cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/37214820

Israel has dropped 200,000 tons of explosives on Gaza over the last two years, Gaza’s government media office reports. Technical negotiations begin in Egypt over Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. Strikes hit Gaza City over the weekend, despite President Donald Trump’s boasts about a cessation. The U.S. strikes yet another Venezuelan boat, the fourth in weeks, and hints at its plans for a ground invasion. ICE raids in Chicago intensify with helicopter raids and tear gas near schools. A federal judge blocks the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland. Iran’s foreign minister says cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog is “no longer relevant” in the wake of last week’s snapback sanctions. Russia launches hundreds of missiles into Ukraine overnight, killing 5. Palestinian solidarity protests overtake major cities in Western Europe. Detained Global Sumud Flotilla participants launch a hunger strike in Israeli prison, while an additional 170 participants are deported to Europe. Take action to demand the release of participants including Drop Site’s journalist Alex Colston here.