Gaza ‘to be entirely destroyed’ and people to leave ‘in great numbers’, claims far-right Israeli minister
Bezalel Smotrich tells gathering at West Bank settlement that Palestinians ‘will start to leave in great numbers to third countries’
Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said that the Gaza Strip should be “entirely destroyed” and its inhabitants “leave in great numbers to third countries” after the war, in what would effectively amount to ethnic cleansing.
Smotrich’s comments came after Israel’s security cabinet approved plans for an expanded offensive which could see the forced displacement of most Palestinian people in Gaza and occupation of the territory on an indefinite basis.
In response, Hamas said there was no sense in truce talks (for a temporary ceasefire agreement) with Israel and urged the international community to halt Israel’s “hunger war” against Gaza, a reference to the total blockade on aid deliveries to Gaza.
Bundestag elects Merz as German chancellor in 2nd vote
Friedrich Merz has secured a majority in the second round of voting at the German Bundestag, averting a constitutional crisis. Follow DW for more.
What you need to know
Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has been elected as new chancellor in the second round of voting in the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament.
Merz's failure to win enough support earlier today was the first time in Germany's postwar history that a candidate missed a majority in the first round of voting.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) had demanded he step aside and called for fresh elections.
Follow here for the latest updates on Germany's new government on May 6
Overnight drone strikes force Russia to close airports, including four in Moscow
Four airports in Moscow and several others across Russia suspended flights on Tuesday after Ukraine launched overnight drone strikes, Russian officials said, though traffic at the capital's main Sheremetyevo airport was largely unaffected. Moscow's mayor said debris fell on a major avenue but there was "no damage or casualties" in the city.
More than a dozen Russian airports had to restrict their traffic after Ukraine launched a total of 105 drones overnight to Tuesday, the Russian defence ministry said, including in Moscow days before a planned military parade.
Air defences shot down 19 drones around Moscow and debris fell on a major avenue in the city's south without causing injuries, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote on Telegram.
Kyiv, meanwhile, said Russia attacked with 136 drones.
Total blackout after drone strikes, fire in Sudanese city of Port Sudan
Drones believed to have been launched by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are said to have struck fuel depot causing huge fire.
Multiple explosions have been heard and a huge fire has erupted in Port Sudan, as the war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rocks the previously quiet city for a third day.
Dark plumes of smoke could be seen on Tuesday emerging from the vicinity of the country’s main maritime port following the attacks on the city, a major hub for the army and the place where hundreds of thousands of displaced people have sought refuge during the two-year conflict.
Hamas says Gaza talks pointless while Israel continues 'starvation war'
David Gritten
A senior Hamas official has said the armed group is not interested in further talks on a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal while Israel continues what he called its "starvation war".
Israel cut off all humanitarian aid from entering Gaza nine weeks ago and later resumed its military offensive, saying it was putting pressure on Hamas to release hostages.
But Bassem Naim said there was "no point in any negotiations" while the blockade remained in place.
Lego built full-size F1 cars for the Miami GP drivers’ parade: Here’s how they did it
By Luke Smith
Formula One’s driver parade for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix will surely go down as one of the most memorable in the sport’s recent history.
Ahead of Sunday’s race, the drivers swapped the flatbed truck that usually takes them around the track to wave to the fans for full-size, drivable F1 cars — all built out of Lego.
“That was the most fun drivers’ parade we’ve ever had,” Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton said. “Some dirty driving from this one here (Gasly)! That was great fun.”
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