Netanyahu hopes for hostage release in 'coming days' as bombs strike Gaza

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced an investigation into the ties between Donald Trump's political adversaries and Jeffrey Epstein. This decision comes after Trump directed Bondi to pursue the inquiry, diverging from a previous memo that negated the need for further investigations. Jay Clayton, the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, has been appointed to lead the investigation, which Bondi emphasized would be conducted with urgency and integrity.

The makeshift homes of displaced Palestinians in Gaza have been flooded due to heavy rainfall. This flooding has severely impacted the living conditions of those who have already been forced to leave their homes.

Questions have been raised regarding the circumstances under which hundreds of Palestinians were able to leave Gaza and travel to South Africa. The situation has sparked discussions about the logistics and processes involved in their departure.

Rashida Tlaib has introduced a resolution in the US Congress aimed at recognizing the genocide in Gaza. This congressional measure is supported by 21 Democratic legislators and calls for sanctions against Israel in response to the ongoing horrors in Gaza.

In a recent opinion piece, Shelby Steele and his son Eli argue that victim politics have led to pro-Hamas activism and a significant political reaction exemplified by Donald Trump. They explore the implications of 'white guilt' in the current socio-political landscape, suggesting that these dynamics are shaping contemporary discourse and political movements.

The US is planning a long-term division of Gaza into a 'green zone' under Israeli and international military control for reconstruction, and a 'red zone' where no reconstruction is planned. Almost all Palestinians have been displaced to the red zone. Foreign forces are expected to initially deploy alongside Israeli soldiers in the eastern part of Gaza, maintaining the current Israeli-controlled 'yellow line' as a division.

The United States has reached a deal to reduce tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%. This agreement follows a significant diplomatic effort by Switzerland, which will also invest $200 billion in the U.S. economy. The deal is seen as a positive step in U.S.-Swiss relations, aiming to enhance trade and economic cooperation.

In his critique of the BBC, President Donald Trump demonstrates a disregard for truth and accountability, a pattern that has characterized his public discourse. His history of false statements, which the Washington Post has documented to number over 30,000, highlights a significant asymmetry in political engagement. This situation poses a challenge for those who seek to hold him accountable, particularly in light of his controversial associations, such as with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.