Blinken stalls recs for Israel sanctions Blinken hasn't taken any action after officials said Israeli military units credibly accused of human rights abuses Salon · Apr 18, 2024
Housing costs keep inflation stubborn; New report on Maui wildfires released Inflation is proving stubborn this year, and the cost of rent may be to blame. Hawaii's attorney general has released the first report into last year's Maui fires. WEKU · Apr 18, 2024
Google Fires 28 Employees Over Israeli Cloud Contract Protest Google's termination of employees protesting against a cloud contract with Israel sparks debate on balancing activism and company policies. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
EasyJet cuts winter losses despite cancelled flights due to Israel-Gaza war Airline says demand has rebounded, with strong bookings at its holiday arm The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024
Middle East Conflict: Israel Kills Hamas Intel Leader; US, UK Unveil New Iran Sanctions On Day 195 of the war in Gaza, a key intelligence officer within Hamas was killed by the Israeli army as the world moves to sanction Iran for its aerial attacks toward Israel over the weekend that shook the global community. International Business Times · Apr 18, 2024
Beach Offers Rare Respite For War-weary Gazans Hundreds of Gazans found rare respite at the beach this week from more than six months of traumatising Israeli bombardments in the Palestinian territory. International Business Times · Apr 18, 2024
First Thing: Arizona Republicans again block effort to repeal near-total abortion ban Only 28% of Arizona voters approve of the 1864 law. Plus, Israeli media reports weapons deployments for Rafah offensive The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024
Israeli soccer facing Palestinian calls for action by FIFA at annual congress Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2024
Israel Faces Decision On Response To Iran's Attack Israel weighs response to Iran's attack, considering military options like ballistic missiles and F-35s. Urgency to act decisively for deterrence and regio... Top News · Apr 18, 2024
UNRWA head warns of ‘insidious’ Israeli campaign to dismantle agency Appealing to UNSC for protection, Philippe Lazzarini says UNRWA’s work more crucial than ever amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2024
UN Urges Security Council To Support UNRWA's Survival UNRWA head appeals to Security Council to safeguard agency amid Israeli calls for dissolution, highlighting potential humanitarian crisis and famine in Gaza. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
Iran, Israel and the potential for miscalculation Even if all parties involved don’t want an all-out war, history shows that it can still happen. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2024
Jordan Warns Of Regional War Risk In Israeli Retaliation Jordan warns of broader regional conflict as tensions rise in the Middle East. International community urges restraint to prevent escalation. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
European leaders agree to new sanctions on Iran after attack on Israel European Union leaders have agreed to increase sanctions on Iran after its missile and drone attack on Israel. The move is an attempt to limit any Israeli retaliation and prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East as the war in Gaza continues. Radio France Internationale · Apr 18, 2024
Top News · Apr 18, 2024 Ukraine And Israel Urgently Need Military Aid From Congress Pentagon leaders warn of critical need for military aid to Ukraine and Israel due to funding delays, urging prompt action by Congress.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2024 Middle East crisis: UN security council to vote on granting membership to Palestine – as it happened UN due to vote on Thursday on bid for full membership by Palestine in move the US is expected to block
Top News · Apr 18, 2024 Bipartisan Legislation Targets Iran After Attack On Israel Bipartisan efforts in Congress condemn Iran's attack on Israel and propose sanctions, raising fears of broader conflict.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2024 US military aid: what’s in the $95bn bill and why has it taken so long for Congress to pass? On Tuesday the senate passed the long awaited foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific
International Business Times · Apr 18, 2024 House Republicans Tee Up Vote For $61 Bn In Ukraine Aid The vote -- set for Saturday -- could finally get much-needed help to outgunned Ukrainian forces as they battle Russian invaders, and President Joe Biden swiftly called for Congress to pass the package.
Top News · Apr 18, 2024 Qatari Prime Minister Expresses Concerns Over Mediation Efforts Qatari Prime Minister voices concerns over exploitation of mediation efforts in Israel-Hamas negotiations.
France 24 · Apr 18, 2024 🔴 Live: US vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognising a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the Palestinian Authority full membership of the world body. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the situation in the Middle East. Follow our…
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 Israel Prepared To Defend Itself Amid Rising Tensions With Iran Israel's PM Netanyahu asserts self-defense against Iran; Germany urges de-escalation; Iran threatens severe response.
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 Escalating Tensions In Middle East As Iran Launches Missiles Tensions escalate post-U.S. Afghanistan exit as Iran-Israel conflict intensifies. Biden's leadership under scrutiny.
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 House To Consider Aid Bills For Israel, Ukraine, And Taiwan House to vote on aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and TikTok ban, sparking controversy over consolidation. President Biden supports the aid package t...
France 24 · Apr 17, 2024 No proof that Princess Salma of Jordan shot down Iranian drones Viral publications on social media are claiming that Princess Salma of Jordan shot down six Iranian drones late on Saturday. Jordan is the latest target of misinformation following its role in defending Israel against Iran's drone and missile attack. We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.