cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/43470563

Israeli attacks kill three Palestinians in southern Gaza. Palestinians detained by Israel released back to Gaza. U.S. officials prepare large military base in southern Gaza. White House weighs using Israeli-backed gangs to form Gaza police force. Settlers kill Palestinian-American in the West Bank; Israeli police kill Palestinian citizen of Israel. President Donald Trump hosts inaugural Board of Peace meeting. Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie to force a vote on war with Iran. U.S. is holding backchannel talks with Castro family confidante. Trump threatens potential Iran strikes from UK bases amid dispute over Diego Garcia. U.S. delays Taiwan arms package amid pressure from Xi Jinping ahead of Beijing summit. Wexner says DOJ and FBI never questioned him over Epstein ties. Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over Epstein ties. Mexico explores mediating between U.S. and Cuba as aid shipments continue. UN mission finds “hallmarks of genocide” in RSF takeover of El-Fasher. South Korean court sentences former president to life in prison over failed self-coup attempt. U.S. begins full military withdrawal from Syria. Rights group alleges record extrajudicial killings by Punjab police unit. Congo offers rebel-held Rubaya coltan mine to U.S. in strategic minerals push. U.S.-brokered Russia–Ukraine talks in Geneva end without a breakthrough.