Israeli navy intercepts Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg; unrest grips LA
In this episode of W News, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we report on Israeli forces intercepting a Gaza-bound aid ship carrying activists –including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg – and blocking their entry to the besieged territory. We also cover unrest in downtown Los Angeles, where police have ordered crowds to disperse after vehicles were set on fire and security forces deployed tear gas, in the wake of Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to America's second-biggest city. Protests in Los Angeles, home to a large Latino population, broke out on Friday, triggered by immigration raids that resulted in dozens of arrests of what authorities say are illegal migrants and gang members.
Guests:
Yaacov Amidror – Former national security advisor to the Israeli PM
Cengiz Firat – Former Turkish ambassador
Ellie Cohanim – Former US deputy envoy
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Al Arabiya
39 minutes ago
- Al Arabiya
UN expert and trauma surgeon shed light on Gaza's deepening crisis
In this episode of Global News Today, presented by Tom Burges Watson, we examine the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We speak with UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese about the legal and human rights concerns in the occupied Palestinian territories. Albanese shares urgent insights on civilian suffering, Gaza's dire conditions, and the issue of global accountability. We also hear from a trauma surgeon who's worked inside Gaza's overstretched hospitals. The doctor shares harrowing first-hand experiences – from operating amid bombardment to the emotional weight of treating wounded children. And we cover Israeli forces intercepting a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, who was prevented from reaching the besieged enclave. Guests: Feroze Sidhwa – Trauma surgeon who addressed the UN Security Council meeting last week on what he has seen in Gaza working as a MedGlobal volunteer in Khan Younis.
Al Arabiya
39 minutes ago
- Al Arabiya
Israeli military spokesperson urges evacuation of three Yemeni ports
The Israeli military's Arabic spokesperson urged the evacuation of the Houthi-controlled Yemeni ports of Ras Isa, Hodeidah and Salif, in an X post on Monday. The Iran-aligned Houthi group and Israel have been exchanging attacks since October 7, 2023, as the Yemeni group vowed to target Israel in what it says is support of Palestinians in Gaza during the war with Israel.
Al Arabiya
an hour ago
- Al Arabiya
Trump says he discussed Iran with Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump said Tehran was a tough negotiator as talks continued for a nuclear deal, and said he discussed Iran among other topics with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. 'We're doing a lot of work on Iran right now,' Trump said at an economic event at the White House. 'It's tough. ... They're great negotiators.'
