Former U.S. ambassador to Israel, David M. Friedman on his X account:

“As I said today on Fox, Biden’s $1B proposed sale of weapons to Israel does NOTHING for Israel’s war effort. The weaponry will not arrive in Israel for years, and, if Biden is still president then (God Forbid), he could hold up the shipment down the line.

What Biden did last week was to hold up weapons that were ready for shipment NOW and were needed by Israel NOW to destroy Rafah terror tunnels and to attack Hamas terrorists with surgical precision and minimize civilian casualties.

The messaging from the US State Department and the Biden team could not be worse. They are announcing: 1) America will hold Israel back from defeating Hamas, 2) Israel “might have” used US weapons in violation of International Law with no evidence backing that up, and 3) Israel should get out of Gaza — not that Hamas should get out of Gaza.

It’s a betrayal of Israel and the worst possible messaging to achieve a return of the hostages. Wrong at every turn!”

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🔺A video capturing the moment when Israeli soldiers opened fire at a young man in Tulkarm in the West Bank while he was running away.

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🔺Residents and civil defense forces rescued a Palestinian from the rubble of a home that was bombed by Israeli warplanes in Jabalia refugee camp.

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BREAKING: Harvard University Agrees to Discuss Divestment from 'Israel' following protests🚨

🔥 In a major victory for the pro-Palestinian movement, Harvard University has agreed to discuss divesting from Israeli-linked funds and companies, following relentless protests led by the Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine group.

The students, enduring beyond their move-out day, have showcased. the strength of sustained activism.

🛑 The university, which manages the world's largest academic endowment of $50 billion, has been under fire for its investments that reportedly support the Israeli occupation and alleged atrocities against Palestinians. This movement echoes Harvard’s past divestments from South African apartheid and the tobacco industry, pushing the institution to align its massive endowment with its ethical commitments.

📢 Students Highlight Injustice: "Every day we sustained our encampment, our organizing capacity was strengthened," said the HOOP coalition. They accused Harvard of turning the campus into a 'surveillance state' to suppress their protests, but the spirit of resistance only grew stronger.

💬 Harvard Law School Student Government's resolution earlier this year called for a complete divestment from entities supporting Israeli military actions in Gaza, citing a "necessary pressure" to change the narrative and practices around the ongoing genocide of Palestinians.

🌍 Global Echoes: The impact of Harvard’s protests has resonated worldwide, with continued student demonstrations in Switzerland and a massive rally in New York City’s Herald Square, all advocating for Palestinian liberation and condemning Israeli policies.

🔍 The Road Ahead: While Harvard’s agreement to discuss divestment does not guarantee immediate action, it represents a crucial acknowledgment of the voices fighting for justice. "Harvard beware: the Liberated Zone is everywhere," declared the protesters, signaling that their fight extends beyond the gates of Harvard Yard.

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The Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia, Tomas Trava, told the BBC tonight (Thursday) that the Prime Minister, Robert Pizzo, is not currently in danger after he was shot and wounded in an assassination attempt.

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The body of a murdered child, trapped under the rubble after the Israeli army targeted displaced citizens at an UNRWA clinic in Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City.

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