
Wanted alleged war criminal Yoav Gallant, the former defense minister for Israel, has reportedly visited the White House for a meeting with a key Biden official — just weeks after the International Criminal Court (ICC) put out a warrant for his arrest over crimes against humanity. Gallant posted on social media that he met with President Joe Biden’s Middle East envoy, Brett McGurk , on Tuesday to discuss a deal to release the Israeli hostages being held in Gaza. In the post on Facebook and X, he wrote that there was “a real possibility for a breakthrough” for a deal. He attached photos of him merrily shaking hands with McGurk, a Trump administration holdover who has been instrumental in crafting Biden’s policy on Gaza. He added that the meeting was one of several meetings scheduled in D.C., including one with think tank Washington Institute for Near East Policy that was cancelled after protesters demonstrated outside Gallant’s hotel in New York City last week. On November 21, the ICC put out a warrant for Gallant to be arrested and brought to the Hague for alleged crimes against humanity and the war crimes of using starvation as a method of warfare and intentionally directing an attack against civilians in Gaza. Gallant is no longer a member of Israel’s government. He directed Israel’s military as defense minister through Israel’s genocide until last month, when he was replaced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for someone more loyal to the prime minister. The court said that there are “reasonable grounds” to believe that both Gallant and Netanyahu “intentionally and knowingly” deprived Palestinians in Gaza from basic needs like food and water, while their alleged actions destroying the conditions of life in Gaza constitute crimes of humanity. Several of the 124 countries party to the ICC’s statute have pledged to enforce the warrants if given the opportunity, including European countries like Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands. The ICC lists Gallant and Netanyahu’s statuses as “at large.” Even as the U.S. has filed criminal war crimes charges against two top Syrian officials, the U.S. has rejected the legitimacy of the warrants for the Israeli officials, and thus the legitimacy of the court itself , threatening to undermine the entire structure of international law. In fact, many conservative members of Congress have supported legislation threatening to sanction ICC prosecutors going after Netanyahu and Gallant, while some lawmakers have threatened to invade the Hague over the warrants. That the U.S. is not only granting Netanyahu and Gallant a pass on their warrants but also welcoming Gallant for a visit to the White House is yet another show of the Biden administration’s willingness to bend over backwards to accommodate Israel, even when it comes to ex-officials.
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Inter Milan Manager Blasts Lethargic Nerazzurri Performance Vs Bayer Leverkusen: “Not Good Enough”AP News Summary at 10:00 p.m. ESTShare this Story : Mr. Big Shot: Carson Rehkopf cracks Canada lineup a decade after busting a family appliance Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey Junior Hockey World Juniors Mr. Big Shot: Carson Rehkopf cracks Canada lineup a decade after busting a family appliance Author of the article: Don Brennan Published Dec 29, 2024 • Last updated 7 minutes ago • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Canada's Carson Rehkopf (16) fights Czechia's Tomas Galvas (23) for the puck during second period 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship pre-tournament hockey action in Ottawa on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick / THE CANADIAN PRESS Article content Sidney Crosby famously covered his mom’s clothes dryer with hundreds of puck marks. Carson Rehkopf destroyed his family’s washing machine. Article content We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team . Mr. Big Shot: Carson Rehkopf cracks Canada lineup a decade after busting a family appliance Back to video Article content Funny the things kids will do to develop their shots. Unless you’re Mrs. Crosby and Mrs. Rehkopf, of course. “Mom kind of kicked me out of the basement when I was maybe eight or nine ... I broke her washing machine,” Rehkopf, a Team Canada forward from Barrie, Ont. recalled after the morning skate leading into Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Germany and another Carter George shutout. “(Shooting) is always something I loved to do. I was lucky enough to kind of grow up with outdoor rings, so I spent a lot of time on them as well.” Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Sign In or Create an Account Email Address Continue or View more offers If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, online access is included in your subscription. Activate your Online Access Now Article content Rehkopf clarified he wasn’t intentionally firing at the washing machine. “It was just behind my net,” he said. “I broke the glass once or twice, and she was not too happy.” All the practice has paid off though. Rehkopf has scored 72 goals in 87 games over the last season and a half, playing with the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers and Brampton Steelheads. He was selected in the second round, 50th overall by the Seattle Kraken in the 2023 NHL entry draft, and likely has a promising career ahead of him. Marksmen like Rehkopf are hard to find. “He’s probably got the best shot in the OHL,” said Canada defenceman Sam Dickinson, a London Knights blue liner in his full-time gig. “He’s one of the best just pure goal scorers I’ve ever seen.” And yet it wasn’t until Canada fell to Latvia on Friday, after scoring just twice on 57 shots, that Rehkopf moved from the pressbox to the lineup. Asked why he was a healthy scratch for the first two games, coach Dave Cameron said the feeling was other combinations gave the team its best chance to win. Rehkopf, who had four points in five games for Canada at last year’s WJC and scored a hattrick in an exhibition against the U Sports all-stars during selection camp last week, didn’t take the snub personally. Sports Get the latest sport headlines and breaking news. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sports will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again Article content Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content “You respect their decision,” said the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder. “It’s a very good tournament. The best players in Canada. So you just try to stay humble and wait for an opportunity.” And he didn’t let it damage the confidence that has helped make him a sniper. “I think it can, but I try not to let it,” said Rehkopf. “I kind of focus on myself. I know what I can do. I know I can help the team win. So I’ll just try to show that when I get the chance.” Dickinson said “a hard play style” comes in the package that is Rehkopf. “I think you saw it in the first couple of pre-tournament games,” said Dickinson. “He’s been hard on the forecheck and was a hard guy to play against. I think that’s a big thing he’ll bring for us tonight.” Rehkopf’s obvious impact wasn’t immediate – until he crushed German captain Edwin Tropmann into the offensive end boards late in the second period. It was a hit heard loud and clear way up in the press box. At that point, Canada had the game’s lone goal on a blast from Oliver Bonk set up by London Knights teammate Easton Cowan and Berkly Catton that temporarily took scrutiny off the team’s struggling power play. Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Another defenceman, Caden Price, helped the capacity crowd of 18,526 breathe easier with an unassisted effort that saw the puck just trickle over the line with 4:58 left in the third. Mathieu Cataford cemented the victory with an empty net goal 2.4 seconds from the final buzzer that was assisted by George, who made 25 saves for the shutout. Winning the game in regulation time was important as the three points back in a Group A first-place tie with the U.S and perfectly set the stage for a New Year’s Eve showdown with the Americans. If that one comes down to special teams play, the Bonk blast did served as a response to Cameron’s directive his players shoot more with a man-advantage. “Sometimes we overpass and we’re looking for something better,” Cameron said before the game. “You’re not going to break PK until you shoot the puck. It’s off shots and rebounds that stuff happens, and so you have to stay with the shot. That’s first and foremost.” Around the same time, Cameron also raved about Rehkopf’s shot. “And he’s not scared to shoot,” said Cameron, who hates nothing more than cutting a player or scratching him from the lineup. “He doesn’t need many chances to score. He’s a primary shooter, that’s the first trait of a good goal scorer.” Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Don’t be surprised if he gets a big one before this tournament is done. Cowan says Rehkopf “finds a way to score almost every game he plays.” Maybe it will come on against the team Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews — a guy with a shot Rehkopf has studied and tried to copy – was the co-leader of in scoring with Matthew Tkachuk by racking up 11 points when the U.S. won bronze at the 2016 world juniors. “I’ve been watching Matthews shoot since he came into (the NHL),” said Rehkopf. “Obviously you try to mess around, do stuff yourself, and kind of figure out different ways to shoot and whatnot, (but) “(Matthews’) pull and drag is something and I’ve really taken to ... it’s something that he brought in the league and scores a lot with a lot. I think it just messes with the goalie, so it’s something I’ve worked on a lot.” His days of firing pucks in his mother’s basement are over, however. “I’m not allowed to shoot at my house anymore,” said Rehkopf. “I’ve gotta go to the shop, so she has kind of kicked me out of that area of the house.” Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : Mr. Big Shot: Carson Rehkopf cracks Canada lineup a decade after busting a family appliance Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Comments You must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments. Create an Account Sign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. 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The only sport that Alabamians enjoy more than Alabama politics is college football. We especially love the Alabama vs. Auburn football game – one of the fiercest of college football rivalries. It is the game of the year. It is a state civil war that divides friends and families. It is bragging rights for the entire year. The loser must live with his boasting next-door neighbor for 364 days. You must choose a side even if you despise college football and could not care less who wins. Newcomers to our state are bewildered on this fall day each year. They cannot comprehend the madness that surrounds this epic war. Steve Flowers Young boys all over Alabama grow up playing football in their front yards and dream of playing in this big game. It is often said that when these two rivals meet one can throw out the record books. However, this is not true. In 90% of the meetings the favorite has won. A lot of SEC championships and bowl games have been decided in this game. It has made many Alabamians’ Thanksgiving holiday either joyous or sad. The game was not played for 40 years between 1908 and 1948. Myth has it that the game was halted because of the intense rivalry. However, that is not the case. The history is that after the 1907 game, the schools could not agree on the terms of the contract. The dispute involved meal money, lodging, officials, and how many players each side could bring. Football was not the passion it is today, so the two schools let the matter rest and the fans did not seem to care. That began to change as college football grew to a major sport in the 1940s. When the series resumed, a popular rumor is the Alabama legislature called a special meeting and forced the teams to play. That never happened, but the House of Representatives did pass a resolution in 1947 to encourage, not force, the schools to meet in football, and officials at Alabama and Auburn agreed. The presidents of Auburn and Alabama simply decided it would be in the best interest of the schools to start playing again. A contract was drawn up, papers signed, and the rivals literally buried the hatchet. On the morning of December 4, 1948, the presidents of each school’s student body dug a hole in Birmingham’s Woodrow Wilson Park, tossed a hatchet in, and buried it. The series resumed in 1948 with a 55-0 Alabama victory and the teams have squared off every season since. Many of you have seen signs and car tags that simply say, “A house divided,” with half the tag emblem being Auburn and the other symbolic of the Alabama Crimson Tide. There are many families in our state where one spouse went to Auburn and the other attended Alabama. The family that epitomizes this “house divided” adage of my generation is Joe and Katie Espy of Montgomery. Joe is an Alabama man through and through. Espy is one of our state’s most gifted and successful attorneys. He grew up in Abbeville and journeyed onto the University of Alabama where he began his meteoric legal/political career. He was President of the SGA at the Capstone, then graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law. Many expected Joe to enter politics and probably become governor. However, he has lived a better life as one of the state’s top lawyers. Katie Espy was born and raised in Eufaula. She was “Miss Everything” at Eufaula High School, including head cheerleader. She went straight to Auburn where she became a cheerleader for the Auburn Tigers. Joe and Katie have been married for 54 years. Every Auburn vs. Alabama game, Katie dons her orange and blue attire and Joe dresses in crimson and white. As stated earlier, Joe Espy is from Abbeville. Guess who grew up around the corner from him? None other than Jimmy Rane, the Yella Fella. Espy and Rane are both 78 and were born only three months apart and grew up as best friends and neighbors. Joe has probably been the most ardent Alabama alumnus and fan in history. He was a University of Alabama trustee for over a decade. Jimmy Rane is the most devoted Auburn man in Auburn history. He has been one of the largest benefactors of Auburn for 50 years and a member of the Auburn University Board of Trustees for 25 years. These two outstanding gentlemen epitomize loyalty to their alma maters and grew up together in Abbeville – a town of 2,000, which is probably evenly divided on Iron Bowl Day. As I have said many times in the past, Alabama is one big front porch. WAR EAGLE and ROLL TIDE! See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steve@steveflowers.us . Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!Peter Anevski Acquires 209,500 Shares of Progyny, Inc. (NASDAQ:PGNY) Stock