Pro-Palestinian Activists Steal Busts of Israel's First President in Manchester University Heist Amid Global Tensions
Pro-Palestinian activists steal busts of Israel's first president in Manchester, marking the Balfour Declaration anniversary. Meanwhile, Trump and Harris seek Arab American support in Michigan amid ongoing Gaza talks and recent unrest in northern Gaza.
In Manchester, UK, amidst a late-night burglary, pro-Palestinian activists stole two busts of Israel's first president, Chaim Weizmann, from a university chemistry building. The theft, claimed by Palestine Action, was intended to mark the anniversary of the 1917 Balfour Declaration, sparking a police investigation even as part of broader protests across the UK.
Meanwhile, over in Michigan, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both vying for key Arab American endorsements in this battleground state, crucial for its influential voter base. As Trump and Harris engage with Arab and Muslim community leaders, each hopes to sway voters with their foreign policy stances on conflicts like those in Gaza and Lebanon, especially with past narrow election margins in the state.
Speaking of Gaza, senior officials from Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas are holding talks in Cairo to address Gaza's post-war management, aiming to create a governance committee amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations. This committee of independent figures seeks to lead Gaza amidst distrust in Hamas and skepticism towards the Palestinian Authority's capability.
Tragically, a polio vaccination center in northern Gaza was struck during a humanitarian pause, injuring six people, according to the WHO. This incident hindered a crucial vaccination campaign that had resumed after disruptions by Israel’s military operations, underscoring the urgent need for vaccinations to protect children under five from poliovirus.
Turning to Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has filed defamation lawsuits against opposition leaders Ozgur Ozel and Ekrem Imamoglu, seeking damages of 1 million lira. This legal action comes in response to alleged slanderous comments following the arrest of an opposition mayor linked to the banned Kurdish PKK.
Back in the U.S., Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their final campaign appearances in North Carolina, emphasizing the crucial role the state plays in the presidential race. Both candidates rallied their supporters with diverging policies as over 4 million voters have already cast their ballots, maintaining North Carolina's status as a pivotal battleground.
Meanwhile, over in Michigan, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both vying for key Arab American endorsements in this battleground state, crucial for its influential voter base. As Trump and Harris engage with Arab and Muslim community leaders, each hopes to sway voters with their foreign policy stances on conflicts like those in Gaza and Lebanon, especially with past narrow election margins in the state.
Speaking of Gaza, senior officials from Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas are holding talks in Cairo to address Gaza's post-war management, aiming to create a governance committee amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations. This committee of independent figures seeks to lead Gaza amidst distrust in Hamas and skepticism towards the Palestinian Authority's capability.
Tragically, a polio vaccination center in northern Gaza was struck during a humanitarian pause, injuring six people, according to the WHO. This incident hindered a crucial vaccination campaign that had resumed after disruptions by Israel’s military operations, underscoring the urgent need for vaccinations to protect children under five from poliovirus.
Turning to Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has filed defamation lawsuits against opposition leaders Ozgur Ozel and Ekrem Imamoglu, seeking damages of 1 million lira. This legal action comes in response to alleged slanderous comments following the arrest of an opposition mayor linked to the banned Kurdish PKK.
Back in the U.S., Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their final campaign appearances in North Carolina, emphasizing the crucial role the state plays in the presidential race. Both candidates rallied their supporters with diverging policies as over 4 million voters have already cast their ballots, maintaining North Carolina's status as a pivotal battleground.
