#Israel-Hamas war

#Israel-Hamas war

Jews in Los Angeles are hesitant to celebrate Hanukkah due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and fears of antisemitism.

Many Jews are concerned about potential backlash and targeted harassment for expressing their support for Israel. [ more ]

Muslim community leaders withdraw support for Biden due to his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war could impact the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. [ more ]

Muslim community leaders withdraw support for Biden due to his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war could impact his support within the Arab American community in the 2024 presidential election. [ more ]

President Biden's poll numbers have dropped among young voters due to his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.

Young voters are being influenced by one-sided and unreliable information from social media.

Jonathan Greenblatt recognizes the civilian death toll in Gaza and believes that Hamas is responsible for the conflict. [ more ]

Bernie Sanders called on Congress to require changes in Israel's policies in order to receive US military aid, sparking opposition from pro-Israel Democratic supporters.

Sanders proposed leveraging US security assistance to pressure Israel to reconsider its military strategy in Gaza.

Democrats are facing mounting pressure to support a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, with Biden's support among Democrats dropping due to dissatisfaction with his handling of the conflict. [ more ]

Former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in the latest NBC News poll, a first for Trump in that network's poll.

Trump is now leading Biden by a 46-44 margin in a head-to-head matchup, a significant shift from previous polls.

Biden is losing support from younger voters due to their opposition to his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. [ more ]

Senator Lindsey Graham has lost confidence in Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin due to his comments regarding the Israel-Hamas war.

Graham argues that Austin is naive and does not understand the realities of war.

Austin's remarks about protecting Palestinian civilians in Gaza come as civilian deaths in the conflict continue to rise. [ more ]

China calls for an international peace conference to establish an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.

China urges the international community to provide more humanitarian assistance to the population in Gaza.

China emphasizes the need to prevent the conflict from spilling over and destabilizing the entire Middle East. [ more ]

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the UAE to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and increase Russia's influence in the Middle East.

Putin's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict differs from the US's, allowing him to express sympathy for both Israel and Palestine.

The meetings are expected to discuss oil prices as Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are all members of OPEC+. [ more ]

Vladimir Putin is traveling to the UAE and Saudi Arabia to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and assert Russia's role in the Middle East.

Russia sees an opportunity to re-enter global politics and position itself as a mediator in the Middle East crisis. [ more ]

Russian President Putin is visiting the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and hosting Iranian President Raisi in Moscow.

Discussions will focus on bilateral relations, the Israel-Hamas war, and oil market cooperation. [ more ]

Students show sympathy for Jewish teacher during 'raw' discussions on Israel-Hamas war

Teacher clarifies her stance on Israel by stating 'I stand with the people of Israel, but I do not stand with Israel's government' [ more ]

NYC officials are investigating after high school students protested against a pro-Israel teacher.

The teacher was moved to another part of the building during the demonstration.

The incident has sparked more tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. [ more ]

UC professors push back on UC president's call for viewpoint-neutral history of the Middle East, citing violation of academic freedom.

Academic debate arises amidst tensions on college campuses related to Israel-Hamas war, as institutions struggle to balance free speech rights and maintain healthy environment for students. [ more ]

Disagreement over the Middle East, particularly the Israel-Hamas war, is a major point of contention between Turkey and Germany.

German Chancellor Scholz criticized Turkish President Erdogan's comments on Israel as 'absurd'.

The talks between Erdogan and Scholz also likely include discussions on Sweden's potential accession to NATO. [ more ]

Wellesley College is under federal investigation for complaints of antisemitism and lack of protection for Jewish students during the Israel-Hamas war.

The college has responded, stating their commitment to addressing antisemitism and creating an inclusive environment.

Complaints were made about an email and a panel on campus that marginalized and excluded Jewish students. [ more ]

German police officers carry out raids on properties of Hamas members and supporters following a formal ban on the terrorist group.

Germany has around 450 Hamas members involved in a range of activities, from sympathy and propaganda to financing and fundraising.

The raids, involving 500 police officers, took place in Berlin and other states to enforce the bans and gather evidence. [ more ]

The Israel-Hamas war is not only reshaping the geopolitics of the Middle East, but also impacting societies and domestic politics in western powers.

There is rising antisemitism in France and Germany following the events in Israel, which is of particular concern due to the historical context in both countries.

Leaders in Germany and France have addressed the rise in antisemitic acts and emphasized the importance of remembering the Holocaust and preventing history from repeating itself. [ more ]

638 protesters have been arrested in New York City since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

There have been a total of 674 demonstrations, with 286 directly related to pro-Israel and pro-Palestine causes.

Law enforcement has been able to prevent clashes between supporters on both sides during protests. [ more ]

The slogan "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" has sparked controversy and backlash in North America.

Palestinian activists and some Jewish academics argue that the slogan is not inherently threatening or hateful.

Israel advocacy groups claim that the slogan is an antisemitic call for ethnic cleansing. [ more ]

Thousands of people protested in downtown Detroit calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

Protestors criticized President Biden for his response and accused him of supporting genocide. [ more ]

Protesters call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

Protesters wearing black shirts that read 'Cease Fire Now'

Congress members evacuated from DNC headquarters [ more ]