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Truthout
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Vows to Withhold Some Bombs If Israel Invades Rafah, Downplaying Ongoing Invasion

President Biden falsely claimed Israeli forces hadn't entered Rafah yet, despite civilian casualties and ongoing violence. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Israel-Gaza war live updates: Biden warns US will halt more weapons shipments to Israel if major Rafah offensive launched

President Biden warned Israel of halting weapon supply if a major invasion occurs in Rafah, Gaza, expressing concerns about civilian casualties in the conflict. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Turning Point or Breaking Point? Biden's Pause on Weapons Tests Ties to Israel

President Biden paused bomb delivery to Israel to convey his discontent, showing the relationship's limits and his concern for civilian casualties in potential Israeli military operation. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Biden says he would halt additional weapons shipments if Israel invades Rafah

President Biden threatens to withhold weapons to Israel if there is a major ground invasion of Rafah due to civilian casualties. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

A Brief History of the 2,000-Pound Bombs Central to U.S.-Israeli Tensions

President Biden paused weapons shipments to Israel due to concerns over civilian casualties caused by U.S.-made 2,000-pound aerial bombs. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

The Real Reason Biden Is Finally Tying U.S. Policy to Israel's Behavior in the War

President Biden linking U.S. support for Israel's actions to protection of Palestinian civilians is a significant shift in policy.
Biden's decision to tie U.S. support to Israel's behavior reflects growing frustration with Netanyahu and Israel's lack of a clear strategy in the war. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Ukraine war briefing: Three Ukrainian regions attacked as Zelenskiy says Russian Su-25 bomber shot down

Russian attacks on Ukraine have led to civilian casualties, infrastructure damage, and ongoing conflict in various regions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne left in ruins after Russian barrage

The Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne is under heavy attack by Russian forces, with significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction. [ more ]
euronews
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

US says Israel's use of US arms likely violated international law

Israel's use of US-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international law.
Biden administration's statement represents a strong position but lacks a direct link to specific weapons used by Israel.
Assessment raises questions about Israel's effectiveness in minimizing civilian harm despite its advanced military capabilities. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Biden threatens to halt more Israel aid, says Rafah offensive would jeopardize cease-fire talks

The United States warned Israel against an all-out assault on Rafah, fearing it would strengthen Hamas and lead to more civilian casualties. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
Europe news

Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv region kill at least 11 people

Dozens wounded in Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv; recent incidents part of Moscow's ongoing offensive in northeastern Ukraine. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Europe news

Ukraine war briefing: Russians try to stretch defenders thin outside Kharkiv

Russia targets new areas to widen front and stretch Ukrainian forces in Vovchansk near Kharkiv [ more ]
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MFordFuture5 months ago
Israel is using an #AI system named "The Gospel" to find targets in Gaza in realtime.
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www.npr.org
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start

The Israeli military claims to be using artificial intelligence to select targets in real-time, helping to identify enemy combatants and equipment while reducing civilian casualties.
Critics argue that the AI system, named 'the Gospel,' is unproven and may be used as a justification for killing Palestinian civilians. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Israel should face war crimes probe over journalist death in Lebanon: NGOs

International rights groups say Israeli strikes that killed a journalist and injured six others in southern Lebanon were likely a direct attack on civilians and must be investigated as a war crime.
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have conducted separate investigations and both conclude that the Israeli military deliberately targeted journalists near the border. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
France politics

Macron tells Netanyahu too many civilian losses' in Gaza bombardment

French President Macron spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about the civilian losses in Israel's war in Gaza.
France is preparing to send more humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Macron condemned violence against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank.
France announced new humanitarian assistance for Gaza, including medical supplies. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Will Israel heed US calls to protect civilians or risk strategic failure'?

The Biden administration is pressuring Israel to keep Palestinians safe amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza
The United States is warning against civilian deaths and urging Israel to do more to protect civilians [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Israel summons Spanish, Belgian ambassadors following criticism during visit to Rafah

The Israeli government will summon the Belgian and Spanish ambassadors in response to their criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called for EU recognition of a Palestinian state.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo emphasized the need to stop the violence and provide aid to those suffering. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
World news

Gaza Civilians, Under Israeli Barrage, Are Being Killed at Historic Pace

The death toll during Israel's assault in Gaza is unprecedented in this century, surpassing even the deadliest moments of U.S.-led attacks in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
Most of the casualties in Gaza are women and children.
Israel is using very large weapons in densely populated urban areas, which is surprising to experts. [ more ]
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euronews
6 months ago
Europe news

Protests across the Middle East and Europe demand an end to the war

Growing anger over civilian casualties in Israel-Hamas war
Protests calling for ceasefire held in multiple countries [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
World news

Russia, al-Assad step up Syria bombing amid world focus on Israel-Gaza war

Russian and Syrian regime attacks in northwest Syria have killed 66 civilians and displaced 120,000 people since October.
The attacks have focused on cities and villages in Idlib and Aleppo, resulting in deaths and injuries of civilians, including children.
Syrian regime forces have shifted their attention to targeting civilian vehicles using guided missiles. [ more ]
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