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Guterres, at U.N., Denounces Israel’s Gaza Aid Blockade
“The floodgates of horror” have been opened for Palestinians since the collapse of the temporary cease-fire, Secretary General António Guterres said.The New York Times - 1d -
Gaza is a 'killing field', says UN chief, as agencies urge world to act on Israel's blockade
Israel has blocked all supplies from entering for five weeks - the longest period since the war began.BBC News - 1d -
18 months after Hamas’s attack, US support for Israel remains strong
Despite the cessation of a roughly two-month truce, Americans continue to endorse Israel's right to self-defense.The Hill - 1d -
Mike Huckabee confirmed as Trump's ambassador to Israel
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) as President Trump’s ambassador to Israel. The upper chamber largely voted along party lines, with 53 in favor and 46 ...The Hill - 14h -
Gaza medic deaths just the latest in Israel’s long history of changing its story over civilian killings
After 15 Palestinian medics and civil defence workers were killed by Israeli forces late last month, Israel began a familiar pattern of denial. The Israel Defense Forces’ changing account of its ...The Guardian - 1d -
Microsoft terminates jobs of engineers who protested use of AI products by Israel's military
At Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration, two engineers interrupted events to protest the use of the company's artificial intelligence by Israel's military.CNBC - 2d -
Israel blocks 2 British lawmakers from entering country
Israel blocked two British lawmakers from coming into the county, the two politicians said in a statement posted to social media Sunday. “We're astounded at the unprecedented step taken by the ...The Hill - 3d -
AIPAC targets Senate Democrats who backed Sanders on Israel aid
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is launching a new series of ads on Tuesday targeting the Senate Democrats who voted in favor of Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) motions last week ...The Hill - 1d -
Group calls on Bondi to investigate Ms. Rachel for Gaza-Israel groups
StopAntisemitism, an advocacy organization, reportedly wrote a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate popular children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel over posts about the conflict in Israel. ...The Hill - 1d -
Eugene Bareman unsure what's next for Israel Adesanya – or if he'll keep fighting
If Israel Adesanya was to never fight again, Eugene Bareman is grateful for the journey they've had in the UFC. A former standout kickboxer, Adesanya (24-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) made waves upon entering ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
In a break from U.S., British PM calls for probe into Israel's killing of emergency workers in Gaza
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for a probe into the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza after a video appeared to contradict Israel's account.NBC News - 21h -
Gaza’s children, needing urgent care, overwhelm hospitals as Israel-Hamas war continues
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, many children in Gaza are facing hunger and devastating injuries. Some, medevaced to Qatar, are learning to live without limbs, and often without their families.CBS News - 3d -
Israel military razed Gaza perimeter land to create ‘kill zone’, soldiers say
Combatants’ testimonies describe how areas were destroyed to create ‘a death zone of enormous proportions’ . Israel’s military razed huge swathes of land inside the perimeter of Gaza and ordered ...The Guardian - 3d -
Sen. Chris Van Hollen says "I'm not clear" on White House policy toward Israel
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland tells "Face the Nation" that "I'm not clear" on the White House's policy toward Israel amid the war with Hamas. "The President and the White House have ...CBS News - 2d -
Israel "disregards the need to protect civilians" in war, Doctors Without Borders chief says
Avril Benoit, Doctors Without Borders executive director, and Janti Soeripto, Save the Children president, join "Face the Nation" to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas. "What we have seen ...CBS News - 2d -
Microsoft fires employees who protested its support for Israel at 50th anniversary event
Two Microsoft employees were fired for protests condemning the company’s support for Israel at a 50th anniversary event last week. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman was interrupted by shouts from ...The Hill - 1d -
Video contradicts Israel’s version of killing of paramedics in Gaza
Military admits initial account of incident was inaccurate after Palestine Red Crescent releases footage of ‘massacre’Financial Times - 3d -
Israel Turns Away 2 British Lawmakers
The lawmakers, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, said they were “astounded” by the decision to refuse them entry.The New York Times - 3d -
It was about censorship, says MP denied entry to Israel
Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang were barred entering from the country over the weekend.BBC News - 2d -
Row as Badenoch backs Israel barring two UK MPs
Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang say they were "astounded" to be denied entry to the country while on a trip to visit the West Bank.BBC News - 3d -
Israel changes account of Gaza medic killings after video surfaces of attack
The Israeli military backtracked on its account of killing 15 Palestinian medics last month after phone video appeared to contradict its claims.CBS News - 3d -
Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes while fighting for Israel in Gaza
Exclusive: Met to be handed dossier of evidence alleging crimes including killings of civilians and aid workers. A war crimes complaint against 10 Britons who served with the Israeli military in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Israel widens air strikes against neighbours in escalating campaign
Bombing in Lebanon and Syria come alongside renewed military offensive in GazaFinancial Times - 2d -
BBC Verify analyses video showing Israel's killing of Gaza medics
The IDF's killing of 15 emergency workers has drawn international condemnation. BBC Verify examines new footage of the incident.BBC News - 2d -
Israel’s Supreme Court Pauses Netanyahu’s Attempt to Fire Spy Chief
The hearing opened with unruly scenes as hecklers forced the justices to halt the proceedings and then to resume them without a public audience. The government was handed a deadline to find a ...The New York Times - 1d -
4 Things to Know About Mike Huckabee, Trump’s Ambassador to Israel
Mr. Huckabee’s nomination drew sharp criticism from Democrat lawmakers and some faith groups, who said his past statements on Palestinian identity were “highly incendiary.”The New York Times - 13h -
Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On
The U.N. has said Israel killed the workers. The video appears to contradict Israel’s version of events, which said the vehicles were “advancing suspiciously” without headlights or emergency signals.The New York Times - 4d -
Gaza air strikes follow heaviest rocket fire by Hamas in months
A journalist is reportedly killed in a strike at a hospital compound after 10 rockets are fired into Israel.BBC News - 2d -
Trump says US to engage in 'direct talks' with Iran
Sitting next to Israel's prime minister, he said direct talks with Iran would start Saturday.ABC News - 2d -
Red Carpet for an Accused War Criminal: Why is the I.C.C. Under Fire?
The leaders of Israel, Hungary and the United States have moved to neutralize the judiciary both at home and abroad.The New York Times - 1d -
Israel changes account of Gaza medic killings after video showed deadly attack
Israeli forces killed 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March.BBC News - 3d -
Israel has told White House that IDF troops will have "rest and refit," NSC's John Kirby says
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells "Face the Nation" that the Biden administration has been "very clear" with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government that ...CBS News - 2d -
Microsoft workers: We were fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract
Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a ...ABC News - 2d -
Microsoft terminates jobs of engineers who protested use of AI products by Israel’s military
Microsoft terminated the employment of two software engineers who protested at company events on Friday over the Israeli military’s use of the company’s artificial intelligence products, according ...NBC News - 2d -
Gaza City strike kills at least 23 as Israel reportedly plans to seize Rafah
Search for survivors continues at residential building, amid reports Israeli military preparing to seize entire city in south. Middle East crisis – live updates At least 23 people have been ...The Guardian - 15h -
Pro-Palestinian protester interrupts Microsoft AI CEO during live event
A pro-Palestinian protester interrupted a live presentation by Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, accusing the tech company of selling AI technology to Israel.NBC News - 5d
