In a historic development, the ICC is in the process of requesting arrest warrants for prominent members of the Israeli government and Hamas on allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. After Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 and Israel responded militarily in Gaza, deadly fighting broke out, leading to this development. In an […]
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U.S. implements floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza amid conflict
The United States has taken a significant humanitarian initiative by constructing a floating dock to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip, aiming to alleviate severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. Due to ongoing Israeli restrictions and heavy fighting, trucks with vital supplies used this newly built dock to enter Gaza for the first […]
Nearly 450,000 have fled Rafah, U.N. agency says
Almost 450,000 Palestinians have fled from Rafah over the past week, the U.N. says, as Israeli tanks reportedly push deeper into the southern Gaza city. Palestinians are fleeing from violence, famine, and increased military offensives. The Israeli military ordered civilians to evacuate eastern Rafah and Jabalia for their own safety before starting the assaults, but […]
Israel Escalates Offensive on Rafah, Braces for Ground Invasion as Ceasefire Hopes Fade
With the ceasefire talks breaking down, Israel has started a missile assault on Rafah, the final bastion of Hamas in Gaza, dramatically escalating the Israel-Hamas confrontation. In Cairo, Egypt, talks broke down when Hamas called for a 12-week truce—double the length that the Israeli Defense Force had suggested—sparking a return to hostilities. The Israeli Defense […]
U.S. arms shipment pause fuels Israeli frustration over Rafah concerns
The US has taken the unexpected step of suspending a large armaments shipment to Israel, highlighting the escalating tensions, due to fears of possible military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The decision has caused significant frustration among Israeli officials and has far-reaching consequences in the diplomatic community. Concerns that these weapons would […]
As Israel’s invasion of Rafah looms, the U.S. must not supply more weapons. (Op-Ed)
Israel has ordered the evacuation of Rafah as incursion looms. Roughly 50,000 people have fled the city, but that is not an option for everyone, as most do not have anywhere else to go. By Tuesday morning, Israeli airstrikes on Rafah had killed 23 people, including six children, according to hospital officials in southern Gaza. […]
Columbia University employs remote learning amid pro-Palestine protests
Columbia University in New York City made the decision to shift to remote learning on Monday as demonstrations in support of Palestine continued for the sixth consecutive day on campus. President Minouche Shafik announced the move to virtual classes, stating it was aimed at reducing tensions and providing time for reflection on the situation. Initially […]
Columbia cancels in-person classes due to pro-Palestinian protests
Classes are to be held virtually on Zoom for Columbia University students amid pro-Palestinian protests on campus. As students fight for their voices to be heard, the administration is expressing concern about the “disruption.” Columbia President Minouche Shafik said in a note addressed to the school community Monday that she was “deeply saddened” by what […]
NYPD arrested over 100 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University
Mayor Eric Adams stated that over a hundred people were apprehended by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) during a pro-Palestinian rally on the Columbia institution campus after the president of the institution had requested their removal. Tensions rose when university president Nemat “Minouche” Shafik and other top officials from Columbia University testified before […]
U.K. air drops aid into Gaza
As the conflict within the Gaza Strip worsens due to the escalation from Israel and its rising hunger crisis, the U.K. made its first airdrop of aid on Monday. According to the Washington Post, the aid drop was a joint effort by the Royal Jordanian Air Force and the British Royal Air Force. Both groups […]
Gaza ceasefire resolution is approved by U.N Security Council
The U.N. Security Council has approved a ceasefire resolution to provide a period of aid and peace for Gaza during the tail-end of the holy month Ramadan. The resolution, which received 14-0 votes of the 15 member council with an abstaining vote from the U.S., caused an immediate international response as Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin […]
Israel cancels Washington visit after US allows UN Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass
U.S.-Israeli tensions rose on Monday as the Trump administration chose to recuse itself, paving the way for a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate end to the fighting in Gaza. The United States has previously rejected such resolutions calling for a ceasefire on a regular basis, therefore its decision to abstain from voting […]
