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Israel Shuts Down Two Palestinian Bookstores in Occupied East Jerusalem
Human rights advocates and diplomats have condemned the raids and the arrests of the shops' owners.

As Israel’s UNRWA Ban Sets In, Palestinians Worry About Political Repercussions
The ban on the agency threatens Palestinian essential services. Some say it could also be a precursor to annexation.

Hundreds in Chicago Protest Israel’s Gallant, Wanted for Crimes Against Humanity
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is wanted by international authorities for crimes against humanity.

Rubio Says Trump’s Plan to Expel All Palestinians From Gaza Is “Very Generous”
The secretary of state’s remarks came as Trump faced widespread backlash for his proposal.

Trump Holocaust Memorial Pick Says Palestinians Are “Fundamentally Evil”
Palestinian rights advocates called the Holocaust Memorial Council member’s remarks “unhinged, racist, and genocidal.”

Tlaib Slams Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing Plan: “Palestinians Aren’t Going Anywhere”
Trump “can only spew this fanatical bullshit because of bipartisan support in Congress for funding genocide,” she said.

Palestinians Reject Trump’s Plan to Relocate Them Outside of Gaza
“When a city is destroyed, its people return to it to rebuild it; they do not leave it,” said one resident.

Gaza Officials Update Death Toll to Over 61,000, Adding Thousands Presumed Dead
The true death toll is likely even higher when including deaths caused by Israel’s humanitarian blockade.

US Is Complicit in War Crimes, HRW Warns Ahead of Trump-Netanyahu Meeting
Trump has reportedly notified Congress of yet another $1 billion weapons transfer to Israel.

Israel Escalates Its West Bank Assault, Conducting Largest Demolition in Years
Israel detonated 20 apartment buildings in Jenin as part of an offensive that has displaced over 20,000 Palestinians.