Tag: Gaza

Neri Zilber hosts Col. (res.) Dr. Michael Milshtein on Israel Policy Forum's podcast to discuss the current situation in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Squadron 123, also known as The Desert Birds, operates out of the Israeli Air Forces Palmachim Base and plays a crucial role in the IDF's operations in Gaza by flying Unit 669 on evacuation missions of wounded soldiers.
The UN's Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict released a report detailing the rapes and torture of Israeli women near Gaza on Oct. 7 by Hamas, with ongoing concerns for hostages still held in Gaza facing similar abuses.
A new report by Refugees International details how Israel hampers the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza, causing dire conditions for civilians.
The Gaza Ministry of Health has been accused of falsifying casualty numbers during the conflict, with concerns raised about the credibility of the reported figures, which suggest a disproportionate number of women and children being killed.
The article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding UNRWA, the United Nations aid agency for Palestinians, as it faces accusations of staff involvement in recent conflicts and funding cuts from various countries.
Yael Alexander, the mother of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander taken by Hamas, hopes attending President Biden's State of the Union will draw attention to the hostages' plight.
Melanie Phillips discusses the repercussions of George Galloway's election in Rochdale and the broader implications it holds.
The podcast discusses the results of Super Tuesday and speculates on Joe Biden's position on Israel and Gaza, suggesting he should toughen his stance by championing Israel.
The article discusses the challenges of teaching about Israel during times of war, sharing the experiences of an Israel educator amid recent tragic events.
Nir Maman, a 47-year-old security expert from Toronto and a lone soldier in the Israel Defense Forces, has been deployed with an IDF reserve battalion in Hebron and more recently in Gaza.
Amid a deteriorating situation in Gaza following a Hamas invasion, Abdillah Bang Onim and Muhamad Husein, prominent Indonesian humanitarian activists with sizable online followings, faced challenges evacuating from the conflict zone.
President Joe Biden has called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict before Ramadan, highlighting the potential dangers of continued fighting during the Muslim holy month.
In a recent episode of Home Front, the podcast discussed Benny Gantz's activities in America, the political implications of Gaza on a global scale, and the common thread among isolated incidents of anti-Semitism.
The author, Sascha Freudenheim, expresses his refusal to sign a petition at Hampshire College calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, despite his criticism of Israel's actions in the region.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently highlighted the UN Security Council's deadlock over issues like Gaza and Ukraine, emphasizing the need for serious reform within the Council due to its inability to act effectively, primarily due to veto powers.
A United Nations report released in response to sexual violence during Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7 validated Israeli claims of rape and assault, with reasonable grounds to believe that conflict-related sexual violence occurred that day and continued with hostages taken to Gaza.
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a U.S. citizen and political analyst from Gaza, emphasizes the need for the left to stop apologizing for Hamas as part of pro-Palestine activism.
The author, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, stresses that pro-Palestine activism should not equate to support for Hamas, emphasizing that many activists condemn Hamas' violence and authoritarianism.
The text describes a harrowing wartime diary reflecting on the ongoing conflict in Jerusalem since October 7.
The article examines the parallels between the futuristic world of 'Dune 2' and the contemporary realities in Gaza, drawing comparisons between the fictional Fremen and real-life Hamas fighters, as well as the colonizing Harkonnens and Israeli governmental figures.
George Galloway, a long-time anti-Zionist figure, was recently elected to the U.K. parliament, representing the far-left Workers Party after a campaign focused on appealing to Muslim voters in Rochdale amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The text discusses the current situation in Gaza, where Israel's policies are leading to starvation and a lack of aid reaching the people due to restrictions and bombings, supported by the US with weapons.
Vice President Kamala Harris, in a shift from the Biden administration's previous stance, called for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza to address the extensive suffering in the region.
Rabbi Marc Katz reflects on the recent events in Gaza where over 100 Palestinians were killed trying to obtain food from an aid convoy.