Israel passed a measure to ease West Bank land purchases for settlers, while Venezuela's Congress prepared to vote on an amnesty law that would free political prisoners, according to reports from February 10, 2026. These developments, alongside a Department of Homeland Security funding deadline and discussions on preserving water under megacities, highlighted a day of significant global news.
The Israeli government's new measure, as reported by NPR, aimed to make it easier for settlers to purchase real estate from Palestinians and strengthen control in the occupied territory. The specifics of the measure and its potential impact were not immediately detailed in the initial reports.
Meanwhile, in Venezuela, the Congress was set to vote on an amnesty law. This law, as reported by NPR, would free hundreds of political prisoners weeks after the ousting of Nicolás Maduro. The report noted that Venezuelans were cautiously testing new freedoms.
Other news included a looming funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security, as mentioned in an NPR newsletter. The details of the funding negotiations and the potential consequences of a lapse in funding were not immediately available.
In other news, a Nature article highlighted the crucial and urgent need to preserve water under megacities, particularly in light of climate change. The article emphasized the scale of managing urban groundwater supplies.
Finally, Variety reported on director Karim Aïnouz's new film, "Rosebush Pruning," a family satire. Aïnouz discussed the film's themes, including the naturalization of patriarchy, stating, "The way that patriarchy has been naturalized is something we need to deal with."
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