Dutch Officials Meet Representatives of Aid Groups Designated by Israel
Dutch officials met with representatives of aid organizations that Israel has designated as outlawed. The meeting addressed conditions in occupied Gaza and the West Bank.
msnbc.comDutch officials met with representatives of aid organizations that Israel has designated as outlawed. The groups included Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders, and Save the Children. Officials described the situation in occupied Gaza and the West Bank as remaining inhumane.
Lebanon's finance minister told Reuters that the ongoing war is expected to shrink the country's economy by between 7 and 10 percent in 2026. The minister said the government had allocated $50 million in public funds to support more than one million people displaced by the conflict.
The World Bank previously estimated that the 2024 war caused at least $8.5 billion in physical damage and economic losses. Lebanon's real GDP contracted by 7.1 percent in 2024, contributing to a cumulative decline of nearly 40 percent since 2019.
Trump stated that the United States has total control of the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as an international waterway. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal with Iran would be unfeasible if Iran implements a tolling system in the strait.
Rubio also said there are some good signs that a deal between Washington and Tehran can be reached. He noted that Pakistani officials are scheduled to travel to Tehran and that the president's preference is to reach a good deal if possible.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Lebanon may allocate additional public funds for displaced residents.
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Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran could be affected by toll proposals.
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