Heidi Levine was attacked by Israeli settlers, prompting the US to ask Israel to crack down, while Marco Rubio traveled to Uzbekistan.

The entities involved

• Heidi Levine →

  American photojournalist

  • Heidi Levine was wounded during clashes in the West Bank while covering the conflict, prompting political commentary.00:56
  • French mayor Bernard Baudoux was attacked while photographing Palestinian farmers during the olive harvest.00:11
• Marco Rubio →

  72nd United States Secretary of State since 2025

  • Donald Trump announced a sanction waiver on Russia, while Marco Rubio discussed the plan and Rick Scott called for continued economic pressure.02:08
  • The US struck a diesel fuel deal with Russia, resulting in Ukraine losing Starlink access and prompting threats of sanctions against a global body.Sat 18:38
• Uzbekistan →

  island in Vilkitsky Islands group (Laptev Sea), Russia

  Nothing else this week.

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