Morning Wire Spain Recognizes Palestinian State & Trump Gag Order Denied | Afternoon Update | 5.28.24
May 28, 2024
Recently, Spain made headlines by recognizing Palestine as a state, amidst complex military actions in Rafah. Political tensions are rising with advocates pushing for a two-state solution and Donald Trump's legal battles intensifying, especially after a gag order was denied. In addition, severe storms caused devastation over Memorial Day weekend, claiming 22 lives. T-Mobile's acquisition of U.S. Cellular's operations also makes waves, while a tribute to basketball legend Bill Walton celebrates his enduring impact on the sport.
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Gaza Conflict Casualties
- Israeli tanks entered Rafah, Gaza, amidst conflicting casualty reports.
- Experts question Hamas-reported civilian deaths, citing their tendency to conflate civilians and terrorists.
International Pressure on Israel
- Spain, Norway, and Ireland urged Israel to de-escalate its Gaza response.
- The Israeli foreign minister accused Spain of complicity in inciting genocide against Jews.
Trump Trial and De Niro's Remarks
- Trump's lawyer questioned Michael Cohen's credibility in the hush-money trial.
- Outside the courthouse, Robert De Niro denounced Trump, claiming American freedoms are at stake.