Rafah Invasion

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Argentine-Israeli hostage Lior Rudaeff is declared dead as number of hostages known to be living dwindles

Juan Melamed in JTA · 8 May

Israeli-Argentine hostage Lior Rudaeff, who was held captive by Hamas, has been confirmed dead, along with other hostages, in an attack on Israel.

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Israel announces Rafah invasion and Hamas claims ceasefire deal in key day of diplomacy and warfare

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 6 May

Israel's war cabinet approved an invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza amidst ongoing fighting and diplomacy following Hamas's acceptance of a ceasefire deal with differing terms than Israel had proposed.

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Bernie Sanders, 82, announces run for a fourth Senate term

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 6 May

Bernie Sanders, the prominent progressive senator and former presidential candidate, has announced his bid for a fourth Senate term, making him a key figure in progressive politics.

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Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant emphasizes importance of US-Israel ties as Netanyahu criticizes Biden administration

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 27 Mar

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stressed the vital U.S.-Israeli alliance during his visit to Washington, contrasting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criticism of the Biden administration's stance on Israel's military actions.

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The U.N.'s ceasefire resolution insults Israelis. So does Netanyahu's feigned outrage

Alex Lederman in Forward · 26 Mar

The United States abstained from vetoing a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, sparking criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Hamas makes formal offer for hostage deal and truce; Netanyahu rejects demands as ‘still absurd’

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 15 Mar

Hamas has presented a formal counter-proposal in ongoing talks with Israel regarding a potential temporary ceasefire and hostage release, raising hopes for the release of more Israeli hostages taken on Oct. 7.

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The Biden Netanyahu Rift // A conversation with Dore Gold

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 13 Mar

Dore Gold, a prominent American-born Israeli political scientist and diplomat, discusses the current strained relationship between US President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding their differing approaches to resolving conflicts like the Gaza war.

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Netanyahu downplays tensions with US after weekend of sniping with Biden over Gaza

Luke Tress in Forward · 11 Mar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden have engaged in a weekend of tensions, with Biden criticizing Netanyahu's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and Netanyahu defending his policies.

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Biden predicts ceasefire by Monday, though Hamas and Israel seem skeptical

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 27 Feb

President Joe Biden anticipates a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas by next Monday, with negotiators in Doha proposing outlines for an agreement.

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Leaders of Canada, Australia and New Zealand jointly call for ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 15 Feb

The prime ministers of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have released a joint statement calling on Israel to refrain from invading the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

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Hundreds ‘flood’ NYC roadways and block tunnel to protest Rafah invasion

Louis Keene in Forward · 13 Feb

Hundreds of protesters in Manhattan staged disruptive demonstrations to protest Israel's invasion of Rafah.

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Where are Our Jews?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 12 Feb

The summary is as follows: The text discusses the dire living conditions in Rafah, a small area of the Gaza Strip, and the impending invasion by the Israeli military.

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