The Biden administration stands apart from the global community – though it is opposed to a major offensive in Rafah, the administration also insists that the steps its close ally Israel has taken so far have not crossed red lines.
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Top UN court orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah; Israel unlikely to comply
Criticism of Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza has been growing, particularly once it turned its focus to Rafah.
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First aid from U.S. pier in Gaza has reached starving Palestinians, the UN says
The U.S. Agency for International Development told the Associated Press that a total of 41 trucks loaded with aid have reached humanitarian organizations in Gaza.
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Norway, Ireland, Spain will recognize Palestinian state, deepening Israel’s isolation
More than two-thirds of the countries in the United Nations recognize a Palestinian state.
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Hague prosecutor says Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu, responsible for war crimes
Karim Khan said that he believes Netanyahu, his defense minister and three Hamas leaders are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel.
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Augusta councilors decline to take action on resolution seeking cease-fire in Gaza, Israel
Some residents express fears that taking a stand in Middle East conflict could create divisions in the community.
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Top White House aide to meet Netanyahu, who is under political pressure
Sullivan’s visit comes amid political upheaval in Israel, with Netanyahu facing an ultimatum from war cabinet member Benny Gantz that threatens to destabilize the prime minister’s fragile coalition government.
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Member of Israel’s War Cabinet says he’ll quit the government June 8 unless there’s a new war plan
The announcement deepens a divide within Israel’s leadership more than seven months into a war in which Israel has yet to accomplish its stated goals.
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Houthi rebels launch missile that strikes oil tanker in Red Sea, U.S. military says
The Houthis have launched attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, demanding Israel end the war in Gaza, which has killed more than 35,000 Palestinians.
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Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Washington to mark a painful present and past
Protesters focused their anger on President Biden, whom they accuse of feigning concern over the death toll in Gaza.