In Gaza, a day of relief for some, dismay for others and uncertainty for most https://t.co/hBNw6QbX5O
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 21, 2021
Roads into Gaza reopened on Friday, and desperately needed aid began to flow. “The worst damage was on al-Wahda Street, the busy shopping area where 42 residents died over the weekend,” our Jerusalem bureau chief @PatrickKingsley writes from Gaza. https://t.co/HqzWnq3xzL
— The New York Times (@nytimes) May 21, 2021
Watch as Israeli forces storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and fire tear gas at Palestinians celebrating the ceasefire after Friday prayers.
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 21, 2021
🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/v8UKhitk1T pic.twitter.com/xM34b7iIJ6
That’s nice but he needs to commit to stop it being blasted to pieces again in a few years time https://t.co/1gh7sLqOef
— Sam Thompson (@JarrieSam) May 21, 2021
The Gaza clash came as Biden and Netanyahu struggle to define their relationship. Their first call after the election was “the most awkward call I’ve ever heard,” given the “elephant in the room” of Trump and the Republican Party, one person tells @sbg1 https://t.co/KUz0fNjgkK
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) May 21, 2021
After key role in Gaza cease-fire, Egypt’s Sissi looks to ease tensions with Biden https://t.co/yXtw5nezJA
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 21, 2021
The owner of a Gaza building that was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike is filing a complaint with the International Criminal Court, his lawyer said.
— AJ+ (@ajplus) May 21, 2021
The 12-story al-Jalaa tower was home to some 60 residential apartments as well as the press offices of the AP and Al Jazeera. pic.twitter.com/RF4sULxd0R
Meanwhile…
President Biden tells S. Korean President Moon Jae-in the U.S. is “committed” to stopping hatred based on Asian-American bias:
— The Recount (@therecount) May 21, 2021
“Quite frankly, I’ve been ashamed, ashamed at the way some Americans have responded.” pic.twitter.com/S6Ij5QORY7
As President Joe Biden on Friday awarded the Medal of Honor to a 94-year-old Korean War veteran, he invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in to speak—the first time a foreign leader has participated in such a White House presentation. https://t.co/V4nTIMb6wb
— ABC News (@ABC) May 21, 2021
I'm a terrible negotiator but isn't the play here to tell the GOP either a) pass the $1.7 trillion plan with us or b) we'll use reconciliation to pass the $2.2 billion plan without you? https://t.co/Zsa1nt31Vf
— Will Bunch Sign Up For My Newsletter (@Will_Bunch) May 21, 2021
.@MaddowBlog: Fmr. Pres. Trump sparked an international incident with a plan to try to buy Greenland. The Biden administration is still cleaning up the mess. https://t.co/oDwJcLDcgQ
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) May 21, 2021
Man Wins Fight To Keep 'Biden Is Not My President' Sign In Front Yard https://t.co/zxYGDWCRoa pic.twitter.com/hF177oRVmb
— WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@wjz) May 21, 2021
Could GOP opposition to the January 6th Commission end up frying the filibuster?
— Nick Knudsen (@NickKnudsenUS) May 21, 2021
There would be some poetic justice in that.https://t.co/tlBLERETx1
This is completely nuts, but at least the people burning piles of bodies in India will be relieved to know it was all a hoax https://t.co/J1Nr1WDX55
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) May 21, 2021
Doocy's on a roll today:pic.twitter.com/bUbPHYzpkk
— The Recount (@therecount) May 21, 2021
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PM PROBABLY SHOULDN’T BOTHER WITH THE ROYAL THING…
Boris Johnson is planning to hold a reshuffle next Wednesday in order to distract from Dominic Cummings’ testimony to MPs, a senior minister has apparently told the BBC.
— Adam Bienkov (@AdamBienkov) May 21, 2021
Journalist sacked twice for lying says what? https://t.co/e3O3sccBKb
— Emma Kennedy💙 (@EmmaKennedy) May 21, 2021
I’m not sure journalistic ethics are Boris Johnson’s strong point 🤨 https://t.co/66QJjavyuF
— Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) May 21, 2021
Boris Johnson shocked that anyone would mislead a vulnerable royal. pic.twitter.com/TyfKBW51sV
— Matt Gallagher (@TammRehgallag) May 21, 2021
Doubt this will worry Boris Johnson & co in the slightest but … 👇👇👇 https://t.co/8khej09N65
— Rosh Mallaghan #Covid-19: Stay local (@roshbeth) May 21, 2021
No 10 fails to guarantee keeping ban on hormone-injected beef in Australia trade deal #ShameOnYou
— Philip Lymbery (@philip_ciwf) May 21, 2021
Following UK sentience and welfare promises last week, now seemingly @BorisJohnson @DefraGovUK undermines standards and trust in a heartbeat #appalling@ciwfhttps://t.co/hyOrcI2xFw
"It clearly sets the precedent… Whatever Australia gets, NZ & the US will want, & probably more" – @DavidHenigUK on #r4today, from 2.50.34. And then, Brazil & others… This is why the Australia-UK trade deal matters & needs proper consideration.https://t.co/XcvgLdFTaU 1/
— Shaun Spiers (@ShaunSpiers1) May 20, 2021
The Overnight Note 