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Trump Condemns Biden’s Commutations, Vows to “Vigorous Pursue Death Penalty”
Capital punishment foes are worried about Trump's campaign promise to seek death sentences for crimes other than murder.
Palestinians Endure Another Christmas of Genocide and Displacement
American lawmakers will be celebrating the holiday with their families as Palestinians endure US-financed genocide.
Israeli Forces Are Besieging 3 Hospitals in North Gaza
As Israeli forces attack Kamal Adwan, Indonesian Hospital and al-Awda Hospital, those inside have nowhere safe to go.
Palestinian Americans File Lawsuit Against US for “Abandoning” Them in Gaza
The US arranges evacuations for others, but is leaving Palestinian Americans to die in Gaza, the lawsuit says.
UN Asks International Court to Probe Legality of Israel’s Ban on UNRWA
The US was one of only 12 states to vote against the resolution aimed at affirming Palestinian refugees’ rights.
Report: Israel “Systematically” Uses Palestinian Children as Human Shields
Israel has killed over 17,500 children in Gaza since October 2023, officials say, with the true toll likely far higher.
2 Key Humanitarian Groups Join Chorus Saying Israel Committing Acts of Genocide
The groups are the latest to join the large number of prominent voices accusing Israel of genocide or genocidal acts.
Report: Israel Kills Anyone Who Crosses Line Splitting North and South Gaza
One soldier recalled how his commander told him “everyone’s a terrorist,” according to a new investigation.
Israel Destroys Only ICU in North Gaza as Hospital Head Reports Tanks Closing In
“It is incomprehensible why we are being targeted in this way,” the hospital’s director said.
19,000 Children Have Been Hospitalized for Malnutrition in Gaza in Last 4 Months
The UN has also reported that there are at least 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza who can’t access essentials like food.