According to a Save the Children report, Palestinian children are seven times more likely to die from blast injuries than adults in Gaza. On average, more than 10 children have lost one or both of their legs each day since Israel launched its bombardment of the besieged enclave on October 7. The children’s charity also … Read more
Tensions rise between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over Gaza conflict – CBS News Watch CBS News Following President Biden’s critical remarks on Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the Gaza war, the Israeli prime minister is pushing back. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. … Read more
Sen. Bernie Sanders: “No more money to Netanyahu’s war machine to kill Palestinian children” – CBS News Watch CBS News Despite President Biden’s recent calls for a 6-week ceasefire amid the war between Israel and Gaza, leading progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders tells “Face the Nation” that “the United States of America cannot be complicit in … Read more
Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to the Netherlands’ first National Holocaust Museum on its opening on Sunday was met by a demonstration protesting the bloodshed in Gaza. The museum’s opening was attended by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, as well as King Willem-Alexander, who gave a speech in Amsterdam’s Portuguese Synagogue before the museum visit … Read more
The number of Palestinians who have been killed in the Israeli invasion of Gaza in response to the October 7 attack by Hamas is disputed, but reports from the ground show that, in addition to civilians killed by bombings and the ground assault, there are growing numbers of people dying of starvation. On Wednesday, the … Read more
But “the U.S. construction is a serious step bringing in a coordinated action which was long overdue, but now at least is happening,” he added. “This time most — if not all — of the actors seem to be in principle cooperating on this. So the chances of it materializing are much higher,” Tzimitras said. … Read more
Biden announced his pier plan after the United Nations raised the alarm about an “imminent” famine in the Gaza region amid reports that Israel’s military operation is hindering road deliveries of aid and food to the Palestinian territory of 2.3 million people. The U.N. on Wednesday warned that the population in Gaza is suffering from … Read more
The deliveries by sea “will be complex,” the EU, Cyprus, the U.S., Britain, the UAE and others said in a joint statement on Friday. “Our nations will continue to assess and adjust our efforts to ensure we deliver aid as effectively as possible,” they said. The hope is that the aid can help alleviate the … Read more
Biden says Israel has responsibility to protect innocent lives in Gaza during State of the Union – CBS News Watch CBS News During his State of the Union, President Biden reiterated his support for Israel’s mission to eliminate Hamas in Gaza, but he also said Israel has a responsibility to protect innocent civilians. The president … Read more
White House says it won’t pull funding from Israel despite aid blockade to Gaza – CBS News Watch CBS News National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby bristled at the idea the White House would pull funding from Israel over the blockage of humanitarian aid getting into Gaza during Tuesday’s White House briefing. “‘Well if [Israel’s] … Read more
