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Kushner pitches ‘New Gaza’ redevelopment vision at Davos as critics warn of displacement risks
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Jared Kushner unveiled a Trump administration-backed concept for rebuilding Gaza during the World Economic Forum in Davos, presenting glossy renderings of high-rises and coastal tourism. Critics and some Palestinian analysts say the plan sidesteps core political questions, including Palestinian self-determination and the risk that “voluntary migration” could become coerced displacement.
Menachem Chen, a standout track and field athlete from Arkansas State University, has been selected for Israel's historic bobsled team at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The junior, who holds the program record in discus, will compete as a brakeman in the four-man event. His inclusion marks a significant achievement for the Red Wolves program.
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Israel's Ministry of Transport has approved Tesla to conduct trials of its supervised autonomous driving system on public roads. The initiative focuses on integrating the technology into local conditions while prioritizing safety. This step aims to position Israel as a hub for smart vehicle innovation.
More than a thousand rabbis and Jewish leaders have signed a letter urging Israel to halt the use of starvation as a weapon in the Gaza war. Rabbi Sarah Reines of Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan, a lifelong supporter of Israel, explains her reasons for joining the call in a recent podcast interview. The discussion highlights her personal connection to Israel amid growing criticism of the conflict.
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Israeli firm Enlight Renewable Energy is expanding Gecama, Spain's largest wind farm in Cuenca, despite Spanish government measures banning trade with Israel over the Gaza situation. Authorized in July, the project will add solar panels and batteries to double output to 625 MW. Advocacy groups criticize the decision for human rights inconsistencies.
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced Israel's declaration of a new border line between Gaza and Israel today. The statement was made public via the social network X from Havana.
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Dutch and Swiss pro-Palestinian activists who joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza are challenging bills from their governments for flights and consular assistance after they were detained and deported by Israel. The mission, which Israeli officials say was tied to Hamas and carried only a symbolic amount of aid, was intercepted at sea.
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