Challenges to Ceasefire Initiatives, Hungary's Standoff, and Germany's Car Industry

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This chapter discusses various diplomatic initiatives being discussed for a ceasefire in Gaza, including plans from Arab countries, the EU, the UK, and the US. It also highlights the challenges posed by Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition to a Palestinian state and the lack of support for a two-state solution in Israel, as well as briefly touching on other topics such as the Hungary-EU issue and challenges faced by Germany's car industry.

Brussels threatens to hit Hungary’s economy if Viktor Orbán vetoes Ukraine aid, the UN’s highest court orders Israel to limit harm to Palestinians in Gaza, Germany’s carmakers are struggling amidst the transition to electric vehicles, and EY and Bank of America are monitoring workers’ in-office attendance.

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ICJ orders Israel to limit harm to Palestinians in Gaza

German car suppliers struggle to adjust to EV shift

Brussels threatens to hit Hungary’s economy if Viktor Orbán vetoes Ukraine aid

EY starts monitoring UK staff office attendance with turnstile data

Biden says Iran-backed militants killed 3 US servicemen in drone attack

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