Israel's new government, Egypt train derailment
Summary
Israel's President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a national emergency government following an inconclusive election. Meanwhile, Palestinian-Israeli journalist Abed Abushadeh was released after five days of detention, and the Saudi-led coalition intercepted Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh. The segment also covers Iran's dismissal of an expanded US economic blockade, rising casualties from airstrikes near Sana'a, and a train derailment in Egypt that injured at least 64 people.
Topics discussed
Gadi Eisenkot tasked with forming new Israeli government
Eisenkot's mandate and timeline for coalition building
Release of Palestinian-Israeli journalist Abed Abushadeh
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh
Iran dismisses new US economic blockade measures
US expands blockade to Iranian land borders and Caspian Sea
Death toll rises from airstrikes near Sana'a, Yemen
Train derailment in Egypt injures at least 64 people
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