Jul 31 Watch 6:35 Sen. Shaheen on why more Dems voted to block weapons to Israel: ‘Things need to change’ By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura A late-night congressional vote fell short of the number needed to block weapons sales to Israel. But in a dramatic shift, more than half of Democrats supported the measure, reaching its highest level of support to date. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen… Continue watching
Jul 31 With growing urgency, more U.S. Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza By David Crary, Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press Major Jewish organizations, like the American Jewish Committee and the Rabbinical Assembly, express concern over worsening conditions and call for increased cooperation to deliver aid. Continue reading
Jul 31 Witkoff, Huckabee will inspect Gaza food distribution amid rising death toll of Palestinians seeking aid By Wafaa Shurafa, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The White House says envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee will inspect food distribution in Gaza on Friday. Continue reading
Jul 30 Canada to recognize a Palestinian state in September, prime minister says By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday, the latest in a series of symbolic announcements that are part of a broader global shift against Israel's policies in Gaza. Continue reading
Jul 30 At least 46 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, officials say, as hunger crisis grinds on By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Health officials in the Gaza Strip say Israeli strikes and gunfire have killed at least 46 Palestinians overnight and into Wednesday, most of them among crowds seeking food. Continue reading
Jul 29 Watch 4:52 Gaza experiencing ‘worst-case’ scenario of famine, leading aid group warns By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson, Kayan Taraporevala Israel's prime minister is facing growing international pressure to end the war in Gaza that has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians. A leading food crisis group is now warning of widespread famine in Gaza as deaths from starvation rise. Amna… Continue watching
Jul 29 WATCH: UN meeting calls on Israel to commit to a Palestinian state, gives ‘unwavering support’ to two-state solution By Edith M. Lederer, Josef Federman, Associated Press It signaled widespread international determination to end one of the world's longest conflicts. Continue reading
Jul 29 Over 60,000 Palestinians have died in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry says By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The ministry's statement on Tuesday did not say how many were civilians or militants, but it has said women and children make up around half the dead. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 3:27 Trump urges Israel to allow food into Gaza as he sees ‘real starvation’ there By Deema Zein, Kayan Taraporevala President Trump urged action to get more food into Gaza as the real threat of starvation stalks tens of thousands of Palestinians. Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu must "make sure they get the food." Deema Zein reports. Continue watching
Jul 28 Israel’s leader claims no one in Gaza is starving. Data and witnesses disagree By Cara Anna, Associated Press Here’s what we know as the World Health Organization says 63 of the 74 malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza this year have occurred this month. Those included 24 children under the age of 5. Continue reading