Proponents of the measure say the change promotes pride in the country. The bill’s passage in the House marks a step forward for this initiative. However, the legislation would still need to pass the Senate and be signed by the President to become law. The proposed name change has generated varied reactions across the nation.

Details of the operation are still emerging, but international observers and aid organizations have expressed serious concerns about the potential humanitarian impact on the already vulnerable population. Discussions regarding the future of Gaza are expected to intensify in the coming days.

This development comes amid warnings from doctors about the catastrophic effects of the ongoing blockade on humanitarian aid into Gaza. They report severe shortages of food, water, and medicine leading to preventable illnesses and deaths. Separately, Hamas announced Friday it executed six Palestinians for alleged looting.

The Houthi group claimed responsibility for the launch against Ben-Gurion International Airport. Reports indicate the missile may have evaded Israeli air defenses before impacting near the facility. This incident adds to the escalating tensions across the region.

French union leaders spoke out against what they termed the “Trumpization” of world politics, and protesters in Italy carried effigies mocking the American leader. Asian demonstrators expressed worries about the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on local employment and industries. Meanwhile, protests in Turkey also addressed domestic political issues, such as the recent imprisonment of Istanbul’s mayor.

Officials in both nuclear-armed nations have hinted at the possibility of imminent military responses. The United Nations Secretary-General has voiced deep concern regarding the heightened friction between the two countries. The situation follows a recent attack that killed 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir.

The announcement follows recent high-level discussions involving U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials aimed at finding a path to end the conflict. President Trump had recently expressed disappointment with Moscow for continuing attacks despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

The sentencing follows his guilty plea to charges including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The judge rejected a defense request for a shorter 24-month sentence and gave Santos until July 25th to surrender. Santos, who was expelled from Congress last year, admitted to misusing campaign donor funds and lying to election officials.