Archives for May, 2024

Campus protests over Gaza war hit Australia

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Analysis

As Netanyahu huffs and puffs, Israel on hold waiting for Sinwar, ICC

When faced with threat of ICC arrest warrants, Netanyahu told Biden that with an Israeli invasion of Rafah and an escalation in clashes with Hezbollah would ensue if the United States does not help block the warrants.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Hamas says delegation heading to Cairo for truce talks

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Pro-Palestinian students camp out at Mexico's largest university

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Israel builds 'cyber dome' against Iran's hackers

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After breaking silence, Biden faces balancing act on Gaza demos

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Turkey says suspending all trade with Israel

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UNESCO awards press prize to Palestinian journalists in Gaza

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As it seeks to rival China and Pakistan, India sets its sights on Oman trade deal

The agreement could serve as a "strategic lever" for New Delhi to expand its influence in the Middle East.

Oman

The House antisemitism bill: What we know

The Antisemitism Awareness Act was passed in response to conflicts on US university campuses over pro-Palestinian activism and antisemitism amid the Gaza war.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Family of Christian Palestinian woman held in Israeli detention speaks out

The mother of Layan Nasir, a young Palestinian woman recently detained by Israel in the West Bank, trusts her daughter will come out stronger from Israeli prison.

Palestine

Palestinian groups say top Gaza surgeon died in Israeli custody

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Breaking | Last Updated: May 8, 2024, 5:06 am

Turkey’s annual inflation surges to almost 70% in April

April's inflation rate marks Turkey’s highest in the past 16 months, driven primarily by price increases in education, restaurants and hotels, and transportation.

Turkey

Bitterness at UCLA as Gaza protest cleared

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Hamas returns to Egypt, Israel cabinet convenes amid Gaza cease-fire push

As Israel awaits Hamas' response to the Egyptian-mediated hostage-release/cease-fire deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted there are disagreements within the war cabinet over a military operation in Rafah.

Israel

'Landmark' talks between Turkey’s opposition leader, Erdogan spark hopes for reform

A "historic" meeting between Turkey's president and Ozgur Ozel may mark the beginning of a budding political relationship — but that remains to be seen.

Turkey