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Global Highlights: Anticipated Victory in Algerian Election, Criticism of Netanyahu's Border Strategy, and Legal Battles Over U.S. Student Debt Relief

Algerian presidential election faces voter apathy and economic woes, projecting an easy win for incumbent Tebboune. Gantz critiques Netanyahu's border policy and urges focus on Iranian threat and hostage negotiations, while tensions simmer at Columbia University over Israel-linked protests.
In Algeria, this weekend's presidential election is overshadowed by widespread voter apathy and mounting economic struggles, with many anticipating a victory for incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Supported by the military, Tebboune faces just two challengers while public disinterest remains high due to inflation and the perception that the election is merely a formality.

Meanwhile, in Israel, former Chief of Staff Benny Gantz has openly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's border strategy, urging a shift in focus towards the Iranian threat and the negotiation for 101 Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Gantz believes maintaining troops in the Philadelphi corridor is ineffective against weapon smuggling and advocates for new elections to reassess Israel's strategic priorities.

Turning to Libya, there’s a glimmer of hope as rival governments from Benghazi and Tripoli have agreed on appointing a new central bank governor to resolve the oil revenue dispute that has hampered production. This agreement, forged during two days of UN-hosted talks, aims to stabilize the economy amid ongoing political fragmentation since the 2011 uprising.

In other news, the commander of the USS John McCain, Cameron Yaste, has been relieved of his duties following a social media uproar over a photo showing him mishandling a rifle. Capt. Allison Christy steps in as the interim commanding officer, as Yaste’s dismissal underscores a loss of confidence in his leadership aboard the destroyer.

On the legal front, seven GOP-led states have sued the Biden administration over a new $73 billion student debt relief plan, questioning the Department of Education's authority to cancel federal student loans. This move comes on the heels of a recent Supreme Court decision blocking a prior relief plan and challenges the proposal that aims to forgive loans for millions of borrowers.

Finally, at Columbia University, students continue their protests against Israel amid efforts by the new leadership to mitigate campus tensions. Despite measures to address antisemitism and improve security, activists demand the university cut ties with Israeli-linked companies, vowing to persist with demonstrations until their demands are met.
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