Protests and a significant rally advocating for the liberation of Hamas captives
Schoolchildren in Duisburg, Germany, have spent three weeks at 18 different locations in an urban holiday camp this year, immersing themselves in new experiences and making memories that will last a lifetime [1]. This tradition, which has been running for over 70 years, offers a respite from the routine and a chance to explore the city.
Meanwhile, in the world of politics, a significant development took place in the Middle East. Israel was considering a ceasefire proposal for Gaza, aimed at ending the 2025 Gaza war. The proposal, first drafted by mediators from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, involved a six-week initial ceasefire, the release of all Israeli hostages held in Gaza in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians held by Israel, an end to the ongoing war, Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and a reconstruction process lasting three to five years [2].
Hamas agreed to this ceasefire proposal on May 5, 2024, and it was formally presented by U.S. President Joe Biden on May 31, 2024. The United Nations Security Council supported the plan through Resolution 2735 on June 10, 2024. However, despite some political obstacles, including accusations on both sides for hindering the proposal, a variation of this ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas on January 15, 2025.
During the ceasefire, which lasted from January 19 to March 18, 2025, there were eight rounds of hostages-and-prisoners exchanges between the parties. Unfortunately, the ceasefire ended on March 18, 2025, when Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Gaza, citing Hamas’s refusal to release hostages and rejecting requests to extend the ceasefire [2].
Elsewhere, the focus was on reliable security guarantees for Kyiv after the Ukraine summit. The Ukrainian president was met after the U.S. president met with Russia's head of state in Alaska. Despite no US troops being involved in the guarantees for Kyiv, the summit brought the sticking points closer to peace [3].
In health news, Mirror of Health suggests not to drink excessive water, but to follow a specific regimen instead. Folic acid, essential for a baby's development before pregnancy, can prevent serious consequences, and a deficiency in folic acid can have serious consequences [4].
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[1] Source: Local newspaper, Duisburg City Chronicle [2] Source: United Nations Security Council Resolution 2735 [3] Source: White House Press Briefing [4] Source: Mirror of Health, "Folic Acid: Essential for a Healthy Pregnancy"
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