Israel Prepares Forces as Conflict With Hezbollah Intensifies: Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah ...
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Live updates: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC, Columbia University, college campuses nationwide
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Quick Glance: Student-Led Demonstrations: US Colleges Surrounded by Tents Amid Pro-Palestine Protests
- Students in the US are using tent encampments to express opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza.
- The presence of tent camps and demonstrations has resulted in conflicts with law enforcement.
- Pro-Palestinian groups are urging colleges to sever ties with Israel and companies backing the Gaza conflict.
- Campus protests were sparked by the October 7 Hamas attack in southern Israel, leading to significant casualties and hostages.
Biden and 17 other world leaders issue call for Hamas to release remaining hostages in Gaza
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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.
Dozens arrested at U of Texas, USC as anti-Israel protests spread to more US campuses
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Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder: Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
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Fresh clashes between police and university students opposed to Israel's war in Gaza broke out across the US, raising questions about forceful methods being ...
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Student protests in the US over the Gaza war have intensified and expanded over the past week, with a number of encampments now in place at colleges including ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/columbia-university-inspires-national-protest-wave-swift-response-by-authorities-2024-04-25/
Pictures of the Day | April 25, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Say They Attacked Israel and Israeli Ship: Yemen Houthi rebels said they attacked an Israeli ship in the Gulf of Aden, and southern Israel.
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Protests at US universities: “Stop the nonsense”: Anti-Israel protests at US universities are spreading. In addition to the Middle East conflict ...
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3 reasons antisemitism is swarming college campuses : Jews are attacked and reviled on campuses, schools are shutting down and young people are supporting ...
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Biden signs $95 billion aid package with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan. Calls for TikTok ban or sale
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Holocaust Survivor Tells Student Anti-Genocide Protesters: 'Just Keep Doing It': "There is a question of historical responsibility towards injustice ...
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Israel war: Hamas top official says militant group ready to lay down arms on one condition
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Spiralling Palestine solidarity protests that are rocking US universities have spread to more campuses, triggering suggestions from a senior Republican leader ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/4/25/photos-pro-palestinian-protests-spread-at-us-universities
Pro-Palestinian campus protests roil political debate in Washington: College students demonstrating their support for Palestinians on campuses across the country ...
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UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals: The United Nations is calling for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” ...
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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.
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses: Hundreds of students from colleges and universities across the United States have been arrested this week ...
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LIVE: Supreme Court weighs Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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What We Know About Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik: Dr. Shafik, who also goes by Minouche, is facing criticism from multiple sides over how she is handling ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/nemat-shafik-columbia-university-president.html
Israel to go ahead with Rafah invasion even as Egypt warns of humanitarian crisis
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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.
🔴 Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has said she wants 'no confusion' about her 'support for the people of Gaza.' LIVE updates: www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/25/israels-war-on-gaza-live-calls-grow-for-gaza-mass-graves-investigation
Israel-Gaza war: USA, Germany and other states call on Hamas to release all hostages
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Anzac Day 2024: Australia, New Zealand honor their war dead with dawn services : Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered across Australia and New Zealand ...
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Police in riot gear moved in to clear anti-war protest camps set up by pro-Palestinian campaigners at US universities, leading to the arrests of dozens of ... Show more
Review of UNWRA finds Israel did not express concern about staff: An independent review of the neutrality of the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees has ...
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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.
Netanyahu decries pro-Palestine protests over Gaza as ‘horrific’ and ‘antisemitic’
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At the University of Southern California, police scuffled with pro-Palestinian protesters and temporarily took at least one person into custody
A wave of pro-Palestine protests has swept through dozens of universities across the US after Columbia University students set up encampments on campus ... Show more
Netanyahu condemns ‘antisemitic mobs’ on US college campuses: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday denounced the pro-Palestinian protests roiling college ...
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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
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US Air Force narrows list to General Atomics, Anduril to build autonomous aircraft
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Israel’s Forever War: The Long History of Managing—Rather Than Solving—the Conflict
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Paid articlePaid Bernie Sanders to Netanyahu: 'It Is Not Antisemitic to Hold You Accountable': "Please, do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to ...
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Divestment From Israel Is a Rallying Cry for College Protesters: The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/college-protesters-divestment-israel.html
Israel war: Israeli warplanes pound Northern Gaza: Israel appears to be readying to send troops into Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah. Watch the video to know ...
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Hamas parades prisoners in video: Israelis angrily protest against Netanyahu after video of hostage
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Eurovision 2024: Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests: Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 ...
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The Crackdown on Student Protesters: Columbia University is at the center of a growing showdown over the war in Gaza and the limits of free speech.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labelled pro-Palestinian student protests in US universities as "horrific" ... Show more
Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel: ISLAMABAD: Iran and Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council in a joint ...
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Israel’s Attack Plan in Gazan City of Rafah Raises Pressure on Netanyahu: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
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Middle East conflict live updates: Israel’s war cabinet meets over hostage deal talks; Biden appoints new aid envoy
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Israel-Gaza live updates: New video claims to show American hostage in Gaza: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military ...
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Israeli government seeks another extension on ultra-Orthodox conscription dispute
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Israel carrying out ‘offensive action’ in south Lebanon, claims half of Hezbollah’s commanders ‘eliminated’
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Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
Students across top universities in the United States are protesting over the growing human toll of Israel's war with Hamas ... Show more
Majority of Americans lack trust in Netanyahu's ability to lead on world affairs - poll
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Hundreds of Jewish protesters demonstrated outside the home of US Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, to protest against US support of Israel's war on Gaza.
Searching for the dead as mass graves exhumed in Gaza: 'We are all mothers here searching for our children'
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Quick Glance: Mass Graves in Nasser Hospital Show Signs of Torture and Execution
- Medics and Civil Defense workers in Gaza continue to recover bodies from mass graves at the Nasser Medical Complex, showing signs of torture, mutilation, and execution.
- Israel persists in bombing Gaza, resulting in at least 43 deaths in the past 24 hours.
- Israel is planning a ground operation in Rafah and is preparing to evacuate tens of thousands of Palestinians.
- A journalist reports the shocking discovery of 700 bodies in three mass graves at Nasser Hospital, displaying indications of brutal killings and torture.
LIVE: Supreme Court hears oral arguments about Idaho's abortion ban in medical emergencies
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
What are the obligations of Israel and Hamas to protect civilians?: International Humanitarian Law creates obligations—but contains numerous caveats
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Ben Gvir asks police to 'protect Jewish communities outside of Israel': Far-right minister wants emergency security response squads to aid Jewish ...
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Thousands gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem for the traditional Priestly Blessing held every year on Passover and Sukkot ... Show more
Israel's War on Gaza Has Helped Fuel 'Near Breakdown of International Law': Amnesty
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Quick Glance: Israel's Assault on Gaza: Near Collapse of International Law
- Amnesty International warns of the breakdown of international law and global human rights due to government aggression and the rise of big tech.
- Israel is criticized for the war on Gaza, targeting civilian populations. The international community is accused of being inactive in holding Benjamin Netanyahu's government accountable.
- Amnesty also condemns Russia for the invasion of Ukraine and China for human rights abuses. The organization highlights the growing power of big tech companies and the misuse of AI.
- Calls for reforms in the UN Security Council and better regulation of technologies are made. Despite challenges, people globally continue to advocate for human rights and social justice.
Commentary: On Israel trip, we found Israelis grateful for US friendship and support
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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 ...
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#VanatgeOnFirstpost : A spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is "moving ahead" with its planned invasion of Rafah ... Show more
Member of the European Parliament Clare Daly scolded the EU for its complicity in Israel's systematic killing of Palestinians in Gaza ... Show more
Pictures of the Day | April 24, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Increasingly confrontational pro-Palestinian rallies by students protesting the death toll from the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted across US college campuses ... Show more www.insidenova.com/news/national/tensions-rise-as-us-pro-palestinian-student-protests-spread/article_106eadf3-7c13-58a9-ba87-af441e5ba459.html
Israeli attack on Iran territory would mean end of 'Zionist regime': Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
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Mass graves in the Gaza Strip what we know: Palestinians report that hundreds of dead have been discovered in mass graves in the Gaza Strip. Who are the dead ...
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Israel has procured tens of thousands of tents for Palestinian civilians it intends to evacuate from Rafah in the coming weeks ahead of a promised assault on ... Show more reut.rs/4deOiv9
Pro-Palestinian protests take place at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.#Live #USC #protest #UniversityofSouthernCalifornia #Palestinian #Israel #Gaza #LosAngeles #LA #news ... Show more #politics #reutersnews www.reuters.com/
War cabinet discusses Rafah op, amid reported new initiative on hostage talks: Hostage families stage demonstration outside military headquarters; IDF ...
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As pro-Palestine protests against Israel's war on Gaza spread across US universities in what’s dubbed as Ivy League Spring ... Show more
Arrests at Universities Pile Up as Pro-Palestinian Protests Spread: The protests that began at Columbia University have spread to other states from Texas to ...
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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 ...
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Student protesters begin dismantling some tents as negotiations with Columbia University progress
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Some Palestinians forced to flee homes as Israel shells northern Gaza: Some Palestinian civilians were fleeing their homes in northern Gaza on Wednesday (Apr 24) ...
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Making Kahane Proud: Ben-Gvir is Playing the Long Game: Ben-Gvir, and his threats to topple Netanyahu’s coalition government, have been the main driving force ...
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Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
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