Palestinian Territories
The viral "digital guillotine" calls for fans to block celebs who haven't expressed support for Gaza. But the outcome may be more disappointing than effective.
Israeli troops have recovered the bodies of three hostages who were killed by Hamas on Oct. 7 at an outdoor music festival near the border.
Both the U.S. and aid groups warn the pier project is not considered a substitute for land deliveries that could bring in all the food, water and fuel needed in Gaza.
Many Palestinian aid workers are facing an uphill battle trying to coordinate humanitarian assistance in Gaza while keeping their families safe.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s team encouraged progressives to applaud President Biden’s ultimatum to Israel. Not every activist is ready to cheer just yet.
The #blockout2024 hashtag has picked up steam as people are blocking celebrities who haven't publicly supported Palestine.
Congressional aides told HuffPost a May 8 letter from Israel's ambassador was “stunning,” “embarrassing” and “verging on offensive.”
"President Biden has the blood of innocent people on his hands," said Lily Greenberg Call in her resignation letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The International Criminal Court was also called the West's "puppet body" by Russia after issuing an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine.
The Nakba, Arabic for “catastrophe,” refers to the 700,000 Palestinians who fled or were driven out of what is now Israel.