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Israeli Hostages Released in Ceasefire Swap Amidst Delays and Tensions
As Qatar and Egypt mediate release of Israeli hostages in historic swap, Gaza aid concerns and delays persist.
For Palestinians in Gaza, a Temporary Ceasefire Means Realizing What We’ve Lost
“The truce, for us, turned our house into a funeral home," said Shahd Matar, whose brothers were killed in an airstrike.
Gaza Newborns Are Dying From Preventable Causes Due to Israeli Siege, Oxfam Says
“Last month we lost at least one baby in every shelter, it's heartbreaking,” said one humanitarian worker.
As a Palestinian Mother, Here’s How I Talk to My Kids About the Genocide in Gaza
“When my children grow up, I hope they understand that they are Palestinian ... and that their existence is resistance.”
AOC Calls Out $20 Million Offer to Unseat Tlaib as “Corruption of Our Politics”
Hill Harper rejected the offer from a businessman to drop out of his senate race to run against Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
State Dept. Official Resigns to Protest US Arms Sales to Israel
The former official cited the “uncontroversial fact that U.S.-provided arms should not be used to massacre civilians.”
Netanyahu Threatens War on Gaza Will Continue Despite Temporary Truce Deal
Now is the time to push even harder for a ceasefire, argues former Israeli peace negotiator Daniel Levy.
In Newly Released Letter, Ukrainian Activists Declare Solidarity With Palestine
Leftists in Ukraine are insisting on the urgent need to build solidarity without exception among oppressed peoples.
Biden Approval Hits Low With 70 Percent of Young Voters Opposing His Gaza Policy
Biden's approval among voters aged 18 to 34 has dropped 15 points since September, down to just 31 percent.
Nearly 80 Percent of Palestinians in Gaza Have Been Displaced, UN Reports
Meanwhile, the water supply has dropped to just 17 percent of pre-siege levels, Oxfam has found.