Authorities in Gaza have updated the death toll from Israel’s war on the enclave to 61,709, having added thousands who are missing and now presumed dead.
Trump seeks approval for $1B in new arms sales to Israel – Ceasefire Day 15
Israel not living up to ceasefire obligations; West Bank destruction, death, detention mirrors Gaza; $1B arms sale poised to go through; Columbia U lawsuit
Revealed: The Mysterious Millionaire Funding the Gaza Resettlement Movement
The organization advocating for Israeli colonies in the Gaza Strip, led by Daniella Weiss, received a donation of ~$1.9 million. Shomrim has now uncovered that the funds came from a relatively obscure figure within a prominent Israeli family, Leah Dankner
Palestinian prisoners endure ‘systematic torture’ before their release, monitor says
The Palestinian Prisoners Society has noted severe forms of torture and abuse by Israeli prison guards. There are currently over 10,400 Palestinians imprisoned, with at least 3,376 detained in administrative detention.
A war for America or a war for Israel? Trump moves to crush Yemen’s Houthis
Trump’s executive order re-designates Yemen’s Houthis a “foreign terrorist organization.” He vowed to dismantle the group’s capabilities, a decision that seemed at odds with his proclaimed anti-interventionist stance, “America first” rhetoric. Critics argue this positions the US on a path to war with Yemen, a step many say aligns with Israel’s interests more than those of the US.
A well-connected NYU parent is trying to get students deported
The founder of Mothers Against College Antisemitism says her 62,000-member Facebook group is influencing NYU policies on student protests, celebrating the idea of deportations to occur under the new Trump administration.
Gaza death toll updated to 61,700, with 38,000 orphans – Ceasefire Day 14
14,000 missing Gazans are officially presumed dead; Israel blows up entire neighborhood in Jenin, kills 2 Palestinians in West Bank
First handful of Palestinian children leave Gaza for medical treatment – Ceasefire Day 13
Rafah crossing opened for limited medical evacuation; 180 Palestinians released in prisoner swap show signs of torture; Israeli forces kill 6 in West Bank, including teenager; Netanyahu to meet Trump Sunday
Life expectancy of Palestinians down by an unprecedented 11.5 years – Ceasefire Day 12
Prisoner swap; Rafah crossing opened; Palestinian Authority ready to “clash” with Hamas for control of Gaza; Jake Sullivan’s thoughts on weapons to Israel; more.
Leading War Criminal Benjamin Netanyahu Will Visit Donald Trump
Giraldi: Netenyahu is the first foreign leader to meet with the new president at the White House… Despite Trump’s numerous pro-Israel actions, might Trump, he of the enormous ego, take the opportunity to make it clear in the face-to-face that he is the one in charge?