A Republican-led resolution denouncing the recent Boulder attack has ignited a partisan battle in Congress. Democrats express outrage over the inclusion of contentious language praising ICE and labeling “Free Palestine” as an antisemitic slogan.
Senator Peter Welch of Vermont is urging the Trump administration to pressure Israel to lift a nearly three-month blockade of essential supplies into Gaza, calling the situation ‘catastrophic’.
Senator Peter Welch is calling on the Trump administration to use all diplomatic means to persuade Israel to lift its blockade on aid entering Gaza. Highlighting the humanitarian concerns, Welch emphasizes the urgent need for U.S. intervention.
Israel’s ongoing blockade of humanitarian assistance has forced a leading aid group in Gaza to shut down its community soup kitchens. Facing empty warehouses and no new supplies, the closures deepen the crisis in the war-battered enclave.
Israel has closed three schools operated by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in annexed east Jerusalem. The closures come months after an Israeli ban on the agency’s activities took effect, marking a significant development in the region.
In a rare public statement, actor Ben Platt expressed feelings of alienation from the Jewish community as he voiced support for Palestinian rights amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. His comments come as his family faces scrutiny for pro-Israel stances.
