As Gaza Turmoil Deepens, Some Leaders Dial Back Pro-Israel Rhetoric—But Won’t Call for Cease-Fire

Children are seen crying because of Israeli raids on October 15, 2023 in Khan Yunis, Gaza.  (Photo: Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images) Officials in Europe, Canada, and the U.S. have attempted to “backtrack” on the widespread unconditional support that’s been expressed in the last week for Israel’s assault on Gaza. JULIA CONLEY… Continue reading

THOUSANDS TRY TO FLEE GAZA AS RUSSIA CALLS FOR CEASEFIRE AT UN SECURITY COUNCIL

October 14, 2023 (France24.com) Russia calls for ceasefire during UN Security Council meeting Russia‘s ambassador to the United Nations called for a “humanitarian ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip and Israel on Friday, while blaming the United States for the ongoing conflict. The Russian draft resolution, presented to the Security Council and seen… Continue reading

‘We Must Halt This’: US Progressives, Humanitarians Decry Israel’s Evacuation Order

Palestinians walk through debris along a street in the aftermath of Israeli bombardment in al-Karama district in Gaza City on October 11, 2023.  (Photo: Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images) “The mass expulsion of over 1 million people in a day is ethnic cleansing,” said U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar. “We must… Continue reading