Gaza
'Misinformation' to Blame for Divestment from Ben & Jerry's, Founder Says
After the popular ice cream company pledged to stop selling its product in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, several states said they would divest.
Israel Suggests Developing Gaza so Hamas Will Ease Military Buildup
"The policy Israel has pursued up until now hasn't substantially changed the situation," Israel Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said.
Rashida Tlaib Accused of 'Antisemitic Dog Whistling' in Detroit Remarks
"I always tell people that cutting people off from water is violence. And they do it from Gaza to Detroit," said the congresswoman in a video.
Is This Naftali Bennett's 'Nixon in China' Moment?
I hope Prime Minister Bennett meant what he said. If so, it could be a game-changer for the people of Gaza.
Western Silence as Gaza Summer Camps Train Future Terrorists
The teenage boys of Gaza, some of whom are still in junior high, are learning how to shoot guns and launch anti-tank missiles.
Hamas Used Gaza Office Building to Try and Disrupt Iron Dome, Israel Says
Israel's ambassador to the United States claimed Hamas used the al-Jalaa building to disrupt the Iron Dome, though AP has not seen evidence of these claims.
Israel Offers to Help Rebuild AP Building Destroyed in Gaza Bombing
While Israel has maintained that Hamas militants were operating inside the building, AP says they "have yet to receive evidence to support these claims."
North Korea Slams Israel Turning Gaza Into 'Huge Human Slaighterhouse'
"Israel's horrific crime of killing the bud-like children, yet to be bloomed, is a severe challenge to the future of humankind and a crime against humanity," said the North Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Protest, Threats Prompt U.N. Aid Agency to Recall Gaza Director
UNRWA pointed to media reports that "Palestinian factions" were targeting Matthias Schmale and his deputy, but did not say it had received a formal threat.
Netanyahu: Lawmakers Should Oppose New 'Dangerous Leftist Government'
Opponents of Netanyahu asked parliament on Thursday for a speedy vote to officially remove him from office.
Facebook employees allege suppression of pro-Palestinian content on website
"As highlighted by employees, the press and members of Congress, and as reflected in our declining app store rating, our users and community at large feel that we are falling short on our promise to protect open expression around the situation in Palestine," the letter said.
What Mia Khalifa Has Said About Israel
The former adult film actress has shared a slate of tweets in support of Palestine on social media over the course of the 11-day Israel-Palestine conflict.
Qatar, Once Cut Off by Arab States, Wields Money and Aid in Blockaded Gaza
Qatar, a small wealthy monarchy long subject to an embargo by a quartet of influential Arab states, played a key role in ending an 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas, with whom Doha has maintained ties despite reservations from its neighbors.
In Conflicts Like Gaza War, 90% of Casualties Are Civilians, Report Says
From 2011 to 2020, 5,107 of the 5,700 people who were injured by explosive weapon use in Gaza were civilians—nearly 90%.
Amazon Workers Send Letter to Bezos Urging Solidarity With Palestinians
More than 500 employees demand that the e-commerce company terminates business contracts with organizations that they allege violate human rights, including the Israeli Defense Forces.
Abbas Says Cease-Fire Must Include Ending Israeli 'Invasions' at Mosque
Abbas has criticized Israelis' presence at the Al-Aqsa mosque, and his office stresses a cease-fire has to include an end to the "invasions."
Rebuild What With Whom?
If the United States and other donors plan to finance Gaza reconstruction, three things should be kept in mind.
Palestinian Journalists Cut Off From WhatsApp Hours after Ceasefire
Seventeen journalists in Gaza reported to the Associated Press that they had suddenly lost access to their WhatsApp accounts following the cease-fire announcement on Friday.
After Israel's Bombardment, Hamas Is Stronger Than Ever
What most Gazans want is a decent and normal life where they can afford to fall in love, start a family, find a job, grow roots into the land and be free from systematic indignations and discrimination. The closer we move towards this, the less relevant and less popular Hamas' platform will become.
Biden, Slammed by the Left On Palestinian Deaths, Gives Israel Smaller Bomb
In justifying the new sale of the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB), the administration stated that the "size and accuracy of the SDB I allows for an effective munition with less collateral damage."
Sanders Says 'Tone Down the Rhetoric' Amid Israeli-Palestine Tensions
"You have Hamas, a terrorist group. You have a right-wing Israeli government and the situation is getting worse," Sanders said Sunday.
Antony Blinken: Palestinian Equal Rights Will Be Found in 2-State Solution
"It is the only way to ensure Israel's future as both a Jewish and Democratic state. And of course the only way to give the Palestinians the state to which they are entitled," Blinken said.
Motorist With Gun Chases Off Hate Mob Terrorizing Jewish Family in Florida
Four men in an SUV reportedly shouted "Die Jew" at the family who were in Florida for a week's vacation.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Accuses AOC of 'Attacks on Jewish People'
Greene's latest inflammatory accusation against Ocasio-Cortez even suggested she is a "terrorist."
Iran, Palestinian Groups Praise Partnership Against Israel After Gaza War
"We highly appreciate the role of the Islamic Republic in Iran, and all the forces of the Axis of Resistance, which provided our resistance with weapons and expertise," Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesperson Abu Hamza said.
China to Send $1 Million In Cash to Gaza After Ceasefire With Israel
Along with the cash, China is offering the Palestinian people $1 million in donations and 200,000 COVID-19 vaccines.
Pro-Palestine and Pro-Israel Protesters Clash as Cease-Fire Announced
The NYPD confirmed to Newsweek that "there have been multiple arrests around midtown Manhattan," also specifying the area "in the vicinity of Times Square."
Israel, Hamas Both See Victories as Fighting Follows Gaza Ceasefire Deal
The Israel Defense Forces hailed "unprecedented" achievements in its fight against Gaza-based Palestinian factions such as Hamas, which bragged about being able "to humiliate the enemy and its army."
Israel: Some UN Members Would Be 'Happy' to See Greater Number of Dead Jews
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan criticized the United Nations' hypocrisy and questioned whether they would have asked the Allied forces to show restraint against Hitler.
Hamas Senior Official Denies Group Had Presence in Destroyed Gaza Building
Israel destroyed a 12-story office and residential building on Saturday that was home to offices for the Associated Press and Al-Jazeera.