insert_link World Could Biden stop Netanyahu’s plans? A national security expert looks at Israel’s attack on Rafah Palestinians crowd a street as smoke billows from Israeli strikes in Rafah on May 7, 2024. AFP via Getty Images By Gregory F. Treverton, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Israel entered Rafah, a city that marks Gaza’s southern border crossing with Egypt, on May 7, 2024, launching a military offensive that the U.S. and others have cautioned Israel not to pursue. President Joe Biden warned […] todayMay 10, 2024 36
insert_link World United Nations says no humanitarian aid or fuel is currently entering the Gaza The United Nations says no humanitarian aid or fuel is currently entering the Gaza strip, which could have "catastrophic" consequences for the people there. In its latest daily update, the world body says there have been ongoing and "significant amounts of bombardment" in eastern Rafah early Thursday "and all through the night". Jody Jacobs reports from the UN headquarters in New York. todayMay 10, 2024 41
insert_link World U.S holds up arms to Israel amid hopes of ceasefire The United States is holding up arms shipments to Israel, a move — officials claim — is intended to send a political message to its Middle East ally. The decision was initially reported over the weekend, and marks the first time the US has delayed a potential weapons sale to Israel since Hamas attacked the country seven months ago. With the details, Benji Hyer. todayMay 8, 2024 14
insert_link World Is the UN Failing in Gaza? In Gaza, access to water is so restricted that in Khan Younis, a city in the south of the enclave, 600 people are said to be sharing one toilet. The United Nations remains the main lifeline in the Palestinian territory since the Israeli-Hamas war began, but could the organization be doing more to end the war? UNRWA By Dawn Clancy As the war on Gaza enters its seventh […] todayMay 7, 2024 33
insert_link World Houthi rebel group offers places at Yemeni universities for suspended U.S students The Iran-backed Houthi militia, labeled a terrorist organization by the U.S., is offering educational opportunities in Yemen to American students suspended from colleges for participating in anti-Israel protests. This move comes after protests and Gaza solidarity encampments erupted at major U.S. schools, leading to over 1000 arrests. Benji Hyer reports on this development amid global tensions. todayMay 6, 2024 12
insert_link World U.S stops arms shipment for Israel Amid the Gaza conflict, the United States has stopped a shipment of US-made ammunition bound for Israel, a first since the war began. This move, from Israel's major financial and arms supporter, has raised concerns within both governments. While the White House National Security Council affirms continued support for Israel's defense, the halt signals a notable shift in US-Israel relations during the conflict- as Benji Hyer reports. todayMay 6, 2024 7
insert_link Local Palestinian journalists covering Gaza awarded 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize Palestinian journalists covering Gaza have been named as laureates of the 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, following the recommendation of an International Jury of media professionals. The Award Ceremony will take place on 2 May in the margins of the World Press Freedom Conference in Santiago, Chile. “In these times of darkness and hopelessness, we wish to share a strong message of solidarity and recognition […] todayMay 3, 2024 8
insert_link World U.N says it could take decades to reconstruct Gaza The United Nations says it could take until 2040 to rebuild all the homes that have been destroyed in Gaza. In a report released by the UN on Thursday it says there has been billions of dollars in damage especially to homes, following nearly seven months of conflict. Jody Jacobs has more. todayMay 3, 2024 54
insert_link World Biden Urges Order Amid Campus Unrest Across U.S U.S President, Joseph Biden emphasizes the importance of order on college campuses as unrest spreads across universities nationwide. Police have made over 1000 arrests following pro-Palestinian protests and Gaza solidarity encampments at major schools, where students and staff advocate boycotting entities linked to Israel. However, recent violent clashes, allegations of provocative chants, and law enforcement responses have ignited outrage and fear, drawing criticism toward the Biden administration from various quarters. […] todayMay 3, 2024 24