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Israel is preparing to hold legislative elections on October 27, 2026, the first since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, with polls suggesting a close contest between current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot. #EleccionesIsrael #Netanyahu #GadiEisenkot (translated)

Saudi Arabia has reported that an unknown projectile has hit a terminal at Riyadh airport again, a day after a deadly attack that claimed twelve lives, according to the international coalition fighting against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. #MiddenOosten #SaoediArabië #HouthiRebellen (translated)

The French student protests, characterized by dissatisfaction with education and no official leaders, have some notable figures such as Ryad Rani, who advocates for the demands of young people, and Elwan Benoît, who stands out for his eloquence, while Mayor Bally Bagayoko also shows support for the protesting youth. #Scholierenprotesten #Onderwijs #SocialeGelijkheid (translated)

Eppo Tjuchem wrote that on stage at De Dam a song was performed that, according to him, amounted to a musical explanation about burglary. He described it as propaganda for squatting and destruction, wrapped in a cheerful guitar song, and claimed that it was a demand for self-invented rights to avoid paying rent. #Woonprotest #Woonprotest #muziek #protest (translated)

Ukraine has indicated that it will cease its attacks on Russian oil installations, provided that Russia also stops its attacks on the Ukrainian energy supply, in response to President Trump's demands for changes in the Ukrainian leadership. #Oekraïne #RussischeOorlog #Zelensky (translated)

Max von Kreyfelt proposed a compulsory integration course for D66 in his column. According to him, the party spoke excellent Dutch, but still needed to learn how to deal with people who have different beliefs. He referred to Jan Paternotte, who mentioned the Renaissanceschool associated with Forum for Democracy in the Chamber and asked for stricter rules for new schools. According to Von Kreyfelt, Rob Jetten had advocated for a swift evaluation and possible legislative changes. The proposed course would, according to Von Kreyfelt, include lessons on civil rights, freedom of education, diversity, democracy, and equal rights. He wrote that citizens should be allowed to think independently and vote for other parties, and that a political background in itself was not an offense. Regarding Jetten's statements on October 9 about taking stronger action against certain schools and online channels where, in his view, young people were learning incorrect ideas about equal rights, Von Kreyfelt noted that Jetten had not mentioned the Renaissanceschool. As an exam task, Von Kreyfelt described a parent who wanted to pass on different beliefs to their child than D66. According to him, a student would succeed with an answer that did not involve inspection, improvement processes, or legislative changes. He concluded that D66 needed to learn that a free society also existed without its permission. #Inburgering #Diversiteit #Democratie (translated)