Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has frequently brought up Ukraine's rare earth minerals as a reason to continue fueling the proxy war.

"This war is about money. People don't talk much about it. But you know, the richest country in all of Europe for rare earth minerals is Ukraine. Two to seven trillion dollars' worth of minerals that are rare earth minerals, very relevant to the 21st century," Graham told Fox News host Sean Hannity in November. "Ukraine's ready to do a deal with us, not the Russians. So it's in our interest to make sure that Russia doesn't take over the place."

Israeli officials suggested that the increased military aid was part of a deal to get Netanyahu to agree to the Gaza ceasefire deal. Trump’s envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has said he’s pushing for the full implementation of the agreement, but the ceasefire is very fragile as Netanyahu doesn’t want to implement the second phase.

Approximately seven out of ten Israelis support the idea that “Arabs from Gaza should relocate to another country,” according to a poll conducted by the Jewish People Policy Institute.

According to the poll, 43 percent of all Israelis believe former US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer Palestinians in Gaza elsewhere is “practical” and should be pursued. Among Jewish Israelis, this view is held by a narrow majority of 52 percent.

An additional 30 percent of Jewish Israelis described the plan as “not practical, but desirable”.

Meanwhile, Arab Israelis largely oppose the idea. More than half (54 percent) of Arab respondents described the plan as “immoral,” compared to just 3 percent of Jewish Israelis. Overall, 13 percent of all Israelis consider the proposal immoral.

China's finance ministry announced the measures in response to 10% tariffs on Chinese products imposed by President Trump's administration, which took effect Tuesday.

China's government would impose 15% tariffs on U.S. coal and LNG starting this coming Monday, per a finance ministry statement.U.S. crude oil, agricultural machinery, large-displacement cars and pickup trucks would face 10% tariffs.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has said tariffs "will only raise prices for American families and upend supply chains."China's government said Trump's action "seriously violates the rules of the World Trade Organization" and it's announced plans to file a legal complaint with the WTO.

The WTO's dispute system has been hampered since 2019 when the first Trump administration blocked the appointment of judges.

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Patrick Hilsman, Noah Hurowitz, Henri Sulku February 3 2025, 1:26 p.m

I'm guessing he's punishing the blue states here cause that's where most of the trade with Canada happens.

cross-posted from: https://hcommons.social/users/adachika192/statuses/113932740945499346

Bodo/Glimt donates all match revenue from win over Maccabi Tel Aviv to Gaza relief - Türkiye Today (2025-02-01)

https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/bodo-glimt-donates-all-match-revenue-from-win-over-maccabi-tel-aviv-to-gaza-relief-113714/
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“Norwegian football club Bodo/Glimt announced that the revenue from their 3-1 victory over Israeli team #Maccabi Tel Aviv in the #UEFA Europa League match on January 23 was donated to aid efforts in Gaza.

“The match, held at Aspmyra Stadium in the town of Bodo, Norway, with a capacity of 8,270 spectators, generated 735,000 Norwegian Kroner (approximately $65,000), which was donated to the Red Cross for humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip.”

@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@a.gup.pe @israel

In the last 24 hours, 20 martyrs were received at Gaza hospitals, including 18 bodies recovered from under the rubble, one martyr who succumbed to their injuries, and one new martyr, a child killed in an airstrike on a vehicle which left 20 people injured.

The Ministry also confirmed that many victims remain trapped under the rubble and in the streets, as rescue teams and civil defense are unable to reach them due to the ongoing bombing and escalation.

Despite the ceasefire deal announced on January 19, 2025, 'Israeli' forces violated the truce with the latest attack.