Tag Archives: Hamas

The New York Times — Sunday, February 11, 2024

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U.N. Agency in Gaza Fought Hamas Infiltration; Not Hard Enough, Israel Says

Soldiers next to a wall with a U.N. crest on it.

The main U.N. agency in Gaza said it has long investigated claims of links, firing several employees over the years. Israel says it is a compromised organization too weak to protect itself.

Why the Age Issue Is Hurting Biden So Much More Than Trump

Both Donald J. Trump and President Biden are over 75. But voters are much less likely to worry that Mr. Trump is too old to serve.

Lost at Parkland: ‘Peter Was Always My Translator’

For one family, grieving the child they lost in the Parkland, Fla., school shooting is complicated by differences in language and culture.

Shocking Opposition Victory Throws Pakistan Into Chaos

The party of Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister, took the most seats, humiliating the country’s military rulers and creating a political crisis.

Commentary Magazine – March 2024 Preview

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Commentary Magazine (February 10, 2024) The latest issue features ‘Power Broke Her’ – The Rise and (Maybe) Fall of Lina Khan; The ‘As A Jew’: A Brief History; What Putin and Xi have in Common; Hostages – What Price is Too High?; On Joan Didion and more…

The Power Broke Her

The Power Broke Her

The Rise and (Maybe) Fall of Lina Khan

by Adam J. White

Lina Khan was pleased with her progress. Appearing before the Economic Club of New York in July 2023, she outlined her vision as the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission under Joe Biden and its success so far. Never mind the fact that, just days earlier, a federal court had delivered her agency yet another high-profile setback.

Is AI Just Theft Under Another Name?

Is AI Just Theft Under Another Name?

by James B. Meigs

The magazine Popular Mechanics, where I once worked, used to have a column called “Saturday Mechanic.” It was a guide to basic car repair for the weekend tinkerer, and its author had decades of experience both in fixing cars and writing about them. Nonetheless, for each column, he would perform the task in question, carefully documenting each step with photographs. It was a lot of work, in other words.

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday, February 10, 2024: Will China’s economy recover during the Year of the Dragon? What is the UK’s new tech that could control the weather?

And how is the ‘Bayeux Tapestry’ being updated? Join Georgina Godwin and David Bodanis for a round-up of the week’s news and culture. Plus: the owner of The Steam Room, Tony Chung, joins us to talk about his collaboration with Ai Weiwei and Avant Arte for the Lunar New Year.

The New York Times — Saturday, February 10, 2024

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Netanyahu Orders Evacuation Plan for City Where a Million Gazans Shelter

Palestinians amid the destruction from an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Friday.

Many civilians in Rafah are sheltering in rickety tents made of plastic and wood and say there is nowhere left in Gaza to avoid Israeli shelling.

In Private Remarks to Arab Americans, Biden Aide Expresses Regrets on Gaza

In a closed-door meeting, the aide offered some of the administration’s clearest notes of contrition for its response to the Gaza war, a sign of rising Democratic pressure on President Biden.

For Voters, When Does Old Become Too Old?

Polling shows it’s a broad concern expressed about President Biden, not just one person’s opinion.

Jonathan Majors Had a History of Abuse in Relationships, Women Say

The actor denied physical abuse. Separately, he said he wasn’t told of accusations of misbehavior on the set of “Lovecraft Country.”

The New York Times — Friday, February 9, 2024

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Supreme Court Seems Likely to Reject Challenge to Trump’s Eligibility

Justices across the ideological spectrum expressed skepticism about several aspects of a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court, but there was little discussion of the Jan. 6 riot or Mr. Trump’s role in it.

Special Counsel’s Report Puts Biden’s Age and Memory in the Spotlight

After an inquiry concluded that President Biden was “well-meaning” but had “a poor memory,” he angrily fired back in an attempt at political damage control.

Putin Calls on U.S. to ‘Negotiate’ on Ukraine in Tucker Carlson Interview

In a two-hour interview, President Vladimir Putin of Russia was more direct than usual about how he sees his Ukraine invasion ending: not with a military victory, but a deal with the West.

The Economist Magazine – February 10, 2024 Preview

Who is in control? Xi v the markets

The Economist Magazine (February 10, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Who Is In Control?’ – Xi v the markets…

Killer drones pioneered in Ukraine are the weapons of the future

They are reshaping the balance between humans and technology in war

Can Xi Jinping win back the markets?

Investors at home and abroad no longer trust China’s policymakers

The arsenal of hypocrisy

House Republicans are helping Vladimir Putin

Their cynicism over Ukraine weakens America and makes the world less safe

The Israel-Hamas War: Is There A Path To Peace?

The Economist (February 8, 2024) – Things look bleak in the Middle East after Binyamin Netanyahu scorned America’s push for an end to the fighting. But in private he’s said to be more flexible. Could diplomacy actually work?

Video timeline: 00:00 – The Saudi normalisation deal 00:42 – Israel and Saudi Arabia’s history 01:10 – How to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 02:26 – Will the deal happen?

Politics: The Guardian Weekly – February 9, 2024

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The Guardian Weekly (February 8, 2024) – The new issue features ‘Final Straw’ – What’s eating Europe’s Farmers?; Joe Biden’s Middle East masterplan; Can anything stop the AI deepfakes? and The Pet Shop Boys are back in town…

If you live in France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland or Greece, you may well have already run into one of the numerous roadblocks or protests formed in recent weeks by furious farmers. If you’re in Spain and Italy, take cover – because they are coming to you soon, if not already.

In this week’s cover story, we explore what has proved to be the final straw for Europe’s farmers. A combination of rising costs, environmental rules and grievances over EU policies, coupled with more localised complaints, seem to be the factors driving the convoys of tractors. But far-right and anti-establishment parties, who could make major gains in forthcoming European parliament elections, have also picked up on the protests as part of their agenda against EU influence.

Paris correspondent Angelique Chrisafis and Europe correspondent Jon Henley delve into the protests (if not the piles of steaming dung being dumped on the continent’s roads, as illustrated wonderfully by Neil Jamieson on this week’s cover), and ask what can be done to placate them.

The New York Times — Thursday, February 8, 2024

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Netanyahu Spurns Hamas Offer for Gaza Cease-Fire

The Israeli prime minister said that the proposed deal would leave Israel vulnerable to attack and that its forces were preparing to expand their operations.

The United States Has Been a Bulwark for Ukraine. What Happens if Support Collapses?

American officials concede there is nothing on the horizon that could match the power of a new, $60 billion congressional appropriation to support its war against Russian aggression.

From Ferguson to Gaza: How African Americans Bonded With Palestinian Activists

The relationship became closer during protests over police brutality, but brings political risks, like straining the alliance between African Americans and Jews.

King Pushed for Transparency on Diagnosis. He Raised Questions in the Process.

The king has let people know more about his health than other monarchs, but a decision to keep private the form of cancer he has is leading to speculation in lieu of facts.

The New York Times — Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024

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Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Claim of Absolute Immunity

The ruling answered a question that an appeals court had never addressed: Can former presidents escape being held accountable by the criminal justice system for things they did while in office?

What Israeli Soldiers’ Videos Reveal: Cheering Destruction and Mocking Gazans

An analysis of social media videos found Israeli soldiers filming themselves in Gaza and destroying what appears to be civilian property. The footage provides a rare and unsanctioned window into the war.

More Than a Fifth of Hostages in Gaza Are Dead, Israel Says

As Israel and Hamas inch closer to a deal to free hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a cease-fire, the military disclosed that at least 30 of the captives still in Gaza have been confirmed dead.

Republican Impeachment of Mayorkas Fails Amid G.O.P. Defections

In a stunning defeat, the House rejected impeachment charges against the homeland security secretary, as rank-and-file lawmakers balked at what they considered a misuse of the process.