The Democrat mayoral front-runner for New York City, Zohran Mamdani, repeatedly avoided saying that Hamas should lay down its weapons, while doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Read More Zohran Mamdani refuses to ask Hamas to disarm, would have NYPD arrest Netanyahu
President Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’ response to his 20-point peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza on Friday.
Read More Trump says Hamas is ‘ready for a lasting PEACE’ after accepting peace deal, demands Israel to ‘immediately’ stop bombing Gaza
On Monday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will officially recognize a Palestinian state in September, joining a growing number of foreign nations opposing Israel’s military response to the abducted hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas.
Read More Australia to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly, joining other countries
Qatar’s Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems intercepted Iranian missiles targeting the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base. It also condemned the Iranian regime’s “brazen aggression.”
Read More Qatar’s Defense Ministry announces interception of Iranian missiles aimed at U.S. base, denounces ‘Brazen aggression’
Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev warned that multiple nations are “ready” to supply Iran with nuclear warheads following the United States’ airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday.
Read More Russian leader claims multiple nations are ‘ready to directly supply Iran’ with nuclear weapons following U.S. attack
The Irish band “Kneecap,” a hip hop trio from West Belfast, Northern Ireland, stirred up controversy at Coachella on Saturday as the group projected a message that read “Free Palestine” above the stage — while simultaneously accusing Israel of genocide during their set.
Read More Irish Band Kneecap Stirs Controversy At Coachella After Projecting ‘F*** Israel, Free Palestine’ Message