Israel holds municipal elections; war on Gaza affects turnout and mood Israelis are divided over the war and their opinions of the government, resulting in a low turnout and higher tensions. Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024
Israeli Drama 'A Body That Works' Renewed For Second Season Israeli drama A Body That Works renewed for Season 2, exploring themes of parenthood and relationships. Cast includes Rotem Sela, Lior Raz, Yehuda Levi, an... Top News · Feb 27, 2024
As British Jews, we call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza Letter: For the sake of Palestinians, Israel and the hostages, the UK government must act to end the bloodshed in Gaza, write members of Liberal Jews for Justice in Israel/Palestine The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024
Israel And Hamas Nearing Deal For Hostage Release Israel and Hamas negotiate potential cease-fire, hostage releases, and aid deliveries, signaling hope for peace initiatives. Top News · Feb 27, 2024
Israeli director receives death threats after officials call Berlin film festival ‘antisemitic’ Yuval Abraham criticises German officials, saying statement devalues term ‘antisemitism’ and puts Jewish lives in danger The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024
Biden Faces Protest Vote Over Gaza In Michigan Primary Contest Voters in Michigan headed to the polls Tuesday for a US presidential primary expected to be another ticker-tape parade for Republican Donald Trump -- but could deliver Democratic leader Joe Biden a bloody nose over the war in Gaza. International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024
US airman who burned himself to death at Israeli embassy had anarchist past Aaron Bushnell also grew up in a strict religious sect, the Community of Jesus, whose members would often join the military The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2024
Crude Prices Underpinned by Geopolitical Risks April WTI crude oil (CLJ24 ) this morning is up +0.86 (+1.11%), and Apr RBOB gasoline (RBJ24 ) is up +2.63 (+1.03%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher, with gasoline posting a 1-week high. A weaker dollar today is supportive of energy prices. Also, geopolitical risks... Barchart · Feb 27, 2024
Jon Stewart proposes Israel-Gaza peace plan: ‘Honestly, what is the alternative?’ Late-night hosts discuss war in the Middle East, Trump’s New York civil fraud penalties and South Carolina primary results The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2024
Palestinian singer running to represent Iceland at Eurovision contest Bashar Murad said he wants to use his song to ‘illustrate’ the difficulties Palestinians face in order to be heard. Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024
Qatar and Egypt ‘will help form new Palestinian technocratic government’ Palestinian ambassador to UK says Hamas will be consulted but would have no members in government The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024
President Biden Urges Ceasefire In Gaza Conflict Top congressional leaders meet with President to discuss government shutdown, Ukraine aid, and Israel ceasefire. Top News · Feb 27, 2024
Hamas and Israel pour cold water on Biden’s hopes of imminent ceasefire US president’s remarks that there could be truce by Monday are ‘premature’, says political head of Hamas in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024
Biden Urges Congress To Avoid Shutdown, Pass Aid Packages President Biden and congressional leaders discuss government shutdown and national security aid for Ukraine and Israel to prevent negative impacts on Ameri... Top News · Feb 27, 2024
Top News · Feb 27, 2024 Progress Made In Israel-US Hostage Negotiations Hostage negotiations and ceasefire talks between Israel and the US show promise but face challenges. President Biden's timeline for a ceasefire by Monday s...
Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024 Nagham Abu Samra: Palestine karate champion, victim of Israel’s war on Gaza Gaza’s beloved champion was in line to participate in the Olympics until an Israeli attack took her life.
WEKU · Feb 27, 2024 Young Michigan voters are 'uncommitted' to Biden; U.S. airman dies of self-immolation Michigan voters critical of Biden's support of Israel call on people to vote "uncommitted" in the state's primary. An Oxford scholar explains the history of self-immolation as political protest.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 What we know so far about the draft Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal Agreements on fighting, hostage and prisoner releases and allowing aid into Gaza are part of terms the two sides could sign up to
Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024 Hostilities mount on Lebanon border as Hezbollah and Israel swap strikes The series of attacks revives fears that the war in Gaza could escalate across the region.
Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024 UK-Houthi conflict stirs fears of escalation among Britain’s Yemenis Some back the Houthis’ attempt to take on the West and Israel over Gaza. Many also worry about a sharper escalation.
The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2024 A ‘Black-Jewish alliance’ in the US? Israel-Gaza war shows it’s more myth than special relationship It has been an article of faith that Jews and Black Americans have a natural bond, but a ‘Black-Jewish alliance’ is not, or at least not reliably, a thing
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 German minister says she clapped Israeli film-maker, not his Palestinian colleague, at Berlinale Call for Green politician to resign amid row over politically charged closing ceremony at film festival
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 First Thing: Israel ‘intentionally starving’ Palestinians, UN rights expert says UN special rapporteur on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, says denial of food is war crime and constitutes ‘a situation of genocide’. Plus, Eric Clapton letters detailing George Harrison love triangle to be auctioned
Top News · Feb 27, 2024 Michigan Voters Await Results On Biden's Support For Israel Michigan voters head to polls as Biden faces scrutiny over Israel support during Hamas conflict.
International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024 Middle East Conflict: Iran Reportedly Pledges To Double Houthi Weapons Support, Including 'Submarines' It's Day 144 of the Israel-Hamas war, and a new ceasefire deal may be closer than it has ever been in the past week. However, tensions in the Middle East remain at a vexatious high as Iranian-backed groups run amok in the Israel-Lebanon border and waters around the Red Sea.