Topics include Netanyahu's fear of ICC warrant, US-Saudi security deal, Blinken and Lebanon, Sudan RSF attack warning, US forces leaving Chad, Dutch PM for NATO, US sanctions on Chinese firms, Ukraine conflict, Haiti PM dispute, AUKUS addition considerations, Solomon Islands' new China-friendly PM
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Israeli government pressures US to prevent potential ICC indictments against leaders like Netanyahu for alleged war crimes.
US sanctions on Chinese firms supplying Russia dual-use products strain US-China relations amidst Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Ceasefire Talks with Hamas
Hamas is considering ceasefire proposals amid discordant messaging. There are delays in their response, suggesting potential disagreement within the group. Ceasefire talks involve potential concessions from both sides, with the pattern of previous rounds indicating challenges in reaching a deal.
ICC Threat Against Israeli Leaders
There are potential ICC indictments against Israeli leaders, including Netanyahu, for alleged war crimes. The Israeli government is pressuring the Biden administration to intervene and prevent the indictments. Threats of retaliatory actions against the Palestinian Authority are being used as leverage by the Israeli government.
US Sanctions on Chinese Firms Supporting Russia
The US imposed sanctions on Chinese companies supplying dual-use products to Russia, supporting its arms manufacturing industry. This move has strained US-China relations further, as China views Russia-Ukraine issues as extraneous to its relations with the US. The sanctions aim to address Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Chad's Withdrawal of US Forces
Chad's Hunter demanded the withdrawal of US forces, leading to the redeployment of around 75 US soldiers. The move is seen as a political gesture as Chad transitions to a new leadership setup. There are expectations of a potential return of US forces post-election in Chad.
Antony Blinken might claim to play the blues, but Danny and Derek have to deliver…the news. This week: in Palestine/Israel, the latest round of Gaza ceasefire talks (0:42), Netanyahu panics over a potential International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant (6:54), and Blinken backs off of a threat to use the Leahy Law against IDF troops despite evidence of human rights abuses (10:39); Colombia announces that it will cut diplomatic ties with Israel (15:26); Saudi Arabia pushes for a security deal with the US (18:58); in Sudan, an imminent RSF attack on El Fasher in North Darfur (24:01); the US agrees to withdraw forces from Chad (25:26); Dutch PM Mark Rutte may be in line to become secretary general of NATO (28:33); new US sanctions will target Chinese firms supplying Russia (30:46); Ukrainian forces are falling back in Donetsk (33:10); in Haiti, a surprise PM appointment sparks dispute (35:04); and a New Cold War update featuring the potential addition of South Korea and New Zealand to AUKUS (37:09) and the Solomon Islands parliament’s election of a new PM friendly to China (39:50).
Note: There will be no news next Friday, May 10, but there will be an interview episode!
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