The Richmond, Calif., City Council voted Oct. 25 to support the Palestinian population of the Gaza Strip, passing a resolution accusing Israel of “ethnic cleansing and collective punishment” nearly three weeks after the start of the war in the Middle East. The publication spoke in more detail...
Israeli troops and tanks raided the Gaza Strip on the night of October 26. The military said it carried out several strikes on terrorist targets to “prepare the battlefield” ahead of a major ground operation. The New York Post writes about this. The raid was...
Israel reacted angrily to the UN Secretary General's comments on the Gaza war made at a Security Council meeting. Antonio Guterres said he was shocked by the reaction, the BBC reported. Speaking at a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York on October 24, the UN Secretary General...
The repatriation department of the Israeli embassy in Moscow has suspended the reception of Russian citizens until October 27, but then this suspension may be extended, Meduza reports. “The Repatriation Department suspends accepting visitors for the issuance of repatriate visas until October 27, 2023. Further information will be published...
On October 21, the border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip briefly opened, through which humanitarian aid was delivered to civilians. Israel closed the crossing after a brutal Hamas attack on the country. CBS News reported in more detail. 2,3 million Palestinians are suffering from a humanitarian crisis...
US President Joe Biden said on October 20 that the US had secured the release of two Americans held hostage by Hamas during the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. The Hill writes about this. “Our fellow citizens have endured a terrible ordeal over the past 14 days, and...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the introduction of visa waivers for short-term travel to the United States for eligible Israeli citizens and nationals following Israel's acceptance into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. From October 19, citizens and...
On Thursday, October 19, US President Joe Biden addressed Americans from the Oval Office with a speech about the wars between Israel and Hamas, as well as Russia and Ukraine. The New York Times has prepared a full transcript of his address. Biden's message Good...
US President Joe Biden plans to make a direct appeal to the American people to continue funding Ukraine and Israel in the context of their military operations. CNN writes about this. The speech comes on the eve of the White House asking Congress for more than $100 billion...
In just one week, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) raised $388 million to support Israel. The Jewish Federations have already allocated $10 million to 20 organizations providing emergency relief and support in Israel, including the Jewish Agency for Israel, JDC, World ORT, Israeli Trauma...