Dozens hold a die-in, lying on cold asphalt, wrapped in sheets splashed with red paint, to block cars trying to leave the shipyard, while others chanted, calling for a cease-fire and for Israel to end its occupation of the Gaza strip.
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Israel designates safe zone in Gaza. Palestinians, aid groups say it offers little relief
The area has no running water or bathrooms, assistance and international humanitarian groups are nowhere to be found and the tents provide little protection from the coming winter’s cool, rainy weather.
Desperation grows among Palestinians trapped with little aid as Israel battles Hamas in Gaza
Two months into the war, the grinding offensive has set off renewed alarms internationally.
New signs emerge of ‘widespread’ sexual crimes by Hamas on Oct. 7
Israel’s government is accusing the international community, particularly the United Nations, of ignoring the pain of Israeli victims.
Senate Republicans block Ukraine and Israel aid as they demand border policy changes
‘Republicans in Congress are willing to give (Russian President Vladimir) Putin the greatest gift he could hope for,’ President Biden said.
Heavy fighting in Gaza halts most aid delivery, leaves civilians with few places to seek safety
Some 1.87 million people – over 80% of the population – have already fled their homes, and much of the north has been completely destroyed.
Israel moves into Gaza’s 2nd-largest city, intensifies strikes in bloody new phase
Bombardment has grown fiercer across the territory, including areas where Palestinians are told to seek safety.
Israel widens ground offensive, pushing Palestinians into ever-shrinking territory
The expanded assault poses a deadly choice for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians – either stay in the path of Israeli forces or flee within southern Gaza with no guarantee of safety.
Biden’s allies in Senate demand Israel reduce civilian deaths in Gaza as Congress debates aid
Sen. Bernie Sanders and a robust group of Democratic senators say they’re done ‘asking nicely’ for Israel to do more to reduce civilian casualties in its war against Hamas.
Ambassadors to bring expert insight on Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Maine
The World Affairs Council of Maine will host a panel discussion with three retired U.S. ambassadors who have deep experience in the Middle East.