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Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a ‘peanut’ compared to Israel-Gaza protests
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Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
- Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.
- Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.
- Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
- Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
Israel Prepares Forces as Conflict With Hezbollah Intensifies: Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah ...
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Where campus protests have led to arrests across the U.S.: Dozens of protests have broken out at colleges and universities in recent days ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/25/university-protests-arrests-locations/
Quick Glance: Wave of Protests Leads to USC's Main Commencement Cancellation
- The University of Southern California canceled its main graduation ceremony due to nationwide protests against the Israel-Hamas war.
- Universities are negotiating with protesters and changing rules to prohibit encampments.
- Students are urging schools to sever financial connections with Israel and divest from supporting companies.
- Protests at various universities have resulted in arrests and police interventions, prompting some schools to adjust rules to manage the demonstrations.
Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters: A pro-Palestinian U.S. group filed a federal civil rights complaint against ...
reuters.com/world/us/columbia-university-faces-federal-complaint-after-arresting-anti-war-protesters-2024-04-25/
Israel-Gaza live updates: New video claims to show American hostage in Gaza: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military ...
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Fresh clashes between police and university students opposed to Israel's war in Gaza broke out across the US, raising questions about forceful methods being ...
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Extremist Ahmed Alid guilty of Hartlepool knife murder: Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.
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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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Pictures of the Day | April 25, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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What to know about Hamas again raising the possibility of a 2-state compromise: The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said for more than 15 years that it ...
apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-war-f756cc054732eb3f7e0c49a9987560a0
US on track to deliver aid to Gaza from sea by early May, officials say: The U.S. is on track to start delivering critical humanitarian aid into Gaza through a ...
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Biden and 17 other world leaders issue call for Hamas to release remaining hostages in Gaza
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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.
Almost 400 bodies have been found in mass grave in Gaza hospital, says Palestinian Civil Defense
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'First Rafah, then Hezbollah, then Iran': Israel's government plans for more war: The National Unity Party's hope of influencing Netanyahu to choose the path of ...
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Hezbollah denies Israel’s claim to have killed half of its commanders in south Lebanon
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Protests at US universities: “Stop the nonsense”: Anti-Israel protests at US universities are spreading. In addition to the Middle East conflict ...
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Bernie Sanders to Netanyahu: 'It Is Not Antisemitic to Hold You Accountable': "Please, do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to ...
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Thousands gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem for the traditional Priestly Blessing held every year on Passover and Sukkot ... Show more
Holocaust Survivor Tells Student Anti-Genocide Protesters: 'Just Keep Doing It': "There is a question of historical responsibility towards injustice ...
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Biden signs $95 billion aid package with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan. Calls for TikTok ban or sale
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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.
3 reasons antisemitism is swarming college campuses : Jews are attacked and reviled on campuses, schools are shutting down and young people are supporting ...
thehill.com/opinion/education/4621154-3-reasons-antisemitism-is-swarming-college-campuses/
A wave of pro-Palestine protests has swept through dozens of universities across the US after Columbia University students set up encampments on campus ... Show more
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/
Netanyahu’s new military secretary wrote plan backing Israeli control of post-war Gaza
timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-pick-for-military-secretary-said-to-back-israeli-control-of-post-war-gaza/
Majority of Americans lack trust in Netanyahu's ability to lead on world affairs - poll
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War cabinet discusses Rafah op, amid reported new initiative on hostage talks: Hostage families stage demonstration outside military headquarters; IDF ...
timesofisrael.com/no-plan-to-delay-war-cabinet-discusses-rafah-op-hostage-talks/
Member of the European Parliament Clare Daly scolded the EU for its complicity in Israel's systematic killing of Palestinians in Gaza ... Show more
Pro-Palestinian campus protests roil political debate in Washington: College students demonstrating their support for Palestinians on campuses across the country ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4619460-pro-palestinian-campus-protests-roil-political-debate-in-washington/
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Join The Jerusalem Post in honoring the October 7 heroes and all the Jews around the world who have been ... Show more congress.jpost.com/the-jerusalem-post-new-york-conference-2024/
Report says Israel has not provided evidence of widespread militancy among UNRWA staff
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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.
Dozens arrested at U of Texas, USC as anti-Israel protests spread to more US campuses
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America's bear hug is fated to grow tighter amid Israel's wars: Since October 7, Israel has become more dependent on the U.S. than ever both financially and ...
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How US Jewish summer camps are preparing to welcome Israeli staff — many fresh from war
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Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir (Otzma Yehudit) has asked the Police Commissioner to draft a plan to assist in the creation of emergency security ... Show more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu labelled pro-Palestinian student protests in US universities as "horrific" ... Show more
Could Israelis seriously elect Netanyahu again?: The latest Israeli polls give Benjamin Netanyahu and his fanatic coalition partners their highest marks since ...
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LIVE: Supreme Court weighs Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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The destruction that Israel has ravaged upon Gaza evokes an analog era of warfare. Craters swallow residential complexes, whole streets have been reduced to ... Show more www.972mag.com/israel-gaza-lavender-ai-human-agency/
White House shuts down GOP calls to bring in National Guard for college protests: The White House punted on Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) demand for President ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4622494-white-house-biden-republican-national-guard-college-israel-palestine-protests/
IDF ready to conquer Gaza’s Rafah, awaiting government okay, says senior official
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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.
After mass arrest, UT Austin split over role of police in pro-Palestine protests: AUSTIN — The day after 57 people were arrested during protests on the ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4622593-ut-austin-pro-palestine-protests-mass-arrest-divided-police-role/
U.S. presses Israel for information on 'disturbing' reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals
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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
apnews.com/article/us-israel-military-aid-international-law-1e9b612631a7c20438053189c3b62187
As pro-Palestine protests against Israel's war on Gaza spread across US universities in what’s dubbed as Ivy League Spring ... Show more
Hamas ready for five-year truce with Israel, two state solution, official says: A top Hamas political official told The Associated Press the Palestinian militant ...
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Michael Oren: FBI must investigate money trail behind campus antisemitic protests
jpost.com/international/article-798615
UK joins US, Canada in imposing sanctions on Iran’s drone, missile Industries: The UK on Thursday joined the United States and Canada in announcing a fresh set ...
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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Harvard latest school to see pro-Palestinian encampments: Harvard University is the latest U.S. college to have pro-Palestinian encampments go up on its grounds ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4618417-harvard-pro-palestinian-encampments-student-protests-israel-gaza-hamas/
Between 150,000-200,000 Palestinians leave Rafah due to upcoming IDF invasion : The IDF hopes that more civilians will follow this lead as new tent cities are ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798657
Israel’s Forever War: The Long History of Managing—Rather Than Solving—the Conflict
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Israeli government seeks another extension on ultra-Orthodox conscription dispute
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Students across top universities in the United States are protesting over the growing human toll of Israel's war with Hamas ... Show more
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.
In broad daylight: Undercover Israeli forces arrest terror suspect in Nablus: Guided by intelligence gathered by the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-798616
Hamas parades prisoners in video: Israelis angrily protest against Netanyahu after video of hostage
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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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Divestment From Israel Is a Rallying Cry for College Protesters: The campaign is likely to have a negligible impact on the companies or Israel ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/college-protesters-divestment-israel.html
IDF preparing to start Rafah operation 'very soon' after mass evacuation of the city - report
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-798390
IDF forms committee to honor hostages and civilians in combat: The group will begin discussions immediately, with a deadline for its recommendations set to June ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-798598
Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel: ISLAMABAD: Iran and Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council in a joint ...
arabnews.com/node/2498456/middle-east
Israel’s Attack Plan in Gazan City of Rafah Raises Pressure on Netanyahu: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
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"... a bunch of kids whose only weapons are the truth and love for Palestine..."
Columbia alum Professor Danny Shaw ... Show more
Columbia must send the pro-Hamas protestors a clear message: A lack of true consequences and inconsistent enforcement of policies will only continue to embolden ...
thehill.com/opinion/4616964-columbia-must-send-the-pro-hamas-protestors-a-clear-message/
Will resignations by Israeli army officers cause an avalanche? Not where it matters most
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#VanatgeOnFirstpost : A spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is "moving ahead" with its planned invasion of Rafah ... Show more
Rep. Summer Lee, a Democrat who has been critical of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, prevailed in Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary ... Show more #CeasefireNOW www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/pennsylvania-primary-election-summer-lee-win/
Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
- Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.
- During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.
- The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.
- Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.
LIVE: Supreme Court hears oral arguments about Idaho's abortion ban in medical emergencies
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Hundreds of Jewish protesters demonstrated outside the home of US Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, to protest against US support of Israel's war on Gaza.
Iran’s show of force has demonstrated that Israel is not invincible: This month’s military exchanges between Israel and Iran may have largely been a show of ...
theage.com.au/world/middle-east/iran-s-show-of-force-has-demonstrated-that-israel-is-not-invincible-20240423-p5fm1k.html
What are the obligations of Israel and Hamas to protect civilians?: International Humanitarian Law creates obligations—but contains numerous caveats
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/24/what-are-the-obligations-of-israel-and-hamas-to-protect-civilians
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