cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/42831843
Israeli forces kill at least three Palestinians in Gaza. U.S. uses chartered private jets to deport Palestinian men to the occupied West Bank. Palestinian journalist arrested in the West Bank. Another U.S. boat strike in the Pacific. Progressive challenger narrowly leads in the primary election for Mikie Sherrill’s New Jersey congressional seat. DOJ files reveal years of contact between Apollo chief Marc Rowan and Jeffrey Epstein. Local police often decline to probe shootings by federal immigration, ProPublica investigation says. Justice Department moves to gut immigration appeals process. Trump administration unveils Sudan peace plan. RSF drone strikes hit South Kordofan hospital for second consecutive day, killing at least 22. Polio cases in Malawi. Cuba prepares national defense plan and UN chief warns of humanitarian collapse as the U.S. moves to block any oil supplies from reaching the country. U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations begin in Oman. Israeli fire strikes multiple areas across southern and eastern Lebanon. Senior Russian intelligence general shot in Moscow. Saudi Arabia plans to pour billions into southern Yemen to maintain control. At least 31 killed in Islamabad mosque bombing.
Regarding the NJ election, it became obvious that the former Lieutenant Governor bent the knee to AIPAC, both to get money to support her campaign and also to fund a smear campaign against former representative Tom Malinowski since Tom wanted some conditions on aid to Israel.
Looks like AIPAC got Tom out, but Analilia Mejia is likely going to be far worse for them