State Dept. human rights staffer quits over Biden’s Gaza policy: The protest resignation of Annelle Sheline, a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/27/gaza-state-department-resignation-dissent/
Quick Glance: Resignation Due to US Support for Israel
- A senior official at the State Department resigned in protest against the almost impossible promotion of human rights due to US support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- Annelle Sheline, aged 38, announced her resignation while still in the middle of her two-year contract with the US Department of State as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
- Initially hesitant to publicly announce her resignation, Sheline was encouraged by colleagues opposing US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
- These resignations are the latest in a series of public protests against the Biden administration's support for Israel, leading to internal turmoil within the US State Department.
State Department official resigns; most Americans oppose Israel’s Gaza war, new poll finds
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US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has accused UN special rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese of having "a history of antisemitic ... Show more
U.S. State Dept.: We Have Not Found Israel to Be Violating International Law in Gaza
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Pentagon presents alternative to Israel’s plan to assault Rafah: At the Pentagon Tuesday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin presented an alternative vision to ...
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Pakistan has called on the “backers of Israel to urge Israel to bring an end to the massacre of the Palestinian people, lift the inhumane siege and allow ... Show more
Israel’s largest land seizure since Oslo Accords deals fresh blow to Palestinian statehood
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🔴 LIVE DAY 174 #Israel #Palestine - Anti-Israel protests in Jordan grow
- At least 8 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
- US official resigns over Israel's war ... Show more
Israel-Palestine live: Palestinians waving white flag killed and buried by bulldozer
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12 Palestinians drown while trying to retrieve airdrops: At least 12 Palestinians in Gaza drowned Monday while trying to reach humanitarian airdrops ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4558085-12-palestinians-drown-gaza-air-drops/
Middlemen Push Up Prices As Gazans Struggle To Survive - OCCRP: A broken and exploited system where money is skimmed at every point in the commercial supply ...
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🔴 Live: No let-up in Gaza war despite UN resolution demanding ceasefire: Israeli troops battled Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday ...
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Sanders Rips 'Absurd' US Claim That Israel Is Not Violating International Law: "The State Department's position makes a mockery of U.S ...
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Egypt Welcomes UN Security Council’s Resolution for ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ During Ramadan
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Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
The only effective way to deliver relief to Gaza is by road, and this requires an exponential increase in deliveries as well as an immediate ceasefire ... Show more
Quick Glance: UN Chief Calls for Flooding Gaza with Aid Amidst Conflict
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas to provide lifesaving aid to Gaza.
- Guterres highlighted the challenges of delivering aid to Gaza and called for Israel to grant total access for humanitarian goods.
- Israel's offensive in Gaza has resulted in over 32,000 deaths and widespread destruction, raising concerns about humanitarian access amidst the conflict.
Israel using weapons in line with international law, not blocking Gaza aid — US: * * *
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-using-weapons-in-line-with-international-law-not-blocking-gaza-aid-us/
At least 19 reported killed as Israeli forces fire on Gaza aid seekers: Authorities in Gaza said 23 people were also injured while waiting for bags of flour and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/23/at-least-19-reported-killed-as-israeli-forces-fire-on-gaza-aid-seekers
From Iowa, Washington’s top Gaza dissenter plots a second act : State Department official Josh Paul caused a stir when he resigned in protest of the Israel-Gaza ...
washingtonpost.com/style/power/2024/03/24/josh-paul-israel-gaza-dissent/
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah would risk 'further isolating' Israel and damage its long-term ... Show more
Quick Glance: US Fails Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza
- A U.S. effort to increase political pressure on Israel failed in the UN Security Council as Russia and China vetoed it.
- The resolution emphasized concerns about a ground offensive in Rafah and criticized the humanitarian toll of Israel's offensive.
- However, the resolution linked a cease-fire to the release of hostages in Gaza, a stance supported by Israel.
- US officials aim to persuade Israel for an alternative approach in Rafah to minimize civilian casualties, as a summit in Washington is planned.
Thousands attend pro-Palestine protest in Dublin: Thousands of people are taking part in a pro-Palestine protest in Dublin calling for an immediate ceasefire in ...
rte.ie/news/dublin/2024/0323/1439601-gaza-dublin/
A State Department official warns Israel of 'major' reputational damage in Gaza war
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Blinken begins new round of Gaza talks in Saudi Arabia : Secretary of State Antony Blinken started a visit to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel to discuss the ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/20/blinken-israel-saudi-gaza/
Blinken signals progress in Saudi-Israel normalisation efforts: US Secretary of State said diplomatic work on normalisation is moving forward, noting ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/blinken-signals-progress-in-saudi-israel-normalisation-efforts-17459609
Biden administration gauges Israeli compliance with laws of war : The State Department must soon assess whether Israeli assurances are “credible and reliable ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/22/israel-gaza-arms-transfer-law/
Singapore completes first airdrop of food, critical supplies to Palestinians in Gaza
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-completes-first-airdrop-of-food-critical-supplies-to-palestinians-in-gaza
U.S. to review Israeli assurances it is not violating international law: Israel has been accused of violating the laws of war in Gaza. Now it has to prove ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/20/israel-gaza-weapons-international-law/
Blinken says negotiations on ceasefire, hostage release ‘getting closer’: Negotiations to secure an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza tied to the release of ...
cnn.com/2024/03/20/politics/blinken-ceasefire-hostage-negotiations-getting-closer/
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Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
31,819 Palestinians killed in Israel’s Gaza offensive: Gaza health ministry : The military said that in the hospital it had killed 50 Hamas militants ...
financialexpress.com/world-news/31819-palestinians-killed-in-israels-gaza-offensive-gaza-health-ministrynbsp/3431297/
Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy reportedly suspended: Israeli media say Eylon Levy was suspended over an online row with the UK foreign secretary.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68614552
Vivian Balakrishnan visits Israel's leaders, reiterates Singapore's view that its military actions in Gaza have 'gone too far'
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-israel-working-visit-immediate-humanitarian-ceasefire-gaza-4208726
"So let me just say that is not something that we have observed or witnessed..."
Here's how US State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel reacted ... Show more
Sanders Says US Must Follow Suit After Canada Halts Arms Exports to Israel: "The U.S. should not provide another nickel for Netanyahu's war machine ...
commondreams.org/news/sanders-arms-exports-israel
Quick Glance: Canada Halts Weapon Deliveries to Israel
- Canada suspends weapon exports to Israel following a parliamentary vote.
- The delivery halt was approved in parliament with support from liberal and green votes.
- Canada also aims to recognize a Palestinian state and responds to the Gaza conflict.
- Export of non-lethal weapons to Israel has been suspended since January, with Israel being a major recipient of Canadian weapons.
'A Small Step Forward': Canadian Parliament Backs Ending Arms Exports to Israel: "While imperfect, this is a tangible victory on the road to a Canadian ...
commondreams.org/news/canadian-parliament-israel-arms-exports
Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia for sixth Middle East tour since October: US Secretary of State will also visit Egypt and Israel, where he will discuss ...
thenationalnews.com/mena/palestine-israel/2024/03/20/blinken-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-for-sixth-middle-east-tour-since-october/
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 164: Gaza Health Ministry says the raid on the hospital, Israel’s fourth since October, has resulted in deaths and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/18/israels-war-on-gaza-list-of-key-events-day-164
Vivian Balakrishnan meets Palestinian leaders, expresses Singapore’s concern about dire humanitarian situation in Gaza
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-palestinian-leaders-ramallah-visit-gaza-humanitarian-situation-4205166
US urges Israel to allow unimpeded access for Gaza aid: The White House has urged Israel to allow unimpeded access for humanitarian relief into Gaza amid UN ...
rte.ie/news/middle-east/2024/0319/1438624-israel-hamas-latest/
Palestinians fleeing war in Gaza should be offered same visa as Ukrainian refugees, Labour MP says
standard.co.uk/news/politics/gaza-israel-hamas-palestine-visa-uk-ukraine-andy-slaughter-home-office-b1146279.html
Washington is working to coordinate a multinational effort to set up a maritime aid corridor into Gaza, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said ... Show more
Israel-Gaza war: David Cameron says BBC report into Nasser hospital raid 'very disturbing'
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Josh Paul is a veteran State Department official who worked on arms deals and resigned in protest of a push to increase arms sales to Israel amid its assault ... Show more
Israeli Forces Kill a Teen in East Jerusalem, Palestinian Media Say: The Israeli police said they fired in response to a firework shot directly at them ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/13/world/middleeast/israel-boy-killed-east-jerusalem-palestinian.html
Gaza: Germany helps rescue 68 children from Rafah: The German Foreign Office has helped organize the evacuation of children and staff members from an aid center ...
dw.com/en/gaza-germany-helps-rescue-68-children-from-rafah/a-68504146
Israeli strikes kill at least 67 #Palestinians on first day of #Ramadan saudigazette.com.sa/article/641150
Thousands of pregnant women in Gaza suffer from malnutrition, health authorities say.
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A group of NGOs has said they will sue the Danish state to end the Nordic country’s arms exports to Israel, citing concerns that its weapons were being used to ... Show more
Biden Admin Quietly Approves 100+ Arms Sales to Israel While Claiming Concern for Civilians in Gaza
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Biden on hot mic: Told Bibi we needed "come to Jesus" meeting on Gaza: "I'm on a hot mic here. Good. That's good."
axios.com/2024/03/08/biden-hot-mike-come-jesus-meeting-netanyahu
Quick Glance: Biden Plans 'Come-to-Jesus Talk' with Netanyahu: VP Harris
- Vice President Kamala Harris reacts to Biden's 'Come-to-Jesus' comment.
- Biden announces emergency mission for humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- Biden emphasizes importance of humanitarian aid and conflict resolution.
During a US State Department press briefing on Thursday, spokesperson Matthew Miller was asked on the colonialism in Palestine ... Show more
Biden Admin Quietly Approves 100+ Arms Sales to Israel While Claiming Concern for Civilians in Gaza
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Turkish Red Crescent sends its biggest Gaza aid shipment yet: ANKARA: Türkiye's Kizilay (Red Crescent) is sending its biggest aid shipment yet to Gaza via Egypt ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/turkish-red-crescent-sends-its-biggest-gaza-aid-shipment-yet-4178216
Middle East conflict live updates: U.S. to build temporary port for aid, Hamas says cease-fire negotiations continue
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/07/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
Israel says South Africa exploiting World Court on behalf of Hamas: A South African government spokesperson dismissed the accusation.
jpost.com/international/article-790777
Quick Glance: South Africa Calls for Action Against Gaza Hunger
- South Africa warns of an impending famine in Gaza and calls for all parties to cease hostilities.
- The South African presidency warns that the people of Gaza cannot wait and urges the International Court of Justice to act immediately.
Blinken meets with Israel’s Gantz, as cease-fire negotiations continue: With cease-fire talks in Cairo ongoing, Hamas said it has presented its stance and “the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/05/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Quick Glance: Hostage Crisis: Israel's Dilemma and Hamas' Path to Victory
- Israel has killed thousands of Hamas fighters and caused destruction in Gaza, facing a dilemma that will determine the conflict's outcome.
- Netanyahu denies a dilemma, aiming to destroy Hamas and free the hostages, but a compromise could mean a militant victory.
- Hamas holds hostages as bargaining chips, while Israel is torn between the captives and military success.
- A potential solution involves Israel releasing hostages in exchange for a Gaza withdrawal, with Hamas retaining control and potentially celebrating a costly victory.
EU: Israel stoking tensions by authorizing plans for 3,500 settler homes: The European Union told Israel to “reverse” the decision, reiterating ...
jpost.com/international/article-790743
Newborns die of hunger and mothers struggle to feed their children as Israel’s siege condemns Gazans to starvation
cnn.com/2024/03/06/middleeast/israel-gaza-starvation-siege-mothers-babies-intl/
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🔗: China does not have the leverage to end the Red Sea crisis; the US does — #AJOpinion by William Figueroa aje.io/iylmik
5 things to know for March 7: 2024 elections, Ukraine, Gaza, IVF, ‘Rust’ shooting
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Israel must stop its war on Gaza, and the world needs to drop its “double standards” over the killings in the besieged enclave ... Show more
🔴Live: US vice president calls for 'immediate ceasefire', more aid convoys into Gaza
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🔴 Israel is wrecking havoc in the occupied West Bank through raids, detentions and movement restrictions, making the lives of Palestinians “an unbearable hell” ... Show more
Quick Glance: The Most Concerning Time for Jews Since World War II
- Antisemitism is rising globally.
- Jews are more cautious about publicly identifying as Jews.
- The increasing hostility towards Jews is felt globally.
- Israel's existence is imperiled and critically necessary.
Live: Gaza ceasefire talks to resume as US official says ‘deal is on the table’: Mediators reconvened in Cairo on Sunday to search for a formula acceptable ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240303-live-gaza-ceasefire-talks-to-resume-as-us-official-says-deal-is-on-the-table
Quick Glance: Israel Gaza: Deceased Hostages and Political Tensions
- Hamas reported the death of seven hostages in the Gaza Strip, escalating political tensions.
- The group attributed the deaths to Israeli bombardment and indicated that further details would be forthcoming.
- According to Hamas, the number of hostages killed may exceed 70, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
- Israel has not yet commented, and independent verifications of the reported deaths are still pending.
Gazans crowdfund thousands for uncertain escape: People hoping to leave Gaza in a widening humanitarian crisis must dodge scammers and pay huge sums.
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At least 11 Palestinians killed after Israel hits tent camp in Rafah: At least 50 people were injured in the attack near the Al-Helal Al-Emirati Maternity ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/2/at-least-10-palestinians-killed-after-israel-hits-tent-camp-in-rafah
Defense independence impossible without the US - opinion: Israel should not think that it can just break away from the US or dictate to Washington the way things ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-790894
'In the coming weeks we're looking at either a ceasefire or unfortunately a wildfire because the conflict could spread'
Former US State Department Policy ... Show more
'I take full responsibility': Defense Secretary Austin says he should have disclosed medical issues
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Quick Glance: Defense Secretary Austin Admits Secret Hospitalizations Before House Panel
- House Republicans demand answers on Defense Secretary Austin's secret hospital stays.
- Austin admits 'breakdown in notifications' and takes full responsibility before the committee.
- Austin acknowledges the need to inform the president and public about his cancer diagnosis.
- Internal Pentagon review finds no ill intent in keeping Austin's hospitalization private.
Death Toll in Gaza Passes 30,000: The official toll of the war is staggering — roughly one person killed for every 73 Palestinians in Gaza — though experts say ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/middleeast/gaza-death-toll-war.html
You have probably already seen his viral videos where he asks fearless questions to US officials about the Israeli war crimes in Gaza ... Show more
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