South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, has warned that nations backing Israel could soon face legal repercussions in international courts.
Speaking at a mosque in Claremont, Cape Town, a speech later published by the MEMRI institute, Minister Pandor expressed: “I feel that I’m doing what I’m doing from too safe a position. I wish I were shoulder-to-shoulder with the men and women in Rafah. That’s where I feel I should be. We have been denied that opportunity by the circumstances of geography and thus we must do what we can.”
Pandor cautioned that “those countries and officials who continue to arm and fund Israel’s war machine will be liable for prosecution as well.”

A poll conducted by Morning Consult on Friday has shed light on how voters are responding to the historic guilty verdict against Donald Trump for falsifying business records. The poll’s findings indicate that a substantial number of Republicans and Independents believe Trump should withdraw from the presidential race, while a majority of registered voters approve of the jury’s decision. According to the poll, 54% of registered voters either “strongly” or “somewhat” approve of the guilty verdict, compared to 34% who disapprove. Notably, 49% of Independents and 15% of Republicans think Trump should end his campaign due to the conviction.

A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. The landing module touched down at 6:23 a.m. Beijing time in a huge crater known as the South Pole-Aitken Basin, the China National Space Administration said. The mission is the sixth in the Chang’e moon exploration program, which is named after a Chinese moon goddess. It is the second designed to bring back samples, following the Chang’e 5, which did so from the near side in 2020. The moon program is part of a growing rivalry with the U.S. — still the leader in space exploration — and others, including Japan and India.

The Maldives has announced a ban on Israeli passport holders entering the country, amid rising public anger over the ongoing war in Gaza. The Foreign Ministry has recommended Israeli citizens, including those with dual citizenship, to avoid traveling to the Maldives and consider leaving the archipelago if they are already there, as assistance may be difficult in case of distress. The Maldives government’s decision comes after increased anti-Israel sentiment, with public comments from officials contributing to a heightened atmosphere. Nearly 11,000 Israelis visited the Maldives last year, accounting for 0.6% of total tourist arrivals. Israel had previously issued a travel warning in December, citing the tense atmosphere.

Recently the Biden administration has been a adopting a tougher tone while speaking about the southern border. However, the NY Post has reported that behind the scenes, the administration is operating a program of a “mass amnesty” for migrants.
Since 2022, more than 350,000 asylum cases filed by migrants have been closed by the US government if the applicants don’t have a criminal record or are otherwise not deemed a threat to the country.
After having their case terminated, the migrants are removed from the legal system and are no longer required to even check in with authorities. Migrants can then legally roam around America, indefinitely, without fear of deportation.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Qatar and Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned an Israeli parliamentary bill that seeks to label UNRWA, the main provider of aid for Palestinians in Gaza, a terrorist group, joining a growing number of nations opposed to the proposal. The bill, which passed a preliminary vote in parliament last week, is […]

For retirees Tom and Beverly McAdam, the good news is the value of their two-bedroom home in suburban Denver has risen 45% since they purchased it more than six years ago. That’s also the bad news, costing them thousands more in real estate taxes and leaving less for discretionary spending. “To pay the higher property taxes, it just means we’ve got to take more money out of our investments when it comes time to hit those big bills,” Beverly McAdam said. She backs a Colorado ballot proposal that could cap the growth of property tax revenue. It’s one of several measures in states this year to limit, cut or offset escalating property taxes in response to complaints. Over the past five years, single-family home prices have risen about 54% nationally, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.

The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, announced on Sunday that Israelis would be banned from entering the country.
Muizzu also announced that his country would appoint a special envoy to aid Palestinians.
Additionally, the Maldives Homeland Security Minister is expected to hold a rally titled: “The Maldives in Solidarity with Palestine.”
Last December, the Israeli Foreign Ministry urged Israelis not to visit the country, after several anti-Israel remarks.
At the time, the Foreign Ministry wrote that “the atmosphere in the Maldives against Israel is intensifying and therefore Israeli citizens are advised to avoid traveling to the Maldives at this time.”
{Matzav.com}