Nikki Haley, former U.N. Ambassador, criticized Donald Trump at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual conference, emphasizing the need for a Republican candidate who can win the election. Trump received a hero’s welcome at the event, despite his controversial views on Israel, and other 2024 GOP presidential candidates sought to peel away support from the former president.
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Over 200 protesters descended on Grand Central Terminal in New York City on Friday evening, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The demonstration, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, saw protesters wearing black t-shirts with slogans and chanting slogans demanding a cease-fire. The NYPD said the protesters were taken briefly into custody, issued summonses and released, with no injuries reported.
Key takeaways: The U.S. has been working to ensure that the release of hostages and the distribution of aid are prioritized before a ground invasion…
Hundreds of protesters gathered on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to call for an immediate cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Jewish-led activist group organized the peaceful demonstration, demanding that the Biden administration and lawmakers take action to end the conflict. The Capitol Police warned the demonstrators to stop demonstrating and when they refused, they were removed from the building.
Former President Donald Trump has called for expanding the travel ban to include potential refugees from Gaza, while President Joe Biden is set to travel to Israel to show support for the U.S. ally and has authorized $735 million in emergency funding. Biden is also working to restore the U.S.’s relationship with the Middle East and rebuild ties with allies in the region, as well as address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Vivian Silver, a Canadian-born Jewish humanitarian living near the Gaza Strip, has gone missing after Hamas fighters attacked Israel over the weekend. Silver was known for her work to improve the plight of Palestinians and create a shared society between Jews and Arabs, and her son has started a Facebook page to spread awareness of her disappearance. The Israeli government is working with the international community to locate Silver and other missing people, and her friends and family remain hopeful that she will be found safe and sound.
Hamas launched an unprecedented multi-front attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating the border by air, land and sea. This has exposed deficiencies in Israeli and U.S. intelligence, and has left the international community in shock. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared "we are at war" and the U.S. has offered to help mediate a ceasefire.
On Simchat Torah, Palestinians launched a deadly land, air and sea assault inside Israel, prompting Israeli Defense Forces to respond with airstrikes on Gaza. In response, both leaders of the opposition have offered to join an emergency national unity government. 35 people have been killed in the attacks, and the situation is still unfolding.