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Jerusalem and West Bank on edge after outbreak of violence: Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant instructed the military to prepare for new strikes in the Gaza ...
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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.
What side of history do you want to be on?: There is so much noise, it can be hard to discern the values you agree with. Here are some tips to help you determine ...
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LIVE: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Netanyahu likens US campus encampments by ‘antisemitic mobs’ to 1930s Nazi Germany
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Quick Glance: At Columbia, Speaker Johnson Urges President's Resignation Over Chaos
- Speaker Mike Johnson, during a visit to Columbia University, called for President Minouche Shafik's resignation if she fails to address the anti-Israel protests effectively.
- Johnson emphasized the need for Jewish students to feel safe on campus and highlighted the influence of radical ideologies targeting them.
- He criticized Shafik's leadership as weak and inadequate, advocating for restoring order on campus and plans to involve President Biden in the matter.
- Protests at various US universities, including Columbia, have led to arrests, prompting Johnson to stress the importance of universities maintaining control over demonstrations to prevent violence and potential consequences on federal funding.
‘Stay strong,’ parents tell Hersh Goldberg-Polin after Hamas airs propaganda clip
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Netanyahu condemns ‘antisemitic mobs’ on US college campuses: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday denounced the pro-Palestinian protests roiling college ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4618486-netanyahu-condemns-antisemitic-mobs-us-college-campuses/
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon as cross-border fire escalates: The Israeli military said artillery and fighter jet strikes had hit around 40 targets in ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-lebanons-hezbollah-trade-heavy-fire-sources-lebanon-say-2024-04-24/
IDF ready to conquer Gaza’s Rafah, awaiting government okay, says senior official
timesofisrael.com/idf-ready-to-conquer-gazas-rafah-awaiting-government-okay-says-senior-official/
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.
Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-push-legalize-settlements-west-bank-dangerous-reckless-us-says-2024-04-24/
Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: Ukraine will get most of the assistance as it struggles to combat Russia's ...
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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.
US House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests: Columbia University students heckled House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday as ...
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Actor Jon Lovitz suggests Hollywood ‘afraid’ to condemn pro-Palestinian protests: Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz on Wednesday suggested Hollywood actors may be ...
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Germany signals it will resume funding UNRWA: Germany will follow in the footsteps of Australia, Canada, Sweden, and Japan.
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798467
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.
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and path to TikTok ban, sending bill to Biden's desk
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Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
- TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.
- The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.
- The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.
- Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
Anti-Israel groups on campus must be threatened with their academic standing - editorial
jpost.com/opinion/article-798493
Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted American, Israeli ships: Houthis in Yemen have attacked what they said were two American ships and an Israeli vessel ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/25/yemen-s-houthis-say-they-targeted-american-israeli-ships-
As Columbia University deadline approaches, protesters set to confront NYPD: The deadline was pushed back to 8 a.m., with students amassing at the university in ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798406
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israel says ‘moving ahead’ with Rafah operation: US President Joe Biden signs into law a $95bn war aid measure that includes $26bn for ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/24/israels-war-on-gaza-live-rafah-family-killed-injured-in-israeli-strike
Shot by Israeli troops while getting aid, a boy in Gaza fights for his life: UNICEF says one child is injured or killed in Gaza every 10 minutes ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246593844/israel-gaza-palestinian-boy-shot-food-aid
Columbia extends negotiations to clear pro-Palestinian encampment: Columbia University announced Wednesday it has extended negotiations with pro-Palestinian ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4617624-columbia-extends-negotiations-to-clear-pro-palestinian-encampment/
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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With Temperatures Soaring, Gazans Swelter in Makeshift Tents: The tents that failed to keep out the cold when many Gazans first fled their homes have now become ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/middleeast/gaza-heat-israel-war.html
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) ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-war-palestinians-flee-homes-northern-gaza-4288666
Tensions soar at US colleges amid arrests, Gaza war encampments: Tensions on U.S. campus climbed further as standoffs between pro-Palestinian student protesters ...
dailysabah.com/world/americas/tensions-soar-at-us-colleges-amid-arrests-gaza-war-encampments
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
The U.S. must recognize Palestine: On the Face of It, These Are Important Measures That Reflect a Change in the U.S.' Approach to Symbols of the Occupation ...
haaretz.com/opinion/editorial/2024-04-24/ty-article-opinion/.premium/the-u-s-must-recognize-palestine/0000018f-0c80-df8a-afcf-af9b26340000
When protest turns to hatred: There’s far too much antisemitism in the free Palestine movement
nydailynews.com/2024/04/24/when-protest-turns-to-hatred-theres-far-too-much-antisemitism-in-the-free-palestine-movement/
Nazis and Zionists: The Columbia protests according to two tribes and two algorithms
haaretz.com/israel-news/haaretz-today/2024-04-24/ty-article/.highlight/nazis-and-zionists-the-columbia-protests-according-to-two-tribes-and-two-algorithms/0000018f-10fe-dc39-a9cf-b5fe9b330000
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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Israel's economy is robust: After the terrorist attacks, Israel's economy and civil society are proving to be very resilient. What's more: there is growing hope ...
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What the exchange of blows with Israel reveals about Iran's military strength: In its attack on Israel, Iran gave an insight into its extensive missile arsenal ...
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Israeli media predict offensive in Gaza's Rafah soon: Israel is poised to send troops into Rafah, the Gazan city it sees as the last bastion of Hamas ...
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Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails tell of terrible impact of abuse
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Taking Part in Israel’s Genocide on Tourist VISA: US Citizen’s Military Involvement in Gaza
palestinechronicle.com/taking-part-in-israels-genocide-on-tourist-visa-us-citizens-military-involvement-in-gaza/
Shelling in southern Lebanon: Israel's military reports attack on Hezbollah: The Israeli military says it has shelled around 40 Iranian-backed Hezbollah targets ...
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Israel says US military aid sends 'strong message' to enemies: UN human rights chief Volker Turk called for an "independent" probe into the ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-united-states-military-aid-thanks-strong-message-4288151
LIVE: ‘Stop arming Israel’ Passover protest held in Brooklyn: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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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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Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel: Iran and Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council in a joint statement ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/24/iran-pakistan-urge-un-security-council-to-take-action-against-israel
A 99-million-year-old bedbug that lived in Myanmar discovered by Israeli researchers
jpost.com/science/article-798485
Iran's Raisi to Israel: 'Attack could lead to end of Zionist regime'
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/irans-raisi-to-israel-attack-could-lead-to-end-of-zionist-regime-798399
Israel steps up strikes across Gaza, orders new evacuations in north: Israeli strikes intensified across Gaza on Tuesday in some of the heaviest shelling in ...
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More than 130 arrested at NYU campus Gaza protests: More than 130 people were arrested overnight during pro-Palestinian protests at the New York University ...
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Hezbollah launches deepest attack inside Israel since Gaza war began: The attack comes after Hezbollah said Israeli forces killed one of its fighters in southern ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/hezbollah-launches-deepest-attack-inside-israel-since-gaza-war-began
Tents appear in Gaza as Israel prepares Rafah offensive: Two newly-built encampments near the southern city are shown on satellite pictures.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68888299
Naomi Klein: Jews Must Raise Their Voices for Palestine, Oppose the “False Idol of Zionism”
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/naomi_klein_seder
'We need a miracle' - Israeli and Palestinian economies battered by war: Six months of conflict have also taken a heavy economic toll.
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LIVE: Senate votes on long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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US denies ‘double standards’ on Israel; Columbia, Yale crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-23-us-denies-double-standards-on-israel-columbia-yale-crack-down-on-pro-palestinian-protesters/
Amid Passover, both sides eye resumption of wider war in Gaza : Israel called up two reserve brigades for Gaza and analysts see the increased military activity ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/24/israel-gaza-hamas-passover-rafah/
Daily Briefing April 24: Day 201 – Gaza heats up as Hezbollah drones reach Israeli beaches
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Israeli military rejects allegations of burying Palestinians in mass graves at Gaza hospital
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UNRWA: Restart aid to Palestinian UN agency, EU urges: Countries including the US and UK are still withholding funds over Israel's claims against UNRWA.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68885975
Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate, heading for a final vote after the House of Representatives ...
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Gaza could surpass famine thresholds in six weeks - WFP: Gaza could surpass famine thresholds of food insecurity, malnutrition and mortality in six weeks ...
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Columbia University extends negotiations with student activists over dismantling encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/23/business/columbia-yale-colleges-universities-protests/
Can this Tel Aviv security venture stop terrorists before they attack?: Inside Israeli Innovation with Maayan Hoffman: Season 2, Episode 11
jpost.com/podcast/inside-israeli-innovation/article-798491
Student Editorial Boards Rebuke College Officials for Protest Decisions: Around the nation, editorial boards at college newspapers have defended free speech and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/college-protest-editorial-voices.html
Why the US might put sanctions on an Israeli army battalion : An Israeli army battalion, Netzah Yehuda, may, among other things, be excluded from receiving US ...
dw.com/en/israel-us-plans-to-sanction-an-idf-unit/a-68902127
‘Fire and forget’ in Gaza: Those who survive Israel’s genocidal bombardment may not survive the sight of death and destruction it leaves behind.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/23/fire-and-forget-in-gaza
Raisi says Israel risks its existence by attacking Iran: Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Tuesday that if Israel were to attack Iran ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/23/raisi-says-israel-risks-its-existence-by-attacking-iran
On war’s 200th day, Israel intensifies Gaza operations; soldier killed in action: IDF Arabic spokesman warns civilians to evacuate from fighting zones in Strip's ...
timesofisrael.com/on-wars-200th-day-israel-intensifies-gaza-operations-soldier-killed-in-action/
Middle East updates: Germany resumes UNRWA cooperation: Germany will reestablish cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza ...
dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-germany-resumes-unrwa-cooperation/live-68904333
Less than quarter of Israeli Jews in favor of renewed settlement in Gaza, poll finds
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-22/ty-article/.premium/less-than-quarter-of-israeli-jews-in-favor-of-renewed-settlement-in-gaza-poll-finds/0000018f-0587-d64a-a9af-85efc6e30000
UN Calls For Independent Investigation Into Gaza Mass Graves : The United Nations called for an independent investigation into mass graves found around Gaza ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/un-investigation-gaza-mass-graves-1235009511/
Miss Israel attacked at pro-Palestinian protest in New York : The 25-year-old was allegedly slammed in the face by a protestor's placard.
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798376
Columbia extends deadline for negotiations to clear campus encampment: The university said it made “important progress” with students protesting the Israel-Gaza ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/24/columbia-university-student-protests-palestine-israel-news/
Gaza: A small Israeli drone helps protect the lives of soldiers: Gaza war: The small Israeli drone Spike Firefly helps protect the lives of soldiers
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Why the leaked New York Times Gaza memo is just the tip of the iceberg: As media scholars have long called for, it is time to challenge the US outlet's ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/leaked-new-york-times-gaza-memo-tip-iceberg-israel-why
Ongoing Genocide: Civilian Casualties Mount in Gaza Strip: Scores of Palestinian civilians were killed on Wednesday, while others were injured during Israel’s ...
palestinechronicle.com/ongoing-genocide-civilian-casualties-mount-in-gaza-strip/
Dozens arrested at NYU ‘liberated zone’ as anti-Israel encampments sweep US campuses
timesofisrael.com/dozens-arrested-at-nyu-as-anti-israel-encampments-sweep-across-us-campuses/
Israel intensifies strikes across Gaza amid new evacuation orders in North : The Israeli army intensified its strikes across Gaza on Tuesday (April 23) as it ...
wionews.com/world/israel-intensifies-strikes-across-gaza-amid-new-evacuation-orders-in-north-714392
Silenced Screams: Untold Stories of the Brutal Israeli Invasion of Nur Shams (PHOTOS)
palestinechronicle.com/silenced-screams-untold-stories-of-the-brutal-israeli-invasion-of-nur-shams-photos/
London’s top cop defends officer who stopped man for being ‘openly Jewish’: After meeting Jewish community, Mark Rowley says he 'completely understands' behavior ...
timesofisrael.com/londons-top-cop-defends-officer-who-stopped-man-for-being-openly-jewish/
Turkey's Erdogan says he does not believe Hamas will leave Qatar: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday he does not believe the Palestinian militant ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-erdogan-says-he-does-not-believe-hamas-will-leave-qatar-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Turkey Should Not Provide Sanctuary to Hamas
- The images of the meeting between the Turkish President and the Hamas leader in Istanbul are causing unease. Supporting the terrorist organization is problematic. The Islamists are no longer suitable as negotiating partners for resolving the Middle East conflict.
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Hamas leader Ismail Haniya with a certain statesmanship and drew parallels between Hamas and Turkish insurgents. Turkey adamantly refuses to categorize Hamas as a terrorist organization.
- Speculations are arising about a potential relocation of Hamas leaders from Qatar to Turkey. Qatar is under pressure due to its closeness to Islamists. Turkey could be an appealing choice for Hamas.
- Moving the Hamas headquarters to Turkey would be a provocation towards Israel and its allies. Hamas has discredited itself as a reliable negotiating partner. A political resolution of the Middle East conflict should exclude the involvement of Hamas.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah launches deepest attack into Israel since Gaza war: Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group said on Tuesday it had launched a drone attack ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/23/lebanon-s-hezbollah-launches-deepest-attack-into-israel-since-gaza-war
Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters on University of Texas campus: Texas state police detained multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators Wednesday on the ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4618680-palestinian-protesters-university-of-texas/
Princeton students plan pro-Palestinian encampment: Report: Students at Princeton University are preparing to set up a pro-Palestinian encampment ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4618076-princeton-students-pro-palestinian-encampment/
Pictures of the Day | April 23, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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