2025-04-24: Palestine Roundup

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WSWS (2025-04-24). Israeli national security minister pledges to bomb food depots as Gaza blockade reaches 50th day. wsws.org On Tuesday, Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attended a meeting with leading members of Congress at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club where he pledged to bomb food and aid distribution centers, claiming his proposals met with support on the part of the lawmakers.

Nir Hasson (2025-04-24). After IDF withholds info on Palestinian paramedic arrested in Rafah, family appeals to top court. haaretz.com Asaad al-Nassasra was arrested following the incident in which 15 aid workers were killed by the IDF in southern Gaza. The Israeli army is refusing to let him meet a lawyer and his family is demanding information about his whereabouts…

presstv.ir (2025-04-24). US jets carry out more aggression against Yemen. presstv.ir The United States has carried out new airstrikes in Yemen, as the Arab country presses ahead with its staunch support for Palestinians in Gaza.

Staff (2025-04-24). Israeli strike kills 23 in Gaza Strip; IDF says it targeted a terrorist command center. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Security cabinet to convene Thursday evening ‚ñ GAZA: Gaza medical officials say 39 Palestinians killed on Wednesday ‚ñ WEST BANK: IDF kills 12-year-old, Palestinian health officials say ‚ñ U.S.: Rubio says Iran can have 'civil, peaceful nuclear program' if it stops enriching uranium…

Ed Newman (2025-04-24). Charred bodies found in school as Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza. radiohc.cu Gaza City, April 24 (RHC) ⚪ Two dozen Palestinians have been killed in new Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, while civil defense agency crew have recovered charred bodies from a school-turned-shelter for displaced people.

newarab (2025-04-24). British Jewish group suspends vice chair over Gaza war criticism. newarab.com The UK's Board of Deputies of British Jews has suspended its vice-chair after she co-signed a letter denouncing Israel's ongoing The Board of Deputies confirmed that all 36 signatories will now be "subject to a complaints procedure," while Harriet Goldenberg, vice-chair of the board's international division, is pending investigation. | Goldenberg has…

newarab (2025-04-24). British MPs warn of 'another Gaza' after West Bank visit. newarab.com

newarab (2025-04-24). Israel faked Gaza tunnel discovery to prevent ceasefire: Gallant. newarab.com An investigation has found that an Israel's public broadcaster Kan reported on Wednesday that the claimed The picture was initi…

newarab (2025-04-24). Lineker hints BBC wanted him out, doubles down on Gaza stance. newarab.com

UMMID (2025-04-24). Wounded Gaza child's image wins 2025 World Press Photo award. ummid.com An image of a wounded Palestinian child, taken by Palestinian journalist Samar Abu Elouf, has won the top prize at the 2025 World Press Photo awards.

Rehan Saleem (2025-04-24). Aid or Obstruction? Europe Challenges Israel on Gaza. thinktank.pk As the Gaza Strip continues to endure one of the gravest humanitarian crises in recent history, European powers have emerged as vocal players in demanding peace, access to aid, and compliance with international law. Countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have urged Israel to lift its ongoing blockade, now lasting over 50 …

presstv.ir (2025-04-24). Ben-Gvir: Senior US Republicans back his call for bombing Gaza food stores. presstv.ir Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir met with prominent Republican Party members at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

presstv.ir (2025-04-24). Tahrir Hospital director: Gaza children at most severe stage of malnutrition. presstv.ir According to the director of Tahrir Hospital the children of Gaza have reached the most severe stage of malnutrition.

Yael Freidson (2025-04-24). At graft trial, Netanyahu denies pushing laws to benefit expat billionaire Milchan. haaretz.com Testifying for 25th time, Israeli prime minister claimed that, when he sought to advance a law that would extend the income tax exemption for returning residents, he did not know that Arnon Milchan had that status. He also denied charges in the indictment that he helped Channel 10, when Milchan was its controlling shareholder…

Staff (2025-04-24). Netanyahu shares another video as part of campaign against Shin Jewish Division. haaretz.com Netanyahu claimed the secretly recorded conversation, originally aired on Channel 14, proves that 'the head of the Jewish Division of the Shin Bet admits that he is persecuting right-wing activists'…

Yael Freidson (2025-04-24). Netanyahu escalates attack on Shin Bet ahead of response to scathing affidavit. haaretz.com The prime minister is expected to submit formal response to allegations made by Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, who accused him of using the security service for personal benefit…

Ed Newman (2025-04-23). Palestine accuses Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza. radiohc.cu Ramallah, April 23 (RHC) ⚪ The Palestinian National Council has accused Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, where more than 51,000 deaths have been reported since October 2023.

newarab (2025-04-23). The new cost of pro-Palestine activism on US students' futures. newarab.com Social media posts, visa reviews, and a vague, shifting definition of anti-Semitism: these are now some of the grounds for potential deportation in the United States under the Trump presidency. | "There's no threshold anymore. People are overthinking every word, because they don't know what's enough to get them targeted," said Juno Abdo, a representative of These aren't just vague warnings, they are sho…

Otis Grotewohl (2025-04-23). Moroccan port workers' union shows solidarity with Palestine. workers.org In a courageous act of solidarity with the Palestinian people, a Moroccan port workers' union called on its members to boycott a ship suspected of transporting F-35 fighter jet components to Israel. On April 14, the Union of Port Workers, an affiliate of the Moroccan Labor Union (UMT), called on . . . |

Ari Paul (2025-04-23). Pope Francis Obits Omit Focus on Palestine. fair.org Reuters not only had a stand-alone story ( The obituaries for Pope Francis in the leading US newspapers ignored the late pontiff's commitment to the Palestinian people and the acute suffering in Gaza in the last years of his life. Many of them ran separate pieces that hi…

WSWS (2025-04-23). Greens leader refuses to condemn Australian Labor's complicity in Gaza genocide. wsws.org When he speaks before a national audience, Adam Bandt avoids even mentioning Gaza for fear that the mass slaughter of Palestinians will get in the way of the Greens' aspirations for a coalition government with Labor.

news.un.org (2025-04-23). Gaza: Destruction of vital lifting gear halts search for thousands buried under rubble Families in Gaza were holding on to the slim chance of finding loved ones buried under the ruins of destroyed homes – but that hope is fading fast. | | The destruction of key heavy machinery on Tuesday following reported Israeli airstrikes has brought rescue and recovery efforts to a standstill, making it even harder to reach the estimated 11,000 bodies still trapped under the debris. | | According to local authorities, the strikes put a halt to all solid waste and debris removal operations

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-04-23). Not Taking A Position On Gaza IS Taking A Position On Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | It's not okay to claim ignorance or uncertainty about what's happening in Gaza in 2025. You're an adult. You have internet access. If you don't know, learn. You can't just go "it too compwicated, me no understandy, googoo gaga." It's not cute and it's not okay. Grow the ____ up. | Not taking a position on Gaza IS taking a position on Gaza. One you'll have to live with for the rest of…

tn.ai (2025-04-23). Child among at Least 10 Killed As Israeli Strike Hits Gaza School Shelter. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Israeli attack on a school sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza City killed at least 10 people, including a child who died in a resulting fire, according to Palestinian emergency services.

tn.ai (2025-04-23). Gaza's Al-Durra Children's Hospital Suffers Heavy Damage in Israeli Attack. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An overnight Israeli attack on the Mohammed al-Durra Pediatric Hospital in Gaza City caused significant damage to critical medical infrastructure, prompting sharp condemnation from Palestinian health authorities and renewed international appeals for intervention.

Dave DeCamp (2025-04-23). Israeli Attacks Kill 38 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said on Wednesday that Israeli attacks killed at least 38 Palestinians and wounded 105 over the previous 24-hour period as US-backed Israeli strikes pound targets across the Strip. The Health Ministry said that one body was recovered from the rubble over the same period. The ministry's numbers are based on dead and …

Dave DeCamp (2025-04-23). Israel's Ben Gvir Says US Republicans Support His Plan To Bomb Food in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is visiting the US and said on Wednesday that during a meeting at Mar-a-Lago, he received support from Republican leadership for his plan to bomb food and aid warehouses in Gaza. "I had the honor and privilege to meet with senior officials of the Republican Party at Trump's …

Felice Friedson, Ahmed Abd al-Salam (2025-04-23). 'Save Us': Leader of Gaza's Anti-Hamas Movement Seeks Dialogue With Trump. themedialine.org

aljazeera (2025-04-23). Ben-Gvir: US Republicans support bombing Gaza 'food and aid depots'. aljazeera.com Israeli national security minister claims he met with 'senior Republican Party' officials at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.

Dalia Abu Ramadan (2025-04-23). Israel's Expanding Ground Invasion in Gaza Is a Nightmare I Can't Wake Up From. truthout.org In Gaza, every neighborhood carries traits that foster pride and unity among its residents, each one boasting its own unique qualities, cherished and known by all. One such neighborhood is Shujaiya, which means "courage" in Arabic. It is a place where the people are celebrated for their strength, resilience, patience and an unwavering love for their land. This love runs so deep that they would… |

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours (2025-04-23). Advocates Put Palestinian Rights on the Ballot as Canada's Election Nears. truthout.org Montreal, Canada — The United States has loomed large over Canada's upcoming election, with concerns over President Donald Trump's tariffs and annexation threats dominating much of the campaign. But for many Canadians, another topic has also been front-of-mind in the lead-up to the vote on April 28: Israel's war on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. "This is a priority issue for many… |

Sharon Zhang (2025-04-23). Israeli Minister Says GOP Leaders Agree That Gaza "Aid Depots Should Be Bombed" truthout.org Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and top Republican leaders at Mar-a-Lago agreed in a meeting that Israel should continue bombing humanitarian aid in Gaza, Ben-Gvir has said — effectively admitting that he is getting express support from top U.S. leaders to commit what experts have deemed as war crimes and genocidal acts. Ben-Gvir is visiting the U.S. this week for the first… |

Rick Sterling (2025-04-23). Israel Stalls and the International Court of Justice Complies. dissidentvoice.org One year ago, the International Court of Justice ruled that Israel had fifteen months to prepare their defense ("counter memorial") against the charges of genocide filed by South Africa. They were told to present their arguments by 28 July 2025. That seems like a very long time in a case involving the daily killing of …

Sue Harris (2025-04-23). Blocking arms to Israel at Travis Air Base. workers.org Anti-genocide protesters arrested for blocking traffic into Travis Air Force Base in California, April 9, 2025. Twelve people were arrested April 9 for blocking traffic to Travis Air Force Base, a large transport base in California. The activists, who had been called out by the Peoples Arms Embargo, wore the . . . |

Plus News (2025-04-23). The International Criminal Court: A Tool of Western Manipulation and Bias Against Africa. plusnews.ug The International Criminal Court (ICC), established in 2002 as a beacon of global justice, was meant to hold perpetrators of heinous crimes—genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity—accountable, regardless of their status or origin. Yet, over two decades later, the ICC's track record reveals a troubling pattern of selective justice, particularly against African nations, and …

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