‘We won’t stop’: How Columbia’s students etched a new Gaza protest legacy Inside a movement that took over a university building and lost its encampment within 24 hours – yet refuses to die. Al Jazeera · May 4, 2024
US And Israeli Officials Expect Continued Negotiations In Cairo US and Israeli officials are in Cairo for negotiations on a potential ceasefire deal in Gaza, with further talks expected to finalize the agreement. Top News · May 4, 2024
Breakthrough In Cease-Fire Talks Concerning Gaza As Hamas Arrives In Cairo: Reports According to an Egyptian channel, the Egyptian security delegation had reached an agreement on many points of contention. International Business Times · May 4, 2024
Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise as Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo Egyptian and US mediators report signs of compromise, but many analysts remain pessimistic The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024
Protesters Deface GWU Statue With Palestinian Flag And Notes Protesters at GWU Law School express discontent with President Biden's support for Israel amidst escalating tensions. Top News · May 4, 2024
Israeli Officials Believe 128 Hostages Remain In Gaza Israeli officials report 128 hostages in Gaza, with negotiations ongoing for their release and a potential ceasefire agreement. Top News · May 4, 2024
Cease-Fire Talks Progress As Hamas Delegation In Cairo Cease-fire talks between Hamas and Israel in Cairo amid escalating tensions and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Will Israel accept a deal without destroying H... Top News · May 4, 2024
Racist Incident Mars Israel-Hamas War Protest At University Incident at University of Mississippi involving racist behavior during Israel-Hamas conflict demonstration sparks outrage and campus investigations. Top News · May 4, 2024
Photos: Campus protests continue nationwide as some turned violent Photojournalists at NPR member stations documented protests at college and university campuses nationwide this week. WEKU · May 4, 2024
Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses. WEKU · May 4, 2024
Anti-Israel Protests Fuel Political Attacks On Democrats By Republicans Republicans are using anti-Israel protests on college campuses to criticize Democrats and rally support for Israel in upcoming elections. Top News · May 4, 2024
Middle East crisis: Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks – as it happened An unnamed Palestinian official familiar with the mediation efforts expressed cautious optimism to the Reuters news agency The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2024
Israel downplays reports of progress in truce talks as Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo A Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt on Saturday to resume Gaza truce talks as Egyptian media reported "significant progress in the negotiations" between the Palestinian group and Israel. A top Israeli official later downplayed the report, saying Israel will send a delegation to Cairo for talks on a Gaza truce… France 24 · May 4, 2024
Ceasefire Should Be 'No-brainer' For Hamas, Blinken Says Accepting a ceasefire deal with Israel should be a "no-brainer" for Hamas, but the motivations of the militants' elusive Gaza-based leadership remain unclear, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. International Business Times · May 4, 2024
WEKU · May 4, 2024 Senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in 'full-blown famine' Cindy McCain, the American director of the U.N. World Food Program, became the most prominent official so far to declare that trapped civilians in northern Gaza had gone over the brink into famine.
International Business Times · May 4, 2024 Hamas Delegation Heads To Cairo For Truce Talks Hamas said its delegation was heading to Cairo on Saturday to resume Gaza truce talks, as the United Nations warned that Israel's threatened assault on the city of Rafah could produce a "bloodbath".
Al Jazeera · May 4, 2024 In Texas, pro-Palestine university protesters clash with state leaders Texas, one of the most conservative US states, has implemented laws limiting the ability to protest against Israel.
Top News · May 4, 2024 Democratic Lawmakers Urge Biden To Address Gaza Aid Restrictions Democratic lawmakers inform President Biden of evidence suggesting Israel is impeding aid to Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Calls for action t...
Top News · May 4, 2024 Israel Plans Potential Operation In Gaza Despite Civilian Risks Israel plans to evacuate Palestinian civilians before potential operation in Rafah against Hamas, risking civilian lives. Biden administration concerned ab...
Top News · May 3, 2024 Over 2,100 Arrested In Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses lead to over 2,100 arrests, impacting commencement events and demanding divestment from Israel-linked compa...
Barchart · May 3, 2024 Easing Geopolitical Risks in the Middle East Weigh on Crude June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) on Friday closed down -0.84 (-1.06%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM24 ) closed down -4.14 (-1.59%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday were under pressure the entire day and posted 1-1/2 month lows. Improved prospects for a cease-fire in the Israeli-Hamas war have curbed...
Evening Standard · May 3, 2024 Palestinian groups protest after death of doctor held in Israeli prison The doctor is said to have been taken prisoner from a hospital in Gaza.
The Hindu · May 3, 2024 Policy mismatch: On the U.S. and Israel policy If the U.S. President is serious about peace in West Asia, he should first address the flaws in his policy towards Israel and Palestine
Reason · May 3, 2024 The Hysterical Opposition to the Antisemitism Awareness Act is Unfounded I have a piece up at National Review Online about the Antisemitism Awareness Act. As described in my article, the most important feature of the act is that it codifies administrative guidance that began in the Bush Administration holding that Jews are protecting from ethnic discrimination by Title VI of…
Top News · May 3, 2024 Colombia To End Diplomatic Relations With Israel Over Gaza Conflict Colombia cuts ties with Israel over Gaza conflict, affecting security agreements and trade relations.