Japan’s population shrinks
Netanyahu plans to occupy Gaza before delivering the territory to Arabs
Controversial plan: Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News that Israel intends to take control of all Gaza to destroy Hamas, but then deliver the administration to “Arabic Arab nations.”
Negative repercussion: UN agencies and humanitarian organizations warn that a total occupation would cause even more deaths and displacements; More than 61,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict, according to the Gaza government.
Internal and external pressure: hostage families and sectors of the army fear that the operation puts the kidnapped at risk; The Israeli security office meets today to decide the new phase of the war.
Trump’s tariff shakes global trade
Tariffs in force: The new round of “reciprocal” tariffs from the US, which raise taxes on dozens of countries; Trump celebrated that “billions of dollars” will flow to the American coffers.
Heavy rates: The rate ranges from 41% (Syria) to 10% (United Kingdom); For Brazil, rates add up to 50% because of a punitive surcharge. Southeast Asian countries, such as Laos and Myanmar, are among the most harmed.
Inflation risk: Economists point out that taxes make products more and can increase inflation in the US; Trump still threatens to impose a 50% rate on India for buying Russian oil and 100% on foreign chips.
USA press Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah
Plan by the end of the year: Under pressure from Washington, the Lebanese government agreed to elaborate a plan to remove weapons from Hezbollah and deliver them to the army; The Shiite group and its ally Amal rejected the proposal.
Dangerous dilemma: Analysts say that the American requirement forces Lebanon to choose between facing a new war with Israel or an internal conflict; There is a fear that Hezbollah responds violently.
Increasing tension: The initiative arises after months of transfronist confrontation; Opponents claim that immediate disarmament can destabilize the country and increase the influence of Iran in the region.
