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Group Behind Killing 1,000 Israelis Claims New Israel Law Amounts to ‘Disregard for All Humanitarian Norms’
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., the Hamas terrorist organization, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and left-leaning governments are criticizing a new Israeli law that allows for the death penalty to be administered to prisoners convicted of murdering Israeli civilians. “The Israeli government is about to pass a law mandating the death penalty, only for Palestinian prisoners…. -
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Cardinal Blocked by Israeli Police From Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Christ’s Tomb
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Israeli police prevented a Catholic Cardinal from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at the church traditionally believed to have been built over the burial tomb of Jesus Christ, adding a new dynamic to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, was traveling with the… -
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US Sues Harvard Over Treatment of Jewish and Israeli Students, Seeks Billions of Dollars
President Donald Trump’s administration sued Harvard University on Friday over the Ivy League school’s alleged failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students, and is seeking to recover billions of dollars of taxpayer money. In a complaint filed in Boston federal court, the Department of Justice said Harvard remains deliberately indifferent to hostility on its campus… -
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2 Top Iranian Leaders Killed, Israel Announces
Two top Iranian leaders have been killed as the United States and Israel continue their joint operation against the Iranian regime. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of the Basij Force, have been eliminated, the Israeli Defense Forces announced Tuesday. “Under Soleimani, the Basij unit led the… -
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Mamdani’s Wife Provided Art for Anti-Israel Activist Who Called Oct. 7 Attack ‘Spectacular’
The first lady of New York City provided art for an essay by a writer who has described Jews as “vampires,” “demons,” and “ghouls.” Rama Duwaji, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife, provided a picture for an essay by anti-Israel activist Susan Abulhawa, who called the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel “spectacular,” according to a… -
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Mace Leads American Rescue Effort in Israel Amid Iran War
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace led a rescue flight for Americans stranded in Israel on Wednesday in the midst of the escalating tensions in Iran. Mace, a Republican, announced on social media that she traveled to Israel after having learned that a South Carolina family was “stranded in a war zone getting hit with missiles… -
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While Some Allies Hesitate, Israel Is Already in the Fight Against Iran
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. There’s been a lot of talk in connection with the ongoing Iran war about our allies…. -
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California’s Newsom Indicates Israel Is ‘Apartheid State’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom indicated Israel is an “apartheid state” and said the United States needs to reconsider its relationship with the Middle East nation. During an interview promoting his new book in Los Angeles, Newsom responded to a question by “Pod Save America” host Jon Favreau about whether the U.S. should reconsider its military support of… -
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US Struck Iran Based on Intel on Israel Attack Plans, Officials Say
In a classified briefing Monday on the new military conflict with Iran, top White House Cabinet members told congressional stakeholders that the initial American strikes came in response to reports Israel was planning a strike of its own. The officials suggested concerns over Iran targeting American forces in the region in response to an Israeli… -
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Iranian Leader Khamenei Killed in Strikes, Israel Says
REUTERS—The United States and Israel launched the most ambitious attack on Iran in decades on Saturday, and Israel said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the operation. Khamenei’s body has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters. Iran called the strikes unprovoked and illegal and responded with missiles fired at Israel and… -
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Israel Declares State of Emergency as Iran Fires Missiles
REUTERS—Israel banned public gatherings, shut schools and workplaces and moved hospital patients to underground facilities on Saturday as Tehran launched missiles toward Israel in retaliation for a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. Defence Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency across the country, warning the public of Iranian missile and drone attacks. The military… -
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American Workers Encouraged to Leave Israel ‘TODAY’
As speculation of impending war in Iran circulates, the State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem have told nonessential staff they can leave Israel. Those who wish to leave “should do so TODAY,” Ambassador Mike Huckabee said in an email to staff first reported by The New York Times. The embassy’s move “will likely result… -
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Are Negotiations Destined to Fail After Iran Accuses US of ‘Big Lies’?
The Trump administration is employing “Nazi” propaganda tactics to spread “big lies” about the Iranian regime, a senior Iranian official claimed one day before scheduled nuclear negotiations between the two governments. “Professional liars are good at creating the ‘illusion of truth,’” Esmaeil Baqaei, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Iran, wrote on X Wednesday… -
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ICE and Israel Face the Same Dilemna
When you think about recent events in the Middle East, it’s easier to understand what’s happening in Minnesota. There are significant parallels between the tactics of Hamas and pro-illegal immigrant agitators. Start with this. Both have no realistic way to achieve their objective through conventional means. Despite the brutality of the Oct. 7 massacre, Hamas… -
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UNCOVERED: Hamas Strategy to Infiltrate, Control NGOs in Gaza
Hamas has a history of infiltrating nongovernmental organizations working in Gaza, according to a new report. Documents removed from Gaza by the Israel Defense Forces and obtained by NGO Monitor reveal “the terrorist group’s systemic control of foreign NGOs operating in Gaza.” The 48-page report from NGO Monitor, a research and oversight organization based in Israel, details strategies Hamas has used to hold… -
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Palestinian State Seen as ‘Only Solution’ to Conflict, Pope Says
The Vatican supports a Palestinian state, according to Pope Leo XIV. “The Holy See has for many years publicly endorsed the proposal of a solution of two states,” the pope told reporters Sunday on board a flight from Turkey to Lebanon. “We all know that in this moment, Israel does not accept that solution,” he said, adding that the Vatican sees it as the… -
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After 187 Million Meals Delivered, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Announces End to Mission
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced on Monday the conclusion of its emergency mission. The humanitarian group, which received significant financial backing from the U.S. and support from President Donald Trump, delivered 187 million meals to the people of Gaza since its launch at the end of May. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is leaving its aid mission in the hands of the recently established Civil-Military Coordination… -
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Group Known for Suing Israeli Soldiers Claims ‘Cooperation’ With Key EU Agency
A group known for bringing legal cases against Israeli soldiers claims it is working “closely” with Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union. The Hind Rajab Foundation has recently “begun working closely with Europol to assist with war crimes investigations across the European Union,” Jake Romm, the U.S. representative for The Hind Rajab Foundation, said… -
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Future of Gaza: Humanitarian Group Eager to Reenter and Serve Thankful Palestinians
Even if you have never heard of Samaritan’s Purse, you have likely seen images of children around the world receiving their red and green Christmas shoe boxes filled with little gifts and hygiene products. Every year, children in more than 100 nations receive the boxes at Christmastime. While Samaritan’s Purse Vice President Ken Isaacs says he would like to one day see children in Gaza opening their own Christmas… -
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Latest Nation to Join Abraham Accords Could Create ‘Domino Effect,’ Expert Predicts
Kazakhstan is joining the Abraham Accords, making it the first nation in five years to do so. The move, according to pro-Israel advocates and politicians, signals an opportunity. With more land than any other Muslim country in the world, Kazakhstan has huge potential for increased cooperation with Israel in agricultural development, sustainability, and much more,” David Aaronson, a visiting fellow at the Allison…