Harris Makes Pitch to Union Voters in 'Blue Wall' States Politics

Harris Makes Pitch to Union Voters in ‘Blue Wall’ States

  • September 2, 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris aimed to solidify the backing of organized labor in key “blue wall” states as the holiday weekend concluded. She emphasized that union members faced a clear choice in November between her and former President Donald Trump, who she described as having a track record of hostility toward workers. An unconventional race, […]

UK halts 30 arms export licenses to Israel after review Politics

UK halts 30 arms export licenses to Israel after review

  • September 2, 2024
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The new Labour government in the UK has swiftly suspended 30 arms export licenses to Israel after a recent review revealed a “clear risk” that UK-supplied arms could be used in serious violations of humanitarian law, particularly concerning the treatment of Palestinian detainees and the provision of aid to Gaza. The suspension affects components for […]

Efrat Machikawa, the niece of hostage Gadi Moshe Mozes, speaks at a press conference alongside relatives of other hostages held captive by Hamas since October 7, at the Israeli embassy in Berlin, Germany, on January 15 Israel and Palestine war

It’s time to sign the deal,’ says niece of 80-year-old hostage in Gaza

  • September 2, 2024
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The niece of Gadi Moses, an 80-year-old hostage still held by Hamas, has criticized the Israeli government for not reaching an agreement to secure the release of her uncle and other hostages from Gaza. “We are urgently calling for international support and for our government officials, especially our prime minister, who is creating a troubling […]

Israel is experiencing a nationwide strike Israel and Palestine war

Israel is experiencing a nationwide strike, with widespread participation expected

  • September 2, 2024
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A nationwide strike, which threatens to shut down the entire Israeli economy, is underway to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a deal for the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The strike was initiated by Israel’s largest labor union, Histadrut, following public outrage over the killing of six captives in Hamas […]

Hamas blames Netanyahu for six Israeli hostages' deaths Israel and Palestine war

Hamas blames Netanyahu for six Israeli hostages’ deaths

  • September 2, 2024
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Senior Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayya has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being responsible for the deaths of six Israeli hostages held by the group. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Al-Hayya stated, “These individuals, along with others, could have been released to their families alive through a genuine exchange deal. Netanyahu and his […]

Israel faces growing unrest as hostage deaths Israel and Palestine war

Israel faces growing unrest as hostage deaths increase pressure on Netanyahu for a ceasefire

  • September 2, 2024
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From the vibrant streets of Tel Aviv to the southern city of Eilat, tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets in one of the most significant nationwide protests since the start of Israel’s war with Hamas. The protesters are demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a ceasefire-for-hostages deal, amid growing frustration over […]

Israelis protest in the streets over the government Israel and Palestine war

“Unforgivable”: Israelis protest in the streets over the government’s handling of the hostage crisis

  • September 2, 2024
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In what organizers described as an “endless sea of protesters,” mass demonstrations erupted across Tel Aviv and other cities on Sunday. This surge of anger and grief followed Israel’s military announcement that six hostages taken by Hamas had been found dead in Gaza. While protesters hold Hamas accountable for the deaths, they also criticize Israeli […]

Israeli activist says Gaza hostage deaths have altered protest dynamics Israel and Palestine war

Israeli activist says Gaza hostage deaths have altered protest dynamics

  • September 2, 2024
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Shikma Bressler, a prominent political activist and a key figure in the historic 2023 protests in Israel, told CNN that today’s protest feels “different.” Bressler explained, “The people of Israel have been taught to value life as sacred, and now they see that the government is violating this fundamental value. This became glaringly evident with […]

Israeli strikers and protesters demand Gaza deal after six hostages killed Israel and Palestine war

Israeli strikers and protesters demand Gaza deal after six hostages killed

  • September 2, 2024
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of grieving and angry Israelis flooded the streets Sunday night after the bodies of six more hostages were discovered in Gaza. The crowd, chanting “Now! Now!” demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a cease-fire with Hamas to bring the remaining captives home. This massive demonstration, likely […]