Hamas announced Sunday that it will release Edan Alexander, the last known U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza, as part of ongoing ceasefire mediation efforts involving the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli-American, has been held by Hamas for 583 days following his abduction on October 7, …
Read More »Israel to Seize Full Control of Gaza as Netanyahu Launches Expanded Offensive
Israel’s Security Cabinet has unanimously approved a new military plan to seize full control of the Gaza Strip, signaling a dramatic escalation in the war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the decision late Sunday, describing the upcoming operation as “intensive” and “powerful,” with the objective of permanently defeating …
Read More »Israel Resumes Strikes on Gaza, Ending Ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Tuesday that it was “conducting extensive strikes” across the Gaza Strip, signaling the heaviest bombardment since the ceasefire was brokered in January. “The goal remains the release of all our hostages—living and dead,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated. “From now on, Israel …
Read More »Trump Says Palestinians Won’t Return to Gaza Under U.S. Plan
Former President Donald Trump reaffirmed his controversial plan for the United States to take ownership of Gaza, stating that Palestinians would not be allowed to return to their land as part of his redevelopment vision for the war-torn region. In a pre-taped interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, a clip …
Read More »Trump’s Proposal to Take Over Gaza Faces Bipartisan Opposition
President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to take control of Gaza has drawn skepticism from both Republicans and Democrats, with lawmakers questioning its feasibility, legality, and potential military implications. During a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, Trump announced his vision for the …
Read More »Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza in Talks with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump suggested that the United States take control of the Gaza Strip during an Oval Office meeting Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the war-ravaged territory a “big pile of rubble” that could be transformed into a global economic hub. “The U.S. will take over the …
Read More »Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Israeli Military Operation
Jimmy Williams In a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday that Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the deadly Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, has been killed in a military operation. “I stand before you today to inform you that Yahya …
Read More »Senator Lindsey Graham Suggests Israel Nuke Gaza
Jessica Corbett, Common Dreams Anti-war voices on Monday fiercely condemned U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s suggestion that Israel would be within its rights to drop nuclear weapons on the Gaza Strip, seven months into an assault that has killed at least 35,091 Palestinians and injured another 78,827. “Why did we drop …
Read More »Biden Administration Finds Israel’s Use of U.S. Weapons in Gaza Likely Violated International Law
Jimmy Williams The Biden administration declared on Friday that Israel’s use of U.S.-supplied weapons in Gaza likely breached international humanitarian law. While unable to confirm specific airstrikes due to wartime conditions, the administration’s report to Congress marked its strongest stance yet on the conflict. According to the summary report, the …
Read More »Biden Backs Peaceful Protest, Denounces Campus ‘chaos’ Over Gaza
Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder President Joe Biden responded Thursday to weeks of protest on college campuses calling for a ceasefire in Gaza with a brief statement that the right to protest should be protected, but “not the right to cause chaos.” “We are not an authoritarian nation where we silence …
Read More »Jared Kushner Sparks Controversy with Comments on Gaza’s Waterfront Property
Jimmy Williams Jared Kushner, who worked closely with former President Donald Trump, recently sparked controversy for his comments regarding Gaza’s waterfront property during an event at Harvard University on March 8. Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and former senior advisor, suggested that the Gaza Strip’s coastline could be valuable if efforts were …
Read More »Biden To Announce U.S. Will Construct A Port On Gaza Coast To Deliver Humanitarian Aid
Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder President Joe Biden is expected to use his State of the Union address Thursday night to announce that the U.S. military will build port infrastructure on the Gaza Strip coast to allow humanitarian aid to arrive by sea. Senior White House officials briefed reporters earlier in …
Read More »Vice President Kamala Harris Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, Decries ‘Inhumane’ Conditions
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need to address the dire humanitarian situation. Speaking in Selma, Alabama, Harris called the conditions in Gaza “inhumane” and stressed the importance of a swift resolution. “Given the immense scale of suffering in Gaza, there …
Read More »U.S. Military Initiates Food Airdrop in Gaza Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Jimmy Williams The U.S. military has taken action to provide humanitarian aid in war-torn Gaza by starting a food airdrop. Three U.S. C-130 aircraft joined efforts by France and Jordan to deliver essential supplies to civilians in Gaza. This move follows President Biden’s announcement of upcoming airdrops, a commitment to …
Read More »U.S. Vetoes UN Resolution Calling For Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
Jimmy Williams In a contentious move, the United States vetoed a United Nations (UN) resolution on Friday, backed by a majority of Security Council members, urging an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza conflict. The vote was 13-1, with the United Kingdom abstaining, highlighting a growing divide between Washington …
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