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EU Parliament votes for unprecedented condemnation of Iran
April 26, 2024 — In a vote of 357 to 20, the EU has decided to expand sanctions on the Tehran regime’s missile and drone production projects. They have also reiterated their support for Israel’s security and called for the designation of the IRGC as a terror organization. The EU has also demanded that Iran comply with the nuclear ... EU Parliament votes for unprecedented condemnation of Iran
US military starts pier construction off Gaza
April 26, 2024 — The work is anticipated to finish within days, with no US troops physically present. Israel is providing security, as there are concerns that Hamas might view any military presence near the pier as legitimate targets following a rocket strike last week.
Biden, world leaders issue joint statement demanding release of hostages
April 26, 2024 — “We hear things from leaders of Hamas outside that do not reflect the Hamas leadership inside,” a senior Biden administration official said.
March of Living to mark 80 years since destruction of Hungarian Jewry
April 26, 2024 — In May, the International March of the Living will organize two notable marches under the theme “Together We Remember.”
Hundreds arrested across US campuses as police clamp down on anti-Israel protests
April 26, 2024 — Authorities are taking a firmer approach toward the encampments emerging at colleges nationwide. In Boston, 108 individuals were arrested during a protest, while at the University of Southern California, 93 arrests were made.
US House Speaker Johnson calls for resignation of Columbia University’s president as Hamas praises anti-Zionist student protests
April 26, 2024 — Both protestors and the Columbia president have ties to socialist movements.
Biden meets 4-year-old Abigail Edan, Israeli American freed from Hamas captivity
April 25, 2024 — The White House stated that their meeting with Abigail and her family served as a poignant reminder of the ongoing efforts required to secure the release of numerous individuals who have been held captive by Hamas.
Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
April 25, 2024 — “This signifies that Iran’s intended destruction from 10 days ago is now impossible,” declares the president, pledging to escalate assistance to the innocent civilians of Gaza. Additionally, a $95 billion bill aids Ukraine and Taiwan.
Senate passes foreign aid package including billions for Israel
April 24, 2024 — “This critical legislation will make our nation and world more secure as we support our friends who are defending themselves against terrorists like Hamas,” President Joe Biden said.
Sunak vows to stand with Israel
April 22, 2024 — “We will continue to stand with Israel against the kind of reckless attack that we saw earlier this month from Iran,” the British leader said.
Gaza journalist who captured October 7 horrors makes Time's 2024 most influential
April 19, 2024 — Motaz Azaiza, a journalist and employee of UNRWA, who posted videos of Israelis being abducted during a Hamas attack and drew comparisons between Netanyahu, the IDF, and Nazis, has been included in Time Magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People.
US lawmakers back Israel amid reported Iran strike
April 19, 2024 — “Israel has a right to defend itself from both direct and indirect forms of Iranian aggression,” wrote Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.).