Israeli officials confirmed that Netanyahu had approved the decision to invade Rafah, which includes plans to evacuate civilians to designated “humanitarian islands” elsewhere in Gaza.
Israel tried to enter the competition with a song called "October Rain" that references the "the condition of Israeli civilians" during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.
Oleg Orlov, one of Russia’s most prominent human rights activists, had criticized Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and said president Vladimir Putin had pushed the country towards fascism.
Israel has denied it intends to push the 1.4 million Palestinians it forced into Rafah into Egypt, but the construction from Egypt’s side suggests that it is preparing for a worst case scenario.
Biden has been called out for being insensitive and tone deaf, considering Israel’s attacks have killed more than 29,000 Palestinians in Gaza and its blockade has pushed millions of others to the brink of famine.
Nayib Bukele, who introduced Bitcoin as an official currency, is undeniably popular for having tackled the country’s gang problem but has moved the country into a dictatorship.
Ma Xinmin said the use of force to resist foreign oppression and to establish an independent right is "an inalienable right well founded in international law".