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Thousands of people, including Jewish and Israeli Americans, filled Manhattan for the annual Israel Day Parade — the world’s largest pro-Israel parade — with heightened security along Fifth Avenue as police and undercover officers watched over the event; New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend, a notable departure in recent history, as crowds waved U.S. and Israeli flags amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The Gaza Strip is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis with the worst-case famine scenario unfolding due to conflict, displacement, and restricted access to food and aid, leading to widespread malnutrition and death, while international actors call for urgent action and increased aid access.
Australia, along with Canada and Britain, has criticized Israel for its restrictions on aid to Gaza amid a worsening humanitarian crisis marked by starvation and civilian casualties, with calls for immediate access for aid organizations and a ceasefire. The situation has drawn international condemnation, highlighting the severe impact of ongoing conflict and blockades.
Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a key part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan, which aimed to limit the court's power and faced widespread protests. The court's decision, which came amid an ongoing war with Hamas, could reignite societal tensions. The overturned law would have prevented judges from deeming government decisions "unreasonable," a move critics argued could lead to corruption. The ruling is a significant setback for Netanyahu's government, which could potentially ignore the decision, risking a constitutional crisis. The overhaul has been controversial, with opponents viewing it as a threat to democracy and a power grab by Netanyahu, who is currently on trial for corruption charges.