UK universities must show leadership' over Gaza protests, says Gillian Keegan
University leaders should demonstrate leadership during student protests on Israel's military action in Gaza to ensure campus safety and inclusion. [ more ]
Columbia's Relationship With Student Protesters Has Long Been Fraught
Campus protests at Columbia University continue after 50 years, focusing on divestment from companies with Israeli ties and support for Palestinians in Gaza. [ more ]
Police Arrest More Than 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University
New York police removed a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at Columbia University, arresting over 100 demonstrators, including Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter. [ more ]
Netanyahu Vows to Invade Rafah With or Without a Deal' as Hamas Ceasefire Talks Continue
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pledges incursion into Gaza's Rafah, vowing to destroy Hamas' battalions for total victory despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations. [ more ]
Palestinian president rejected U.S. requests to hold off on UN membership vote
Palestinian President Abbas rejected the Biden administration's request to halt a UN Security Council vote on granting Palestine full membership. [ more ]
Harris to Push for Pause in Fighting in Meeting With Top Israeli Official
Vice President Kamala Harris to press for Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal with Benny Gantz at the White House.
Harris emphasizes urgency in securing a hostage deal, reducing humanitarian crisis, and involving the Palestinian Authority in postwar Gaza plans. [ more ]
Israeli troops fired on Palestinians at an aid convoy, leading to significant casualties and condemnation.
International reactions to the incident varied, with Arab countries criticizing Israel, the U.S. expressing concern, and calls for de-escalation from other nations. [ more ]
Israel's Netanyahu doubles down on opposition to Palestinian statehood
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Palestinian sovereignty over Gaza and the occupied territory, opposing President Biden's push for a two-state solution.
Netanyahu insists on full Israeli security control over the Palestinian territories to ensure that Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel. [ more ]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects establishment of a Palestinian state and vows to prioritize total victory over Hamas in ongoing conflict.
The US State Department maintains that a lasting solution in the Gaza Strip requires the establishment of a Palestinian state, contradicting Netanyahu's stance. [ more ]
Israel advocacy groups outspend pro-Palestinian groups on social media
Pro-Israel groups have spent a significant amount of money on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, during a period of debate over support for Israel amid its military campaign in Gaza.
The spending by pro-Israel groups far exceeds that of groups supporting Palestinians, Muslims, and Arabs on Meta ads. [ more ]
Recent demonstrations in the city have been focused on the events in the Middle East, with pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrations taking place.
Many people who have participated in protests for other causes, such as Black Lives Matter, feel hesitant to speak up about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at work. [ more ]
'Are you a Zionist?' Checkpoints at UCLA encampment provoked fear, debate among Jews
Jewish students at UCLA faced intimidation and restrictions during the pro-Palestinian encampment, which resulted in a clash with pro-Israel counterprotesters and violent incidents. [ more ]
Huge protests across Israel are telling Netanyahu to leave, will it happen?
Israeli public calling for Netanyahu to step down due to performance and handling of Gaza conflict. Demonstrations reflect dissatisfaction with his leadership.
Calls for early elections and replacement of Netanyahu amidst accusations of obstructing deal with Hamas to bring back Israeli captives from Gaza. [ more ]
Palestinians Flee From Gaza's Main Hospital As Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander In Lebanon
Medics, patients, and displaced people are fleeing from the main hospital in central Gaza due to the escalating fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants.
Doctors Without Borders and other aid groups have withdrawn from Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, causing panic among those sheltering there.
The offensive in Gaza has resulted in over 22,000 Palestinian deaths, widespread devastation, and displacement of nearly 85% of the population. [ more ]
Black Americans' growing solidarity with plight of Palestinians in Gaza
Black American activists are increasingly connecting the struggle for racial equality and civil rights in the US to the Palestinian struggle in the West Bank and Gaza.
The alliance between Black and Jewish activists is sometimes strained due to differing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [ more ]
ANALYSIS | How the NDP's motion on Israel could bring a profound shift in Canadian foreign policy | CBC News
The government is committed to following the passed motion on Gaza war and Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The NDP's motion was extensively rewritten during talks, toning down the original content, but still achieving important concessions for Palestinian civilians. [ more ]
Two Jewish Writers, a Bottle of Whiskey, and a Post-October 7 Reality
Hamas's attack on October 7 had a profound impact on Israelis and Jews, creating a sense of continuous nightmare and rupture.
The authors Joshua Cohen and Ruby Namdar provide a unique perspective on the Jewish condition through their novels and offer insights into questions of identity and belonging. [ more ]
Palestine footballer Barakat killed in Israel's attack on Gaza
Mohammed Barakat, a Palestinian footballer, died in an Israeli bombing in Khan Younis during the ongoing conflict.
Barakat was Gaza's first centurion of goals, known for scoring 114 goals, and his death is a significant loss to the Palestinian football community. [ more ]
Gaza's largest functioning hospital completely out of service', say health officials
Nasser hospital in Gaza's largest still functioning hospital is out of service due to fighting, fuel shortages, and Israeli raids.
Lack of power, staff, water supply, and oxygen has resulted in the deaths of patients, leaving only a few medical teams to care for those remaining. [ more ]
L.A. Times poll: Younger, older Californians take starkly different views of Israel-Hamas war
Younger voters in California are more likely to sympathize with Palestinians, while older voters side with Israel.
There are sharp divisions along ideological lines, with liberal voters believing Israel is using too much military force and conservative voters believing the force used has been about right or too little. [ more ]
Blinken Talks a Grand Vision for Mideast Peace but Hits a Wall in Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses confidence in Middle Eastern support for a vision of a postwar Gaza including a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
Israel has not shown alignment with the Biden administration's long-term goals of a Palestinian state, and remains focused on the war in Gaza against Hamas. [ more ]
Black Americans' growing solidarity with plight of Palestinians in Gaza
Black American activists are increasingly connecting the struggle for racial equality and civil rights in the US to the Palestinian struggle in the West Bank and Gaza.
The alliance between Black and Jewish activists is sometimes strained due to differing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [ more ]
I no longer feel at home here': German Muslims frustrated by Israel backing
Lobna Shammout, a Palestinian-German, has had a personal and professional connection to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
She has experienced frustration with Germany's strong support for Israel, which is rooted in the country's national identity and moral obligation. [ more ]
How international law is used to cover up Israeli settler-colonialism
The framing of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a war and Israel's right to self-defense is a distortion of the reality of colonization, occupation, and apartheid.
The situation in Israel-Palestine must be understood within the context of international law, which considers colonization, occupation, and apartheid illegal. [ more ]
Over 300 Bernie Sanders DNC Delegates Call on Him to Support Ceasefire in Gaza
Former delegates to Bernie Sanders' campaigns are urging him to demand an Israeli ceasefire in Gaza.
They are also asking him to support an end to Israel's blockade and occupation of Gaza, and to call for an end to U.S. funding of Israel's war crimes against Palestinians. [ more ]