Podcast Summary
Tensions between Israel and Palestine, Rwanda Immigration Deal, and Paris Attack: The US urges Israel to protect Palestinian civilians, UK negotiates Rwanda immigration deal, and Paris faces an attack, causing investigations.
Tensions between Israel and Palestine continue to escalate, with the US urging Israel to protect Palestinian civilians and respect international humanitarian law. Meanwhile, the UK government is reportedly negotiating an immigration deal with Rwanda, which has faced criticism and frustration from some conservative MPs. Elsewhere, an attack in Paris has led to an investigation by French anti-terrorism prosecutors. In the Middle East, the US Vice President Kamala Harris has urged Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians following a meeting with Arab leaders in Dubai. The US has expressed concern over the number of innocent Palestinians killed and called for restraint from the Israeli Defense Forces. In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that his priority is to carry out the next stage of the invasion, despite the release of most women and children. In the UK, the government is reportedly set to give Rwanda at least £15 million more to secure an immigration treaty. The deal has faced criticism and frustration from some conservative MPs, but there is optimism in government that it can be signed in the coming week. The exact legislation is still being debated. In France, an attack in Central Paris has led to an investigation by anti-terrorism prosecutors after one man was killed and two others were injured in a knife and hammer attack. A 26-year-old French national known to security services has been arrested.
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