Middle East
A top U.N. official says there is now a full-blown famine in northern Gaza, while Israel insists it will launch an offensive into Rafah.
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel moves forward with the Rafah assault, the United Nations humanitarian aid agency said.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) spoke to HuffPost about a "warning sign" ahead of a deadline for Biden to say if Israel is violating international and U.S. law.
Police have used riot gear, tactical vehicles and flash-bang devices to clear tent encampments and occupied buildings.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
At least two other universities in the U.S. have reached deals with students who have set up encampments to protest Israel's attacks on Gaza.
The bill expanding antisemitism's definition to include criticism of Israel would only crack down on free speech rights of antiwar student protesters, critics say.
After months of stop-and-start negotiations, cease-fire efforts between Israel and the Palestinian militant group appear to have reached a critical stage.
"We are not an authoritarian nation where we silence people or squash dissent," he said.
The former Trump White House communications director said she initially believed the ex-president's hush money trial was "gonna hurt him."
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel, describing the siege of Gaza as “genocide.”