News from the killing fields
The Health Ministry in Gaza said at least 33,207 Palestinians have been killed and 75,933 were wounded since the start of the war.
Russia said Ukraine struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station controlled by Russian forces three times and demanded the West respond, though Kyiv said it had nothing to do with the attacks. Separately, Russia launched more than two dozen attack drones on Ukraine, hitting critical infrastructure, officials said. #ENDIT
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that "the coming days will be hard for Israel." He also claimed that Al Quds Force commander for Lebanon and Syria Mohammad Reza Zahedi was killed using U.S. rockets and drones, and that the U.S. "gave the green light."
The Foreign Press Association's board called on Israel to grant the international media "expanded and unfettered access to Gaza," noting that "six months is far too long" and that Israel's barring of independent press access for this long is "unprecedented." — TNR
Quotables
Ireland’s incoming taoiseach (Prime Minister) Simon Harris
“Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Irish people could not be clearer. We are repulsed by your actions. Ceasefire now and let the aid flow safely. — Palestine Chronical
John Nichols
The “uncommitted” campaign didn’t even exist at the start of the 2024 primary season. But now, more than 500,000 Americans in states across the country have cast Democratic primary votes for “Uncommitted,” “Uninstructed,” and “No Preference” ballot options to send President Biden a message about the urgent need to end the killing in Gaza. — The Nation
Anshel Pfeffer, Haaretz columnist and author of a Netanyahu biography.
“Netanyahu is incapable of either feeling shame or taking responsibility. He has no intention of ever resigning on his own accord.” — AP
South Carolina Coach, Dawn Staley
Staley, who collected her third national title with the Gamecocks yesterday, responds to a reporter’s question.
Yes. Yes (transgender women should be able to participate in women’s sports). So now the barnstormer people are going to flood my (social media) timeline and be a distraction to me on one of the biggest days of our game, and I’m OK with that. I really am.”
Her response went viral on social media. — AOL
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
“Name one thing that I said I was gonna do that I haven’t done. You won’t be able to.” — IL Playbook
Makes me wonder, who’s advising this mayor on media relations?