Apart from the attack on the Nova music festival on October 7th, which felt like it happened while U2 were on stage at Sphere Las Vegas, I have generally tried to stay out of the politics of the Middle East… this was not humility, more uncertainty in the face of obvious complexity… I have over recent months written about the …
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Mohamed Salah challenges UEFA response to Palestinian footballer’s death in Gaza
Aug 10, 2025, 08:55 AM ET Mohamed Salah is a Premier League and Champions League winner with Liverpool. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA for not saying how a footballer known as the “Palestinian Pele” died in its tribute to him. The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said on Wednesday that Suleiman …
Read More »Slate News Quiz: D.C., Gaza, Jensen Huang.
Welcome to Slate’s weekly news quiz. It’s Friday, which means it’s time to test your knowledge of the week’s news events. Your host, Ray Hamel, has concocted questions on news topics ranging from politics to business, from culture to sports to science. At the end of the quiz, you’ll be able to compare your score with that of the average …
Read More »Huckabee cites Dresden bombing to defend Israel’s Gaza offensive – Politico
Huckabee cites Dresden bombing to defend Israel’s Gaza offensive Politico US envoy to Israel taunts Starmer and likens Gaza assault to Dresden bombing The Guardian Ambassador Huckabee’s Interview with CBS News U.S. Embassy in Israel (.gov) Mike Huckabee, Israel’s Passionate Defender as Gaza War Drives Allies Away The New York Times Huckabee: ‘Possibly starvation’ in Gaza The Hill Source link
Read More »Trump doesn't oppose Netanyahu plan for full Gaza occupation: U.S. officials – Axios
Trump doesn’t oppose Netanyahu plan for full Gaza occupation: U.S. officials Axios Trump admin live updates: Trump hits India with more tariffs over Russian oil imports ABC News Friendship, love and loss in Gaza: A graphic novel Al Jazeera The challenge in expanding aid to Gaza Politico Chiefly focused on food aid, Trump says Gaza occupation ‘pretty much up to Israel’ The Times of Israel …
Read More »Growing number of Jewish American groups speak out over Gaza famine | US news
As global outrage intensifies over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a growing number of prominent Jewish American organizations, including some traditional defenders of Israel, are speaking out and imploring the country to ensure that humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza. This week, a UN-backed food security group warned that a “worst-case scenario of famine” is unfolding in Gaza and health …
Read More »Over 1,000 rabbis press Israel on Gaza aid : NPR
People attend an interfaith service on Oct. 29, 2018, at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images More than 1,000 rabbis and other Jewish leaders from around the globe, including in Israel and the U.S., have signed a public letter urging Israel to allow extensive humanitarian aid into Gaza. The letter …
Read More »Gaza War Protesters Arrested at Offices of Schumer and Gillibrand – The New York Times
Gaza War Protesters Arrested at Offices of Schumer and Gillibrand The New York Times Anti-Israel protesters arrested in Schumer, Gillibrand’s NYC office building Fox News Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Chuck Schumer’s office in New York City The Guardian “Let Gaza Live”: 50 Jewish Peace Activists Arrested Protesting Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand for Vote to Keep Arming Israel Democracy Now! Council member Tiffany Cabán among 50 …
Read More »Scoop: Trump envoy Witkoff heads to Israel to discuss Gaza crisis – Axios
Scoop: Trump envoy Witkoff heads to Israel to discuss Gaza crisis Axios Trump’s envoy in Israel as Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says 91 killed seeking aid in past day BBC Trump Envoy Expected in Israel as Hunger in Gaza Deepens The New York Times U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Israel to address humanitarian crisis in Gaza NBC News Trump’s envoy Witkoff heads …
Read More »Gaza starvation widens MAGA's rupture with Israel – Axios
Gaza starvation widens MAGA’s rupture with Israel Axios Greene Calls Gaza Crisis a ‘Genocide,’ Hinting at Rift on the Right Over Israel The New York Times MAGA is turning on Israel over Gaza, but Trump is unmoved Politico Opinion | I might lean left — but Marjorie Taylor Greene is winning my respect The Washington Post ‘The war needs to end’: is the US …
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