HEADLINES
European Union Considers Monitoring Rafah Border Crossing Post Israel-Hamas Conflict
London Screening of Nova Music Festival Massacre Documentary Sparks Protests
Judge Denies Alec Baldwin's Request to Dismiss Charges in "Rust" Shooting Case

The time is now 12:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the European Union is considering a potential role in monitoring the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt after the hostilities cease. The EU had a monitoring mission at the crossing in 2005, which was suspended in 2007 when Hamas took control of Gaza. There have been discussions from various parties, including Israel, about the reopening of this monitoring mission. The EU's foreign affairs chief is likely to receive approval from European ministers to explore options for redeploying the mission in the future, not during active conflicts. The Rafah border crossing has been closed since Israel's operation to take control of the Gazan side on May 7. Egypt has refrained from reopening it until Israeli troops withdraw from the area.

In a different development, a crowd of approximately 1,000 people gathered in London to support the screening of a documentary about the Nova music festival massacre. The screening faced opposition, with graffiti reading 'Say no to art washing' appearing at the cinema. Israel supporters countered protests against the screening, chanting slogans and waving Israeli flags. The event turned into a street party, with Israeli and Iranian flags flown, and songs played in the background. The protest was largely peaceful, with police intervention to prevent potential violence. Filmmakers withdrew support for the event, and a fundraising appeal has raised funds to cover the damage caused by the graffiti.

In the United States, a judge in New Mexico rejected actor Alec Baldwin's request to dismiss the charges against him related to the accidental shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" in 2021. The judge dismissed Baldwin's argument that the defendants did not inform the witnesses about their ability to investigate defense evidence, allowing the case to proceed.

These events underscore the complex and multifaceted nature of the Israel-Hamas conflict, with international involvement, cultural tensions, and legal proceedings continuing to shape the narrative. Stay tuned for further updates on this ongoing situation.

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SOURCES
https://www.timesofisrael.com/eu-looking-at-potential-role-monitoring-rafah-crossing/
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1101697
https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/were-still-standing-1000-strong-crowd-support-nova-film-screening/
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1101695