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Israel Made False Claims About Its Own Evidence in ICJ Defense, Analysis Finds (truthout.org)

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Scholz and Macron feud over arms for Ukraine – POLITICO (www.politico.eu)

As Ukraine runs short on ammunition, the German and French leaders are at odds over military aid.

Canada to start airdropping aid into Gaza within days (www.cbc.ca)

The Canadian government will begin airdropping aid into Gaza within the next week, a government source tells CBC News.

Birth rates fall to all-time lows in Japan and South Korea (www.telegraph.co.uk)

After boots on the ground comment, French PM doubles down: 'Putins troops are already in our country', pointing at Le Pen (www.lemonde.fr)

By raising for the first time the idea of sending troops to Ukraine, the French leader “has taken a further step toward belligerence,” blasted his rival Marine Le Pen, of the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party. She accused him of “posing an existential risk to 70 million French people, and more particularly to our...

U.S. weighs airdropping aid into Gaza as land deliveries slow (www.axios.com)

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Broadcast journalists send open letter calling for foreign media access to Gaza (www.standard.co.uk)

Israeli director receives death threats after officials call Berlin film festival ‘antisemitic’ (www.theguardian.com)

An Israeli film-maker who won one of the top prizes at the Berlin film festival has said German officials’ description of the awards ceremony as “antisemitic” has led to death threats and the physical intimidation of family members, causing him to hold off plans to return to Israel....

US opens probe into Israeli Iron Dome parts maker (thecradle.co)

Authorities in Washington say grants received by the Israeli firm constitute a ‘prohibited government subsidy’

‘After Muslims, It’s The Turn Of Christians:’ With Little Evidence, Govt Prosecutes 4 Christian Institutions, Arrests Employees (article-14.com)

Differences over Ukraine clear as Polish, Hungarian, Czech and Slovak PMs meet (notesfrompoland.com)

The Amazon has a 286% increase in fires in February (brazil.postsen.com)

The Amazon recorded a 286% increase in fires in February this year, compared to the same period in 2023. The data is in the Monitoring of Active Fires of the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe) and was updated until last Sunday (25)....

Hamas Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal, Dashing Biden’s Hopes of Near Term Deal (www.allsides.com)

How Ukraine Overcame Russia’s Grain Blockade (www.cfr.org)

South Korea’s fertility rate sinks to record low despite $270bn in incentives (www.theguardian.com)

BRYTE SKY LINKS: Simplifying Visa Processes for Foreigners Traveling to Tanzania

Tanzania, with its awe-inspiring wildlife, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage, is a dream destination for travelers worldwide. But before you embark on your Tanzanian adventure, there’s one crucial step to ensure a hassle-free journey: obtaining the right visa. While navigating the Tanzanian visa process on your own...

Israeli forces kill, wound Palestinians waiting for food aid in Gaza (www.aljazeera.com)

American Media Keep Citing Zaka — Though Its October 7 Atrocity Stories Are Discredited in Israel (theintercept.com)

Zaka stories have been essential to justifying Israel’s all-out war against Gaza, which has killed around 30,000 Palestinians in less than five months. Speaking at the United Nations in December, Zaka deputy commander Simcha Greiniman broke down while describing alleged atrocities. He later told the same stories to a meeting...

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