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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Dozens; International Developments Unfold
Israeli strikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 29 Palestinians on Saturday, according to hospital sources, marking one of the highest death tolls since the October ceasefire. The strikes hit multiple locations, including an apartment building and a police station in Gaza City, as well as a tent in Khan Younis, officials at hospitals that received the bodies reported.
In other international news, the US Senate passed a Trump-backed government funding deal by a vote of 71-29 on Friday. According to Euronews, the bill will now go to the House, which is not scheduled to return until Monday, raising the possibility of a partial government shutdown over the weekend. The deal provides funding for most of the government through the end of September, while temporarily extending Homeland Security funding. Congress will have two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
Meanwhile, in Venezuela, President Delcy Rodríguez proposed an amnesty law that would pardon political prisoners detained during the Chavista period, excluding those convicted of murder, drug trafficking, and human rights violations. Rodríguez instructed the Judicial Revolution Commission to prepare the legal text for a vote in the National Assembly, Euronews reported. Families are reportedly waiting cautiously for the measure to be enacted.
In Copenhagen, hundreds of Danish veterans held a silent protest outside the US Embassy on Saturday. The demonstration was in response to comments by the Trump administration that downplayed their combat contributions and threats to take control of Greenland, Euronews reported. The veterans, many of whom fought alongside US troops, began their gathering at Copenhagen's Kastellet fortress. Parallel protests also took place in Milan against ICE's role at the upcoming Winter Olympics.
In the tech sector, SpaceX has filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking approval to launch a constellation of up to 1 million solar-powered satellites. According to TechCrunch, the company envisions these satellites serving as data centers for artificial intelligence. SpaceX described the project as a step towards becoming a Kardashev II-level civilization, capable of harnessing the Sun's full power. The Verge, however, suggested that the FCC is unlikely to approve the launch of 1 million satellites outright and that the request is likely a starting point for negotiations. The FCC recently granted SpaceX permission to launch additional satellites.
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