Tag: Israel Hamas War
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US Prez Biden Criticizes Israel PM Netanyahu’s Approach To Gaza War, Calls It A Mistake
[ad_1] New Delhi: U.S. President Joe Biden on openly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s tactics in the ongoing Gaza conflict, labeling them as erroneous. Speaking to Spanish-language TV network Univision, President Biden expressed his disagreement with Netanyahu’s methods, stating, “I think what he’s doing is a mistake. I don’t agree with his approach.” President…
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The Hindu Morning Digest, April 10, 2024
[ad_1] Mirage is seen due to heavy sun shine on the road in the hot afternoon time as pedestrians cross the road in Bhubaneswar as heat wave condition continuing in eastern parts of the country. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT Modi’s Chennai roadshow – yet another reflection of the BJP’s ‘southern push’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
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UN human rights body calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel as concerns about Gaza war mount
[ad_1] GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.’s top human rights body called on countries to stop selling or shipping weapons to Israel in a resolution passed Friday that aims to help prevent rights violations against Palestinians amid Israel’s blistering military campaign in Gaza. The 47-member-country Human Rights Council voted 28-6 in favor of the resolution, with…
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Queer artists urge UK’s Eurovision entry to boycott competition
[ad_1] The open letter from Queers for Palestine claims that Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision “would enable and cover up its war crimes and crimes against humanity.” ADVERTISEMENT More than 450 queer artists, musicians and writers have signed a letter calling for Britain’s Eurovision 2024 entry Olly Alexander to boycott this year’s competition. The group, Queers…
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During the Israel-Hamas war, Jews will soon celebrate Purim — one of their most joyous holidays
[ad_1] Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits, noisemakers and varying degrees of rowdiness. It celebrates the biblical story of how a plot to exterminate Jews in Persia was thwarted, and thus is embraced as an affirmation of Jewish survival throughout history.…
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The Hindu Morning Digest, March 20, 2024
[ad_1] Lokpal orders CBI probe into charges against Mahua Moitra The Lokpal has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to further probe the allegations made against former Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra and submit a report on its findings within six months. “After careful evaluation and consideration of the entire material on record, there remains no doubt…
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The Hindu Morning Digest, March 17, 2024
[ad_1] Union Ministers and BJP leaders Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and party national president JP Nadda | Photo Credit: ANI Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls The schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was announced by the Election Commission on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term in…
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Artists weigh in on controversial ‘The Zone of Interest’ Oscar speech
[ad_1] Jonathan Glazer’s words on Oscar night have been labelled “morally indefensible” and “reprehensible.” Now, several Oscar-winning directors have weighed in – including ‘Son of Saul’ director László Nemes and ‘Amy’ director Asif Kapadia. ADVERTISEMENT Controversy continues to rage regarding Jonathan Glazer’s polarizing speech at the Oscars. When the British filmmaker took the stage after…
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Evangelical Christians are fierce Israel supporters. Now they are visiting as war-time volunteers
[ad_1] TEL AVIV, Israel — When Shawn Landis, an evangelical Christian from Pennsylvania, heard about the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel, he knew he would come to Israel to volunteer as soon as it was safe. Five months later, he was chopping vegetables in a Tel Aviv kitchen, preparing meals for Israeli soldiers.…
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Over 600 Google Workers Urge the Company to Cut Ties With Israeli Tech Conference
[ad_1] More than 600 Google workers and counting have signed a letter addressed to Google marketing leadership demanding that it drop its sponsorship of Mind the Tech, an annual conference promoting the Israeli tech industry taking place in New York this week. “Please withdraw from Mind the Tech, issue an apology, and stand with Googlers…