Tag: ceasefire

Despite an escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and allegations of war crimes, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly rejected resolutions to halt $8.8 billion in weapons sales to Israel, with only 15 senators supporting the effort.

The Israeli government has now adopted a strategy of inflicting overwhelming violence until Hamas capitulates by releasing the remaining hostages.

The ceasefire is the truce of the weak on both sides.

On Nov. 6, regardless of who wins the election on the day before, Biden needs to withdraw all his political capital from the bank and spend it in the Middle East.

At the heart of the current impasse is Netanyahu’s firm stance on maintaining Israeli control over the Philadelphi Corridor—a narrow strip of land that runs along Gaza’s border with Egypt.

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 30 Palestinians at a school housing displaced people near Khan Younis, mostly women and children.

The students wanted a change in United States and Israeli policy and action to secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Is a planetary cease fire desperately needed?

United Nations humanitarian leaders issued a joint demand Monday for dramatically increasing the flow of aid into Gaza.

This move by Sanders comes amidst a period of heightened tension and a reassessment of the U.S.-Israel relationship.