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On 19 June in 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas announcing that the Civil War was over and all remaining enslaved people in Texas were free. The day is now celebrated in America as "Juneteenth."

Israel's extremist Defense Minister Katz has made the very controversial statement that Iran's supreme leader "can no longer be allowed to exist."

Donald Trump has reportedly approved a plan for the US to attack Iran, but has not yet made a final decision on whether to proceed with a strike.

When asked if the US would join Israel in attacking Iran, Donald Trump said "I may do it, I may not do it." The BBC reported that the US has not thus far asked the UK to use its bases in Cyprus or Diego Garcia for any possible attack.

The near-daily shooting of hungry Palestinians seeking food at GHF aid distribution sites in Gaza continued on Tuesday as Israeli forces opened fire, killing more than 51 and wounding more than 200. The Israeli military said "it is looking into the reports."

In interview with Al Jazeera about the current Iran/Israeli crisis, Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas has said: “The Israeli public has been massaged, brainwashed and indoctrinated into thinking for many years that Iran is an imminent and existential threat…”

This week, the US Department of Defense awarded Sam Altman's OpenAI a $200 million contract for the use of generative AI in the US military.

BREAKING US lawmakers are taking steps this week to limit Donald Trump's power to involve the US in Israel's assault on Iran. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) introduced a war powers resolution that requires congressional approval of any armed forces. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced a companion war powers resolution in the Senate that terminates the unauthorized use of U.S. armed forces against Iran. And Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced a separate bill that would prohibit the use of federal funds for military force against Iran without congressional approval.

BREAKING Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender." He also said that the US won't kill Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei "for now," but that US "patience is wearing thin."

Donald Trump has dismissed congressional testimony on 25 March from US National Intelligence Director, Tulsi Gabbard, indicating that the intelligence community assessed Iran was not building or pursuing a nuclear weapon. "I don’t care what she said."

Jordan’s King Abdullah told the EU parliament today that Israel’s attacks on Iran have extended its conflicts in the region in a way that creates a threat to the world. "There is no telling where the boundaries of this battleground will end," he said.

Israel bombed the Iranian state TV news channel IRINN on Monday while the anchor was broadcasting live. One person was reportedly killed. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned Israel's continued assault on media.

Israeli and Iranian continue to exchange fire for a fifth day, with explosions reported in Tehran, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board of governors has called an urgent meeting in Vienna, warning of possible contamination at an Iranian nuclear site after Israeli air strikes. They called on both Israel and Iran to de-escalate.

Israel has bombed Iranian state TV in Tehran. And as retaliatory Iranian missiles into Israel continue, all oil refineries and subsidiary companies in Haifa have shut down.

Israel is not winning. Trump must not cave to new demands for help.

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Israel is not winning. Trump must not cave to new demands for help.

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The Deadliest Period in History for Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Detention

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