Biden and Netanyahu at Odds, Putin Responds to ISIS-K Attack, Cuba Food and Electricity Shortages, and More
Mar 28, 2024
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Tensions rise between US and Israel over Gaza ceasefire; Putin contemplates response to ISIS-K attack in Moscow; Cuban government cracks down on protests over food shortages; Bolsonaro found staying at Hungarian embassy; intricate alliances among global strongmen revealed
Growing strain between US and Israel evident after UN vote on Gaza ceasefire, Putin deliberates response to ISIS-K attack near Moscow.
Cuban protests over food shortages and power outages reveal deepening economic challenges and international tensions.
Deep dives
Strained US-Israel Relationship: Gazan Ceasefire and US Abstention
The US abstains from a UN Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu cancels a DC visit in response. Tensions rise as President Biden may pressure Netanyahu to avoid a ground assault on Rafa, where many Palestinian civilians seek refuge.
Kremlin's Response to ISIS Attack in Moscow
ISIS K claims responsibility for the attack at Crocus City Hall near Moscow, killing over 130 and injuring 180. Russia accuses the West and Ukraine of involvement, exacerbating tensions. Despite warnings, Putin deflects blame and hints at possible escalation in response.
Cuba's Food Shortages and Power Outages
Cubans face severe food shortages and power outages of up to 18 hours daily, leading to rare protests. President Diaz-Canel blames US blockades for economic woes. Desperation prompts street demonstrations challenging the government's handling of the crisis, highlighting deepening economic challenges and international partnerships.
The fallout after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and release of all hostages further reveals a growing strain between the United States and Israel; Russia reels from the ISIS-K terrorist attack on concertgoers near Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin deliberating how to respond; the Cuban government cracks down on recent protests across the country over food shortages and power outages; and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is found to have stayed overnight at the Hungarian embassy in Brasília in February 2024.