President Biden declared on Wednesday that the United States would refrain from providing Israel with offensive weapons for potential operations in Rafah. This announcement coincided with his acknowledgment of Israel’s utilization of powerful American-made weaponry in lethal attacks within Gaza. During an interview with CNN, the president addressed the recent halt of a shipment of … Read more
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators convened at Hunter College on Monday, mobilizing towards the Met Gala venue in New York City. The event drew hundreds of participants who commenced a procession from the college campus, located just blocks away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Challenges Along the Route As the crowd made its way northwards, it encountered … Read more
At the University of Virginia (UVA), tensions peaked as at least 25 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested and an encampment was cleared by police. The university stated that the protests, which had been largely peaceful until Saturday, escalated when police officers in riot gear intervened to dismantle the encampment. Videos circulating online showed officers using zip-ties … Read more
Over 100 individuals, including Isra Hirsi, daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, were arrested and issued summonses for trespassing after staging an encampment at Columbia University in solidarity with Gaza. The demonstration, which lasted 30 hours, was met with police intervention at the request of the university administration. University Response and Student Activism Columbia University officials … Read more
Biden Administration’s Initiative: Establishing a Temporary Port near Gaza Cypriot Offer and International Collaboration According to ABC News, the Biden administration plans to utilize the U.S. military to establish a temporary port near Gaza as part of a global effort to address shortages caused by the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict and Israeli restrictions on aid access … Read more