Sep 25 Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as international pressure for ceasefire grows By Wafaa Shurafa, David Rising, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron told France 24 on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York that his country has recognized a Palestinian state on the conviction it "is the only way to isolate Hamas."… Continue reading
Sep 25 What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press The Global Sumud Flotilla said Wednesday it was targeted by drones and communications jamming, with several explosions occurring on or near some of the boats. Continue reading
Sep 24 Gaza-bound flotilla says it was attacked by drones. Italy and Spain send help By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press The Global Sumud Flotilla said on Wednesday the drones attacked and communications were jammed during the night. Continue reading
Sep 23 More experts say Israel’s offensive in Gaza constitutes genocide By Mike Corder, Molly Quell, Associated Press The accusation is vehemently denied by Israel, while others have rejected it or said only a court can make that determination. Continue reading
Sep 22 How Israel could retaliate against the growing push for recognition of a Palestinian state By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The efforts to push a two-state solution face major obstacles, beginning with vehement opposition from the United States and Israel. Continue reading
Sep 17 EU lays out new tariffs and sanctions on Israel over war in Gaza By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The proposal includes increasing tariffs on some Israeli goods and imposing sanctions on 10 Hamas leaders, Israeli settlers, and two members of Prime Minister Netanyahu's cabinet. Continue reading
Sep 17 Israeli troops press forward into Gaza City as Palestinians flee and death toll passes 65,000 By Julia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel's military reports over 150 air and artillery strikes on the city in recent days. The strikes have toppled high-rise towers, which Israel claims are used by Hamas for surveillance. Continue reading
Sep 16 UN commission of inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza and urges global action By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel has issued a report that calls on countries to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible for it. Continue reading
Sep 16 Israel’s military begins its ground offensive in Gaza City and thousands of residents flee By Melanie Lidman, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel has launched its offensive in Gaza City, vowing to overwhelm a city already in ruins from nearly two years of war. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 2:56 Rubio affirms U.S. support for Israel’s vision of military victory in Gaza By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Doha to meet with Qatar’s leaders following unprecedented Israeli strikes targeting Hamas leaders last week. Earlier Monday, Rubio appeared with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem as the two presented a… Continue watching