A network of Venezuelan generals in Nicolás Maduro’s regime has been accused by U.S. officials of enabling the transit of cocaine through the country. These allegations spotlight a diffuse group of military personnel whom authorities say play a significant role in the global drug trade.

At least 59 people were killed across Gaza on Saturday, according to health officials, as Israeli strikes and gunfire shattered hopes for calm. Despite international appeals for an immediate truce, Israel’s leadership remains determined to continue its military campaign.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that pressure from allies led to his decision to resume aid to Gaza. The resumption marks a significant shift in Israel’s approach to the humanitarian situation in the region.