Israel takes control of border area in southern Gaza
- By Steve Karesh
Israel claims to have control of the Philadelphi Corridor, the border area between Gaza and Egypt; how will this change the course of the war, or the Israeli relationship with Egypt? Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Moldova to show support for Ukraine’s neighbor amid an increase of pressure from Russia. An update from Kyiv about Russian attacks overnight and Ukrainian successes at sea. North Korea’s attempted satellite launch appears to have also been a message to China, it’s main ally. Plus, democracy advocates convicted in Hong Kong and a human rights protest in Turkey has entered its thousandth week.