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Senator Lindsey Graham has asserted that Israel cannot realistically reach a peace agreement with Hamas through diplomatic means. Instead, he emphasized that the only viable solution to the conflict is through military strength, arguing that Hamas is not a group that can be reasoned with at the negotiating table.During a recent interview, Graham compared the situation to historical conflicts where military force preceded political reconstruction. He suggested that Israel may need to take full control of Gaza, eliminate Hamas's influence, and only then begin the process of rebuilding the region with potential involvement from neighboring Arab nations. His comments reflect…

Florida has commenced deportation flights from a freshly opened detention center positioned far inside the state, as an element of a larger plan to enhance immigration control. This center, occupying a secluded site formerly utilized as a juvenile correctional facility and informally known as “Alligator Alcatraz” due to its remoteness and encircling wetlands, is now pivotal to the state’s new initiatives to address unauthorized immigration.The launch of these flights signals a significant shift in Florida’s handling of immigration operations. State officials have pledged to escalate arrest and removal efforts in the coming months, citing concerns over border security and federal…

A fresh exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine has been completed, offering a rare sign of cooperation between the two nations despite the broader lack of progress in formal negotiations. While the release of detainees has been welcomed by both sides, the wider talks held in Istanbul remain largely stalled, with few signs of a significant diplomatic breakthrough.The exchange of prisoners represents one of the rare points of agreement between Moscow and Kyiv since the extensive conflict began. In this most recent swap, both nations returned multiple individuals who had been imprisoned. Such exchanges typically involve military members and…

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared his country’s intent to recognize the State of Palestine, aligning France with a growing international movement that supports Palestinian sovereignty. The announcement reflects a broader shift in global diplomacy, as pressure builds on world leaders to address the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict with renewed urgency.Macron’s remarks provide some of the strongest evidence so far that France might soon align with other European and Global South countries in formally recognizing Palestine as an independent nation. While no exact schedule was offered, Macron’s declaration indicates that the question is not "if" but "when" France will grant recognition.For…