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Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN says
Read full article: Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN saysHumanitarian aid to northern Gaza, where Israel launched a ground offensive on Oct. 6, has largely been blocked for the past 66 days.
Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive
Read full article: Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensiveSyria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of its largest city and dozens of nearby towns and villages.
Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be 'HELL TO PAY'
Read full article: Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be 'HELL TO PAY'President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office there will be “HELL TO PAY.”.
Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specifics
Read full article: Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specificsThe summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro has produced a joint declaration that, while not totally endorsed by one of the group’s members, succeeded in addressing most topics host Brazil had prioritized addressing: both ongoing major wars, a global pact to fight hunger, taxation of the world’s wealthiest people and changes to global governance.
CIA employee accused of leaking classified info on Israeli attack plans to face charges in Virginia
Read full article: CIA employee accused of leaking classified info on Israeli attack plans to face charges in VirginiaA CIA employee accused of leaking classified information assessing Israel’s earlier plans to attack Iran has been ordered by a federal judge to face felony charges in Virginia.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drones and missiles at US warships near the Red Sea but do no damage
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drones and missiles at US warships near the Red Sea but do no damageThe U.S. Defense Department says Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted two U.S. Navy warships with multiple drones and missiles as they were traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Tuesday.
Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosions
Read full article: Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosionsA Lebanese government minister says his country has filed a complaint against Israel at the U.N.’s labor organization over the string of deadly attacks involving exploding pagers, saying workers were among those killed and injured.
Iran’s help has transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts say
Read full article: Iran’s help has transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts sayU.N. experts say Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been transformed from a local armed group with limited capabilities to a powerful military organization with support from Iran, Iraqi armed groups, Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants and others.
Arab American voters make their choice — Harris, Trump or neither — in the election's final days
Read full article: Arab American voters make their choice — Harris, Trump or neither — in the election's final daysArab Americans in Michigan are making their final decisions in the presidential election after a year of political turmoil in the nation's largest Arab American community.
Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young voters
Read full article: Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young votersDemocrats are spending about $500,000 for a last-minute push to persuade voters in battleground states to reject third-party candidates Jill Stein and Cornel West.
Israel strikes Iran as payback for missile attack, risking escalation of Mideast wars
Read full article: Israel strikes Iran as payback for missile attack, risking escalation of Mideast warsIsrael pounded Iran with a series of airstrikes, saying it was targeting military sites in retaliation for the barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired upon Israel earlier in October.
In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election
Read full article: In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during electionIn a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election.
Yehuda Bauer, prominent Israeli Holocaust scholar, dies at 98
Read full article: Yehuda Bauer, prominent Israeli Holocaust scholar, dies at 98Yehuda Bauer, one of Israel’s foremost Holocaust scholars who shaped the way people around the world study and learn about the Holocaust, has died in Jerusalem.
U.S. expands sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic attack on Israel
Read full article: U.S. expands sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic attack on IsraelThe U.S. on Friday announced new sanctions on Iran’s energy sector in response to its October 1 attack on Israel, firing roughly 180 missiles into the country.
Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefing
Read full article: Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefingAfter 1,080 days as president, Joe Biden on Friday decided to pop in and take questions in the White House briefing room for the first time.
US launches airstrikes by fighter jets and ships on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Read full article: US launches airstrikes by fighter jets and ships on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebelsU.S. officials say the U.S. military struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen, going after weapons systems, bases and other equipment belonging to the Iranian-backed rebels.
Iranian supreme leader praises missile attack on Israel, saying Iran will do it again if necessary
Read full article: Iranian supreme leader praises missile attack on Israel, saying Iran will do it again if necessaryIran’s supreme leader has praised the country’s recent missile strike on Israel and said it is ready to do it again if necessary.
The Nobel Prizes will be announced against a backdrop of wars, famine and artificial intelligence
Read full article: The Nobel Prizes will be announced against a backdrop of wars, famine and artificial intelligenceWars, a refugee crisis, famine, and artificial intelligence could all be recognized with Nobel Prizes.
Yemen's Houthi rebels are looking to gain from continuing conflict in the Middle East
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels are looking to gain from continuing conflict in the Middle EastSince Israel intensified its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been quick to show they're an important player in the complex conflicts convulsing the Middle East.
What to know about Israel's ground invasion in southern Lebanon
Read full article: What to know about Israel's ground invasion in southern LebanonIsrael’s ground operation in Lebanon stretched into its second week, as the Hezbollah militant group continued to fire hundreds of rockets deep into Israel.
Iran fires dozens of missiles into Israel as retaliation for killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders
Read full article: Iran fires dozens of missiles into Israel as retaliation for killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leadersIran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel, the latest in a series of escalating attacks in a yearslong conflict between Israel and Iran and its Arab allies.
The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost security
Read full article: The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost securityThe Pentagon says is sending a “few thousand” additional troops to the Middle East to bolster security and to be prepared to defend Israel if necessary.
Google expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollars
Read full article: Google expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollarsAn expert witness testifying for Google says an antitrust case brought against the tech giant drastically underestimates the company's competition.
WATCH: Scuffle between officers, pro-Palestine activists near Orlando Publix sparks investigation
Read full article: WATCH: Scuffle between officers, pro-Palestine activists near Orlando Publix sparks investigationFollowing an altercation with pro-Palestine activists on Saturday, police have announced that a use-of-force investigation is underway.
8 pro-Palestine activists arrested over fight near Publix following Orlando rally
Read full article: 8 pro-Palestine activists arrested over fight near Publix following Orlando rallyOfficers said they responded to a “disturbance” near a Publix store, discovering demonstrators arguing with someone who held opposing views.
Weaponizing ordinary devices violates international law, United Nations rights chief says
Read full article: Weaponizing ordinary devices violates international law, United Nations rights chief saysThe United Nations human rights chief says weaponizing ordinary communication devices represents a new development in warfare.
Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against Trump
Read full article: Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against TrumpLeaders of an “Uncommitted” movement, who helped garner hundreds of thousands of votes in Democratic primaries across the nation in protest of the Israel-Hamas war, won't endorse Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
US military acknowledges Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones
Read full article: US military acknowledges Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper dronesYemen’s Houthi rebels have shot down two American MQ-9 Reaper drones in under a week, further highlighting the regional spread of the Israel-Hamas war.
US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concerns
Read full article: US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concernsThe Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3 billion allocation of military aid.
The ancient jar smashed by a 4-year-old is back on display at an Israeli museum after repair
Read full article: The ancient jar smashed by a 4-year-old is back on display at an Israeli museum after repairAn Israeli museum has put back on display a rare Bronze-Era jar that a 4-year-old accidentally smashed.
Israeli soldiers fatally shot an American woman at a West Bank protest, a witness says
Read full article: Israeli soldiers fatally shot an American woman at a West Bank protest, a witness saysA witness tells The Associated Press that Israeli soldiers fatally shot an American woman participating in a protest against settlements in the West Bank.
House Republicans subpoena Secretary Blinken for testimony on US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Read full article: House Republicans subpoena Secretary Blinken for testimony on US withdrawal from AfghanistanHouse Republicans have issued a subpoena for testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken as they finish their investigation into the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
‘We all failed you.’ Heartbreak at funeral for Israeli-American hostage in Jerusalem
Read full article: ‘We all failed you.’ Heartbreak at funeral for Israeli-American hostage in JerusalemAn Israeli-American family that became an international symbol in the struggle to free hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza lay their son to rest on Monday after the discovery of his body and those of five others brought a fresh outpouring of grief.
Yemen's Houthi rebels target oil tanker in the Red Sea. US says rebels also hit Saudi-flagged tanker
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels target oil tanker in the Red Sea. US says rebels also hit Saudi-flagged tankerAn attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has targeted a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea, and a nearby Saudi-flagged tanker also came under fire, allegedly by the group.
Challenges of the Gaza humanitarian aid pier offer lessons for the US Army
Read full article: Challenges of the Gaza humanitarian aid pier offer lessons for the US ArmyThe Army commander in charge of the U.S. military's Gaza pier project says the mission was the biggest “organizational leadership challenge” he has ever experienced.
Iran's supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran's nuclear program
Read full article: Iran's supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran's nuclear programIran’s supreme leader has opened the door to renewed negotiations with the United States over his country’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Greek-flagged tanker is burning after Houthi attacks, but no sign of oil spill
Read full article: Greek-flagged tanker is burning after Houthi attacks, but no sign of oil spillA Greek-flagged tanker repeatedly attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea remains ablaze but hasn’t sprung a major oil leak in the waterway.
Member of British journalist team dies after Russian missile hits hotel in eastern Ukraine
Read full article: Member of British journalist team dies after Russian missile hits hotel in eastern UkraineA British safety adviser working with a team of Reuters journalists was killed when a Russian missile struck a hotel in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk.
Fires break out on abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion that Yemen rebels attacked in Red Sea
Read full article: Fires break out on abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion that Yemen rebels attacked in Red SeaFires have broken on a Greek-flagged oil tanker previously attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels this week.
Greek oil tanker drifting and ablaze after repeated attacks in the Red Sea, British military says
Read full article: Greek oil tanker drifting and ablaze after repeated attacks in the Red Sea, British military saysA Greek-flagged oil tanker traveling through the Red Sea has come under repeated attack, leaving the vessel “not under command” and drifting ablaze in an assault suspected to have been carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year may be even higher
Read full article: UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year may be even higherThe United Nations says that a record number of aid workers were killed in conflicts around the world last year, and this year may be on course to be even deadlier.
‘Warning Letters:’ Masked man threatened explosions in Orlando over support for Israel
Read full article: ‘Warning Letters:’ Masked man threatened explosions in Orlando over support for IsraelOfficials said the suspect — Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, 43 — targeted businesses in Orlando over their perceived support for Israel.
US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
Read full article: US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East warThe U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles.
A ship in the Red Sea is attacked 3 times by suspected Yemeni rebels, including with a drone boat
Read full article: A ship in the Red Sea is attacked 3 times by suspected Yemeni rebels, including with a drone boatA Liberian-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea has been targeted in a third attack by suspected Yemeni rebels in their campaign of assaults over the Israel-Hamas war.
Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court
Read full article: Turkey formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN courtTurkey has filed a formal request with the International Court of Justice to join South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel.
Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst has book out this fall on Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of Israel
Read full article: Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst has book out this fall on Oct. 7 Hamas invasion of IsraelThe chief foreign correspondent for Fox News, Trey Yingst, will have a book out this fall timed to the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel.
Polls close in Iran presidential election held after hard-liner's death and as Mideast tensions rise
Read full article: Polls close in Iran presidential election held after hard-liner's death and as Mideast tensions riseIranians have voted in a snap election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi.
Survivors of Israel music festival massacre unite to build a healing community
Read full article: Survivors of Israel music festival massacre unite to build a healing communityIn the months since Hamas’ surprise attack sent them scattering across fields or hiding in desert brush, survivors of a massacre at a trance festival in Israel have come together as a community to heal.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews block highway to protest Israel's new mandatory military service ruling
Read full article: Ultra-Orthodox Jews block highway to protest Israel's new mandatory military service rulingHundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men have blocked a major highway in central Israel for two hours.
Ship attacked in Red Sea in latest maritime assault carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebels
Read full article: Ship attacked in Red Sea in latest maritime assault carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebelsA ship traveling through the Red Sea has reported being hit in an attack carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the latest in the campaign targeting shipping over the Israel-Hamas war.
Michigan, CUNY didn't suitably assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, US says
Read full article: Michigan, CUNY didn't suitably assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, US saysThe University of Michigan and the City University of New York didn't adequately investigate complaints about antisemitic or anti-Palestinian harassment linked to campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war and other incidents.
Italian Premier Meloni describes Putin's cease-fire offer for Ukraine as 'propaganda'
Read full article: Italian Premier Meloni describes Putin's cease-fire offer for Ukraine as 'propaganda'Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has dismissed a cease-fire offer for Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin as “propaganda” as she wraps up a Group of Seven summit that saw a deal reached for a $50 billion loan to Ukraine.
Cal State LA president says pro-Palestinian protesters no longer welcome after building takeover
Read full article: Cal State LA president says pro-Palestinian protesters no longer welcome after building takeoverThe president of California State University, Los Angeles, says demonstrators protesting Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza are no longer welcome on campus after some of them occupied and trashed a building while she was inside.
Israel-Hamas war roils congressional race outside New York City, testing Democrats in pivotal clash
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war roils congressional race outside New York City, testing Democrats in pivotal clashThe Israel-Hamas war is roiling a primary election between two Democrats in New York, testing the party’s position on the conflict and the larger split between its progressive and centrist wings.
UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
Read full article: UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in GazaThe U.N. Security Council has approved its first resolution endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending the eight-month Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Biden will mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroad
Read full article: Biden will mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroadU.S. President Joe Biden is in France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day and will join other world leaders to commemorate the invasion that helped bring an end to World War II.
Columbia University and a Jewish student agree on a settlement that imposes more safety measures
Read full article: Columbia University and a Jewish student agree on a settlement that imposes more safety measuresColumbia University has agreed to take additional steps to make its students feel secure on campus.
After publishing an article critical of Israel, Columbia Law Review's website is shut down by board
Read full article: After publishing an article critical of Israel, Columbia Law Review's website is shut down by boardA student-run legal journal has been taken offline by its board of directors after it objected to the publication of an article that accused Israel of genocide.
Pentagon chief extends deployment of aircraft carrier, ships in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks go on
Read full article: Pentagon chief extends deployment of aircraft carrier, ships in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks go onU.S. officials say the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group that for months has launched crucial strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen to protect military and commercial ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden will remain in the region for at least another month.
Houthi rebels say at least 16 killed and 42 others wounded in joint US-British airstrikes in Yemen
Read full article: Houthi rebels say at least 16 killed and 42 others wounded in joint US-British airstrikes in YemenJoint British-U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed at least 16 people and wounded 42 others.
US and Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacks
Read full article: US and Britain strike Houthi rebel targets in Yemen after surge in shipping attacksAmerican officials say the U.S. and Britain have struck 13 Houthi targets in several locations in Yemen in response to a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Brazil's president withdraws his country's ambassador to Israel after criticizing the war in Gaza
Read full article: Brazil's president withdraws his country's ambassador to Israel after criticizing the war in GazaBrazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has withdrawn his ambassador to Israel after months of tensions between the two countries over the war in Gaza.
Another US MQ-9 Reaper drone goes down in Yemen, images purportedly show
Read full article: Another US MQ-9 Reaper drone goes down in Yemen, images purportedly showAnother U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone has gone down in Yemen as the country's Houthi rebels continued attacks on shipping around the Red Sea over the Israel-Hamas war.
Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian state
Read full article: Palestinian prime minister visits Madrid after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognize Palestinian stateSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid a day after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state.
Missile splashes into the Red Sea, causing no damage in latest suspected Yemen Houthi rebel attack
Read full article: Missile splashes into the Red Sea, causing no damage in latest suspected Yemen Houthi rebel attackA missile has splashed down in the waters of the Red Sea, but caused no damage to a passing commercial vessel in an attack likely carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Rutgers, Northwestern defend deals with student protesters: 'We had to get the encampment down'
Read full article: Rutgers, Northwestern defend deals with student protesters: 'We had to get the encampment down'The presidents of Northwestern and Rutgers universities have come to Capitol Hill to defend their decisions to end pro-Palestinian encampments through negotiations rather than police force.
Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000
Read full article: Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000Drexel University in Philadelphia is threatening to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters as arrests linked to campus demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war surpassed the 3,000 mark nationwide.
Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections
Read full article: Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union electionsEurope’s far right political parties have unofficially launched their campaign for the European Union elections in Spain with strong messages against illegal migration and the bloc’s climate policy.
The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protest
Read full article: The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protestColleges and universities have long been protected places for free expression without pressure or punishment.
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too
Read full article: Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, tooPresident Joe Biden has offered his most direct recognition of the anguish American college students are feeling over the Israel-Hamas war.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone as footage shows wreckage
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone as footage shows wreckageYemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed the shooting-down of an American drone, hours after footage circulated online of what appeared to be the wreckage of an MQ-9 Reaper drone.
Bodycam video shows Orlando police arrest pro-Palestine protesters
Read full article: Bodycam video shows Orlando police arrest pro-Palestine protestersThe Orlando Police Department released excerpts of body-worn camera video showing officers walking through a crowd at a pro-Palestine protest in Lake Eola Park.
Palestinians recount painful history with war in Gaza as a reminder
Read full article: Palestinians recount painful history with war in Gaza as a reminderDawud Assad still has nightmares of the day Jewish militias attacked his village of Deir Yassin outside Jerusalem 76 years ago, killing more than 100 people.
Yemen's Houthi rebels acknowledge attacking a US destroyer that shot down missile in the Red Sea
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels acknowledge attacking a US destroyer that shot down missile in the Red SeaYemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed targeting a U.S. Navy destroyer and a commercial ship in the Red Sea.
The EU is angry that Eurovision banned the EU flag from the song contest and wants to know why
Read full article: The EU is angry that Eurovision banned the EU flag from the song contest and wants to know whyThe European Union’s executive will demand explanations from Eurovision song contest organizers why its flag was banned from the concert hall during the final.
UK foreign secretary says halting arms sales to Israel would only strengthen Hamas
Read full article: UK foreign secretary says halting arms sales to Israel would only strengthen HamasBritain's foreign secretary has said that halting arms exports to Israel is “not a wise path” and would only strengthen Hamas.
Troopers arrest 3 accused of blocking I-4 near Disney Springs with cars, ‘Free Palestine’ signs
Read full article: Troopers arrest 3 accused of blocking I-4 near Disney Springs with cars, ‘Free Palestine’ signsThree people are accused of blocking Interstate 4 near Lake Buena Vista while holding signs stating “Free Palestine,” according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
What's the history of 'outside agitators'? Here's what to know about the label and campus protests
Read full article: What's the history of 'outside agitators'? Here's what to know about the label and campus protestsMany college and city leaders have blamed outside organizers for recent protests at universities around the country against U.S. support of Israel’s war in Gaza.
As pro-Palestinian encampments spread to European campuses, UK government seeks to head off unrest
Read full article: As pro-Palestinian encampments spread to European campuses, UK government seeks to head off unrestBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is calling for an end to “antisemitic abuse” at U.K. universities as protests against the war in Gaza expand and the government tries to prevent the type of unrest seen on American campuses in recent weeks.
‘There’s never been a Palestinian state:’ DeSantis addresses Israel protests at University of Florida
Read full article: ‘There’s never been a Palestinian state:’ DeSantis addresses Israel protests at University of FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the University of Florida to decry ongoing pro-Palestinian demonstrations at college campuses, doing so as protesters could be heard chanting nearby.
Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but presses on with Rafah attacks
Read full article: Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but presses on with Rafah attacksHamas says it's accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal, but Israel says the deal did not meet its core demands and has pushed ahead with an assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Florida university graduation events draw security, advisories
Read full article: Florida university graduation events draw security, advisoriesSome Florida state universities have ramped up security and issued advisories for graduation ceremonies, amid an already heightened police presence on campuses because of a wave of student protests.
Today's campus protests aren't nearly as big or violent as those last century — at least, not yet
Read full article: Today's campus protests aren't nearly as big or violent as those last century — at least, not yetAlthough it might be tempting to compare the U.S. campus protests to the anti-Vietnam War movement of a half century ago, experts say that would be an overreaction at this point.
‘No longer peaceful:’ 10 arrested as pro-Palestine rioters clash with USF police
Read full article: ‘No longer peaceful:’ 10 arrested as pro-Palestine rioters clash with USF policeUniversity officials said that around 75-100 protestors — including some unaffiliated with the university — arrived at the campus on Tuesday morning with items like wooden shields, umbrellas and tents.
Missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels damages a ship in the Red Sea
Read full article: Missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels damages a ship in the Red SeaAuthorities said a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels damaged a ship in the Red Sea in the latest assault in their campaign against shipping in the crucial maritime route.
College protesters want ‘amnesty.’ At stake: Tuition, legal charges, grades and graduation
Read full article: College protesters want ‘amnesty.’ At stake: Tuition, legal charges, grades and graduationHundreds of students around the country are being arrested, suspended, put on probation and, in rare cases, expelled from their colleges for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraftYemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed shooting down another of the U.S. military’s MQ-9 Reaper drones.
UF sets student protest boundaries, threatens 3-year ban for rulebreakers
Read full article: UF sets student protest boundaries, threatens 3-year ban for rulebreakersThe University of Florida is telling students what they can and can’t do if they want to protest on campus, and rulebreakers among students and faculty will face harsh penalties, according to information being shared on campus this week.