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The hearing marks his first in-person appearance since the indictment was unsealed last month. Comey, a critic of President Trump, faces allegations related to his tenure at the bureau. The case stems from investigations into his handling of sensitive information during the 2016 election. Prosecutors outlined the charges in a brief proceeding before Judge Leonie Brinkema.

The discussions center on a 20-point plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump to halt the fighting and facilitate hostage exchanges. Egypt’s foreign ministry stated the talks will detail processes to alleviate Palestinian suffering and end the war that began two years ago. Only one hostage has been freed recently through a separate U.S.-Hamas arrangement, leaving 48 still held.

Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence, argued procedural errors in her trial but received no relief from the justices. The decision ends a years-long legal battle stemming from Epstein’s network of abuse involving underage girls. Prosecutors hailed the ruling as a victory for victims seeking justice.

The Israeli navy intercepted multiple vessels attempting to break the blockade, detaining dozens of activists on board. The flotilla aimed to deliver humanitarian supplies to Gaza, but only four of the original 44 ships continued sailing before the interception. International backlash included protests in Italy and Turkey, with Colombian President Gustavo Petro calling the action an international crime.

Authorities confirmed the incident as a terrorist act and launched an investigation into the assailant’s motives and potential accomplices. The community gathered in mourning as the site was secured for forensic examination. Police stated that the response prevented further casualties, with officers neutralizing the threat within minutes of the initial alert.

The United Nations has described the humanitarian situation in the territory as cataclysmic, with hospitals overwhelmed by the influx of wounded civilians. Over one million residents in Gaza City have been displaced by the fighting, forcing many to flee southward. Aid organizations report severe shortages of food and medical supplies due to restricted access.