All articles tagged with #israel palestine conflict
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
British political commentator Sami Hamdi, detained in the US over allegations related to his criticism of Israel and accusations of supporting Hamas, has agreed to leave the US voluntarily after over two weeks in detention, amid broader immigration enforcement actions targeting individuals supporting protests against Israel.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Responsible Statecraft
The Gaza ceasefire is collapsing as Israel resumes airstrikes, undermining efforts for peace and highlighting ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions, with Israel consolidating control and the US supporting aggressive policies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NME
Radiohead ended a seven-year live performance hiatus in 2023, citing personal struggles and grief, particularly Thom Yorke's loss of his wife, as reasons for the break. The band is now touring again, but members have reflected on their emotional challenges and the impact of political controversies surrounding their stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Gaza officials report at least 135 mutilated Palestinian bodies returned from Israel, with allegations of torture and unlawful killings at a notorious detention center. The situation is compounded by a fragile ceasefire in Gaza amid Israeli airstrikes and ongoing conflict. The story highlights serious human rights concerns and the complex geopolitical tensions in the region.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
Tony Blair is emerging as a key figure in planning the post-ceasefire governance of Gaza, potentially leading an international transitional authority to oversee the region's reconstruction and political future, amid ongoing Middle East peace negotiations.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Forward
While 142 countries support a two-state solution and recognize Palestinian statehood, 10 countries including the US, Israel, and several Pacific island nations oppose it due to religious, economic, strategic, and geopolitical reasons, with some small nations influenced by aid and religious beliefs, and others by strategic alliances and security concerns.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Just Security
The upcoming UN General Assembly will be overshadowed by concerns over the U.S.'s role, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the organization's future, with world leaders navigating complex diplomatic tensions amid ongoing crises like Gaza, Ukraine, and Syria, while also debating reforms and leadership succession.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Euronews.com
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly supported a nonbinding resolution advocating for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, emphasizing Palestinian governance, condemning violence from Hamas and Israel, and urging recognition of Palestine as an essential step, despite opposition from Israel and the US.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by RNS | Covering the world of religion.
Johnnie Moore, a PR expert and evangelical figure, has become the face of Gaza's aid efforts through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which faces severe criticism for its methods and alleged violations of humanitarian principles amid ongoing conflict and blockade, raising questions about the effectiveness and morality of his involvement.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Common Dreams
An investigation reveals that 83% of Palestinians killed by the IDF in Gaza are civilians, contradicting Israeli claims of low civilian casualties, and highlights widespread civilian harm and potential war crimes amid ongoing conflict.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Middle East Eye
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the concept of Greater Israel, a vision of territorial expansion encompassing parts of Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, sparking condemnation from Arab states. The idea, rooted in religious and historical claims, has evolved from early Zionist ideas and gained renewed prominence under Israel's current government, especially amid ongoing conflicts and territorial disputes in the region.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Hundreds of protesters in London demanded the release of hostages held in Gaza, criticizing the UK government's stance on recognizing a Palestinian state and calling for increased efforts to free the hostages amid rising antisemitic incidents and ongoing conflict in the region.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Dispatch
The article argues that the only viable long-term solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the re-establishment of a two-state solution, emphasizing the failure of past peace efforts, the dangers of the status quo, and the need for renewed leadership and international support to build Palestinian capacity and security arrangements for peaceful coexistence.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
A Palestinian-American man, Khamis Ayyad, died from smoke inhalation after settlers set fires to homes and vehicles in Silwad, West Bank, amid increased violence and attacks by settlers and Israeli forces in the region, following escalations related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Israeli far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited and prayed at the sensitive al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, violating longstanding arrangements and provoking condemnation from Jordan, Hamas, and the Palestinian Authority, amid ongoing tensions over the site’s status and control.