An Israeli real estate event in London, despite prior denials, advertised land in settlements in East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Pamphlets showed projects in Ma’ale Adumim, Givat Ze’ev, and other locations. The event faced calls for cancellation from MPs and civil society groups.
Thousands fleeing drought in Zimbabwe are settling in the fertile Eastern Highlands, but face eviction as the government cracks down on illegal settlements. Many say climate change forced them to move, and they hope for regularization of their new homes.
The UK, alongside Australia, France, and Norway, has imposed sanctions on seven entities involved in financing West Bank settler violence. However, the UK stopped short of a trade ban, issuing updated advice to businesses instead, drawing criticism for being "too little too late."
Federal agents in the US are separating children from their families again, despite legal settlements aimed at preventing this. Children are experiencing trauma, and parents face detention and deportation, even after being granted legal protections.
A US$1.8 billion fund established by President Donald Trump to compensate victims of alleged government "weaponisation" has been put on hold by federal judges in Virginia and Florida. The fund, intended to address claims of government abuse, faced legal challenges and political backlash, including concerns that individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack could benefit. The Justice Department stated it disagrees with the ruling but will comply with the court's order.
Federal court justice criticizes pro-Israel activist Ofir Birenbaum for making misleading statements after a legal settlement with Sydney's Cairo Takeaway restaurant, alleging breach of agreement by claiming vindication despite a joint apology statement.
A coalition of Western leaders, including Australia, the UK, France, Germany, and the US, has condemned Israel's settlement expansion in the West Bank, calling it illegal and undermining stability. They urged an end to construction and accountability for settler violence.
Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved and replaced by Knoa Pharma by week's end as a sweeping $50bn+ settlement resolving thousands of opioid lawsuits takes effect. A federal judge delivered the final criminal sentence Tuesday, clearing the way for the deal. The Sackler family, which owns Purdue, will pay up to $7bn over 15 years. The settlement comes as the opioid crisis has been linked to more than 900,000 US deaths since 1999. Many victims expressed frustration, arguing the sentence provides no real justice for individuals.
