‘Imperial Israel’ in the New Middle East

Despite a cease-fire with Hezbollah, almost daily strikes demonstrate an emboldened Israel’s strategy to eliminate its enemies any time, anywhere.

FDNY head Robert Tucker quits over Mamdani's Israel criticism

The day after Mamdani won the mayoral election, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker said he made an “emotional decision” to resign.

Middle East officials look toward second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire with two hostages left in Gaza

Turkey, Egypt and Qatar officials meet in Cairo to discuss the next phase of a Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid ongoing violation allegations and obstacles.

U.S.-backed aid company in Gaza shutters operations as Israel's military and defense minister clash

The foundation had already closed distribution sites after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect in Gaza six weeks ago.

Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court

Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank.

Mike Johnson: US-Israel alliance 'really important' for multiple reasons, antisemitism should be 'called out'

During an interview on "The Katie Miller Podcast," in response to what Miller called a "schism" in the GOP over Israel, Johnson said he wished "everybody would acknowledge the importance of that relationship," noting many Americans view support for Israel as rooted in "scripturally based, biblical reasons."
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Israel passed 30 laws 'deepening apartheid’ since 7 October, legal centre says

Adalah says counterterror laws, emergency measures and Jewish-only benefits drive surge in discriminatory legislation

Somerville approves measure to divest city funds from Israel

Somerville City Council passed a resolution Tuesday to study divesting city funds from Israel after voters approved a ballot measure instructing them to do so in the Nov. 4 election.
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