May 26 Thousands of Israeli nationalists chant ‘death to Arabs’ during annual procession through Jerusalem By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Palestinian shopkeepers closed early and police lined the alleys ahead of the march that often becomes a rowdy and sometimes violent procession of ultranationalist Jews… Continue reading
May 26 Israeli strikes kill 52 in Gaza including dozens in a shelter, medics say By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israeli strikes killed at least 52 people in the Gaza Strip on Monday, including 36 in a school-turned-shelter that was struck as people slept. Continue reading
May 25 Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 38 people, including children, as Noem visits Israel By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Gaza's Health Ministry said 3,785 people have been killed in the territory since Israel ended a ceasefire and renewed its offensive in March. Continue reading
May 23 Iran and U.S. hold a fifth round of nuclear negotiations in Rome with enrichment a key issue By Jon Gambrell, Giada Zampano, Associated Press U.S. officials up to President Donald Trump insist Iran cannot continue to enrich uranium at all in any deal that could see sanctions lifted on Tehran's struggling economy. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi early Friday insisted online that no enrichment… Continue reading
May 22 These are the DC shooting victims who worked for the Israeli Embassy By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel identified the victims as Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky. They were leaving a young diplomats event at the Capital Jewish Museum that was meant to “foster unity and celebrate Jewish heritage” when they were killed on Wednesday. Continue reading
May 22 2 Israeli Embassy staff members killed in DC shooting By Maya Sweedler, Associated Press The stunning attack prompted Israeli missions to beef up their security and lower their flags to half-staff. Continue reading
May 21 Dozens in Gaza killed by Israeli strikes as critical aid fails to reach Palestinians By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The attacks killed at least 82 people, including several women and a week-old infant, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and area hospitals. Continue reading
May 21 2 of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza encircled by Israeli forces, staff say By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press The Indonesian hospital and al-Awda hospital are among the region’s only surviving medical centers. Both have come under fire this week, including shelling at al-Awda that happened Wednesday as The Associated Press spoke to its director on the phone. Continue reading
May 20 UK cuts trade talks with Israel over Gaza offensive and blockade By Brian Melley, Associated Press The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and leveling new sanctions targeting West Bank settlers as it criticizes Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Continue reading
May 20 Israel’s latest military offensive kills 85 in Gaza despite mounting international criticism By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel is pressing ahead with its new military offensive in Gaza despite mounting international criticism. Continue reading