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What did the Israeli minister say about Gaza and how did officials respond?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rom. An Israeli government minister says Israel should starve Palestinians in Gaza and drive them out of the enclave. He made his comments in a radio interview at a time when aid agency gave says Gaza is at risk of famine. НПРС
Хади Л. Шелчи репортс фарий Израиль Амихай Ильяусе да квотно feeds its enemies, and that the Israeli government was quote rushing toward wiping out Gaza. Ilyau is the Israeli Heritage Minister and oversees archaeological sites in Israel. In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister's office said that Ilyau does not speak for the government, and he's not a member of the security cabinet that determines the quote conduct of the war. The Israeli ambassador to Washington called the minister's comments quote foolish and that they did not reflect the Israeli government's policy. Death from hunger has sharply increased in Gaza as Israel is severely restricting the entry of food into the territory.
Why is President Trump traveling to Scotland and what controversies accompany the trip?
President Trump is on his way to Scotland. NPR's Franco Ardonias reports the President will be there for several days with trade and golf on the agenda.
President Trump is expected to receive a warm reception from politicians, such as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with whom he'll meet to discuss a previously announced trade deal with the United Kingdom. Trump's also expected to meet with Scotland's first minister, John Swinney. But Trump will also be met by protesters who are planning demonstrations in Aberdeen, where he'll meet with the Prime Minister, as well as other major cities. The trip will also be a chance to visit his golf courses in Aberdeen and Turnbury, and possibly escape some of the drama that has consumed Washington. notably questions about his own connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And demands from his own MAGA base to release more information about the Epstein case.
Franco Ordonas and PR News.
How is the Justice Department challenging New York City's sanctuary policies?
Before leaving for Scotland, the president was asked about clemency for Epstein associate, Glenn Maxwell. He said he has the right to, but it's something he hasn't thought about. He said people should really focus on how well the country is doing. The Justice Department is suing New York City over its sanctuary laws. NPR Sarah Ventry has
more on the story. The DOJ stated in its complaint that quote, New York City has long been at the vanguard of interfering with enforcing this country's immigration laws. and that these policies violate the Constitution's Supremacy Clause. The suit was filed not just against the City of New York, but also the NYPD, New York City Council, and even Mayor Eric Adams, who said in twenty twenty three that the influx of migrants to New York would quote, destroy the city. This move by the federal government is the latest in a series of suits over similar policies that limit local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
What is driving the latest clash between Thailand and Cambodia on their disputed border?
Yeah. You're listening to NPR News. Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia continued for the second straight day. Thailand says at least fifteen people, mostly civilians, have been killed. The Cambodian government hasn't released casualty figures, although a provincial spokesman says that one civilian has died. Michael Sullivan reports
both sides of the disputed border beginning in the early hours of the morning and appeared to spread to new areas after yesterday's fighting, despite international calls for an immediate ceasefire. Thailand says it's evacuated more than one hundred thousand residents from their homes near the border and accused Cambodia of targeting civilians while Cambodia accused Thailand of using cluster munitions. Thailand's acting prime minister warned what he called Cambodia's aggression could escalate into an all out war.
Why did artist Amy Sherald cancel her Smithsonian show over a trans‑woman portrait?
But Thailand refrained from using F sixteen fighter bombers against Cambodian positions as it did on Thursday. Which could suggest it's trying to prevent the situation from escalating. For NPR News, I'm Michael Sullivan in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What did the Israeli minister say about Gaza and how did officials respond?
0:00–1:02
2
Why is President Trump traveling to Scotland and what controversies accompany the trip?
1:02–2:00
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How is the Justice Department challenging New York City's sanctuary policies?
2:00–2:56
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What is driving the latest clash between Thailand and Cambodia on their disputed border?
2:56–3:51
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Why did artist Amy Sherald cancel her Smithsonian show over a trans‑woman portrait?
3:51–4:38