Gaza

Red Cross sets up Rafah emergency field hospital

Staff at the new facility will be able to treat around 200 people a day and can provide emergency surgical care and manage mass casualties as well as provide pediatric and other services.

By REUTERS
14/05/2024

Reflecting on Israel's 76th Independence Day with subdued celebrations amid Israel-Hamas war

Israel's 76th Independence Day celebrations are subdued amid the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack and war in Gaza, with somber reflections and scaled-back events.

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
14/05/2024

What happened on Day 221?

Hamas uses UN facilities for cover • US denies it withheld information about Hamas leaders' whereabouts • IDF kills Hamas terrorists in UNRWA school

16 Republican senators demand IRS investigate fiscal sponsor of Students for Justice in Palestine

Republican senators urge IRS to investigate nonprofits backing pro-Palestinian groups like National Students for Justice in Palestine, alleging support for terrorism.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
14/05/2024

How US Jews are marking Israel’s war-torn Independence Day in their own communities

Jewish congregations worldwide adjust Israel's Independence Day celebrations amid Israel-Hamas conflict, addressing complex feelings with ceremonies focusing on democracy and unity.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
14/05/2024

How can I celebrate Israel’s Independence Day when my country is in turmoil?

Rabbi Mikie Goldstein offers a thought-provoking critique of Israel's policies and actions, questioning war strategies, and the true meaning of independence.

By JTA/RABBI MIKIE GOLDSTEIN
14/05/2024

‘There is so much suffering on both sides’, says mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Mother of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg Polin urged the US for further involvement in hostage negotiations. She also spoke about the suffering on both sides of the conflict.

By MAARIV
14/05/2024

US: Israel can’t totally defeat Hamas in Gaza, end game needed

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said "I don't think we believe that that is likely or possible and that this looks a lot like situations that we found ourselves in after 9/11..."

 US NATIONAL Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks at a press briefing, amid the ongoing conflict

White House: We do not believe genocide is occurring in Gaza

The world should be calling on Hamas to return to the negotiating table and accept a deal, Sullivan said.

Grills of Hope: Barbecuing for Israel’s soldiers

Nonprofit organization based in Ra’anana, Grills of Hope, hosts 200th BBQ for soldiers serving in the Gaza war.

By GIL LEWINSKY
13/05/2024
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