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UN Security Council Endorses US-Led Gaza Initiative

    US President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset in Jerusalem The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution put forward by the United States in support of President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza. The measure, which passed after intense negotiations among member states, outlines a framework aimed at stabilizing the region and addressing humanitarian concerns. The resolution emphasizes international cooperation in delivering aid, rebuilding infrastructure, and supporting security arrangements designed to prevent further escalation. While the US hailed the adoption as a diplomatic breakthrough, several council members expressed caution, noting that the plan’s long-term success will depend on the willingness of local stakeholders to engage constructively. Observers say the vote reflects both the urgency of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the geopolitical weight of Washington’s involvement. The coming months wil...
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Trump Orders Expansion of Migrant Facility at Guantanamo Bay

In a move that has sparked significant debate, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will sign an executive order instructing the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security to prepare a migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay. This directive aims to expand the existing Migrant Operations Center to full capacity, providing additional detention space for high-priority criminal aliens unlawfully present in the United States.

Trump's announcement came during the signing ceremony for the Laken Riley Act, an immigration detention measure. He emphasized the need to halt what he described as a "border invasion" and mentioned that the facility at Guantanamo Bay has 30,000 beds to detain the worst criminal illegal aliens. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem supported the move, stating that resources could be established for the "worst of the worst" at Guantanamo Bay.

The decision to use Guantanamo Bay, a site historically associated with the detention of terrorism suspects, has raised eyebrows and concerns among various officials and human rights advocates. The facility, which became a detention site in 2002 under President George W. Bush, has been a contentious issue for years, with former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama both attempting to shut it down during their terms.

The announcement has caught many officials at the Pentagon off guard, with some expressing uncertainty about the number of beds currently available for migrants and whether this would be a short- or long-term mission. The move is part of Trump's broader efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, which has been a central theme of his political career.


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