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Heat Waves Are Killing the Vulnerable, Worsening Inequality Across the Globe
“What we’re experiencing right now goes beyond what is normal,” says climate researcher Ruth Cerezo-Mota.

New Film Explores Palestinian Trauma Under Israeli Occupation
Trauma doctor Gabor Maté and Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish discuss “Where Olive Trees Weep.”

Palestinian Lawyer Censored for “Nakba as a Legal Concept” Article Speaks Out
The board shut down the Columbia Law Review website after student editors published Rabea Eghbariah’s article.

El Salvador’s President Sworn In for Second Term Widely Seen as Illegal
Biden officials and Trump allies attended Nayib Bukele's inauguration despite concerns from human rights groups.

A Former Israeli Peace Negotiator Dissects the New Ceasefire Proposal
Netanyahu has yet to agree to the ceasefire publicly amid pressure from his right-wing coalition to continue the war.

USAID Contractor Who Resigned Over Gaza Speaks Out
USAID leadership canceled Alex Smith’s presentation on maternal and child mortality among Palestinians.

Protesters Vow to Continue One of North America’s Largest Gaza Encampments
University of Toronto administrators filed an injunction requesting the police clear the protesters off campus.

Mexico Appears Poised to Elect Its First Woman President
The campaign cycle has been deadly, with at least 34 candidates or aspiring candidates assassinated since September.

Without Enforcement Mechanism, ICJ’s Ruling to End Rafah Assault Will Be Ignored
Legal researcher Ahmed Abofoul says that Israel has responded to every ICJ measure by further targeting Palestinians.

Journalist Once Banned From Leaving Egypt Slams Its Rafah Crossing Policy
Egyptian journalist and human rights advocate Hossam Bahgat was banned from traveling outside of Egypt for eight years.