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Journalist who labels dead Palestinian terrorists ‘martyrs’ gets top Dutch award: For 'Portrait of a Martyr,' Sakir Khader was awarded the Silver Camera prize ...
timesofisrael.com/journalist-who-labels-dead-palestinian-terrorists-martyrs-gets-top-dutch-award/
Iran signals no plan to retaliate against Israel after drone attack: DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources said was ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-signals-no-plan-retaliate-against-israel-after-drone-attack-4279066
Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
USC scraps outside speakers at commencement after canceling Muslim student's speech
reuters.com/world/us/usc-scraps-outside-speakers-commencement-after-canceling-muslim-students-speech-2024-04-20/
Palestinian photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year with poignant shot from Gaza
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/2024-04-18/ty-article/palestinian-photographer-wins-world-press-photo-of-the-year-with-poignant-shot-from-gaza/0000018e-f17d-d240-a19f-f57f28550000
“No Palestinian Is Safe”: Renowned Feminist Scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian Arrested in Jerusalem
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/shalhoub_kevorkian
U.S. Vetoes Bid to Advance Full Palestinian Membership at U.N.: The U.S. was the lone veto Thursday on a U.N. Security Council resolution recommending ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/headlines/us_vetoes_bid_to_advance_full_palestinian_membership_at_un
On the Ground in Gaza — With Arwa Damon: “Going into Gaza, that pit of fear was more like a web that sat on my chest and never settled ...
newlinesmag.com/podcast/on-the-ground-in-gaza-with-arwa-damon/
Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York's Columbia campus: More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on Wednesday on the campus ...
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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
U.N. Photo Collection Shows Gaza War Through the Lens of Palestinian Journalists: The Gaza Collective Photo Essay project, organized by the United Nations Office ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/charlotte_cans
Quick Glance: U.N. Photo Collection Captures Gaza War Through Palestinian Lens
- Charlotte Cans, head of photography for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, discusses the Gaza Collective Photo Essay project involving 14 Palestinian photographers.
- The photographers document the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with images of injured children and women, as international journalists are denied access.
- The photos depict raw emotions, such as a boy who lost an arm and families mourning their deceased children.
- The photographers, also victims of the conflict, convey the brutality of war by sharing personal stories alongside their images.
US veto sinks latest Palestinian bid for full UN membership: The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240419-us-vetos-resolution-backing-full-un-membership-for-palestine
Analysis: Why an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is a bad idea: A direct Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites would yield little while risking too ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/why-an-israeli-attack-on-irans-nuclear-facilities-is-a-bad-idea
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
- Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.
- The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.
- According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
The West's unconditional support for Israel is triggering a region-wide war: Events over the past week have brought us one step closer to a region-wide war in ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/west-israel-unconditional-support-trigger-region-wide-war-middle-east
US slaps sanctions on entities that raised funds for West Bank settlers: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two entities that it said helped raise ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-slaps-sanctions-entities-that-raised-funds-west-bank-settlers-2024-04-19/
US Vetoes Palestine Becoming a United Nations Member State: The United States vetoed Palestine’s draft resolution to have full membership in the United Nations ...
egyptianstreets.com/2024/04/19/us-vetoes-palestine-becoming-a-united-nations-member-state/
Diverting Attention from Gaza – Lavrov Slams Rumors on Iran’s Nuclear Weapons: Lavrov said that Western countries are spreading rumors about Iran’s pursuit of ...
palestinechronicle.com/diverting-attention-from-gaza-lavrov-slams-rumors-on-irans-nuclear-weapons/
UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid: Israel's commitments to improve aid access in the Gaza Strip have had "limited and ...
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Second Downgrade – Israel’s Credit Rating Lowered Amid Rising Tensions with Iran: Standard & Poor’s has downgraded Israel's long-term credit rating ...
palestinechronicle.com/second-downgrade-israels-credit-rating-lowered-amid-rising-tensions-with-iran/
US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
apnews.com/article/un-vote-palestinian-membership-us-veto-8d8ad60d8576b5ab9e70d2f8bf7e2881
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine: The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that recommended full UN membership for the ...
dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-us-blocks-un-membership-for-palestine/live-68856365
Freedom Flotilla activists determined to set sail to Gaza despite Israeli threats
middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-freedom-flotilla-determined-sail-istanbul-gaza-break-israel-siege
Unease about Iran is bringing Arab states closer together: The standoff with Israel has done little to raise Tehran’s regional standing
ft.com/content/a1f0dea4-c518-47e2-9060-703e395f2546
US vetoes UNSC resolution on Palestinian statehood after 12 countries vote in favor
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-vetoes-unsc-resolution-on-palestinian-statehood-after-12-countries-vote-in-favor/
U.S. vetoes proposal to give Palestinians full UN membership, 12 of 15 member countries vote in favor
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/palestinians/2024-04-19/ty-article/u-s-vetoes-un-resolution-to-recognize-palestinian-state-as-full-member/0000018e-f31e-dea6-ab9e-f39f36f70000
Palestine's Ismail Haniya in Istanbul for talks with President Erdogan: Turkish president is set to discuss Israel's war on Gaza with leader of ...
trtworld.com/turkiye/palestines-ismail-haniya-in-istanbul-for-talks-with-president-erdogan-17846036
Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/biden-administration-gaza-pier-distribution-agreement/
Israeli ‘aggression’ on Iran is an escalation against the region: Hamas official: Israel’s “aggression” on Iran is an escalation against the region ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/19/israeli-aggression-on-iran-is-an-escalation-against-the-region-hamas-official
Opinion | Columbia, Free Speech and the Coddling of the American Right: If Columbia can’t protect free speech, what hope is there for America’s institutions?
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/opinion/columbia-protests-israel-gaza-crackdown.html
Pain, uncertainty and hope among the families of the Israeli hostages in Gaza: ‘I know many will not return’
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-19/pain-uncertainty-and-hope-among-the-families-of-the-israeli-hostages-in-gaza-i-know-many-will-not-return.html
Gaza aid timeline: How the hunger crisis unfolded amid the Israel-Hamas war: A top U.S. official said last week famine may be occurring in parts of Gaza.
abcnews.go.com/International/gaza-aid-timeline-hunger-crisis-unfolded-amid-israel/story
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Gaza civilians voice out their chilling encounters with Israeli torture: Palestinians abducted in Gaza by Israeli military were subjected to beatings ...
trtworld.com/middle-east/gaza-civilians-voice-out-their-chilling-encounters-with-israeli-torture-17846964
UNRWA head warns of ‘insidious’ Israeli campaign to dismantle agency: Appealing to UNSC for protection, Philippe Lazzarini says UNRWA’s work more crucial than ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/unrwa-head-warns-of-insidious-israeli-campaign-to-dismantle-agency
Hundreds protest outside Israeli pavilion at Venice Biennale: Pro-Palestinian protesters at the prestigious art event accused Israel of genocide ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/culture/leisure/2024-04-19/ty-article/.premium/hundreds-protest-outside-israeli-pavilion-at-venice-biennale/0000018e-f3b2-df38-abbf-ffbab06f0000
For Israel, October 7 was the beginning of a forever war. For the economy, does it portend a forever slump?
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-18/ty-article/.premium/for-israel-october-7-marked-the-beginning-of-a-forever-war/0000018e-f10a-daad-a3de-ff3b6f320000
US stops UN from recognising a Palestinian state through membership: The veto - cast by the United States at the UN Security Council - denies the Palestinian ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-vetoes-palestine-membership-un-security-council-4276636
‘Do Something’ – UNICEF Says Children Killed in Gaza Surpasses 14,000: UNICEF says the number of children killed in the besieged Gaza Strip since October 7 has ...
palestinechronicle.com/do-something-unicef-says-children-killed-in-gaza-surpasses-14000/
Iran Confronts Israel: Why Now? What’s Next? – Interview with Mohammed Marandi: The interview focuses on Iran's retaliatory operation against Israel ...
palestinechronicle.com/iran-confronts-israel-why-now-whats-next-interview-with-mohammed-marandi/
Qatar reconsiders mediator role between Hamas and Israel: Gulf state complains of ‘narrow interests’ of politicians in apparent reaction to US congressman
ft.com/content/007b0cce-1778-4ba8-a3c0-0879e8492292
U.S. and Britain Move to Impose New Sanctions on Iran for Israel Attack: Live Updates
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/18/world/iran-israel-gaza-war-news
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.
‘Blood on Your Hands’ – Von Der Leyen Faces ‘Citizen’s Arrest’ (VIDEO): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faced a “citizen’s arrest” at a ...
palestinechronicle.com/blood-on-your-hands-von-der-leyen-faces-citizens-arrest-video/
US imposes new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel: Sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programmes come as fears mount over possibility of greater ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/us-imposes-new-sanctions-on-iran-after-attack-on-israel
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-18-24/h_d158883406ac6b93086e29f3905700b3
World urges ‘de-escalation’ after drones shot down over Iran: Escalation more than six months into Israel’s war on Gaza has raised fears of spiralling violence ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/world-urges-de-escalation-after-drones-shot-down-over-iran
Columbia University calls in police to break up pro-Palestinian protest: Clampdown on ‘disruptive’ demonstrations leads to more than 100 arrests as US campus ...
ft.com/content/39729993-58d3-45bf-a2ed-1559fb1d1c99
Israel Fears ICC Arrest Warrants over Gaza War Crimes – What We Know So Far: According to The Times of Israel, Tel Aviv fears “the arrest warrants would be ...
palestinechronicle.com/israel-fears-icc-arrest-warrants-over-gaza-war-crimes-what-we-know-so-far/
IMF says Israel's war on Gaza will slow Middle East economic growth: The war in Gaza will significantly slow the pace of economic growth across the Middle East ...
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-palestine-gaza-imf-middle-east-economic-growth
U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution backing full membership for Palestinian state: U.S. officials insisted the veto did not represent opposition to a two-state solution.
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/18/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Gaza aid timeline: How the hunger crisis unfolded amid the Israel-Hamas war: A top U.S. official said last week famine may be occurring in parts of Gaza.
abcnews.go.com/International/gaza-aid-timeline-hunger-crisis-unfolded-amid-israel/story
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/
War on Gaza: A cruel month of massacres for Palestinians as the US mask is ripped off
middleeasteye.net/opinion/gaza-war-cruel-month-palestinians-us-mask-ripped-off
Dieter Hallervorden: Central Council of Jews comments on Gaza video: Dieter Hallervorden posted a three-minute video about the war in Gaza. The reactions range ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article251103430/Dieter-Hallervorden-Zentralrat-der-Juden-aeussert-sich-zu-Gaza-Video.html
At least 34,012 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct. 7: Ministry: The health ministry in Gaza said Friday that at least 34,012 people have been killed in ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/19/at-least-34-012-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-since-oct-7-ministry
Jewish student suspended from Columbia for 'skunk spray' attack sues for discrimination
haaretz.com/jewish/2024-04-18/ty-article/.premium/jewish-student-suspended-from-columbia-for-skunk-spray-attack-sues-for-discrimination/0000018e-ee1b-dbb3-a3bf-ffdffff10000
Israeli Arab activist Yoseph Haddad attacked at pro-Palestinian protest in NYC: In the video that went online, Hadad is seen arguing with protesters and then ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-797910
Q&A: Wanted to 'speak words of hope' - censored USC topper: The pro-Palestinian class valedictorian shares her thoughts on the campus authorities ...
trtworld.com/magazine/qanda-wanted-to-speak-words-of-hope-censored-usc-topper-17830637
Quick Glance: USC Cancels Filmmaker's Graduation Keynote Amid Controversy
- The University of Southern California canceled filmmaker Jon M. Chu's keynote speech just days after disallowing the student valedictorian from speaking.
- The private university in Los Angeles announced the cancelation of valedictorian Asna Tabassum's speech at the May 10 ceremony due to safety concerns.
- The university's decision was praised by pro-Israel organizations but condemned by free speech groups and the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
- University officials are now 'redesigning' the entire commencement program.
Hamas leader Haniyeh to visit Turkiye this weekend: Erdogan: Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan said Wednesday he will host the leader of ...
arabnews.com/node/2494691/middle-east
Why I Delayed Biden’s Motorcade for Gaza: As an American Jew, I am compelled to embrace the power of my own voice, and refuse complicity with collective violence ...
commondreams.org/opinion/delayed-biden-s-motorcade-gaza
Satellite images reveal Israeli destruction of hospitals in Gaza: New analysis of satellite images by Al Jazeera’s Sanad agency reveals the extent of damage to ...
aljazeera.com/news/longform/2024/4/18/satellite-images-reveal-israeli-destruction-of-hospitals-in-gaza
Palestinian Boy Who Narrowly Escaped Death in Nov. Israeli Airstrike Is Killed in Aid Airdrop
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/palestinian_boy_who_narrowly_escaped_death_in_nov_israeli_airstrike_is_killed_in_aid_airdrop
Israel-Hamas war: Growing fear among Israelis who oppose nation’s stance on Palestinian issue
channelnewsasia.com/world/palestine-gaza-israel-hamas-west-bank-benjamin-netanyahu-freedom-speech-4277876
Execute Palestinian Prisoners – Ben-Gvir’ Solution to Overcrowded Prisons: Itamar Ben Gvir, proposed implementing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners as ...
palestinechronicle.com/execute-palestinian-prisoners-ben-gvir-solution-to-overcrowded-prisons/
Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib criticize ‘appalling’ suspension of Omar’s daughter at Columbia
thehill.com/homenews/house/4605100-ocasio-cortez-tlaib-criticize-suspension-omars-daughter-at-columbia/
Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-18-2024/
Imagining a Free Palestine: In the continuous grief of watching Israel's bombardment of Gaza, I have begun reimagining what a Palestinian future looks like.
time.com/6967434/imagining-free-palestine/
Israelis enraged as Palestinians seek respite at Gaza beach: Far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir says images of Palestinians bathing along the Gaza coast showed ...
middleeasteye.net/news/palestinians-gaza-beach-respite-enrage-israelis
'Step backwards': Top official reacts to UN's failure to recognise Palestine's full membership - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/step-backwards-top-official-reacts-to-uns-failure-to-recognise-palestines-full-membership
‘My Life is Sad’ – Palestine Chronicle Children’s Press Conference in Gaza: The Palestine Chronicle held a press conference for Palestinian children at a UN ...
palestinechronicle.com/my-life-is-sad-palestine-chronicle-childrens-press-conference-in-gaza/
What we know about the reported strike on Iran: TEHRAN: Explosions rocked Iran's central Isfahan province on Friday (Apr 19), according to state media ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-israel-reported-strike-drone-attack-what-we-know-4277521
Israel Continues to Pound the Gaza Strip Amid Reports U.S. Approves of Rafah Land Invasion
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/israel_continues_to_pound_the_gaza_strip_amid_reports_us_approves_of_rafah_land_invasion
Snap Insight: Israel may have had the ‘last word’ with reported attack on Iran, but Netanyahu is no clear winner
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/israel-iran-attack-netanyahu-retaliate-message-snap-insight-4277866
Where Turkiye figures in the Iran-Israel standoff: Amid the intensifying tension between Iran and Israel, Turkiye finds itself in a tough but important position ...
arabnews.com/node/2495961
UN agency to help in aid distribution to Gaza by sea route, says US : US officials announced on Friday (April 19) that the UN World Food Program (WFP) has agreed ...
wionews.com/world/un-agency-to-help-in-aid-distribution-to-gaza-by-sea-route-says-us-713207
Meet USC Valedictorian Asna Tabassum: School Cancels Commencement Speech by Pro-Palestinian Student
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/asna_tabassum_censored
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.
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 ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797681
IDF kills top Hamas intel officer in airstrike; crowds enjoy the beach in central Gaza
timesofisrael.com/idf-kills-top-hamas-intel-officer-in-gaza-airstrike-wraps-up-beit-hanoun-raid/
U.S. vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership: The U.S. used its veto power in the 15-member UN Security Council.
axios.com/2024/04/18/us-oppose-palestine-un-security-council-membership
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-18-24/
New York Times Brass Moves to Staunch Leaks Over Gaza Coverage: An internal leak investigation ended without a “definitive conclusion,” as the Times cuts ties ...
theintercept.com/2024/04/18/nyt-israel-hamas-leak-investigation/
🔴 LIVE DAY 195 #Israel #Palestine - Israeli air strikes on Rafah killed 7 people, including 3 children
- 11 bodies recovered from different areas of Khan Younis
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Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority: Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejects 'claims about famine' in Gaza
middleeasteye.net/live/israel-war-palestine-gaza-widespread-death-destruction
Israel will defend itself, Netanyahu says, as West calls for restraint: JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself ...
arabnews.com/node/2494711/middle-east
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