IDF claims to have killed regional Hamas commander – as it happened This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the latest developments here and read all our Israel-Gaza war coverage here The Guardian - AU · Jan 1, 2024
At least 100 people killed in Gaza in past 24 hours as conflict rolls into new year – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023
Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023
A split among Democrats may threaten ‘the Squad’ - and help Trump - in 2024 Centrists are taking on progressives in upcoming House races, as some say they’re losing sight of the big picture The Guardian - US · Dec 25, 2023
Labour leaders push President Biden for Israel-Gaza ceasefire at US Capitol Union leaders spoke alongside progressive lawmakers, appealing to the Biden administration for an end to the fighting. Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2023
Jewish Dem slams GOP Israel resolution More than 100 Democrats declined to support the GOP resolution Salon · Dec 6, 2023
Progressive US lawmakers renew calls for ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza With pause in Gaza war set to expire, Congress members gathered outside White House in call to stop the bloodshed. Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2023
Supporters rally around Rashida Tlaib after censure while White House denounces use of slogan Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks out in defense of progressive congresswoman censured over criticism of Israel’s attacks in Gaza The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023
Refugee camp strike stuns Wolf Blitzer Progressive lawmakers and human rights organizations amped up calls for a ceasefire after the bombing Salon · Nov 1, 2023
Whip it good? Not exactly, say Democrats after GOP speaker fight Republicans had a little trouble counting. Democratic whips explain what went wrong — and how Nancy Pelosi would never have allowed it. Roll Call · Oct 27, 2023
Capitol Police arrest Gaza ceasefire protesters in House office building As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Jewish groups led a demonstration on Capitol Hill with chants of “Let Gaza live” and “Ceasefire now.” Roll Call · Oct 18, 2023
Progressives demand Gaza ceasefire Hundreds of Jewish Americans and allies rallied outside the White House Monday to back a ceasefire Salon · Oct 17, 2023
Progressive Democrats bring resolution calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war Thirteen lawmakers call on Biden administration to facilitate de-escalation and send humanitarian aid into Gaza The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2023
US lawmakers introduce resolution urging ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib slams Biden administration for failing to call for de-escalation in Israel’s war in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 Democrat slams Squad members over comments about Hamas attack on Israel ‘Squad’ member Rashida Tlaib called for the US to stop funding Israel, which she called an ‘apartheid system’
Reason · Aug 1, 2023 Mayorkas Pressed Over DHS Labeling Protesters 'Domestic Violent Extremists' Rep. Cori Bush (D–Mo.) and multiple civil liberties organizations cited the "Cop City" project in Atlanta, in which dozens of protesters have been charged with domestic terrorism.
Zenger · Jul 21, 2023 Seven House Democrats And Bernie Sanders Skip Israeli President’s Address, Fueling Bipartisan Divide Their absence highlights growing opposition to Israel and strains bipartisan support
Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023 Israel prays for ties with Saudi Arabia, Herzog tells US Congress Saudi-Israeli normalisation would be a ‘huge sea change’ for the Middle East and the world, Israeli president says.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2023 McCarthy squeezes Democrats over ‘racist state’ comments about Israel WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a resolution Tuesday declaring that Israel is not a “racist state,” effectively rebuking Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who said Saturday that it was.
The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2023 White House ends months-long snub to invite Benjamin Netanyahu to visit US No date set for far-right Israel PM’s visit as arrival of President Isaac Herzog highlights over creeping annexation of West Bank
The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2023 Progressives in unlikely position as Republicans escalate attacks on FBI Some Democrats wonder if cross-aisle push to include privacy protections into reauthorization of Fisa is now possible
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023 Modi receives raucous applause in Congress despite some progressives boycotting over human rights record The prime minister receives multiple applause lines despite concerns about human rights in India
The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2023 Modi’s US visit prompts condemnation and protest from Muslim leaders India’s prime minister ‘has a notorious and extensive record of human rights abuses’, said a statement from lawmakers
Salon · Jun 20, 2023 "Bombshell" internal docs in SCOTUS case "Missouri lawsuit is just a partisan hack job aimed at getting the right-wing AG's name in the paper," expert says
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023 Debt deal imposes new work requirements for food aid and that frustrates many Democrats Democrats are deeply conflicted about the food aid requirements that President Joe Biden negotiated as part of the debt ceiling deal