UN Report Alleges Corporate Profits from Israel’s Gaza Conflict

Efforts to support and uplift Israelis amid the Israel-Hamas war have been amplified by volunteers like Arye Dobuler, who organizes donations of essential items and entertainment to displaced individuals in Jerusalem, aiming to boost morale during the conflict. Meanwhile, a UN Special Rapporteur has accused major corporations, including Israeli tech firms and American companies like Palantir, of profiting from what she terms an "economy of genocide" linked to Israel’s policies in Gaza and the West Bank, a stance that has drawn opposition from the Trump administration. In diplomatic developments, President Donald Trump is facilitating a meeting between Mauritania’s president and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to potentially restore diplomatic ties, signaling a continuation of efforts to normalize Israel’s relations with African nations. The Trump administration has also revised US visa policies, reducing the duration and entry allowances for Nigerian visitors, as part of a broader immigration review. Separately, debates around anti-Semitism definitions continue, particularly concerning accusations linking Israel to Nazi Germany, with critics noting these comparisons are now widely considered anti-Semitic under international guidelines. Academic perspectives on Israel’s identity and politics remain active in public discourse, exemplified by scholars like Yaacov Yadgar.