News and Analysis 5/29/26

“Negotiators have been working to finalize the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MOU), which is awaiting President Trump’s sign-off, as tensions continue to flare in the Persian Gulf”:

• 5 Things to Know About Tentative US-Iran Ceasefire Deal (The Hill)

“The current scope of the agreement would be deeply unpalatable for Israel, because it defers Iran making any firm nuclear commitments and requires a permanent ceasefire to include Lebanon”:

• Donald Trump Shares Draft Iran Peace Agreement with Israel and Other Allies (The Guardian)

Israeli war crimes continue:

• Israeli strikes kill 16 in Gaza on Eid Al-Adha (Drop Site)
• Israel ‘Added to UN Blacklist’ for Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones (Middle East Eye)
• Hungry Palestinians in Gaza Protest World Central Kitchen Scaling Back Amid Rising Food Costs and Israeli Blockade (Drop Site)

“Israel more than quadrupled its public diplomacy budget from $150 million in 2025 to $730 million in 2026”:

• Ex-Trump Campaign Chief Funneled Millions of Israeli Government Money to His Longtime Allies’ Companies (The Intercept)

The Zionist war on free speech continues:

• US Adds UN Palestine Expert Back to Sanctions List (Jurist)

“Germany’s very different approach to the case stems from its Nazi past”:

• Trial of ‘Ulm 5’ Activists: How Germany Is Dealing with Its Palestine Action Case (BBC)

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