Coverage and perspectives from the URL Network on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Middle East—and its fallout in the U.S. and around the globe—in the wake of Israel’s campaign against Gaza following an Oct. 7, 2023 attack in the country by Hamas militants.
Macalester College votes not to divest from Israel
Board of Trustees members streamed past us, averting eye contact as they entered their behind-closed-doors vote. Ultimately, the board approved a half-measure that kept the majority of their fossil fuel investments intact.
Michael Coard, host of WURD’s Radio Courtroom, interviews Dr. Marc Lamont Hill about the situation in Israel and Gaza. Tune in to WURD Radio on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 24-25 from 4 to 7 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m., when Nick Taliaferro will host a three-day series on the conflict.
International Criminal Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Israel PM Netanyahu & Hamas Leaders Over Alleged War Crimes
The Hague – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the Gaza Strip. The warrants cover offenses dating from October 8, 2023, until May 20, 2024, when…
‘Stop Genocide’ Banner Unfurled at Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Game in Athens
Supporters of Panathinaikos unfurled a banner reading “Stop Genocide. Freedom to Palestine,” as their side took on Maccabi Tel Aviv in a EuroLeague basketball game in Athens on November 12. Footage captured by local journalist Giorgos Solaris shows fans holding the banner and waving Palestinian flags. Police told local media security for the game had been heightened…
New York’s Muslim Voters Rally Behind Jill Stein to Oppose Gaza War
With Election Day upon us, El-Meligy, an Egyptian-American community organizer from Staten Island, has led the campaign in New York to push Muslims to vote for Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein. “Why am I voting for Stein? Because she is the only one speaking up for human rights in general and Palestinian rights in particular,”…
On Being Undocumented in Houston’s Gaza Solidarity Student Movement
I have had years to acclimate to the helpless rage that comes with my legal status. But as we approach this election, among the fear and worry, there is something new. Read more via Scalawag: On Being Undocumented in Houston’s Gaza Solidarity Student Movement.
Twin Cities healthcare workers call for end to intimidation from employers for pro-Palestine support
Healthcare institutions in Minnesota and across the country have been “persistently silencing” workers from speaking about Israel’s military attacks on Gaza since the conflict began a year ago, say some local healthcare professionals.
Voices from Gaza: University of Minnesota film series examines life on the Gaza Strip amid Israel-Hamas war
Three highlights of this weekend’s Twin Cities art scene: A lecture and film screening at the University of Minnesota will examine how Gazan filmmakers have portrayed life under Israeli occupation. The Twin Cities Book Festival returns with more than 140 exhibitors, featuring Minnesota authors, some of whose topics range from African womanhood to the Indigenous…
No one is coming to save us. Not even the ICC.
he belief in the ICC’s integrity—which one must hold in order to be disappointed by the ICC—is rooted in the myth of Western superiority. This myth legitimizes the court’s actions, just as it does all Western states and their international governing institutions when moments of instability require calls for intervention that impose and maintain “order.”…
South Africa Pres. Ramaphosa Call for Diplomacy in the Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Palestine Conflict
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made a passionate appeal for diplomacy and peaceful resolution in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine conflict at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Drawing from South Africa’s own history of overcoming apartheid, Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of negotiation, dialogue, and adherence to international law.…
‘Almost everything is gone’: For local Palestinians, Gaza war’s toll is unrelenting
At the start of the war, her parents and all her siblings were in Gaza. Skeik says they are all still alive, miraculously.
But for her and her family in Minnesota, there is constant trauma as they monitor every bit of news coming out of the Middle East.
Keeping it Real: It’s Time to Stop Supporting Israel’s Genocide
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing for many years, with the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas adding gasoline to the tensions, and critics argue that Israel’s actions constitute genocide, leading to calls for divestment from South Africa. The post Keeping it Real: It’s Time to Stop Supporting Israel’s Genocide appeared first…
One Woman’s Home Becomes a Lifeline for Palestinians Escaping War
Inside a Staten Island home with a manicured front lawn and a basketball hoop in the driveway, Najla Khass brings out several trays of strong Turkish coffee and fresh pastries. Above her, is a gold-plated map of Palestine, her homeland which she fled when she was just 8 years old. Her home is all at…
Pursuing Lasting Peace in a Divided World: PM Mottley on Israel, Lebanon, Palestine and Sudan
We are a global community in desperate need of collective security, yet we find ourselves embroiled in conflicts, both new and old, that have stolen resources, time, and—most tragically—innocent lives. The silence that has engulfed Sudan is unacceptable and may well be rooted in the racism that the world still carries as a badge of…
PM Modi meets Palestinian president, reiterates India’s support for ‘two-state solution’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session in New York on Sunday and reiterated that only a two-state solution will bring peace to the region. “Reiterated India’s support for early restoration of peace and stability in the region,” said Modi in a…
University of Minnesota students plan pro-Palestinian march outside new president’s inauguration
A coalition of pro-Palestinian groups is ramping up its protest activity at the University of Minnesota with a planned walkout and rally outside President Rebecca Cunningham’s inauguration on Wednesday afternoon.
Palestinians urge court to rehear lawsuit accusing Biden administration of complicity in Israel’s genocide
Amicus briefs from legal scholars, civil rights groups, and former diplomats poured in this week in support of a petition to rehear the case, which was previously dismissed Palestinians urge court to rehear lawsuit accusing Biden administration of complicity in Israel’s genocide is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the…
Activists call on Joe Biden to take action on these issues before leaving office
When President Joe Biden announced that he would not be seeking reelection, activists for Palestinian liberation saw it as a victory after putting pressure on him for supporting Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Gallup polls show that a majority of Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions, contributing to Biden’s unpopularity, especially among young voters. Now, before he…
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What are your thoughts?
We asked our newsletter audience whether the U.S. should continue to publicly support Israel in the ongoing Israel-Palestinian crisis and more than 70% of respondents said no.
Nationally, 53% of Democrats, 55% of independents, and 43% of Republicans oppose sending weapons and supplies to Israel, according to a CNN/YouGov poll. In terms of sympathies for the plight of those living in the region, 65% of poll respondents expressed sympathy for Palestinian people and 84% expressed sympathy for the people of Israel.
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