Israel announced plans to begin a contentious land registration process in the West Bank, while officials from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States prepared to meet in Geneva for talks aimed at ending the ongoing war, according to multiple news sources. The land registration, set to begin soon, could potentially give Israel control over significant portions of the occupied territory for future development, as reported by NPR. Meanwhile, the meeting in Geneva, scheduled for Tuesday, marks another attempt to find a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, which is nearing its fourth anniversary, according to NPR.
The land registration process in the West Bank, which had been frozen, will now resume, according to a government decision. This move has the potential to significantly impact the region, as it could lead to Israel gaining control over large areas. Palestinians in the West Bank are already facing a deepening economic crisis, as noted by NPR.
Simultaneously, the war in Ukraine continues to be a major focus. The upcoming talks in Geneva represent ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the conflict. The meeting will involve officials from Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S., as reported by NPR.
In other news, the Department of Homeland Security has partially shut down due to funding issues related to disagreements over immigration reform, marking the third such shutdown in recent months, according to Vox. Additionally, reports indicate a surge in disappearances in Mexico, driven by drug cartels, as reported by Vox.
In European affairs, E.U. leaders are pushing for increased European sovereignty amidst strained relations with the United States, according to Time. "We want to cut through knots, we want to find solutions always with the goal of strengthening Europe's sovereignty and making Europe strong," said German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, as reported by Time. Klingbeil referenced President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland, which led to threats of tariffs against European countries who opposed his efforts.
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