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After French Riots, Curfews & Calm .. is a new Storm Brewing ? Plus Ukraine & Israel

After French Riots, Curfews & Calm .. is a new Storm Brewing ? Plus Ukraine & Israel

Summary

France experienced violent riots with looting and arson, leading to curfews and criticism of government response. Meanwhile, there were international developments including a US envoy meeting Russia’s President Putin after a hostage release, and tense elections in Israel with President Trump endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu.

Key Facts

  • Riots in France involved looting, burning of public buildings, and led to curfews.
  • President Macron admitted failures in preventing the violence and intelligence gathering.
  • French far-right leader Marine Le Pen gained support amid political turmoil.
  • Protests similar to those in France also occurred in Milan, Spain, Portugal, and Belgium.
  • US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Putin after the release of a US hostage held for four years.
  • The hostage release followed the US lifting some sanctions on Russian diesel fuel.
  • Israel held elections amid falling out over recent conflicts, with candidates debating war responsibilities.
  • President Trump publicly supported Netanyahu, despite reports of private criticisms of him in the past.
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