Daily Briefing March 18: Day 164 – Why Schumer’s speech fell on deaf Israeli ears
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Ben-Gvir, Israeli far-right minister, in car accident: The controversial National Security Minister was taken to hospital after his car overturned.
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Schumer Says Bill to Aid Ukraine and Israel Shows Congress Isn’t Broken: The majority leader says the measure to help Ukraine and other recent bipartisan efforts ...
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'She joined her family as a martyr': Relatives gathered by a tiny sandy grave in Gaza, where they had buried a baby girl, who lived just a few days after ...
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Quick Glance: Premature Baby Rescued from Dead Mother's Womb Dies in Gaza After 5 Days
- A premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother's womb shortly after the woman was killed in an Israeli airstrike, has died, according to her uncle.
- Sabreen Jouda died in a Gaza hospital after her health deteriorated and medical teams were unable to save her, said her uncle.
- Following an Israeli airstrike on Sabreen's home in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, her parents and 4-year-old sister tragically lost their lives.
- More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, with local health officials stating that about two-thirds of the dead are women and children. Health officials do not differentiate between combatants and civilians in their count.
'We're persona non grata. Almost Satan': Global boycott of Israeli culture ratchets up
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Israel could still force an exodus into Egypt: A major Israeli move into Rafah would trigger the frantic flight of hundreds of thousands of Gazans.
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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.
Hamas says it received Israel’s response to its ceasefire proposal: Hamas said it had received on Saturday Israel’s official response to its latest ceasefire ...
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Israelis feel the war is winding down. Gazans say it's still hell on earth: Most Israeli army units have left Gaza, but still there are reports of dozens of ...
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Netanyahu says ICC decisions will not affect Israel's actions, set dangerous precedent
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Why this campus turmoil story is so complex: The nuance and history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains difficult to capture succinctly ...
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A Baby Born in Gaza After Her Mother Was Killed Has Died: The birth of the girl, captured on video, brought a glimmer of hope to war-torn Gaza ...
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Rafah Under Incessant Israeli Attacks Ahead of Anticipated Ground Invasion: In Gaza, the city of Rafah remains under nonstop Israeli attacks as Israel prepares ...
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israel blasts Gaza as student protests grow: Student protests calling on Israel to end war on Gaza spread internationally as ground ...
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U.S. delays plans to sanction IDF unit embroiled in alleged human rights violations
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas tells world ceasefire a must for any deal: Letter signed by major world powers does not address basic issues facing Palestinians ...
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18-year-old Israeli woman seriously wounded in suspected terror stabbing; Attacker killed
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Israeli police arrest author Ayelet Waldman and 6 others in Gaza border protest: They have also been active for years in the advocacy for Israeli accommodation ...
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Gaza Authorities Say More Bodies Were Discovered in Mass Grave: An analysis of satellite imagery and videos by the The Times found that two of three graves had ...
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War in Gaza: 18 countries urge Hamas to free hostages: All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.
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Quick Glance: Hamas Official Proposes Disarming for Two-State Solution
- Hamas is open to a five-year truce with Israel and conversion to a political party if a Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders, a significant concession by the group committed to Israel’s destruction.
- Al-Hayya expressed Hamas' willingness to join the Palestine Liberation Organization and dissolve its military wing if a sovereign Palestinian state is formed in the West Bank and Gaza.
Israeli student questioned at UK airport: Is there a new British policy to question IDF veterans?
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The chef José Andrés on Thursday eulogized seven World Central Kitchen workers who were killed in Gaza on April 1 when their well-marked convoy was hit by ...
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Pictures of the Day | April 26, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Hamas tells world ceasefire a must for any deal: Letter signed by major world powers does not address basic issues facing Palestinians ...
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Atlanta Police Violently Arrest Emory Students & Faculty to Clear Gaza Solidarity Encampment
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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.
Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Emmanuel Macron: French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Israel rebukes US calls for investigation into mass graves in Gaza: “Investigate what?” an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said.
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Hamas Studying Latest Israeli Ceasefire Counterproposal: AFP: Hamas said it’s looking over the latest counterproposal by Israel on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip ...
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'We Are Alive, But We Are Not OK': Gaza Doctors Detail Horrific Toll of Israeli Assault
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IDF: Israeli civilian dies of wounds after Hezbollah attack on Mount Dov: Sharif Sawaid was doing infrastructure work in the area, said the Israeli military; ...
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Hezbollah denies Israel’s claim to have killed half of its commanders in south Lebanon
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Egypt sends delegation to Israel, its latest effort to broker a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
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Rabbis Arrested Near Gaza-Israel Border at Rally to Highlight Starvation: A group of about 30 rabbis and peace activists from Israel and the United States was ...
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Organs stolen, victims buried alive: Gaza mass graves expose Israeli crimes: Paramedics, rescue teams, and human rights groups accuse invading Israeli troops of ...
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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.
Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage: Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of ...
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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.
UN calls to preserve forensic evidence of Gaza mass graves: The United Nations has emphasized the importance of preserving evidence on mass graves in Gaza ...
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‘Do you know, O Dad’ – After Murdering Her Father, Daughter of Refaat Alareer Killed in Gaza
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Holocaust Survivor Tells Student Anti-Genocide Protesters: 'Just Keep Doing It': "There is a question of historical responsibility towards injustice ...
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Israeli military says it struck militant in Lebanon’s Beqaa area: A Lebanese security source said Friday that a member of a Lebanese militant group close to ...
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Majority of Americans lack trust in Netanyahu's ability to lead on world affairs - poll
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Evidence of torture as nearly 400 bodies found in Gaza mass graves: Some victims found at two hospitals were ‘buried alive’ while others were ‘executed’ by the ...
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France threatens new sanctions against West Bank settlers: PARIS: France is considering extending sanctions on Israeli settlers behind violence against ...
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Aggression and Counterattack – How Important is Iran in the Palestinian Quest for Liberation?
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US penalties aren’t stopping Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians: Biden administration has focused punishments on Israeli settlers but Palestinians on the ...
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Recognition of Palestinian statehood is not the panacea it’s made out to be: A symbolic political act cannot put an end to Israeli crimes or grant Palestinians ...
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Yemen’s Houthis launch attacks on US, Israeli vessels as warships defend: New attack comes two weeks after Iran-aligned group said it targeted three vessels and ...
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Israeli Military Action in Gaza: The Rafah Threat: There are increasing signs of an impending offensive in the south of the Gaza Strip. The requirements for ...
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‘DIVEST’: College endowments turn into flash point of student protests: Many student groups are pushing schools to exert financial pressure on Israel ...
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How US Jewish summer camps are preparing to welcome Israeli staff — many fresh from war
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Mortar attack on Gaza coast spotlights risk to U.S. pier mission: Assembly of the floating pier has begun several miles off Gaza, and aid delivery is expected to ...
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Pro-Palestinian students vow to 'de-occupy' Princeton after administration halts encampment
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Middle East conflict live updates: Israeli war cabinet resumes hostage deal discussions, official says
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Bodies Recovered at Mass Graves in Nasser Hospital Bear Signs of Torture, Mutilation & Execution
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Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted American and Israeli ships: CAIRO/DUBAI: Houthi militants in Yemen have attacked what they said were two American ships and an ...
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Jerusalem’s underbelly: Skunk water and Jewish unity: At a protest after Hamas released a video of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Israelis clashed ...
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Hezbollah denies Israel claim it killed half of commanders in south: BEIRUT: Hezbollah denied on Thursday an Israeli claim that it had killed half of the ...
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War cabinet discusses Rafah op, amid reported new initiative on hostage talks: Hostage families stage demonstration outside military headquarters; IDF ...
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Palestinian officials say Israeli forces kill teen in West Bank: RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian officials said Israeli forces killed a ...
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If Occupation Ends, We Will Not Need Armed Resistance – Top Hamas Official: Al-Hayya has said that the movement is ready to agree on a long truce with Israel if ...
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Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York
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Hamas parades prisoners in video: Israelis angrily protest against Netanyahu after video of hostage
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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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Humza Yousaf says he won’t resign as Scotland’s First Minister amid threats of being ousted
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Israeli government seeks another extension on ultra-Orthodox conscription dispute
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Belgian agency aid worker dies in Gaza, Belgium summons Israeli ambassador - report
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Gaza live: 324 bodies recovered from Khan Younis mass grave: Hamas says willing to lay down arms in new Palestinian state
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Biden signs bill that includes funding for Israel, aid for Gaza: Biden has signed a $95 billion foreign aid bill, which includes $26 billion for Israel and ...
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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.
Explained: The Israeli extremists who want to rebuild the Temple, and the government ministers who back them
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Criticism, praise of Texas governor after dramatic use of troopers on protesters: The three-term governor on Wednesday ordered scores of riot gear-clad state ...
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Hamas video of Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin triggers Israel protests: The 23-year-old Israeli American criticises Israeli PM Netanyahu in the undated ...
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Israel’s Forever War: The Long History of Managing—Rather Than Solving—the Conflict
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Freedom Flotilla taking aid to Gaza trains for boarding by Israeli special forces
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Jordanian king warns against potential Israeli attack on Rafah: Abdullah II warned about dangerous consequences of Israeli ground offensive on Rafah in call ...
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Hamas’s Hostage-Video Release Aims to Head Off Rafah Assault: Hamas is racing to prevent an imminent Israeli military operation in Rafah, ramping up an ...
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Pentagon tracking mortar attack near planned US-Gaza aid stockpile zone: Ryder said it's important to highlight this occurred before any US forces started ...
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Six dead as Israel, ignoring warnings and pleas, blasts Palestinians’ last refuge
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War crime concerns as Israel faces scrutiny over Gaza mass graves: Israel is facing growing international scrutiny over discovery of mass graves at two Gaza ...
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Arrests in US over Gaza protests, House speaker heckled: Columbia University students heckled US House Speaker Mike Johnson as he visited the flashpoint of ...
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Israeli council considers issuing international arrest warrant for Netanyahu: Report
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Opinion | Antisemitism at Columbia University Is a Disgrace: Imagine if in the wake of 9/11, pro-al-Qaeda protesters chased New Yorkers out of the city.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza’s Rafah kill at least 5: Palestinian hospital officials say Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip have ...
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Maya Veliz, Texas cheerleader stripped of valedictorian title over 'miscalculation,' shares planned graduation speech: 'Failure has made me who I am'
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