Polish farmers have ended their blockade of one of the border crossings between Ukraine and Poland and the movement of lorries has been fully restored, according to the Ukrainian border service. The protest action ended at 9:30 a.m. Kyiv time on Sunday. The farmers initially joined the truck drivers’ protest, demanding government subsidies for corn and no tax hikes. The Ukrainian government hopes to reach an agreement with the new Polish government to end the truck blockades at the border crossings.
The Egyptian-controlled Rafah crossing is Gaza’s main lifeline to the outside world that is not run by Israel. This article explains the importance and control of the Rafah crossing in Gaza, the role it plays in the conflict, the challenges in delivering aid through the crossing, and the reasons behind the restrictions imposed by Egypt. It also discusses the potential for Gazans to leave the area and the historical context surrounding the displacement of Palestinians in the 1948 war.
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A senior Iranian envoy met with representatives from Hamas in Moscow, following talks with Russian diplomats. The meeting focused on calling for a ceasefire, lifting the blockade of Gaza Strip, and providing humanitarian assistance. Russia’s involvement in the Israel-Hamas war serves to expand its influence as a power broker. Israel condemned the meeting, while Russia defended the need for maintaining contacts with all parties. The discussions also addressed the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip and the evacuation of foreigners. The talks underscore Russia’s mediation efforts and its stance on Hamas as a liberation movement.
