Tensions Rise At Israeli Memorial Day Ceremonies Tensions and protests disrupt Memorial Day ceremonies in Israel, revealing societal divisions amidst conflict and government policies. Top News · May 13, 2024
A history of U.S. presidents drawing red lines with Israel Former Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush also threatened to withhold aid to Israel. Axios · May 13, 2024
Israel report further clouds Biden’s approach to Gaza conflict - Roll Call A Biden administration report on Israel's conduct of the Gaza conflict sent more mixed messages about its approach to Israel and the war. Roll Call · May 13, 2024
Israeli public opinion is shifting on the Gaza war – but this may make Netanyahu even more reckless Families of the hostages are leading calls for a ceasefire. Let us hope the roar of guns in Rafah isn’t used to drown them out, says Israeli journalist Meron Rapoport The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024
Fierce Fighting Rocks Gaza After US Warning Of Post-war 'Anarchy' Clashes also raged in northern and central areas of the besieged Gaza Strip, AFP correspondents and witnesses said, as Israel prepared to mark a somber Independence Day, beginning Monday night, more than seven months into the war sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack. International Business Times · May 13, 2024
Israel moves deeper into Rafah, fights Hamas regrouping in northern Gaza The exodus of Palestinians from Gaza’s last refuge accelerated Sunday as Israeli forces pushed deeper into the southern city of Rafah. Israel also pounded the territory’s devastated north, where some Hamas militants have regrouped in areas the military said it had cleared months ago. France 24 · May 12, 2024
Sen. Coons Urges Netanyahu To Consider Legacy Amid Gaza Conflict Senator Coons raises concerns about Netanyahu's legacy amid potential conflict with Hamas in Rafah and its impact on US-Israel relationship. Top News · May 12, 2024
Fierce battles in Gaza as Israeli forces attack Hamas militants Heavy bombardment and airstrikes reported in devastated north while clashes also seen in south as tens of thousands flee Rafah The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
Rafah Invasion Is Last Step In Achieving Israeli Military Objectives, Says McCaul As chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, McCaul voiced concern that Biden's warning sent a perilous message to both allies and adversaries. International Business Times · May 12, 2024
Thousands protest in Israel amid anger at Netanyahu over hostages held in Gaza Demonstrators call for deal to bring hostages home as well as elections and PM’s resignation as Israeli troops advance on Rafah The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
US threatens to block more arms sales if Israeli assault on Rafah goes ahead Antony Blinken highlighted the ‘horrible loss of life of innocent civilians’, in some of the strongest criticism of Israel from the US to date The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
Isolated abroad, divided at home: now Rafah poses a stark choice for Israel Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the latest assault despite warnings of disaster. Many Israelis are asking what price is too high in pursuit of ‘total victory’ The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
Israel-Gaza war live: Israel lacks ‘credible plan’ to safeguard Rafah civilians, says US – as it happened Secretary of state Antony Blinken defends decision to pause bomb delivery to Israel: ‘We have real concerns about the way they’re used’ The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2024
Biden Offers Ceasefire If Hamas Releases Gaza Hostages US President Biden seeks ceasefire in Gaza conflict pending release of hostages, negotiations stall over fundamental differences. Top News · May 11, 2024
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024 Terrified families flee Rafah as Israel set to open all-out assault Leaflet instructs Palestinians to leave southern Gaza city as Benjamin Netanyahu shuns pressure from Joe Biden
The Guardian - US · May 11, 2024 Israel-Gaza war: IDF orders evacuation of central Rafah as it prepares to expand offensive – as it happened Israeli military drops leaflets ordering hundreds of thousands of people to leave the city. This blog is now closed.
International Business Times · May 11, 2024 US Slams Israel's Use Of American Weapons In Gaza The United States issued Friday a stunning criticism of Israel's use of American weapons in the Gaza war, after Israeli forces intensified operations around the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced people are sheltering.
WEKU · May 10, 2024 U.S. report says it's 'reasonable to assess' that Israel has violated humanitarian law The State Department finds it likely that the Israeli military has committed abuses, but stops short of reaching any sweeping or definitive conclusions.
Evening Standard · May 10, 2024 US says Israel's use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete A report said there is ‘reasonable’ evidence to conclude that Israel had breached international law in its conduct of the war in Gaza
Top News · May 10, 2024 Hamas Accuses Israel Of Hindering Ceasefire Talks In Gaza Hamas militants express disappointment over Israel's rejection of ceasefire plan, blaming Netanyahu for hindering negotiations in Gaza.
Top News · May 10, 2024 Netanyahu Defiant After Biden Warning On Arms Supplies Israeli PM Netanyahu and U.S. President Biden clash over arms supplies amidst escalating Israel-Palestine violence.
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024 The Guardian view on Israel’s far right: occupation of Palestinian territory feeds its extremism Editorial: Smarter sanctions must end the state sponsorship that allows settlements to grow and the political influence of religious zealots to flourish
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024 Joe Biden is desperate for this war to end – but neither Netanyahu nor Hamas is in any hurry Failing to stop an all-out attack on Rafah would make the US president look weak – an unthinkable prospect in election year, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024 Israel’s isolation grows over war in Gaza and rise in settler violence Actions of Netanyahu’s government have sparked international anger and made a long-threatened ‘diplomatic tsunami’ real
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024 First Thing: Trump’s hush-money trial resumes after Stormy Daniels testimony Relationship between former president and adult film actor is central to the case. Plus, faculty-led Gaza encampment at the New School