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![Pro-Palestinian Jewish American demonstrators rally outside the Manhattan headquarters of Pro-Israel lobbying group American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and the offices of Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who accept donations from the group, on February 22, 2024, in New York City.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/03/2024_0321-aipac-400x300.jpg)
Prominent Jewish Americans Sign Statement Denouncing AIPAC’s Electoral Influence
The statement by prominent Jewish Americans expressed opposition to “the unprecedented and damaging role of AIPAC.”
![New Report Undermines Israel’s Claims of Safeguarding Civilian Life in Gaza](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/03/seg2-eyal-forensic-400x300.jpg)
New Report Undermines Israel’s Claims of Safeguarding Civilian Life in Gaza
Israel is abusing humanitarian principles to further its genocidal campaign, says Eyal Weizman of Forensic Architecture.
![Smoke rises above buildings during Israeli bombardment as people fleeing the Al-Shifa hospital compound and its vicinity in Gaza City, reach the central part of the Gaza Strip on March 21, 2024.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/03/2024_0321-gaza-400x300.jpg)
US Unveils Ambiguous UN Security Council Ceasefire Resolution
Meanwhile, Israel’s ongoing attack on Al-Shifa Hospital has once again displaced Palestinians seeking shelter inside.
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Jared Kushner Calls for Israel to “Move People Out,” “Finish the Job” in Gaza
Kushner also said that Israel should displace Palestinians by moving them to the Negev, an Israeli desert region.
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Journalist Says Line Between Settlers and Israeli Army Has Virtually Disappeared
Shane Bauer explains how settlers recently sanctioned by the US are supported by the state of Israel directly.
![Biden Calls on Netanyahu to Jointly Develop Alternative Plan to Rafah Invasion](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/03/SEG1-Barghoutidestruction-400x300.jpg)
Biden Calls on Netanyahu to Jointly Develop “Alternative Plan” to Rafah Invasion
Mustafa Barghouti discusses Israel’s latest military actions, the status of the ceasefire negotiations, and more.
![Demonstrators attend a rally in solidarity with Palestinians outside Union Station in Toronto, Ontario, on March 16, 2024.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/03/2024_0319-palestine-canada-400x300.jpg)
Canadian Parliament Resolution Calls for Ending Arms Exports to Israel
Canada exported an estimated $28.5 million worth of military equipment to Israel in the three months after October 7.
![Doctors treat their patients in a darkened hospital room lit only by the daylight coming in from an open door](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/03/2024_0318-al-shifa-hospital-400x300.jpg)
Israeli Forces Again Storm Al-Shifa Hospital, Where 30,000 People Are Trapped
Meanwhile, over 1 million in Gaza face “imminent famine” as the first aid trucks in months reach Jabalia refugee camp.
![People gather in Chicago, Illinois, to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and condemn recent actions by the government of Israel, on October 18, 2023. Police take security measures around the area.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/03/2024_0315-chicago-p-400x300.jpg)
More Than 40 Pro-Palestine Orgs Refused to Meet With Biden in Chicago Last Week
In an open letter, pro-Gaza leaders said there was “no point” to more talks without action from the White House.
![Children play in the rubble of Al-Faruq Mosque, which was destroyed by Israeli bombardment, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, on March 17, 2024.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/03/GettyImages-2084790952-400x300.jpg)
Top EU Official Says Israel Failed to Prove Its Accusations Against UNRWA
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to invade Rafah despite international pressure.