The David Hunter Perspective - 2024-05-22

Read on for today's agenda below prepared by David (thank you very much). - Retired US Diplomat to 5 different nations  David Hunter shares his knowledge, passion, interest, and experience.

1)US Floating Pier In Gaza Completed: A $350 million floating pier, named Trident, has been finally deployed by US military into the Gaza Strip, after over three months of work. It is supposed to start delivering 90 truckloads per day into besieged Gaza. Will that be enough aid to prevent mass starvation? Or does Egypt's Rafah crossing need to be re-opened?

2)Israeli Far-Right Zionist Independence Day Rally: On May 14th, approximately 50 thousand Israeli settlers and their supporters---including senior minister of Netanyahu's government---held rally in Sderot. They called for Israel to build Jewish settlements on the ruins of Gaza's destroyed cities and encouraged Palestinians to 'voluntarily emigrate' to other countries. Is this advocating for ethnic cleansing?

3)Netanyahu Arrest Warrant By International Criminal Court: The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, the ICC, has announced plans to issue arrest warrants of Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant. He accuses Israel's leaders of engaging in a systematic policy of starvation of civilians as act of warfare, which is criminal behavior under international law. What will Israel do? Should the US accept the ICC's decision on Israel?

4)Putin In China on Official State Visit: Last week, Russian President Putin visited China on an official state visit. He joined various meetings with Pres. Xi, and reaffirmed their 'unlimited partnership'. What is the significance of this trip?

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