#Middle East conflict

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4 days ago
Europe news

Palestinian state the only route to peace' says Spanish PM

The establishment of a Palestinian state is crucial for peace in the Middle East. [ more ]
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5 days ago
Europe news

Israel-Hamas war: Rafah death toll grows amid condemnation DW 05/27/2024

Gaza authorities revised death toll to 45 after Israeli airstrike on Rafah refugee camp. [ more ]
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1 week ago
Europe news

What does the increasing recognition of Palestinian statehood mean?

Norway, Ireland, and Spain recognize independent Palestinian state before peace process end. [ more ]
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1 week ago
Europe news

Spain, Ireland and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state. Why does that matter?

Spain, Ireland, and Norway will recognize Palestinian state on May 28, potentially influencing other EU countries and UN actions, intensifying Israel's isolation. [ more ]
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1 week ago
Germany news

Germany: Politically motivated crimes spike in 2023 DW 05/21/2024

Politically motivated crimes in Germany surged in 2023 due to factors like Middle East conflict and domestic polarization. [ more ]
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1 week ago
Germany news

Germany sees record number of politically motivated crimes DW 05/21/2024

Politically motivated crimes in Germany rose significantly in 2023 due to factors like the war in the Middle East and increased political polarization. [ more ]
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5 months ago
New York City

Bowman Is Latest House Democrat to Face a Primary Over Israel Stance

George Latimer, the Westchester County executive, announced his intention to challenge Representative Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary.
The primary race will test the Democratic Party's progressive wing and its stance on the Middle East conflict. [ more ]
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Cbsnews
5 months ago
Education

The Point: New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks says steps being taken to educate students on Israel-Hamas war after protest

Middle East conflict spills into the classroom, raising concerns about respectful protests
NYC Schools Chancellor suggests bringing in outside groups to facilitate conversations and address issues
Investigation launched into claims of antisemitism and Islamophobia in schools across the US [ more ]
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6 months ago
Germany news

Germany is a good place to be Jewish. Unless, like me, you're a Jew who criticises Israel | Deborah Feldman

Discussion of the conflict in the Middle East is often dismissed in Germany as too complicated.
The transactional relationship between the German state and Jewish communities marginalizes non-affiliated voices.
Jewish heritage is often leveraged for power and secular Jews in Germany face aggression. [ more ]
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HuffPost
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Jake Sullivan Does Not Reject Possibility Of Biden Attaching Conditions On Israel Aid

President Biden is open to attaching conditions to the delivery of U.S. aid to Israel.
National security adviser Jake Sullivan did not exclude the possibility of Biden securing concessions from Israelis before delivering more support in the future.
Some Democrats support conditioning aid to allies based on compliance with U.S. and international law. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Europe news

Russian diplomacy leverages Israel-Hamas war for moral high ground

The latest Middle East conflict could undermine criminal prosecutions against Russia for aggression and war crimes in Ukraine.
Israel's actions in Gaza are weakening Ukraine's Western allies' moral high ground.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating war crimes and atrocities in Ukraine. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Europe politics

As Israel bombs Gaza, Ireland's enduring support of Palestine gets stronger

Ireland is an outlier in the West when it comes to the Middle East conflict, with writers, politicians, and activists calling for peace.
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varakdar criticized Israel's deadly incursion and stated that Israel doesn't have the right to do wrong.
Ireland was one of the first countries to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Europe news

Unverified rumours of Russia arming Hamas persist, as war rages in Gaza

Observers accused Russia of coordinating the Hamas attacks in Israel, but provided no evidence.
Ukrainian officials claim Russia wants to trigger a war in the Middle East to undermine world unity. [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
Europe politics

David Cameron to return to cabinet table after seven years

David Cameron returns to cabinet after more than seven years
Cabinet reshuffle by Rishi Sunak [ more ]
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