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[Laura Kelly @HelloLauraKelly]

"I'm sad to the bottom of my soul, I can’t even start to describe how sad I am," Chen Kotler said, before describing how she helped coordinate the rescue of her family and community of Kfar Azza.

A chilling account of death and survival in Israel: https://t.co/JDg6JCYyTt

[columlynch @columlynch]

As the UNSC considers UAE diplomat Lana Nussbeih's candidacy for UN SecGeneral, it's worth having a look at a story I wrote in Jan 2024 about UAE's effort during her tenure as ambassador to the UN 2 suppress scrutiny of its activities in Sudan and beyond. https://t.co/RM5I6YKxw7

[Jeremy Konyndyk @JeremyKonyndyk]

Lewin's government legacy will be measured in people needlessly starved, left unvaccinated, infected with HIV, deprived of post-rape care, or dead from cholera - because of his arrogance and recklessness.

Here are a few of their graves that I visited in Sudan last week.

[Eylon Levy @EylonALevy]

Very impressive result for Ben-Gvir.

He secured 16-18 seats for the Arab parties.

[Laura Kelly @HelloLauraKelly]

Seth and I have the best reporting adventures -- and he was so helpful in filling out this report. Dispatch from Israel -- voters want "Change"

https://t.co/gA7EEZn9og

[Seth Frantzman @sfrantzman]

Great to see my friend and once-upon-a-time colleague @HelloLauraKelly in Israel covering the elections, we also went to Abu Ghosh to speak to voters and get food

Years ago we covered the war on ISIS in Iraq together and also covered elections here in the past ; give her a follow, she’s a great reporter

[Jeremy Lewin @StateDeptPolicy]

After nearly two years, I am leaving the @StateDept to return to the private sector. It has been the privilege of a lifetime to work for @POTUS Trump and @SecRubio, and I’m eternally grateful for their trust in me to execute their foreign policy vision. President Trump has put decades of post-Cold War malaise behind us—permanently transforming U.S. foreign policy to put Americans first, keep them safe, and drive peace and shared prosperity in key regions. I look forward to supporting the Administration as a private citizen.

[Laura Kelly @HelloLauraKelly]

@lubinetzs @RLHeinrichs Good luck

[Dmytro Lubinets @lubinetzs]

❗️Attention! Information Regarding a Humanitarian Mission to Assist the People of Oleshky

US @FLOTUS has issued a statement announcing the launch of a humanitarian mission to rescue people currently in the city of Oleshky.

I confirm this statement and would like to personally thank Melania Trump and her team for their efforts, leadership, and coordination between the Ukrainian and Russian negotiating teams in reaching an agreement. On the Ukrainian side, I conducted the negotiations in my capacity as Ukraine’s Ombudsman, while Yana Lantratova, Commissioner for Human Rights, represented the Russian side. Under our agreement:
📌a ceasefire will be established;
📌humanitarian aid will be delivered to Oleshky;
📌the safe passage of civilians out of Oleshky will be ensured.

I ask for your understanding regarding the public disclosure of information about this critical humanitarian mission.

The whole world knows about Oleshky today, and we are doing everything possible to rescue our citizens who are currently there. The operation is extremely complex and will be carried out in stages.

‼️I will keep you updated and continue to inform the Ukrainian public and share the results. As of today, the Ukrainian side has done — and continues to do —everything in its power to rescue the citizens currently in Oleshky.

[Denys Sienik @DenysSienik]

Starshield/Starlink speed restrictions remain in place. Every day matters for Ukraine, because every Ukrainian life matters. Our people are waiting for positive news, hoping that the restrictions will be lifted and our defenders will have the capabilities they need to protect lives.
Unfortunately, as of today, nothing has changed. We continue to wait.

[Dylan Williams @dylanotes]

The next UN Secretary-General must defend international institutions and norms against the forces of autocracy and corruption.

@CIPolicy explains why Lana Nusseibeh, the public face of the UAE's denials of arming a genocide in Sudan, is the wrong choice: https://t.co/qVTEMLBhtm

[Middle East Institute @MiddleEastInst]

MEI marked the release of its new report, The Middle East Beyond the Iran War, with a panel featuring Senior Fellows @gonultol, @georgetownprof, and @JasonHCampbell, moderated by The Hill reporter @HelloLauraKelly.

Read the full report: https://t.co/70l1IE7KGW

[Eric Katz @EricM_Katz]

SCOOP: The State Dept has started asking career diplomats up for promotion if they voted for Trump in 16, 20, 24.

Federal law prohibits politically based hiring for career staff.

State tells @washingtonsun it's screening for "fidelity" and execution of the president's vision👇

[Cameron Hudson @_hudsonc]

Hard pass. “Her record is incompatible with the integrity and moral authority that is expected of the UN chief. As Assistant Foreign Minister of the UAE, she's sought to deflect from its backing of the genocidal Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.” https://t.co/mZ9s3wo0Vm

[Farnoush Amiri @FarnoushAmiri]

It's official: Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirates minister of state, has announced her candidacy for the United Nations Secretary-General. She joins a somewhat crowded race of female and male candidates, some whom have already undergone the long interview process.

[Joe Wilson @RepJoeWilson]

Grateful to lead this letter with nearly two-dozen @UkraineCaucus colleagues calling for Ukraine to be allowed to use Starlink to hit launch sites within Russia. Ukraine must be able to defend itself, its people, and the West! The best way is to destroy Russia’s ability to launch its terrorist attacks.

https://t.co/7OQSIjiUf4

[Laura Kelly @HelloLauraKelly]

Trump was asked how waiving sanctions on Russia to secure Hubbard's release does not equal giving something to Russia?

Trump response: "You're a stupid person."

[Laura Kelly @HelloLauraKelly]

EXCLUSIVE: Nearly two-dozen House members are urging President Trump to ask Elon Musk to give Ukraine access to Starlink systems inside Russia to hit missile launchers, according to a letter sent Wednesday and obtained exclusively by The Hill.

https://t.co/QlpvrR9l6I

[Laura Kelly @HelloLauraKelly]

Great insights, analysis, and probing questions!

https://t.co/g3pLVd4YJj

[Middle East Institute @MiddleEastInst]

Report Launch Event: Join MEI tomorrow for an in-person, in-depth discussion with authors of "The Middle East Beyond the Iran War": @gonultol, @JasonHCampbell, and Ross Harrison (@georgetownprof). Moderated by @HelloLauraKelly of The Hill.

Register: https://t.co/I0Uiwcx7Dg

[Middle East Institute @MiddleEastInst]

Report Launch Event: Join MEI tomorrow for an in-person, in-depth discussion with authors of "The Middle East Beyond the Iran War": @gonultol, @JasonHCampbell, and Ross Harrison (@georgetownprof). Moderated by @HelloLauraKelly of The Hill.

Register: https://t.co/I0Uiwcx7Dg

[Julian Pecquet @JulianPecquet]

The US is trying to prevent a war between Addis Ababa and Asmara without addressing the internal conflict in #Ethiopia. Can it succeed?
My latest @TheAfricaReport with @Sheriffb
Featuring @GHabtom @MikeWoldemariam @liam_karr @_hudsonc
https://t.co/0VtWqOxFI6

[Gönül Tol @gonultol]

Join us tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Middle East Institute for an in-person event launching our new report, The Middle East Beyond the Iran War. @georgetownprof @JasonHCampbell @HelloLauraKelly

How has the war reshaped regional power dynamics, altered strategic calculations, and created new risks and opportunities? What are the longer-term implications for the Middle East and beyond?

Our report goes beyond the headlines and familiar narratives to explore the war’s less-examined consequences, emerging challenges, and what they mean for the region’s future.https://t.co/FanZ8VeTpv