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Watch live coverage as world leaders speak at the U.N. General Assembly. The nearly two-year war in Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict are expected to be at the top of the agenda at the annual gathering. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands ...

Watch live coverage as world leaders speak at the U.N. General Assembly. The nearly two-year war in Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict are expected to be at the top of the agenda at the annual gathering. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands ...

Presidential Power & Legal Justification - The report highlights concerns over a potential expansion of presidential power, specifically regarding the authorization to order killings of individuals involved in drug smuggling, without congressional consultation [2][3][10] - The legality of strikes targeting Venezuelan drug cartels is questioned, with the argument that they do not constitute an imminent violent threat to the U S, thus not justifying self-defense [9][10][11] - The Trump administration's justification of self-defense for strikes against drug cartels is challenged, as it deviates from the legal standard of an imminent violent threat [9] - The report contrasts the Trump administration's actions with those of previous administrations, noting that prior actions had legal rationales, such as the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) [6][7][8] Geopolitical Conflicts & U S Response - The U S is urged to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza, which has been ongoing for almost two years, with military leaders suggesting that further military action may not achieve additional objectives [13][14] - The report suggests that weakening Hamas requires supporting Palestinian alternatives, as military action alone may not resolve the conflict [16] - The U S should consider humanitarian concerns in Gaza when leveraging arms sales to Israel [12]

Company Actions & Protests - Microsoft employees initiated a protest encampment at the Redmond headquarters [1] - The protest calls for Microsoft to cease business dealings with Israel due to the war in Gaza [1]

Geopolitical Implications - France will recognize the state of Palestine, becoming the first G7 nation to do so [1] - The announcement will be made at the UN General Assembly in September [1] Humanitarian Concerns - The urgent priority is to end the war in Gaza and bring relief to the civilian population [1]

Norway’s largest private pension fund has excluded two defense companies from its portfolio, citing their ties to the Israeli military and the war in Gaza https://t.co/ILi3weWysF ...