Trump wins South Carolina, beating Nikki Haley in her home state. Israeli officials to meet on proposed pause in Gaza while Cabinet is set to approve plan for Rafah.

Donald Trump defeated Nikki Haley in the South Carolina primary Republican contest Saturday, winning 59.9% despite his criminal cases. Trump celebrated his victory, dominating all five Republican contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, the US Virgin States and now her home town. Haley has recently notably sharpened her attacks on Trump, questioning his mental acuity and warning he would not win in the November general election against Biden. (Reuters)

Israeli officials will meet Saturday night with the United States, Qatar, and Egypt as a mediator in search of a potential temporary ceasefire deal in Gaza. Brazil’s president doubles down Saturday on allegations that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians; Israel pushes back the claims, saying its war target only the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (CTV News)