Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin: A video of Israeli American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin was released Wednesday by Hamas' military ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/hamas-releases-video-israeli-hostage-hersh-goldberg-polin-rcna149155
Quick Glance: Biden and 17 World Leaders Urge Hamas to Release Hostages
- President Biden and 17 world leaders issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage deal to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The statement stresses the immediate release of hostages and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid and end hostilities.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is accused of hindering progress by rejecting the deal and holding onto hostages instead of pursuing a ceasefire.
- The Biden administration and mediators from Qatar and Egypt have received signals from Hamas indicating readiness to engage in negotiations, but the sincerity of these intentions remains uncertain.
Egyptian delegation arrives in Israel to revive deadlocked ceasefire and hostage talks
cnn.com/2024/04/26/middleeast/egyptian-delegation-in-israel-to-revive-deadlocked-ceasefire-and-hostage-talks-intl/
Israel said willing to accept release of fewer than 40 hostages in truce’s first phase
timesofisrael.com/israel-said-willing-to-lower-demand-for-release-of-40-hostages-in-truces-first-phase/
What the pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses actually want: College campuses across America have been shaken by unrest that has resulted in clashes ...
edition.cnn.com/2024/04/26/investing/what-pro-palestinian-protesters-want
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Ship attacked by Houthi missiles off Yemen coast: A ship was damaged when it was targeted twice with multiple missiles off Yemen’s coast on Friday ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/27/ship-attached-houthi-missiles-off-yemen-coast-
Hamas official says Israel ‘will not achieve’ goals in Rafah: GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: A senior Hamas official told AFP on Thursday that Israel would ...
arabnews.com/node/2499436/middle-east
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
- The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.
- This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.
- According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.
- Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
Hamas and Fatah officials head to China for talks as Israel pummels Gaza: Fatah delegation is led by senior official Azzam Al Ahmed and Moussa Abu Marzouk is ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/hamas-and-fatah-officials-head-to-china-for-talks-as-israel-pummels-gaza-17934867
U.S.C. Cancels Its Main Graduation Ceremony, Citing Security Concerns: There have been student protests and arrests, as well as controversy over the school’s ...
nyti.ms/3QkB8Dj
Top Israeli officials acknowledge failure of campaign to halt UNRWA international funding
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-24/ty-article/.premium/top-israeli-officials-acknowledge-failure-of-campaign-to-halt-unrwa-international-funding/0000018f-104e-d97f-abcf-fccf9f300000
Israel wants to gradually carry out its announced ground offensive on the city of Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip. Germany and many other countries warn ... Show more
US military begins construction of sea bridge off Gaza coast
US military begins construction of sea bridge off Gaza coast
Jerusalem’s underbelly: Skunk water and Jewish unity: At a protest after Hamas released a video of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israelis clashed ...
blogs.timesofisrael.com/jerusalems-underbelly-sunk-water-and-jewish-unity/
Amid Passover, both sides eye resumption of wider war in Gaza : Israel called up two reserve brigades for Gaza and analysts see the increased military activity ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/24/israel-gaza-hamas-passover-rafah/
US denies ‘double standards’ on Israel; Columbia, Yale crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-us-denies-double-standards-on-israel-columbia-yale-crack-down-on-pro-palestinian-protesters/
UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/23/un-israel-palestinians-hospital-graves-investigation/e87cd61c-01bf-11ef-8eac-39c6dcb59eb5_story.html
Quick Glance: UN Calls for Investigation into Mass Graves at Two Gaza Hospitals
- The United Nations called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the mass graves at two major hospitals in Gaza that were searched by Israeli troops.
- It was emphasized that investigators must have access to the sites, and a greater number of journalists should be able to work safely in Gaza to report on the facts.
- Some of the bodies belonged to individuals killed during the hospital siege, while others were victims when Israeli forces raided the hospital.
- The discovery of the graves highlights the urgency of a ceasefire, the end of the conflict, improved access for humanitarian aid, the protection of hospitals, and the release of Israeli hostages.
How D.C.-area college students launched their own Gaza protest encampment : Hundreds of students protested on George Washington University’s campus Thursday ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/26/gwu-campus-protest/
Pres. Biden and the leaders of 17 other countries — including Canada, France, Germany, Spain, and the U.K. — are calling for the release of all hostages held ... Show more
Israel-Gaza live updates: New video claims to show American hostage in Gaza - ABC News
Israel-Gaza live updates: New video claims to show American hostage in Gaza - ABC News
Israeli Right slam gov't decision to allow foreign observer visits for imprisoned Nukhba terrorists
jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-798762
Harvard latest school to see pro-Palestinian encampments: Harvard University is the latest U.S. college to have pro-Palestinian encampments go up on its grounds ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4618417-harvard-pro-palestinian-encampments-student-protests-israel-gaza-hamas/
Who is Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Renewed concern over Hamas’ Israeli hostages after video
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/25/who-is-hersh-goldberg-polin-renewed-concern-over-hamas-israeli-hostages-after-video
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-24-24/
US and 17 other countries call on Hamas to release hostages: Leaders urge Hamas to accept ceasefire deal that would allow Palestinians to return to their homes ...
thenationalnews.com/news/us/2024/04/25/us-and-17-other-countries-call-on-hamas-to-release-hostages/
Police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at UT-Austin: Authorities told students they could face criminal trespass charges if they didn’t disperse ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/24/ut-austin-israel-hamas-war-palestine-student-arrests/
Netanyahu decries pro-Palestine protests over Gaza as ‘horrific’ and ‘antisemitic’
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/netanyahu-protest-israel-columbia-nyu-b2534354.html
EU ship destroys Houthi rebel drone in Red Sea fired from Yemen: The unmanned aerial device was intercepted by an EU mission ship protecting merchant shipping in ...
euronews.com/2024/04/25/eu-ship-destroys-houthi-rebel-drone-in-red-sea-fired-from-yemen
No alternative to international law in Gaza, says ICRC regional director: Farbizio Carboni warns law of war must be followed to avoid endless bloodshed
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/24/gaza-israel-law-icrc-farbizio-carboni/
Gaza: A small Israeli drone helps protect the lives of soldiers: Gaza war: The small Israeli drone Spike Firefly helps protect the lives of soldiers
nzz.ch/international/spike-firefly-ld.1825846
The German government plans to resume cooperation with the UN Agency for Palestinians in Gaza, the foreign and development ministries said in a joint statement ... Show more
Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters
Germany signals it will resume funding UN agency for Palestinians | Reuters
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
IDF rejects ‘baseless’ claim of Gaza hospital mass burials, says bodies were exhumed in hunt for hostages
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-rejects-baseless-claim-of-gaza-hospital-mass-burials-says-bodies-exhumed-in-hunt-for-hostages/
How antiwar student protests are spreading across U.S. universities: Pro-Palestinian protests have swept through college campuses since over 100 protesters were ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/23/map-student-protests-arrests-universities-us/
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Nearly 50 people were arrested at Yale University on Monday morning, following the arrests last week of more than 100 protesters at Columbia University ... Show more
Scenes of Campus Protests at Columbia, Yale, MIT and NYU in Photos and Video - The New York Times
Scenes of Campus Protests at Columbia, Yale, MIT and NYU in Photos and Video - The New York Times
UNRWA Funding Now Mostly From Individual Donors After US Halts Donations: Individual donors now are the largest source of funding for the United Nations relief ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/individual-donors-provide-most-unrwa-funding-amid-us-cutoff
Hostage deal talks are in crisis mode, and Israel is hoping that Riyadh can help: Israel's war cabinet continues to look for solutions to the stalemate in talks ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-21/ty-article/.premium/hostage-deal-talks-are-in-crisis-mode-and-israel-is-hoping-that-riyadh-can-help/0000018f-0219-d64a-a9af-86fb25350000
UNRWA critics deeply skeptical as review panel set to present final recommendations
timesofisrael.com/unrwa-critics-deeply-skeptical-as-review-panel-set-to-present-final-recommendations/
More than 150 people were arrested at New York University on Monday night, police said, as pro-Palestinian protests spread on college campuses throughout the ... Show more
150 arrested at New York University amid pro-Palestinian protests, NYPD says - ABC News
150 arrested at New York University amid pro-Palestinian protests, NYPD says - ABC News
Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
Columbia University shifts classes to remote-only after a wave of protests on campus
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246294353/columbia-yale-protests-arrests-palestine-israel
Middle East updates: Israel's intel chief quits over Oct. 7: Military intelligence chief Aharon Haliva is the first senior Israeli official to resign over ...
dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-israels-intel-chief-quits-over-oct-7/live-68885665
Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
- The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.
- Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.
- Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover: Among the themes of Passover is freedom from captivity. For many Jews this year ...
n.pr/3JsVV3z
Hamas hardened its position. We should still say 'yes' to a deal: We're Back in Our Comfort Zone. "Hamas Is to Blame," "Hamas Rejected the ...
haaretz.com/opinion/2024-04-21/ty-article/.premium/hamas-hardened-its-position-we-should-still-say-yes-to-a-deal/0000018e-fe10-de5a-a9ef-ff7d50ef0000
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly children: Details of the deaths emerged as a multi-billion dollar military aid package for Israel ...
9news.com.au/world/israel-hamas-conflict-22-killed-in-gaza-air-strike-us-military-aid-package-advances/c69cb3f8-6372-4e4f-b206-374c499b3cf2
Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes in Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
- Israeli strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed 22 people, including 18 children. The United States is on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel.
- The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed over 34,000 Palestinians, with at least two-thirds being children and women. The devastation in Gaza has left a swath of destruction.
- The $26 billion aid package approved by the House of Representatives includes around $9 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza, which experts say is on the brink of famine.
- Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, leading to direct hostilities. The region is in turmoil, with violence escalating in the West Bank.
European foreign ministers meet to discuss tougher sanctions against Iran: IRGC terrorist listing discussed as suppliers of Iran's proxies, including Hezbollah ...
thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2024/04/22/european-foreign-ministers-meet-to-discuss-tougher-sanctions-against-iran/
Anti-Israel NGOs threaten to 'seize' campuses across USA to 'force' BDS
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798038
Gaza officials, Hamas say 50 bodies exhumed at hospital: GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defense said Sunday health workers had uncovered at least 50 bodies of people ...
arabnews.com/node/2496621/middle-east
Quick Glance: Discovery of Nearly 300 Bodies in Mass Grave at Gaza Hospital
- Workers from the Gaza Civil Defense announced the discovery of a mass grave with almost 300 bodies at a hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza, subsequent to the withdrawal of Israeli forces earlier this month.
- Colonel Yamen Abu Suleiman, the Director of Civil Defense in Khan Younis, informed CNN on Monday that 73 bodies were found in the courtyard of the Nasser Medical Complex, bringing the total number to 283.
- It is believed that some bodies were discovered with bound hands and feet, along with indications of field executions. The specific circumstances of their deaths, whether they were buried alive or executed, remain unclear.
- The IDF has stated that they transported multiple bodies from Gaza to Israel for DNA testing before repatriating the remains in containers. The region surrounding the Nasser Medical Complex experienced heavy bombardment and conflict during January and February.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s parents contemplate Passover with their son in captivity: Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin talk about how the Iranian strike offered an ...
timesofisrael.com/hersh-goldberg-polins-parents-contemplate-passover-with-their-son-in-captivity/
Simultaneous Israeli strikes on Iran, Iraq and Syria - reports: Videos circulating on social media purportedly show the aftermath of the strikes ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/artc-simultaneous-israeli-strikes-on-iran-iraq-and-syria-reports
White House Condemns Antisemitism on College Campuses: The statement is the latest sign of how campus tensions spurred by the Israel-Hamas war are influencing U ...
time.com/6969552/white-house-condemns-antisemitism-college-campuses-protests/
Hebrew U prof. arrested after doubting Hamas rapes, saying Israelis ‘should be afraid’
timesofisrael.com/hebrew-u-prof-arrested-after-doubting-hamas-rapes-saying-israelis-should-be-afraid/
Thousands rally in Israel demanding Netanyahu's resignation, hostage swap deal with Hamas
yenisafak.com/en/world/thousands-rally-in-israel-demanding-netanyahus-resignation-hostage-swap-deal-with-hamas-3681779
Why did Israel attack Iran’s Isfahan?: While contradicting statements are coming from Iranian and Israeli officials, Tel Aviv would have wanted to strike ...
trtworld.com/magazine/why-did-israel-attack-irans-isfahan-17841284
Israelis struggle to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive in Gaza
pbs.org/newshour/world/israelis-struggle-to-celebrate-passover-a-holiday-about-freedom-while-many-remain-captive-in-gaza
Top U.S. officials express Rafah concerns in virtual meeting with Israeli counterparts
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-18/ty-article-live/five-idf-reservists-in-serious-condition-following-rocket-drone-strike-on-northern-israel/0000018e-eecd-daad-a3de-eeff299e0000
'I’m in pieces' - Israeli hostage's agony over husband held in Gaza by Hamas: Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68835646
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh is held hostage in Gaza, selected to Time Magazine's 100 Most Influent
haaretz.com/us-news/2024-04-17/ty-article/.premium/mother-of-israeli-held-in-gaza-named-to-time-magazines-100-most-influential-people-list/0000018e-ecaa-dbb3-a3bf-fdef93e40000
An organization dedicated to rebuking critics of Israel posted a 15-second clip of Dani Marzouca declaring “radical” solidarity with Palestine ... Show more
They criticized Israel. StopAntisemitism’s Twitter upended their lives. - The Washington Post
They criticized Israel. StopAntisemitism’s Twitter upended their lives. - The Washington Post
2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-commander-killed-in-idf-strike-as-attack-drones-injure-3-in-northern-israel/
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
- British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow
- Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran
- US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources
- Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': Mediator Qatar: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-talks-gaza-truce-stalling-mediator-qatar-4272226
Analysis: Will Qatar pull out as Israel-Hamas mediator?: Qatar’s warning that it was reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has raised ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/19/analysis-will-qatar-pull-out-as-israel-hamas-mediator
Iranians fear their brittle regime will drag them into war: Ultra-religious hardliners are gaining power and yearn for confrontation
econ.st/4d1sHXd
Sirens, boom sound in Jerusalem: * * *
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/sirens-boom-sound-in-jerusalem/
Quick Glance: Sirens and Explosions in Jerusalem
- Massive Iranian drone attack triggers sirens and explosions in Jerusalem
- Israel intercepts ballistic missiles, IDF responds early on the morning of April 14
- TV report shows missile alerts across Israel, Iran fires ballistic missiles
- Fighter jets and IDF units respond, tragedies in the West Bank by Israeli settlers and missing 14-year-old
Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow: Israel’s air defense against Iran, explained: Israel’s air defense systems and a U.S.-led coalition intercepted 99 percent of ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/15/israel-air-defense-iron-dome-iran/
Gaza conflict: Hamas likely to present counter-proposal for hostage deal: The fate of the Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip is being negotiated ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251031346/Gaza-Konflikt-Hamas-legt-wohl-Gegenvorschlag-fuer-Geisel-Deal-vor.html
Education in crisis: Gaza’s schools destroyed amid Israel’s war: LONDON: The long-term potential of and opportunities for children in Gaza is being severely ...
arabnews.com/node/2494126/middle-east
Iran attacks Israel: Toppling Iran's tyrants would sever head of the snake fuelling many Middle East conflicts – Struan Stevenson
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/iran-attacks-israel-toppling-irans-tyrants-would-sever-head-of-the-snake-fuelling-many-middle-east-conflicts-struan-stevenson-4591506
California valedictorian will no longer give graduation speech over 'alarming' discussion
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/04/15/usc-cancels-valedictorian-graduation-speech-israel-hamas/73336731007/
Hamas demands written commitment from Israel on Gaza truce - World News: Hamas has demanded a “clear written commitment” that Israel will withdraw from the Gaza ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/hamas-demands-written-commitment-from-israel-on-gaza-truce-192460
US expects to hit Iran with new sanctions ‘in the coming days’ — Yellen: Yellen said Iran’s oil exports “remain in focus as a possible area” ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642145
Possible deal between Israel and Hamas could bring hostages home and prompt cease-fire, US official says
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/14/new-deal-democracy-israeli-hostages/73321053007/
Thousands of Israelis rallied against their government, with some demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu call off the half-year-old war in Gaza amid a ... Show more
Israelis rally against government amid deadlock on Gaza hostages | Reuters
Israelis rally against government amid deadlock on Gaza hostages | Reuters
Sen. John Fetterman says Biden should not rule out US involvement in an Israeli campaign against Iran
foxnews.com/media/sen-fetterman-president-biden-us-response-iran-attacks
My students rioted after I said, 'I stand with Israel.' Here's how we came together after.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/04/15/israel-sign-protest-new-york-high-school-free-speech/73274354007/
How could Iran's attack on Israel affect gas prices? What you should know: U.S. motorists could see an impact on oil prices, but that depends on what Israel and ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/14/iran-israel-attack-gas-prices/73320580007/
Democratic appetite grows for conditions on weapons to Israel : A growing number of Democrats are expressing interest in conditioning weapons to Israel ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4591358-democratic-appetite-grows-for-conditions-on-weapons-to-israel/
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