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Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
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Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions: Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic
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Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
- Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.
- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
- Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.
- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
NYPD Detains Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University: School officials asked police to clear an encampment a day after Columbia’s president testified ...
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Netanyahu calls for unity amid ‘existential threat’: ‘Nations disintegrate first from within’
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U.S. and Britain Move to Impose New Sanctions on Iran for Israel Attack: Live Updates
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Shachar Kadman, 34: Scientist who made waves in food tech: Murdered trying to flee the Psyduck music festival on October 7
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Biden endorses House aid package for Israel, Ukraine: House Speaker Mike Johnson is forging ahead toward a vote later this week on a package of Ukraine funding ...
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IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed: An airstrike conducted by Israeli forces in central Gaza resulted in the death of a Hamas ...
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Iran warns it could review nuclear stance if Israel threatens atomic sites: Revolutionary Guards issue warning as Israel vows retaliation for missile and drone ...
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USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus: University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when ...
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Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s weekend attack on Israel
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Hebrew U prof. arrested after doubting Hamas rapes, saying Israelis ‘should be afraid’
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Google fires 28 employees after protest against cloud contract with Israel : Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over the tech company’s ...
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Iran crisis risks easing pressure on Israel over Gaza, diplomats warn: Humanitarian situation in Palestinian enclave remains dire, says EU’s top diplomat
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Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
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"That unconditional support for the Israeli military must end." Senator Bernie Sanders says the US must stop funding Israel with billions of dollars ... Show more
Israelis struggle to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive in Gaza
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New JFNA survey finds most Americans want ceasefire deal to include release of hostages
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Watch: Google employees in California protest to demand an end to $1.2 billion cloud contract with Israel over the war in Gaza.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning Iran that the U.S. "will not hesitate" to impose new sanctions in response to Iran's "unprecedented ... Show more abcnews.go.com/Site/fullpage/page-unavailable-61369435
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh is held hostage in Gaza, selected to Time Magazine's 100 Most Influent
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'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 ...
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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 ...
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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'
Israeli public split on how to respond to Iran strike: Country divided over how and when to retaliate after drone-and-missile barrage launched by Islamic regime
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How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatar’s role as a regional mediator: Qatar’s role as a Middle East mediator may be imperiled as U.S. politicians criticize its ...
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Qatar says it is reconsidering hostage talks mediator role after suffering ‘damage’
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President Herzog gifts Babylonian Talmud that survived the Holocaust to Yad Vashem
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Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel will strike anyone who tries to fight it “anywhere they are” following Iran’s retaliatory attack ... Show more
Israel considered striking Iran on Monday but decided to wait, officials say: The Biden administration has urged Israel to "be careful" with any ...
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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 ...
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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'
Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs Ali Bagheri warned that if Israel commits another attack on Iran, then it should expect to “get hit harder ... Show more
Iranians brace for potential Israeli strikes amid fears for economy, anger at regime
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The shadow of war darkens on the global economy: Short-term performance has been surprisingly good but policymakers are walking on eggshells
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Malaysia PM Anwar calls Iran’s drone attack on Israel ‘legitimate’: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the strike was retaliation for Israel’s bombing of the ...
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For Israel’s Allies, Iranian Missile Strike Scrambles Debate Over Gaza: Israel’s restless allies have voiced anger over the death toll in Gaza ...
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
What options does Israel have to strike back at Iran?: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his immediate war cabinet are considering what action to ...
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USC says it is canceling its valedictorian speech because of safety concerns : Asna Tabassum received some backlash about her social media content on the ...
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Israel’s chief says it will respond to Iran’s missile strike: Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s missile strike over the weekend. Lt ...
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How the Israel-Iran conflict could send oil prices higher: Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend has ratcheted up tensions in the oil-rich ...
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Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel
- Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.
- Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.
- Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.
- Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Sirens, boom sound in Jerusalem: * * *
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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
UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron tells BBC that Iran has suffered a "double defeat" after "failure" of its attack on IsraelFollow live ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-68737710
Inflation edges higher as housing costs and travel prices rise: Consumer prices rose by an annual 2.7% in March, from 2.5% in February, reducing the odds that ...
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How will Israel respond to Iran's drone attack? Middle East experts offer views
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
On high alert since October 7, hospitals were already prepared to deal with Iran attack
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Hamas said to demand end of war at start of deal, would only free hostages in 2nd phase
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Despite angry protests by some ultra-Orthodox Jews at talk of ending their military service exemption, attitudes are softening within parts of the community ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/can-israels-ultra-orthodox-military-volunteers-help-defuse-battle-over-2024-04-13/ @DanWilliams
President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the US will not take part in a counter-offensive against Iran ... Show more
Focus turns to Israel's response after Iran launches an unprecedented barrage: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with his war cabinet Sunday to weigh how to ...
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Israel Weighs Response to Iran Attack: Middle East Live Updates: A flurry of talks sought to avert a wider war after Iran’s weekend attack ...
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Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Biden Seeks to Head Off Escalation After Israel’s Successful Defense: The president told Israel that the interception of nearly all of the Iranian drones and ...
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State Department: US still pursuing hostage deal, obstacle is Hamas: While the latest hostage deal appealed to many of Hamas's demands ...
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IDF lifts Iran-strike restrictions on gatherings hours after saying they’d remain in place for another day
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Military lifts countrywide restrictions, catching closed education system by surprise
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IDF lifts Iran-strike restrictions on gatherings a day earlier than originally planned
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War Hangs Over Economy, Markets as Retail Sales Surge in March: Markets and oil prices stabilized Monday but the situation in the Mideast remains tense.
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After Biden's warning on the phone: Netanyahu's war cabinet hesitates with reaction to Iran
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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 www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israelis-rally-against-government-amid-deadlock-gaza-hostages-2024-04-13/
World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate after Iran strike: World leaders are urging Israel not to launch a retaliatory attack on Iran, which bombarded Israel ...
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Johnson signals he won’t put Senate supplemental on the floor despite increased pressure
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Gaza conflict: Hamas likely to present counter-proposal for hostage deal: The fate of the Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip is being negotiated ...
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Rupee to struggle on worries over oil prices, weak risk: The Indian rupee is expected to be under pressure at open on Monday, possibly dipping to a new low ...
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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 ...
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Democratic appetite grows for conditions on weapons to Israel : A growing number of Democrats are expressing interest in conditioning weapons to Israel ...
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MAGA Launches Blistering Attack on Joe Biden After Iranian Strikes: Republicans blamed Biden after Iran fired drones and missiles towards Israel in response to ...
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Jordan’s King Abdullah in call with Biden on Israel: Jordan’s King Abdullah told US President Joe Biden in a phone call on Sunday that any further escalation ...
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Israel Aerospace Industries commends IDF for successful interception of threats from Iran
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Iran strike caused slight damage to IDF military base – military spokesman: * * *
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U.S. will not join any retaliatory action by Israel on Iran: White House: JERUSALEM/DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- President Joe Biden warned Prime ...
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Israeli skies ruffled by air defence rockets as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
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Israel's air-defense system faces a big test with Iranian drone strike: Israel has deployed a multilayered air-defense system. It faces a big test with Iranian ...
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US forces intercepted more than 80 attack drones and at least 6 ballistic missiles from Iran and Yemen, says Central Command
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Iran fires drones, missiles at Israel in first-ever direct attack; IDF intercepting them
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After Iran attack: Scholz organizes crisis diplomacy in China: The chancellor's trip to China was actually supposed to focus on economic policy ...
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Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
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