Israel

Harrowing data from a U.N.-backed group warns that Palestinians are still suffering "catastrophic" food conditions amid Israel's aid blockage.
Sen. Chuck Schumer stunned the Israelis last week when he called on the country to make “significant course corrections” in Gaza.
Israel's promise of “total victory” in the war against Hamas now rings hollow for many hostages' families after five emotionally draining months.
The first Jewish Senate majority leader called for new elections in Israel in a speech that was sharply critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Over two dozen humanitarian and human rights groups made the argument in a message exclusively obtained by HuffPost and sent to President Joe Biden, after a similar message from eight senators.
Rep. Virginia Foxx called the cease-fire resolution “antisemitic,” even though it was supported by several Jewish union members.
The Vermont independent said Israel needs to take more action to protect innocent civilians in Gaza.
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has aggressively targeted Democrats critical of Israel, the coalition said.
The United States, Qatar and Egypt had hoped to broker a cease-fire ahead of the normally joyous month of dawn-to-dusk fasting.
Roughly a thousand protesters held signs that said “No awards for genocide,” and "Stand with Palestine."