The Senate has confirmed Jack Lew as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel, with support from only two Republicans. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of those Republicans, said the ambassadorship is "as important and timely as any nomination" due to the war against Hamas. Lew, who served as Treasury Secretary under President Obama, is expected to take up his post in Jerusalem soon.
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Syracuse University has canceled a lecture due to safety concerns, as Israel's military has carried out airstrikes on the Palestinian Gaza Strip, resulting in casualties, including children and women. The situation in Gaza is dire, and the university is unable to ensure the safety of its campus community.
House Republicans have proposed a bill that would provide $14.3 billion in emergency funding for Israel, paid for by rescinding the same amount of IRS funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill has been met with criticism from Democrats, and the outcome of the vote in the full House chamber this week will determine the fate of the bill and the funding for Israel. The bill sets up a collision with the White House and Democratic-controlled Senate over how to support a key U.S. ally.
Israel has launched a new phase of its offensive in the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas' extensive tunnel network. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the start of a second phase in an operation to eliminate Hamas and return hostages taken on October 7th. To target the tunnels, Israel has cut off electricity and communication services to the entire enclave, and is shelling the area with artillery and air strikes. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing for years, with no end in sight.
Cornell University has responded to a series of threatening messages targeting its Jewish community by condemning the "horrendous, antisemitic messages" and warning that the school will not tolerate antisemitism. The university has dispatched campus police to the Jewish center and notified the FBI of a potential hate crime, and is providing support services for anyone affected. President Martha E. Pollack has also stated that the university is deeply committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all members of its community.
This article discusses the ongoing conflict between the Israeli military and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in over 8,300 deaths, including 3,400 children. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared the offensive against Hamas to be the "next stage" of his country's war against the militant group, while the Israeli military has urged civilians to evacuate the area. Video circulating on social media shows an Israeli tank and bulldozer blocking the main highway in central Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologized for assigning sole responsibility to the country’s security and intelligence services for not preventing an attack by the Hamas militant group on October 7th, which resulted in the deaths of four Israeli civilians and two Israeli soldiers, as well as the death of at least 25 Palestinians. His apology follows a press conference with his war cabinet members Benny Gantz and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and is intended to help de-escalate tensions in the region and lead to a peaceful resolution.
Vice President Harris has made it clear that the U.S. is not sending combat troops to Israel or Gaza, but is providing guidance and equipment to its ally Israel. She is also involved in the administration's efforts on the war in Ukraine and gun violence at home. The Biden administration is trying to balance Israel's need to retaliate against Hamas with the urgent need to get relief to the Palestinian people, and is committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.