Tense scene at UCLA after police order protesters to leave

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters remained behind barricades on the UCLA campus early Thursday morning despite police orders to leave as officers were poised to move in on their fortified encampment that was ringed by an even larger crowd, including supporters who locked arms and curious onlookers. Videos began emerging on social media overnight of police … Read more

Blinken opposes Netanyahu’s plan for Rafah invasion

Blinken opposes Netanyahu’s plan for Rafah invasion – CBS News Watch CBS News In a visit to Israel on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated the U.S. does not support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan for a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv. Be … Read more

5/1: CBS Evening News – CBS News

5/1: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Several college protests turn violent; police called in to clear encampments; Bee colony delays Arizona Diamondbacks game Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer … Read more

The importance of victory over Hamas for normalization with Saudi Arabia

Israel faces several challenges almost seven months into the war in Gaza. Hamas is still not defeated, and international pressure on Israel is growing. A recent column at The New York Times suggested that “Israel has a choice to make: Rafah or Riyadh.” This is what columnist Thomas Friedman argues. “US officials tell me … Read more

Clearing debris from Gaza may take 14 years, says UN

A United Nation (UN) official said that clearing huge amount of debris, including unexploded ordnance left over from the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, may take around 14 years. The announcement was made by Pehr Lodhammar, senior officer at the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) during a press conference in Geneva on Friday, … Read more

Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s mother speaks out after Hamas releases hostage video of her son

Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s mother speaks out after Hamas releases hostage video of her son – CBS News Watch CBS News For more than 200 days after Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct.7, his mother hadn’t heard his voice or seen video that proved he was alive. But that changed this week, when Hamas … Read more

How Are Female Tech Firms Fighting the Employment Crisis in the West Bank?

According to the Health Ministry in Gaza, since Hamas’ on-the-ground massacre and capture of Israelis on October 7, Israel’s relentless bombardment and destruction of the Gaza Strip has killed more than 34,262 Palestinians. Palestinians in the West Bank have also suffered fatalities after the conflict increased tensions in the occupied territory. Since Israel officially declared … Read more

Hezbollah’s dilemma: What should be its next step against Israel?

Hezbollah is trying to save face 201 days into the conflict with Israel. Hezbollah joined in the Hamas attacks after October 7, essentially trying to open a limited two-front war with Israel. This has now stretched on longer than Hezbollah had likely anticipated. The Iranian-backed terrorist group has lost hundreds of its fighters, many … Read more

Ahead of Passover, Israel faces threats on many fronts

Ahead of Passover, Israel faces multi-front threats. This is clear from how pro-Iranian media is covering the current war on Israel being waged by Hamas, Hezbollah, and other groups. For instance, in several reports at Al-Mayadeen a number of trends can be seen. The Gaza Hamas front First of all, there is an interview … Read more

Following Iran’s attack, EU leaders to discuss sanctions on Iran

European Union leaders will meet on Wednesday to discuss stepping up sanctions against Iran after Tehran’s missile and drone attack on Israel. The bloc’s 27 national leaders will hold a summit in Brussels as world powers try to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East, more than six months into the war between … Read more