Palestinian Territories

USC Protesters Forced To Leave Amid Police Raid On Rebuilt Encampment

University of Southern California's student journalists recorded police surrounding largely peaceful demonstrators protesting Israel's siege on Gaza.
By Philip Marcelo and Denise LaVoie, AP

Israel Closes Main Humanitarian Aid Crossing Into Gaza After Hamas Attack

Israel's defense minister vowed the military would carry out a "powerful operation in the near future in Rafah," threatening the prospect of a cease-fire deal.
By Josef Federman and Kareem Chehayeb, AP

Israel Orders Al Jazeera To Close Its Local Operation

The extraordinary order is believed to be the first time Israel has ever shuttered a foreign news outlet.
By Tia Goldenberg and Jon Gambrell, AP

‘Noticeable Progress’ In Cease-Fire Talks, But Israel Downplays Chances Of Ending War

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.
By Sam Mednick and Jack Jeffery, AP

Israel Has Briefed U.S. On Plan To Evacuate Palestinians Before Potential Rafah Operation

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.
By Aamer Madhani, AP

Top U.N. Official Cindy McCain Says Northern Gaza Is Now In 'Full-Blown Famine'

“It’s horror," McCain told NBC's “Meet the Press” in an interview to air Sunday.
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and RUSS BYNUM, AP

Biden Is Days Away From Making A Key Statement On Israel and Gaza. Here’s What To Expect.

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.
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Police Start To Clear NYU Encampment As More Than 2,100 Arrested During Campus Protests

Police have used riot gear, tactical vehicles and flash-bang devices to clear tent encampments and occupied buildings.
By Julie Watson, Christopher L. Keller, Carolyn Thompson and Stefanie Dazio, AP

University Of Minnesota Reaches Initial Agreement With Pro-Palestine Demonstrators

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.
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The House Passed A Bill To Fight Antisemitism. Here’s Why Critics Call It Misleading.

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.
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