BRICS members at a New Delhi meeting could not forge a unified position on the US Israel Iran conflict, despite efforts to align messaging. Instead of a collective outcome document, the group issued only a chair’s statement due to deep disagreements among states. India maintained its support for a two-state solution for Palestine, keeping its position unchanged.
Palestinians in the West Bank and central Gaza voted in municipal elections, the first ballot since the Gaza war began. Turnout remained low as only a limited number of candidates stepped forward. President Mahmud Abbas said he was pleased Palestinians could exercise democracy despite severe challenges, while voters cast their ballots hoping local councils could deliver real change.
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