US Pauses Shipment Of Bombs To Israel Amid Concerns US halts bomb shipment to Israel over concerns of use in potential Rafah incursion. Ongoing discussions to safeguard civilians and prevent escalation. Top News · May 8, 2024
Biden Administration Rushing To Finish Report On Israel's Actions Biden administration's report on Israel's actions in Gaza sparks internal debates and concerns over compliance with international law. Top News · May 8, 2024
US Halts Bomb Shipment To Israel Over Rafah Concerns The United States paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over fears it would invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an official said Tuesday, marking the first time in the conflict that President Joe Biden has squeezed military aid to the key US ally. International Business Times · May 8, 2024
German Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Camp At Berlin University German police clear pro-Palestinian camp at Berlin university amid Israel-Palestine conflict protests. Authorities act to maintain public safety. Top News · May 8, 2024
South Gaza hospitals have only three days of fuel left, WHO says Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to the closure of border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning that health services "may soon come to a halt". Earlier, Israel said it had reopened the Kerem Shalom border crossing… France 24 · May 8, 2024
US Delays Arms Shipment To Israel, Sources Report The U.S. delays arms sale to Israel to review alignment with policies and interests, signaling a shift in foreign policy. Top News · May 8, 2024
Biden Admin To Miss Deadline For Israeli Weapons Report The Biden administration delays report on Israeli weapons use, raising concerns and highlighting complexities in U.S.-Israel-Palestine dynamics. Top News · May 8, 2024
Columbia Law Graduates Confident Despite Conservative Judges' Boycott Columbia Law School stands firm in supporting graduates amidst conservative judges' boycott over Israel-Palestine conflict stance. Top News · May 8, 2024
Republican candidate loses US House primary in victory for pro-Israel lobbyists John Hostettler of Indiana, whom pro-Israel groups deemed ‘antisemitic’, loses to Mark Messmer, who led opponents with 40% of vote The Guardian - US · May 8, 2024
White House Reaffirms Ironclad Support For Israel Biden administration reaffirms support for Israel amidst tensions, emphasizes humanitarian aid efforts. Top News · May 7, 2024
Rockets Fired From Gaza Toward Southern Israel Intercepted Rockets launched from Gaza hinder aid delivery to Israel, IDF takes action to secure border crossings. Top News · May 7, 2024
Israeli Tanks Enter Rafah, Palestinians Face Evacuation Israeli tanks entering Rafah raise concerns for Palestinian civilians and humanitarian aid, impacting international relations. Top News · May 7, 2024
Israel confirms Argentine thought to be hostage in Gaza was killed in October 7 attack 61-year-old Lior Rudaeff was killed when Hamas attacked Israel and his body was taken to Gaza Latin Times · May 7, 2024
Europe Student Gaza Protests Spread, Sparking Clashes, Arrests Student protests to demand that universities sever ties with Israel over the Gaza war spread in Europe on Tuesday, sparking clashes and arrests as fresh protests broke out in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria. International Business Times · May 7, 2024
France 24 · May 7, 2024 No, this video does not show Gazans evacuating Rafah by the thousands Following Israel's evacuation orders for 100,000 residents and displaced people from eastern Rafah on Monday, a viral video began circulating on X, in which users claim to show Palestinians fleeing the southern Gazan city. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.
WEKU · May 7, 2024 Nebraska Republican brings resolution to censure Ilhan Omar This comes after recent remarks Omar gave on a college campus where she referred to Jewish students not engaging in an anti-Israel protest "pro-genocidal."
Top News · May 7, 2024 Hamas Proposes Deal For Withdrawal Of Occupation From Gaza Strip Hamas reveals proposed deal for Gaza Strip withdrawal addressing key demands. Three-phase plan mediated by Egypt and Qatar.
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024 US plays down Rafah assault, says it will push for Gaza ceasefire deal Biden administration says Israel has ‘legitimate goal’ in seizing Rafah crossing but calls for reopening the border.
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024 ‘The goal is to destroy Gaza’: Why Israel rejects a ceasefire with Hamas Israel has rejected a ceasefire and launched an operation in Rafah, raising fears that the war in Gaza could drag on.
Barchart · May 7, 2024 Crude Prices Fall Slightly on Dollar Strength June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.10 (-0.13%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM24 ) closed down -4.48 (-1.73%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday fell to 8-week lows and settled moderately lower. A stronger dollar (DXY00 ) on Tuesday was bearish for energy prices. Crude...
The Guardian - US · May 7, 2024 Biden warns against ‘surge of antisemitism’ at Holocaust event President warned of ‘surge of antisemitism’ amid Israel military’s deadly attacks that have killed more than 34,000 people in Gaza
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 Israel launches Rafah offensive it says is start of mission to ‘eliminate’ Hamas Defence minister says operation will continue until militant group is defeated or begins to free hostages
The Guardian - US · May 7, 2024 Joe Biden’s ‘red line’ is an invasion of Rafah. So what happens if Israel attacks? It’s a moment of truth for Biden’s policy on Israel and the Palestinians – and at the least will make continued prevarication harder to disguise
WEKU · May 7, 2024 Biden decries surge of antisemitism since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel President Biden spoke out against harassment of Jewish students on college campuses, part of what he called a "ferocious surge of antisemitism" seen since Oct. 7.
Top News · May 7, 2024 International Pressure Mounts Against Israel Over Gaza Crisis Recent developments in Israel-Palestine conflict raise international concern. Efforts for ceasefire and humanitarian aid intensify amidst escalating tensions.