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POLITICS4h agoTop Democrat puts hold on Trump’s $2.8B weapons sale to IsraelThe top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee took the rare step Wednesday of publicly announcing a hold on the Trump administration’s $2.8 billion plan to sell 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), the ranking member of the panel, said in a statement posted to X that he remains firmly committed…The Hill
MILITARY5h agoWashington set to approve $2.8 bn arms package for IsraelThe US federal government is on track to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, US media reported Tuesday, with the sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs among the largest munitions packages sold in recent years. The Washington Post said the package -- funded with US taxpayer dollars -- featured some of the most destructive munitions in Western arsenals, including 20,000 MK-84s, 20,000 BLU-117s, and 20,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6h agoCan the US government punish a university for boycotting Israel?The US House passed a bill that could cut universities off from federal student aid if they boycott Israel.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS14h agoHuman rights lawyer Noura Erakat arrested at hearing against Israel BondsPalestinian human rights lawyer Noura Erakat was arrested in Florida after speaking against an Israel Bonds investment.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT21h agoAmid ammunition scarcity due to the war with Iran, the U.S. prepares a millionaire arms package for IsraelClarín
POLITICS1d agoWho is Robert Kraft, pro-Israel billionaire who cancelled Macklemore?Rapper Macklemore claims Kraft rallied other venue owners against his participation in Ed Sheeran's US tour.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS6d agoPro-Israel Democrat John Fetterman makes video appearance at GOP conventionPennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject 'the extremes and socialism'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 9UK, France, Canada to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements; we won’t – USBritain, France and Canada have said they will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with a UK minister accusing Israel of "ethnic cleansing" The post UK, France, Canada to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements; we won’t – US appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 9Canada , France and united kingdom move to ban settlement imports in a bid to stop Israel two - state solution | IndiabloomsCanada, France, and the UK are reportedly moving to ban settlement imports to encourage a two-state solution for Israel. This represents a coordinated international effort to exert economic pressure on a geopolitical issue.indiablooms.com · India
POLITICSSep 9Eleven European countries and Canada impose sanctions on Israel over products from settlements in the West BankFollowing the United Kingdom's lead, France, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and Canada have chosen to impose sanctions on all settlements.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 8UK, France, ⁠Canada sanction Israeli West Bank goodsIsrael said on Tuesday it was closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Julie Norman, Associate Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House and Director of UCL’s Israel-Palestine Initiative.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 8UK, France, Canada to ban imports from Israeli settlementsFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 8UK announces new Israeli settlement sanctions, despite U.S. warning of economic consequencesU.S. officials have warned the U.K. of potential economic consequences if it moves ahead with sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.CNBC
POLITICSSep 8Historic boycott of West Bank settlements: eleven European countries and Canada announce bans on products from Israeli settlersClarín
CONFLICTSep 8U.K. bans goods from occupied West Bank as Israel and U.S. warn of repercussionsFrance, Canada and other countries joined the U.K. in banning goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel said it would close the British Consulate among other measures.NPR News
CONFLICTSep 7Israel-Hezbollah clashes deepen threat to fragile truce as Lebanon's president calls for U.S. supportLebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the U.S. to help stop Israeli attacks after Sunday strikes killed at least seven people.CNBC
CONFLICTSep 5U.S. ambassador calls violent Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’ after weeks of West Bank unrestJapan Today
POLITICSSep 4US House passes bill to stop federal funding for anti - Israel universitiesThe US House of Representatives has passed a bill to cease federal funding for universities deemed anti-Israel. This legislative action could impact financial support for certain educational institutions.jpost.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 3Advocates decry US House vote to defund universities that boycott IsraelRights groups say the measure infringes on the freedom of speech of Americans for the benefit of a foreign nation.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 3House to universities: Don't you dare boycott IsraelThe House passed legislation Thursday that would put federal funding at risk for universities that participate in certain boycotts of Israel, despite warnings from critics that the measure could chill political expression and effectively extend anti-boycott protections to Israeli settlements in occupied territories.The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, introduced by Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), would bar colleges that receive federal funds from engaging in what it defines as a “nonexpressive commercial boycott” of Israel, including “refusals to deal” or tResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSSep 2Vance meets with Temple Israel rabbi on Michigan visitVance met with a Temple Israel rabbi during a visit to Michigan. This represents a routine engagement by a public figure with a religious community.forward.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 2Israel bars U.S. citizens over criticism and ties to Palestinian activists, lawyers sayTravelers from the U.S. and other nations are denied entry to Israel after interrogations about their links to Palestinians, plans to visit the occupied West Bank and opinions of Israel, lawyers say.NPR News
POLITICSSep 1University of California system figured out response to Jew - hatred after real slowness , Jewish regent says - Israel & Jewish NewsA Jewish regent stated that the University of California system has developed a response to antisemitism after an initial delay. This highlights efforts by the university to address hate and its impact on the community.jns.org · Israel
POLITICSSep 1The Democratic Party Base Demands an End to Israel Immunity - IMEU PollA poll by IMEU indicates that the Democratic Party base is demanding an end to Israel's immunity, reflecting a specific political opinion or policy stance within a major US political party.countercurrents.org · India