Due to numerous claims that United Nations (UN) staff members were involved in the Hamas attacks on October 7th, the U.S. has decided to suspend financing for UNRWA, the UN’s organization for Palestinians.
Read More U.S. Pauses Funding To U.N. Relief And Works Agency Over Claims Of Staff Involvement In Hamas Oct. 7 Attack
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Read More Hamas Rejects Israel’s Ceasefire Deal
According to two Israeli officials, Israel has presented Hamas with a proposal through Egyptian and Qatari mediators that calls for a multi-phase agreement that would see the release of all hostages still held in Gaza in exchange for a two-month ceasefire.
Read More Israel Offers 2-Month Ceasefire In Exchange For The Release Of All Hostages
Qatar has successfully mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas, which will allow Israeli hostages to receive much needed medication.
Read More Qatar: Medicine For Israeli Hostages Will Be Brought To Gaza On Wednesday
Vermont Senator and Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders is calling on the United States Senate to vote on a bill that would potentially freeze military aid to Israel, unless the State Department provides a report on “possible human rights violations in Gaza” by taking advantage of a provision in the Foreign Assistance Act.
Read More Bernie Sanders Demands Senate Vote On Bill Potentially Freezing Military Aid To Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of his ongoing visit to the Middle East.
Read More Secy Blinken Meets With Israel PM Netanyahu