Israel To Respond To Genocide Charges At ICJ South Africa urges ICJ intervention in Israel-Hamas conflict; Israel denies genocide allegations. Ongoing coverage available from AP. Top News · May 17, 2024
Republicans in US House pass bill pushing Biden to send weapons to Israel The act is not expected to become law, but its passage shows the depth of the divide in the US over Israel policy. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2024
Hezbollah introduces new weapons and tactics against Israel as war in Gaza drags on Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group is introducing new tactics and weapons against Israel as the war in Gaza drags on and Israeli troops enter parts of the southern city of Rafah The Independent UK · May 17, 2024
For the children of Gaza, war means no school — and no indication when formal learning might return Since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted Oct. 7, all Gaza’s schools have closed The Independent UK · May 17, 2024
FIFA to seek legal advice on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer FIFA will seek independent legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting by July 25 to make a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas The Independent UK · May 17, 2024
Israel will respond to genocide charges at UN court after South Africa urgently requests cease-fire Israel will respond to charges of genocide at the United Nations’ top court after South Africa filed an urgent request with the court to order a cease-fire in Gaza The Independent UK · May 17, 2024
President of State University in California Put on Leave After Making Deal with Protesters Politico (Blake Jones) reported yesterday: California State University placed Sonoma State campus President Mike Lee on leave Wednesday after he agreed to protesters' demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel. Lee sent a campus-wide memo Tuesday indicating that he had made several concessions to occupants… Reason · May 17, 2024
Israel To Hit Back At 'Genocide' Claims At UN Top Court Israel will on Friday hit back in the United Nations' top court at allegations from South Africa that it has escalated a campaign of "genocide" with its military operation in Rafah. International Business Times · May 17, 2024
Israeli military recovers bodies of three hostages in Gaza The Israeli military on Friday said its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed during the October 7 attack, including German-Israeli national Shani Louk. All three were killed by Hamas while fleeing the Nova music festival, said the military. The announcement came as the first aid… France 24 · May 17, 2024
Israel Sends More Troops Into Rafa, Wears Down Hamas Israel deploys troops in Rafah against Hamas amid tensions. US installs floating pier for aid delivery. Hospital overwhelmed in Gaza. Top News · May 17, 2024
Anti-Israel Demonstrators Cleared From Depaul University Campus Police clear anti-Israel encampment at DePaul University; protesters comply with orders. Complexities of campus activism highlighted. Top News · May 17, 2024
House Republicans Push Bill To Force Aid To Israel House Republicans' bill for military aid to Israel sparks debate and tensions. Voter division evident. Top News · May 17, 2024
What to know about how much the aid from a US pier project will help Gaza A U.S.-built pier is in place to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea, but no one will know if the new route will work until a steady stream of deliveries begins reaching starving Palestinians The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
US Republicans Confront Biden Over Pausing Arms To Israel The Republican-led US House of Representatives voted Thursday to force President Joe Biden to end his hold on high-payload bombs approved for Israel but blocked over concerns about their use in Gaza. International Business Times · May 16, 2024
The Independent UK · May 16, 2024 16 Democrats vote with Republicans to restrict Biden’s ability to withhold weapons from Israel The legislation is meant to split Democratic members of the House amid Biden’s pausing of aid to Israel
Al Jazeera · May 16, 2024 Pro-Israel billionaires urged New York crackdown on Gaza protests: Report WhatsApp leaks reveal group of business leaders discussed ways to pressure officials to clear pro-Palestine protesters.
France 24 · May 16, 2024 Gaza floating pier project for aid deliveries is complete, says US military The Pentagon said Thursday that humanitarian aid will soon begin flowing onto the Gaza shore through the new pier that was anchored to the beach overnight and will begin reaching those in need almost immediately.
The Guardian - US · May 16, 2024 University president in California on leave after agreeing to campus protesters’ demands Mike Lee told students that Sonoma State would become first US university to refuse to work with Israeli academic institutions
Al Jazeera · May 16, 2024 Canada sanctions Israeli settlers as attacks on Palestinians skyrocket Western countries tout support for a two-state solution but exert little pressure over expanding settlements.
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024 South Africa calls on ICJ to order Israel to end Rafah offensive Lawyers urge international court of justice to issue urgent measures over assault on Gaza’s southernmost city
Top News · May 16, 2024 Israeli Cabinet Divisions Over Gaza Escalate Israeli cabinet divided on Gaza conflict response, highlighting complexities of Israeli-Palestinian relations.
Roll Call · May 16, 2024 House passes bill to require ongoing flow of weapons to Israel - Roll Call The House passed a bill that would force the Biden administration to continue supplying arms to Israel.
The Conversation · May 16, 2024 A different way to address student encampments Last week, police descended on the University of Calgary campus with riot gear like shields, tear gas, batons and rubber bullets to forcibly remove protesters from an encampment set up on campus. According to the University of Calgary, the community has the right to free speech and protest, but temporary…
The Independent UK · May 16, 2024 Israel ready to ‘intensify’ attack on Rafah as UN’s top court urged to intervene South Africa calls on the International Court of Justice to order Israel to halt its offensive in the southern Gaza city
The Conversation · May 16, 2024 Gaza update: why neither ceasefire talks nor the Rafah offensive appear to be working Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, addressed his countrymen on Monday as the country marked its 76th day of independence. His narrative was predictably defiant. He trotted out his usual line that the war would not stop “until the Hamas monsters are eradicated”.