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Mitch McConnell, Navalny’s funeral and the Ambani mega deal and party

Feb 29, 2024
Hamas call for march to Al-Aqsa Mosque, Mitch McConnell steps down, Navalny's widow worries about arrests, Ambani family seals mega merger with Disney in India. Plus, Trump's immunity claim, Illinois primary, and Texas wildfires.
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  • Hamas escalation in urging Palestinians to march to Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, intensifying truce talks.
  • Mitch McConnell's departure as Senate Republican leader signals a potential shift towards Trump-friendly leadership.

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Hamas Raises Stakes in Gaza Truth Talks

Hamas has urged Palestinians to defy Israeli restrictions and march to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque at the start of Ramadan, escalating tensions. President Biden hopes for a ceasefire during Ramadan, although no breakthrough has been reported yet. The ongoing truth talks in Qatar have delegations from both Israel and Hamas present. The situation remains volatile with accusations from both sides.

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