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IDF says troops opened fire at group of armed Palestinians near Nablus, killing one
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IDF says troops opened fire at group of armed Palestinians near Nablus, killing one
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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.
Hamas official says group would lay down weapons if two-state solution implemented
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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 President Herzog warns of Iran developing nuclear weapons | DPA: Israeli President Isaac Herzog has warned against the development of nuclear weapons by ...
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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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LIVE: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Columbia University cancels in-person classes after pro-Palestinian protests: Columbia University students will attend classes virtually on Monday as school ...
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Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Hamas attack: The Israeli military say the head of its intelligence corps has resigned over ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
- The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.
- Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.
- Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.
- Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters: A pro-Palestinian U.S. group filed a federal civil rights complaint against ...
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Pictures of the Day | April 25, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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The night Iran’s missile spectacle rattled Israel: Tehran’s ‘Operation True Promise’ demonstrated aerial might that was visible to all, but fatal to none
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Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would fight against ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
A Palestinian baby in Gaza is born an orphan in an urgent cesarean section after an Israeli strike
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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 ...
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Israel-Gaza: Baby saved from dead mother's womb after Israeli strike: Palestinian girl Sabreen is alive following her incredible birth in the wake of an Israeli ...
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Israeli Air Strikes Kill 24 in Rafah, Gaza Health Officials Say: Israeli air strikes overnight killed 24 Palestinians in the southern Gazan city of Rafah ...
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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 ...
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Israel war: Hamas top official says militant group ready to lay down arms on one condition
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Israel and Iran pull back from the brink: While risk of immediate all-out war has been averted, the danger for Middle East has far from passed
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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.
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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Israel has not provided evidence to support UNRWA claims, report says: Independent review commissioned by UN says relief agency needs to improve neutrality
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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.
Anti-Israel groups on campus must be threatened with their academic standing - editorial
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Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
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Columbia University’s ‘Gaza encampment’ becomes centre of US stand-off: Anti-Israel slogans echo across Ivy League quad as protests spread across the country
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Quick Glance: Criticism Surrounds Columbia President Minouche Shafik
- After nine months as Columbia president, Shafik faces criticism for her handling of campus protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Students, faculty, and lawmakers are outraged over the police crackdown that led to over 100 arrests, accusing Shafik of violating academic freedom.
- Response to antisemitism on campus and at protests outside is criticized by both left-leaning and right-leaning lawmakers, as well as religious groups.
- Calls for Shafik to resign intensify as her response to both antisemitism and Islamophobia is questioned, with donors and lawmakers expressing lack of confidence in her leadership.
US sanctions against Israel's military: The vote of no confidence: US takes action against a settler leader - and for the first time against a unit of the ...
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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kills 18 people, including 14 children: Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 18 people ...
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Palestinian Baby Delivered After Mother Killed in Israeli Strike: The baby was born 10 weeks premature and weighed three pounds, a doctor said ...
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How Israel’s defences repelled Iranian missile and drone attack : ‘Multi-layered’ array deployed included early warnings and Arrow system that intercepts ...
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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 ...
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Majority of Americans lack trust in Netanyahu's ability to lead on world affairs - poll
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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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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
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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 ...
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Kibbutz Be’eri survivors hold Seder in Hostages Square; fiery protests at PM’s home
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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses: Hundreds of students from colleges and universities across the United States have been arrested this week ...
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It’s time to declare Israel a rogue state: It is time for the international community to accept that Israel is a rogue actor and start treating it as such.
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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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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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Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract: Google said on Thursday it had terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in ...
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Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, ABC News reports: Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, ABC News reported late on Thursday, citing a U.S. official.
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Taking Part in Israel’s Genocide on Tourist VISA: US Citizen’s Military Involvement in Gaza
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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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Israel on high alert after unprecedented Iranian attack: Iran had threatened a reprisal raid after a deadly strike on its consulate in Syria.
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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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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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The Met doesn’t care about anti-Semitism: A policeman threatened to arrest a Jewish man, Gideon Falter of the Campaign Against Antisemitism ...
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EU Sanctions Several Israeli Settlers Over Violence in West Bank: The European Union formally approved sanctions Friday on violent Israeli settlers ...
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Harvard encampment: Protestors organize and await the administrations next move: In message to campus, college leadership warns of possible “disciplinary ...
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Iran Threatens Strike on Israeli Nuclear Sites If It’s Attacked: Iran said it may review its nuclear policies if Israel threatens to attack the country’s atomic ...
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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.
Baby born by emergency caesarean as mother killed in Gaza: The infant's entire immediate family died in Israeli air strikes on Rafah on Saturday night.
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“No Palestinian Is Safe”: Renowned Feminist Scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian Arrested in Jerusalem
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Following US Palestine veto at UN, Abbas to rethink bilateral ties | DPA: The Palestinian leadership in the West Bank wants to reconsider its bilateral relations ...
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Israeli settlers rampage through a West Bank village, killing 1 Palestinian and wounding 25
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Quick Glance: Israeli Settlers Rampage in a West Bank Village, Killing 1 Palestinian and Wounding 25
- Angry Israeli settlers stormed into a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian man and injuring 25 others.
- The West Bank violence escalated alongside the Gaza war, which began with an Israeli raid that killed two Palestinians.
- Israeli human rights group reported settlers entering the village of al-Mughayyir, shooting, and setting houses on fire in search of an Israeli boy.
- Videos depicted smoke from burning cars, masked settlers, and the Palestinian Health Ministry confirming one dead and 25 injured, with eight shot by settlers.
Iran's Raisi to Israel: 'Attack could lead to end of Zionist regime'
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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 ...
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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.
Top Israeli officials acknowledge failure of campaign to halt UNRWA international funding
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Hamas parades prisoners in video: Israelis angrily protest against Netanyahu after video of hostage
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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 ...
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Middle East updates: Israel angered by possible US sanctions: Israel's leadership has voiced indignation after reports that Washington intends to announce ...
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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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Palestinian photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year with poignant shot from Gaza
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Five Massacres in 24 Hours, Journalist Killed – Gaza Genocide Continues: Scores of Palestinians were killed and many others were wounded on Thursday ...
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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.
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 ...
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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.
Two Palestinians attack Israeli soldiers in West Bank, army says: Two Palestinian attackers tried to shoot and stab Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank on ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/two-palestinians-attack-israeli-soldiers-west-bank-army-says-2024-04-21/
‘It is our land’: Palestinian children born in refugee camp abroad dream of return
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/25/it-is-our-land-palestinian-children-born-in-refugee-camp-abroad-dream-of-return/
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Mass graves show evidence of torture, executions: Palestinian Civil Defence pledges to cooperate with an independent investigation ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/25/israels-war-on-gaza-live-calls-grow-for-gaza-mass-graves-investigation
More than 12 Palestinians killed as violence flares in West Bank: Israeli forces killed 14 Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes on Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
- Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, as the US House of Representatives approved $13 billion in new Israeli military aid.
- However, fears of wider war breaking out in the Middle East have eased somewhat after Iran downplayed Israel’s reported retaliation over its unprecedented missile and drone attack on the country a week ago.
- Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah and vowed to expand its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group to the city on the border with Egypt despite calls for restraint, including from the US.
- Tensions have also spiked in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with Israeli troops killing two Palestinians who attacked a checkpoint with a knife and a gun near the southern West Bank town of Hebron.
Beijing Film Festival nixes screening of Israeli film amid wave of boycotts: Israeli feature film 'The City' was set to be screened at the Chinese festival this ...
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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
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
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
Live updates: Pro-Palestinian protests at USC, Columbia University, college campuses nationwide
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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.
Palestinian UN agency must improve neutrality - report: The report adds Israel has not provided "supporting evidence" that many UNRWA staff are members of terror ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68875863
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) ...
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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 ...
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Google fires 28 anti-Israel employees who occupied offices in protest: The protesters were arrested and put on administrative after refusing to leave Google ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797700
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
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