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For Israel to beat Hamas quickly, Arab neighbors should admit Gazans

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:55 GMT

Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. TEL AVIV — How would the world have reacted if Poland, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia had turned their backs on Ukrainian families seeking refuge from war over the past 18 months? It isn’t hard to imagine the likely outcry.But when it comes to the Middle East, the refusal of Israel’s Arab neighbors to open their doors to Palestinians and offer them temporary sanctuary hasn’t produced a similar reaction.Neither Egypt nor Jordan, which flank Israel and share borders with Gaza and the occupied West Bank, respectively, have offered refuge. Quite the opposite: Both have adamantly refused to accept Gazans. “No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt,” Jordan’s King Abdullah II declared last month.Moreover, both countries argue they have justifiable grounds for keeping their doors firmly bolted — hence the absence of Western outrage over their refusal to accept Gaza’s Palestinians. Jordan already has a large Palestinian populat...

How to watch the Dutch elections like a pro

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:55 GMT

THE HAGUE — The Dutch on Wednesday will vote to choose a new parliament in a knife-edge election with three major groupings vying to propose the next prime minister.After 13 years as leader of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte is leaving The Hague after his fourth cabinet resigned last summer over a migration row. Dilan Yeşilgöz, Rutte’s successor as head of the conservative-liberal People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), is leading the field — and a win would make her the first woman to be Dutch prime minister. But she is closely followed in the polls by centrist Pieter Omtzigt, who’s riding a wave of popularity after starting a party just three months ago.Here’s what you need to know:Who’s in the running?Even though it’s been only two years since the last Dutch election, many of the contenders are new, including the two front-runners.Yeşilgöz became the VVD’s new leader after Rutte’s July announcement that he was leaving Dutch politics. Although a da...

Hamas, Gaza and ‘fighting smaller’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:55 GMT

Tanya Goudsouzian is an Istanbul-based Canadian journalist covering the Middle East and Afghanistan. Her work has been published in outlets including the Washington Post, Al-Jazeera English and Newsweek.Since the start of the Ukraine war, military operations have ushered in a tidal wave of new technology.Unlike wars of the recent past, we can now see the depths of the battlefield with ease; weapons have surgical precision; and technology — whether drones, communications intercept, satellite imagery or GPS — is comparatively inexpensive. Commercial drones can destroy trench lines, small missiles can rip apart armored vehicles, and even minor threats can send warships scurrying.Yet, while many analysts may proclaim a new epoch in ground warfare, as Israel consolidates its grip on Gaza City, it might just turn out that Ukraine proves to be an exception.In Ukraine, both Moscow and Kyiv have decided to fight symmetrical conventional operations. The technological changes on this front hav...

Thanksgiving travelers preparing for traffic, historic crowds at airports

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:55 GMT

Whether traveling by air, road, or rail, travelers should be prepared for delays and big crowds during what could be a record Thanksgiving travel season.Airports are expected to be packed, with AAA predicting about 4.7 million Americans will board flights for the holiday. AAA also predicting that some 49 million Americans will be driving to their destination this Turkey Day. TSA will be adding additional staff to handle the rush at airports nationwide.Stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest holiday travel updates.

Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo Sabres past Chicago Blackhawks 3-2

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:55 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Rasmus Dahlin had a goal and two assists, and the Buffalo Sabres stopped a three-game slide by topping the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday night.Erik Johnson snapped a third-period tie and Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo, which dropped four of five overall. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 24 saves.Johnson drove around Chicago defenseman Seth Jones midway through the third before flipping a tough-angle shot over Petr Mrazek’s right shoulder for a 3-2 lead. It was the second goal of the season for the veteran defenseman. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines Chicago had a chance to take the lead earlier in the third, but Buffalo defenseman Owen Power ushered a loose puck out of the goalmouth. Luukkonen also stepped up as the Blackhawks pressed for the tying goal in the final seconds.Chicago dropped its fourth consecutive game. Philipp Kurashev had a goal and an assist, and Taylor Raddysh also scored. Mrazek made 17 saves.Buffalo jumped in front on Dahlin's fourth g...

Matthew's Law ups access to free drug test strips

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:55 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -To expand public access to fentanyl and xylazine test strips, Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation on Sunday, November 19. Matthew's Law allows pharmacies and health care providers to receive and give them out for free.Over at Marra’s Pharmacy, Assemblyman John McDonald telling NEWS10's Anthony Krolikowski about their first batch of test strips. Along with naloxone, he says pharmacists are ready to better serve New York. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "No questions asked policy. For years, pharmacists have been providing needles and syringes to individuals who are struggling with substance use disorder," stated McDonald.The governor says this is being done to decrease the chances of an accidental overdose, which happened to the person the law is named after. "Matthew’s Law is actually named after Matthew Horan in November of 2020. The supply from his dealer, unfortunately it carried a tra...

Multi-year Jefferson County I-55 project expected to relieve back-ups and crashes

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:55 GMT

HILLSBORO, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning a huge highway project on Interstate 55 in Jefferson County. The 12-mile stretch of road goes from Highway Z to Missouri 67. MoDOT says it’s a scene of numerous highway back-ups and about 1,000 accidents.MoDOT District Engineer Tom Blair told investigator Elliott Davis that the time is now to fix the problems.“Everyone that drives I-55 in Jefferson County knows that there is reoccurring traffic congestion. There are crashes that have been occurring; this project will improve those conditions; it will make I-55 in Jefferson County safer and more reliable,” said Blair.Among other things the project involves adding a third lane to the two-lane stretch of highway. They will also demolish or repair more than a dozen bridges.Blair admits it’s not cheap: "It is a lot of money. It costs a lot of money to build, operate, and maintain the transportation system. I-55 has 70,000 vehicles a day. A large percentage is truck t...

Vikings 17, Broncos 15: Ja’Quan McMillian’s interception leads to another field goal

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:55 GMT

After a 1-5 start, the Broncos are one a hot streak, winning three in a row. Can they keep up the momentum? Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High.Live updatesFourth-quarter updatesConverted (8:58 p.m.): Joshua Dobbs converts with the fourth-down sneak. — Joe NguyenChallenge (8:55 p.m.): Third-and-20, no problem for the Vikings.Broncos totally lost Chandler in the flat and he’s credited with 22 yards. Sean Payton is challenging the spot, though. Don’t think he got 22, but it’s really close to being a first down. — Parker GabrielZach Allen injury (8:50 p.m.): Broncos defensive end Zach Allen is down on the field with an apparent injury. — Ryan McFaddenAllen walked off on his own and did not go to the medical tent. Looks like he might be OK. — Matt SchubertFake punt (8:48 p.m.): The Broncos defense forces a three-and-out… almost.A gutsy fake punt direct snap to Ty Chandler ha...

Family, friends gather to observe World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:55 GMT

Families and communities across the country, including locally in Southern California, gathered Sunday to honor those killed on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.  Held annually on the third Sunday in November, the event shines a light not just on the victims, but on the families and friends devastated by the loss of their loved ones. It’s also a time for safety advocates to speak out and call for changes they believe will save lives.  The grieving family of 24-year-old Taylor Jackson who lost her life in a crash in Los Angeles, came out to Huntington Beach, the young woman’s favorite place, to observe the day.  “I want justice for my baby. She didn’t deserve a brutal ending,” Mia Cota, the 24-year-old's mother, told KTLA’s Jennifer McGraw. “You have no idea how many lives you have destroyed, you have altered, you have ruined in taking my baby.” Down the street from where Jackson was killed, 66-year-old Bibiana Retana Sosa was hit and killed in the cro...

Cruise co-founder, CEO Kyle Vogt resigns

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:11:55 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle company Cruise has resigned. Kyle Vogt, who is also Cruise's co-founder, announced his resignation Sunday evening on X. The announcement comes nearly one month after Cruise announced it will pull all of its driverless cars off the streets nationwide. The move was to "take steps to rebuild public trust" after Cruise's autonomous vehicles have caused problems in San Francisco streets, including traffic jams. Best and worst times to hit the road for Bay Area Thanksgiving travel Vogt founded the company 10 years ago, and Cruise has recorded more than 250,000 driverless rides across multiple cities, the company's now-former CEO said on X. No announcement has been made on who will replace Vogt as Cruise's CEO."Cruise is still just getting started, and I believe it has a great future ahead," Vogt wrote on X. "The folks at Cruise are brilliant, driven, and resilient. They’re executing on a...