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Israel Withdrew Gaza Evacuation Order After Leaked Memo Shows US Urged Restraint
The move is a show that the U.S. does hold power over Israel’s actions — but chooses not to act in crucial ways.
Israel Is Demolishing the Village of the Bedouin Hostage Freed From Gaza
Israel said it won’t demolish the freed captive’s home “in light of the situation.”
UN Food Agency Suspends Movement in Gaza After Israeli Forces Shoot at Workers
On Tuesday, Israeli forces shot a clearly marked WFP vehicle 10 times as it approached an Israeli checkpoint.
Watchdog: US Officials Swept Aside Aid Group Concerns in Gaza Aid Pier Planning
The report finds US officials decided against WFP’s requirement for the pier location after consulting Israeli forces.
Israel Launches Major West Bank Raid as Israeli Minister Vows Gaza-Like Attack
Israel is cutting off the northern West Bank, destroying roads, surrounding hospitals and implementing curfews there.
US Has Sent Israel Over 600 Weapons Shipments Since October
The US has delivered over 50,000 tons of military equipment to Israel just over the past 10 months.
New Report Reveals Torture of Palestinian Health Care Workers in Israeli Prisons
Doctors, paramedics and nurses say they suffered beatings, starvation, electric shocks, and other forms of abuse.
UN Forced to Suspend All Operations Across Gaza Due to Israel’s Evacuations
Israel’s evacuation orders and ground assault have made it nearly impossible for aid groups to move around.
Israel Is Forcing One of the Last Remaining Hospitals in Gaza to Evacuate
Israel has vowed “aggressive” military action in areas surrounding the hospital.
Homeless Sweeps Are Expensive, Useless and Cruel, Human Rights Watch Charges
Punitive city policies are also woefully counterproductive, only perpetuating the very malady they purport to address.