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Former defense minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza

Mick Krever and Dana Karni, CNN December 3, 2024

CNN — A highly decorated former Israeli defense minister has caused a firestorm by accusing Israel of carrying out ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in northern Gaza. Moshe Ya’alon, who served for...

Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs after Israeli strikes on Tuesday.

Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of ceasefire violations. Here’s what we know about the uneasy truce

Tamara Qiblawi, CNN November 28, 2024

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to be largely holding, despite accusations of violations from both sides of the border. US President Joe Biden said the deal that...

5 things to know for Oct. 8: Hurricane Milton, Immigration, Israel, Cyberattack, Marburg virus

Alexandra Banner, CNN October 8, 2024

CNN — As Florida residents brace for another major storm, new estimates reveal Hurricane Helene caused more than $47 billion in losses for property owners. With many insurance companies raising prices...

One year later, the Israel-Hamas war continues

One year later, the Israel-Hamas war continues

Ari Collins, Reporter October 6, 2024

It has been nearly one year since Israel declared its war on Hamas after an intense attack on Oct. 7, 2023.  The dispute over the Holy Land where the state of Israel resides is a decades-long conflict...

Israeli troops have launched a ground offensive in southern Lebanon. Here’s what we know

Helen Regan and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN October 1, 2024

CNN — Israel has launched a ground operation across its northern border into Lebanon targeting the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, opening a new and dangerous phase in almost a year of war. The...

Dozens of casualties and more feared buried in Israeli airstrike on Gaza humanitarian zone targeting Hamas militants

Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN September 10, 2024

CNN — An overnight Israeli airstrike on an area that Israel itself had designated as a humanitarian zone for displaced people in southern Gaza killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, according to...

Palestinians move patients from Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital after the Israeli military issued evacuation orders in an area east of Deir al-Balah, Gaza.

UN halts Gaza aid deliveries after Israeli military orders new evacuation amid polio vaccine push

CNN — The United Nations temporarily paused aid deliveries in Gaza on Monday over safety concerns after the Israeli military issued new evacuation orders, a senior UN official said, possibly complicating...

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, group says

Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN July 30, 2024

(CNN) — Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in the Iranian capital Tehran, Iranian state media Press TV reported Wednesday, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Hamas...

People gather for a protest in support of Palestine after the May 4 Commemoration on May 4, 2024.

Kent State alumni join call for university divestment. Is it possible?

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter July 29, 2024

During this year’s May 4 Commemoration, returning alumni witnessed students protesting against the war in Gaza, prompting them to wonder how they could support the students’ cause. Ken Hammond,...

Hundreds arrested across campuses in the US, including UCLA and Columbia. Here’s what to know

CNN Staff, CNN May 1, 2024

Protests at times turned violent between pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel supporters at various campuses across the US overnight. Approximately 300 people were arrested by the New...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Palestine tents 2024 vs. Kent State flowers 1970

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Palestine tents 2024 vs. Kent State flowers 1970

Paul Keane April 30, 2024

There are similarities between the Kent State massacre 54 years ago this May 4 and the nationwide Palestinian protests of 2024, but thankfully no bullets and no funerals. So far. After the Kent State...

College campus protests highlight tensions in Biden’s coalition

Gregory Krieg, CNN April 30, 2024

CNN-- President Joe Biden’s hopes of recreating the coalition that lifted him to office in 2020 are coming under threat as the protest movement against Israel’s war in Gaza spreads across college...