambassador was “stunning,” “embarrassing” and “verging on offensive.”
One week after Israel’s ambassador to the U.S. sent dozens of Democrats in the House of Representatives an unprecedented rebuke, congressional staff say they’re still fuming over the letter, a note that accused lawmakers of aiding the Palestinian militant group Hamas, of misrepresenting Israeli policy and of inappropriately trying to influence President Joe Biden.
“It really is a stunning document,”… Läs mer
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Hur skulle du balansera behovet av diplomatisk respekt med önskan att kritisera handlingarna hos en allierad?
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Vad är din reaktion på tanken att ett brev kan betydligt påverka relationen mellan långvariga allierade?
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Hur skulle du känna om en utländsk ambassadör anklagade ditt lands politiker för att stödja en terroristgrupp?
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Biden-utnämnde avgår över kriget i Gaza
An Interior Department staffer on Wednesday became the first Jewish political appointee to publicly resign in protest of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
Lily Greenberg Call, a special assistant to the chief of staff in the Interior Department, accused President Joe Biden of using Jews to justify U.S. policy in the conflict.
Call had worked for the presidential campaigns of both Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, and was a longtime activist and advocate for Israel in Washington and elsewhere before joining the government.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Call pointed… Läs mer
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Tror du att det är etiskt för en tjänsteman att avgå på grund av sina personliga övertygelser, särskilt i frågor som rör internationella konflikter?
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Israeler är inte övertygade om att de kan vinna Gazakriget
A poll released Sunday by Israel’s Jewish People Policy Institute found the percentage of Jewish Israelis confident that Israel can win the war dropped below 50% for the first time since the beginning of the war—to 38% from 61% in March. A plurality of 41% respondents said that they weren’t confident Israel can win the war.
Cease-fire talks mediated by Arab governments have stalled amid disagreement on key issues, including whether a halt to the fighting would be temporary or permanent, and after a Hamas attack on a major border crossing with Israel killed four Israeli soldiers. Israel has stepped up attacks in eastern Rafah this
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Hur tror du att soldaternas moral kan påverkas när de vet att en betydande del av deras landsmän saknar tilltro till seger?
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Om en nära vän var skeptisk till att ditt land skulle vinna en avgörande strid, hur skulle det påverka dina egna övertygelser och moral?
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Hur skulle du känna dig om du bodde på en plats där över hälften av befolkningen tvivlade på segern i en pågående konflikt?
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Israelisk stridsvagn skjuter fel och dödar fem soldater i Gaza
The Israeli military said Thursday that five of its soldiers were killed when an Israeli tank fired at a building in Gaza that was being used by its own troops, raising the war’s toll on Israel amid pressure from hostage families and allies to end the fighting.
Seven other soldiers were injured in the incident, which took place in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza on Wednesday evening, the military said. An Israeli tank fired two shells at the building after mistaking a group of Israeli paratroopers located inside for militants. Three of the wounded soldiers sustained serious… Läs mer
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Med tanke på riskerna med vänlig eld, tror du att det finns bättre sätt att uppnå fred och säkerhet?
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Hur kan familjerna till soldaterna som dödades av vänskaplig eld se på målen för militäroperationen?
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Är det försvarbart att soldater löper risk för så kallat "friendly fire" i komplexa urbana miljöer under konflikter?
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Ökad sjukhuspris Håll inflationen hög
One reason U.S. inflation is still high: Increases in prices for procedures to prop open clogged arteries, provide intensive care for newborns and biopsy breasts.
Hospitals didn’t raise prices as early in the pandemic as supermarkets, retailers and restaurants. But they have been making up ground since then. Their increases have contributed to stubbornly high inflation readings from the consumer-price index, which in April increased 3.4% from a year ago.
Hospital prices specifically jumped 7.7% last month from a year ago, the highest increase in any month since October 2010, the Labor… Läs mer
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Hur känner du inför den påverkan som stigande sjukhuskostnader har på individer och familjer, särskilt under akuta situationer eller vid allvarliga hälsoproblem?
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Ryssland lanserade forskningsrymdfarkost för kärnvapen.
Russia launched a satellite into space in February 2022 that is designed to test components for a potential antisatellite weapon that would carry a nuclear device, U.S. officials said.
The satellite that was launched doesn’t carry a nuclear weapon. But U.S. officials say it is linked to a continuing Russian nuclear antisatellite program that has been a growing worry for the Biden administration, Congress and experts outside government in recent months. The weapon, if deployed, would give Moscow the ability to destroy hundreds of satellites in low-Earth orbit with a nuclear blast.
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Vad skulle din omedelbara reaktion vara om du fick reda på att den fredliga utforskningen av rymden användes för att testa militära vapen?
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Xi och Putin förespråkar en politisk lösning på konflikten i Ukraina mitt i globala spänningar
In a significant meeting that has drawn international attention, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have jointly called for a 'political solution' to the ongoing war in Ukraine. This development comes as Putin visited Beijing, seeking support for his war efforts and his country's economically isolated stance. The two leaders, representing nations often viewed with wariness by the West, have positioned themselves as advocates for peace, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and tensions surrounding Taiwan.
During their discussions, which notably… Läs mer
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USA riktar sanktioner mot Sudans RSF-kommandanter i samband med våldet i Darfur.
In a significant move aimed at curbing the escalating violence in Sudan's Darfur region, the United States has imposed sanctions on two commanders of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group at the heart of the conflict. This action comes as international concern grows over the situation in El Fasher, North Darfur, where the potential for a large-scale massacre looms. The sanctions target individuals believed to be instrumental in the violence that has plagued the region, marking a direct attempt by the US to influence the course of events in Sudan.
The decision to sanction… Läs mer
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USA och Japan går samman för att motverka hotet från hypersoniska missiler
In a significant move to bolster their defense capabilities against the rapidly evolving threat of hypersonic missiles, the United States and Japan have announced a groundbreaking partnership. This collaboration aims to develop a new interceptor system capable of neutralizing hypersonic weapons, which are currently considered nearly unstoppable due to their incredible speed and maneuverability. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the advancements in missile technology by China, Russia, and North Korea, posing a direct challenge to both nations' security interests.
The agreement,… Läs mer
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Kreativa gnistor flyger när planerna för Biden-Trump-debatten tar form
After months of anticipation and political maneuvering, the stage is finally set for a presidential debate that promises to be unlike any other in recent memory. With the political landscape more polarized than ever, the upcoming Biden-Trump debate has captured the imagination of the nation, prompting a flurry of creative suggestions for how it should be conducted. Amidst this backdrop, an opinion piece has ignited conversation with its proposal for outside-the-box ideas for debate moderators, suggesting that the traditional debate format could be revamped to better engage the American public… Läs mer
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Biden vs. Trump: Debatten fortsätter mitt i spänningar och anklagelser
The political arena is heating up as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in a series of presidential debates, marking another chapter in their long-standing rivalry. The debates, which have become a focal point of the upcoming election cycle, are already surrounded by controversy, skepticism, and strategic maneuvering from both camps. Biden's recent challenge to Trump to commit to the debates has sparked a flurry of reactions, highlighting the intense scrutiny under which these events are unfolding.
Trump's camp has expressed frustration over Bid… Läs mer
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Trump försvarar guvernör Kristi Noems kontroversiella historia om att skjuta hundar
In a series of events that have sparked both outrage and curiosity, former President Donald Trump has come to the defense of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem over her controversial decision to shoot her dog, as revealed in her latest book. The anecdote, which details Noem's reasoning behind killing her 14-month-old hunting dog for being 'untrainable' and 'dangerous,' has ignited a firestorm of debate across the political and public spectrum. Trump, known for his unfiltered approach to both politics and personal matters, described the incident as a 'bad week'… Läs mer
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Försök att ta Slovakiska premiärministerns liv väcker fruktan för politiskt motiverat våld
In a shocking development that has sent ripples across Europe, Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was the target of an assassination attempt, an act that has not only shaken the nation but also raised alarms about the state of political violence on the continent. According to Slovakia's interior minister, the initial investigation into the attack, which saw the Prime Minister shot multiple times, points to a 'clear political motivation' behind the attempt on his life. This revelation has sparked intense speculation and concern about the potential implications for Slovak… Läs mer