The Democratic Party has refused to allow a Palestinian American to speak at the Democratic National Convention despite pressure from delegates. The request for a Palestinian to speak at the DNC was made by members of the Uncommitted National Movement, who represent...
Blinken ‘Sentenced Ceasefire Talks to Death’ With Comments on Netanyahu
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments about Gaza ceasefire talks this week sentenced the negotiations to death, Middle East Eye reported Thursday, citing Israeli media. After meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, Blinken said the...
Netanyahu at Odds With Israeli Military Over Gaza-Egypt Border
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to insist that Israel must maintain control of the Gaza-Egypt border, known as the Philadelphi Corridor, as part of any hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas, but the Israeli military doesn't agree. Netanyahu has...
Hostage Talks at Impasse Because US Proposal Is Too Favorable Toward Israel
Hostage deal talks between Israel and Hamas are at an impasse because the new US proposal submitted last week goes too far to accommodate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demands, The Times of Israel reported Wednesday. The report cited two Arab officials...
New Democratic Party Platform Pledges ‘Ironclad’ Commitment to Israel
On Monday, delegates at the Democratic National Convention voted to adopt the party's new 2024 platform, which vows "ironclad" support for Israel amid its US-backed genocidal war in Gaza. "President Biden and Vice President Harris believe a strong, secure, and...
Members of Israel’s Negotiating Team Say Netanyahu Is Purposely Sabotaging Deal
Members of Israel's negotiating team believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is purposely trying to sabotage the chances of a deal with Hamas, Israel's public broadcaster Kan reported on Tuesday. A source speaking to Kan referred to Netanyahu saying on...
IRGC Says Iran’s Retaliation Against Israel for Haniyeh Killing May Take ‘Long’ Time
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Tuesday that it could be a "long" time before Iran launches its reprisal attack against Israel for the killing of Hamas's political chief in Tehran. "Time is on our side, and the waiting period may be long," said...
Israeli Military Recovers Six Bodies of Israeli Hostages in Gaza
The Israeli military said Tuesday that its forces recovered the bodies of six Israeli hostages in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. According to Ynet, initial findings show that five of the Israelis were killed as a result of a nearby Israeli airstrike. The...
After Meeting With Blinken, Netanyahu Backs US Gaza Proposal That Includes His Demands
After meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jerusalem on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement backing the new Gaza hostage and ceasefire proposal from the US, which includes the Israeli leader's demands and doesn't include...
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 10-Year-Old Quintuplets
Israeli strikes on Gaza on Sunday killed a total of 29 people, including 10-year-old quintuplets, The Associated Press has reported. The quintuplets were killed alongside their mother and 18-month-old sibling in a strike that targeted a home in Deir al-Balah in...