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world2 days ago•5 min saved

Gaza's Eid al-Adha: Hope Amid War as Livestock Vanishes

Palestinians in Gaza prepare for Eid al-Adha amid ongoing war and a near-total collapse of the livestock market, with exit restrictions preventing Hajj pilgrims and driving up prices for meat. Many families remain displaced in tents after loss of homes and relatives; personal tragedies—such as a wife whose husband was killed and a mother of ten—color the festival's gloom, while some hold onto hope that future Eid celebrations will bring relief and allow the dream of pilgrimage to return.

via Al Jazeera|

#displacement #eid-al-adha #gaza

world-news6 days ago•15 min saved

South African flotilla activists allege torture after Israeli interception

South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity during detention in Israel after their boats were intercepted; others, including Irish nationals, have returned home as the incident underscores ongoing tensions and allegations of mistreatment surrounding Gaza flotilla interceptions.

via AP News|

#gaza-flotilla #human-rights #israel-palestine-conflict

education22 days ago•5 min saved

Rutgers pulls convocation speaker amid social-media controversy over Israel

Rutgers University canceled alumnus Rami Elghandour's planned convocation address at the School of Engineering after officials cited an April social-media post accusing Israel of genocide and other inflammatory claims, saying the move was to maintain a celebratory environment. Elghandour and supporters call it viewpoint discrimination against his Palestinian advocacy; he says he will record and share his address. CAIR-NJ condemned the decision as a restriction on free expression on campus.

via New Jersey Globe|

#convocation #education #free-speech

world23 days ago•6 min saved

Beit Lahia strike kills 132 from Abu Naser family as Gaza recovery crews dig through rubble

An Israeli late-October strike on a five-story Beit Lahia building killed 132 members of the Abu Naser family. NPR documented a three-day recovery mission in northern Gaza, where only one excavator is available for body retrieval, yielding 50 recovered remains and leaving many more missing. The broader Gaza death toll is cited around 73,000, as survivors grapple with unimaginable loss and Gaza officials and international aid groups discuss the scale of recovery and reconstruction amid ongoing conflict.

via NPR|

#abu-naser-family #beit-lahiya #body-recovery

world1 month ago•5 min saved

MSF accuses Israel of weaponizing water against Gaza residents

MSF reports that Israeli authorities are deliberately denying Gaza residents water and sanitation, destroying water infrastructure and blocking supplies, creating a preventable health crisis and human suffering; MSF calls for immediate restoration of water access and unhindered humanitarian aid.

via MSF - Médecins Sans Frontières|

#gaza #humanitarian-aid #israel-palestine-conflict

education2 months ago•28 min saved

Texas State Philosophy Professor Fired Over Off-Campus Israel-Palestine Talk Sparks Lawsuit

Texas State University philosophy professor Idris Robinson, a tenure-track faculty member, is suing university officials after they informed him his contract would be terminated following complaints about an off-campus talk on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The talk, held in Asheville, NC in 2024 and not linked to the university, led to online harassment and administrative actions; Robinson alleges his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated and seeks a temporary restraining order, underscoring tensions around academic freedom and off-campus speech.

via dailynous.com|

#academic-freedom #education #employment-termination

education2 months ago•6 min saved

Texas State Professor Sues Over Termination Tied to Palestine Talk

Philosophy professor Idris Robinson is suing Texas State University, alleging his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated when the university ended his tenure-track contract after a 2024 off-campus talk about the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. The talk, held in North Carolina and not affiliated with the university, triggered a social-media campaign that led to administrative leave and a May contract termination, despite Robinson not identifying with Texas State at the event. He appeals the decision, while advocates note a broader rise in faculty discipline over Palestine-related speech. The case highlights tensions between academic freedom and campus politics, and Guardian reporting notes that some online material mischaracterizes his remarks.

via The Guardian|

#academic-freedom #education #faculty-discipline

world2 months ago•2 min saved

UN rights expert warns global inaction enables torture of Palestinians

A UN special rapporteur presented a report alleging that torture is effectively state policy in Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory, with the international community’s silence acting as a 'licence to torture.' The findings describe a regime of collective punishment driven by displacement, siege, denial of aid, and violence, and cite casualties in Gaza and mass arrests in the West Bank since Oct 2023. Israel’s UN mission dismissed the report as antisemitic, while Albanese urged states to prevent and punish torture and genocide to uphold international law.

via Al Jazeera|

#francesca-albanese #human-rights #israel-palestine-conflict

world2 months ago•5 min saved

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan Cleared of Misconduct by UN Review Panel

A panel of ICC judges unanimously concludes that UN OIOS findings do not establish misconduct or breach of duty by Karim Khan, potentially closing the sexual-misconduct probe as the court weighs next steps. Khan has been on leave during the inquiry, while the ICC continues its Gaza-related war-crimes investigation, with the ASP bureau to decide on final actions after reviewing the panel’s advice.

via Middle East Eye|

#international-criminal-court #israel-palestine-conflict #karim-khan

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Illinois Primaries Spotlight AIPAC Influence Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

In Illinois’ Democratic primaries, pro-Israel groups including AIPAC and shadow PACs are pouring millions to back or defeat candidates, signaling a test of influence as US voters grow wary of Israel policies and Iran-related conflicts; observers say AIPAC’s power may be waning but spending and tactics continue to shape several races, notably Kat Abughazaleh vs. Daniel Biss, with broader implications for the party’s foreign policy stance.

via Al Jazeera|

#aipac #dark-money #illinois-primaries

world2 months ago•3 min saved

West Bank settler attack leaves three Palestinians dead

Three Palestinians were killed in the occupied West Bank in attacks linked to Israeli settlers—two shot in Khirbet Abu Falah and a third who died from tear gas fumes; a later report cites a separate fatal attack in Masafer Yatta. Israeli forces say they are investigating the incidents while officials condemn the killings amid rising settler violence in the region.

via Al Jazeera|

#israel-palestine-conflict #palestinians #settlers

world3 months ago•5 min saved

From Fringe to Frontline: The Greater Israel Debate Resurfaces

The piece explains what the “Greater Israel” concept means (with multiple definitions ranging from biblical borders to broader territory), traces its resurfacing after remarks by US envoy Mike Huckabee and Israeli leader Yair Lapid, and describes how mainstream Israeli policy on annexations and settlements differs from fringe calls for expansive borders. It notes Israel’s historical expansions (1948 state formation, 1967 occupations) and ongoing control of the West Bank, Golan Heights, and Gaza, while highlighting regional backlash from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and others who warn that such ideas threaten sovereignty and regional stability. The article frames the debate as a shift in Israeli discourse—where far-right figures in government align more with broader expansionist talk—potentially heightening tensions in a volatile region.

via Al Jazeera|

#geopolitics #greater-israel #israel-palestine-conflict

middle-east3 months ago•3 min saved

West Bank Mosque Attack Signals Ramadan Tensions as Settlers Strike

Israeli settlers defaced and set fire to the Abu Bakr as-Siddiq Mosque near Nablus in the occupied West Bank during Ramadan, with graffiti denigrating the Prophet and claims of attackers fleeing after pouring fuel. The incident follows a broader surge of settler and military violence in the area, drawing UN and rights groups’ warnings about a coercive environment and potential displacement of Palestinians.

via Al Jazeera|

#israel-palestine-conflict #middle-east #mosque-attack

music3 months ago•18 min saved

U2 Drops Six-Track EP Days of Ash Addressing Global Conflicts

U2 returns from hiatus with a surprise six-song EP, Days of Ash, addressing political flashpoints from ICE raids to Israel–Palestine tensions, Ukraine, and Iran. The collection features Ed Sheeran on Yours Eternally, lyric videos for each track, and was produced with Jacknife Lee, with Bono and Larry Mullen Jr. framing the songs as defiant and urgent ahead of a forthcoming album.

via Rolling Stone|

#days-of-ash #ed-sheeran #israel-palestine-conflict

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Gaza Strikes Escalate as Ceasefire Fray Continues

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 19 Palestinians by midday, including children and a paramedic, as Israel said it was responding to militant attacks; the violence persists despite a ceasefire that began on Oct. 10, 2025. With more than 530 Palestinians killed since the deal, casualties continue to mount even as Hamas has released hostages and aid and border crossings have seen limited movement. While some elements of the agreement—hostage releases, humanitarian aid, and Rafah crossings—have advanced, major components like an international security force deployment, Hamas disarmament, and Gaza reconstruction remain stalled.

via AP News|

#ceasefire #civilian-casualties #gaza