Celebrity ‘blockout’ is social media protest over Gaza
Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.
Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.
Biden refuses to supply Israel weapons for potential Rafah assault
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah.
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah.
Pro-Palestinian protest at University of Houston results in 2 arrests
Two students were arrested Wednesday morning after an encampment was set up by protesters at the University of Houston, officials say.
Two students were arrested Wednesday morning after an encampment was set up by protesters at the University of Houston, officials say.
Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal, awaiting word from Israel
Hamas says it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal to halt seven-month war with Israel.
Hamas says it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal to halt seven-month war with Israel.
University of Michigan commencement interrupted by Pro-Palestine protesters
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan’s commencement, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the annual pomp-and-circumstance of graduation ceremonies.
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan’s commencement, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the annual pomp-and-circumstance of graduation ceremonies.
UCLA protests: Tense scene as police dismantle pro-Palestine encampment
Police began moving in on a UCLA pro-Palestine encampment early Thursday in Los Angeles. Here's what to know.
Police began moving in on a UCLA pro-Palestine encampment early Thursday in Los Angeles. Here's what to know.
USC cancels main stage commencement ceremony
Citing new safety measures, USC announced it is canceling the "main stage" commencement ceremony that had been planned for May 10.
Citing new safety measures, USC announced it is canceling the "main stage" commencement ceremony that had been planned for May 10.
Pro-Palestine protesters forcibly removed from Emory University campus, 28 arrested
Protesters gathered on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta on Thursday morning.
Protesters gathered on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta on Thursday morning.
Campus protests bring renewed scrutiny to college presidents' million-dollar salaries
University presidents at UPenn, Columbia, NYU and other schools earn millions in annual compensation.
University presidents at UPenn, Columbia, NYU and other schools earn millions in annual compensation.
Doctors deliver baby via cesarean section after mother killed in Israeli airstrike
A newborn baby was left orphaned after her entire family was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah.
A newborn baby was left orphaned after her entire family was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah.
Antisemitic and anti-Muslim incidents surge amid Israel-Hamas war: Reports
According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), antisemitic incidents in the U.S. more than doubled last year, reaching a new record.
According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), antisemitic incidents in the U.S. more than doubled last year, reaching a new record.
Google fires 28 workers after anti-Israel protests at company offices
The fired Google employees were protesting Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion joint contract to provide cloud services for the Israeli government.
The fired Google employees were protesting Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion joint contract to provide cloud services for the Israeli government.
‘A15’ Pro-Palestine protests disrupt traffic in multiple cities across US
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked freeways and bridges in Illinois, California, New York and Oregon on Monday.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked freeways and bridges in Illinois, California, New York and Oregon on Monday.
Oil expected to rise in wake of Iran's attack on Israel
Concerns about Iran's anticipated attack on Israel pushed oil prices higher late last week.
Concerns about Iran's anticipated attack on Israel pushed oil prices higher late last week.
Iran's attack on Israel largely intercepted
Israel is hailing the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.
Israel is hailing the success of its defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.
Iran attacks Israel: Understanding Israel's defense system
Exploring Israel's intricate air defense network as it grapples with a barrage of rocket, drone, and missile assaults from Iran.
Exploring Israel's intricate air defense network as it grapples with a barrage of rocket, drone, and missile assaults from Iran.
Israel says it will defend itself if Iran retaliates for consulate attack
Israel’s military says it is prepared to defend the country and strike back if Iran decides to retaliate for this month’s deadly airstrike on the Iranian Consulate in Syria. Tehran holds Israel responsible for the attack, which the U.S. military believes Israel carried out.
Israel’s military says it is prepared to defend the country and strike back if Iran decides to retaliate for this month’s deadly airstrike on the Iranian Consulate in Syria. Tehran holds Israel responsible for the attack, which the U.S. military believes Israel carried out.
Israeli airstrike kills 3 sons, 4 grandchildren of Hamas leader in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed three sons and four grandchildren of Hamas’ top political leader amidst delicate cease-fire negotiations with the militant group.
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed three sons and four grandchildren of Hamas’ top political leader amidst delicate cease-fire negotiations with the militant group.
World Central Kitchen: A look at food charity founded by José Andrés after Gaza strike
In Gaza, World Central Kitchen says it has provided more than 43 million meals to Palestinians.
In Gaza, World Central Kitchen says it has provided more than 43 million meals to Palestinians.
Russia, China veto US resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza
Friday's vote for the cease-fire in the 15-member Security Council was 11 members in favor, three against and one abstention.
Friday's vote for the cease-fire in the 15-member Security Council was 11 members in favor, three against and one abstention.