On July 29, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his government’s stated intention to recognize a Palestinian state by September, contingent on Israeli actions. In a forceful statement posted on X, Netanyahu cautioned that such a move would pose risks for Britain, arguing that “a jihadist state on Israel’s border today will threaten Britain tomorrow.” He asserted that appeasing jihadist terrorists has historically failed and warned it would do so again. Netanyahu further accused Starmer of rewarding Hamas’s terrorism while undermining its victims.
CIARA AMONG FIRST SLAVE DESCENDANTS GIVEN BENIN CITIZENSHIP
U.S. singer Ciara has officially become a citizen of Benin, making her one of the first public figures to do so under a new law offering citizenship to descendants of enslaved people. The Grammy winner received her citizenship during a ceremony in Cotonou, reflecting Benin’s broader initiative to reconnect with the Black diaspora, acknowledge its role in the transatlantic slave trade, and promote heritage tourism. Justice Minister Yvon Détchénou said the move symbolizes justice, belonging, and hope. “By legally recognizing these children of Africa, Benin is healing a historical wound,” he stated at the event.
ANCIENT MINE MAY PROVE MOSES WAS REAL
After eight years of study, researcher Bar-Ron claims an inscription found at Serabit el-Khadim in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula may read “zot m’Moshe,” meaning “This is from Moses” in Hebrew. The site, once an ancient Egyptian mine, contains over two dozen Proto-Sinaitic texts dating to around 1800 BC, believed to be created by Semitic-speaking workers. Bar-Ron analyzed high-resolution images and 3D scans, concluding the inscription could reference Moses—possibly written by or dedicated to him. If accurate, it could support the historical basis of the Book of Exodus. The findings also hint at ancient religious tensions, including erased references to the goddess Hathor.
