Category: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )

Ed Sheeran Addresses War in Gaza After Macklemore is Dropped From Tour

The New York Times – Music:
The singer-songwriter began his Philadelphia show on Saturday night by apologizing for “mistakes” and saying he felt compelled to speak out about the “humanitarian issue.”
State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.
Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The package would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel.
Pro-Palestinian Remarks Roil Sheeran Tour, Leading Finneas to Drop Out

The New York Times – Music:
Three other acts are also leaving the tour, citing the right to free speech after the rapper Macklemore was removed over comments he had made onstage.
Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine’ Remarks

The New York Times – Music:
The rapper, a critic of the war in Gaza, made the comments onstage at MetLife Stadium.
‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash

The New York Times – Movies:
The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.
Cisco Likely Allowed Harassment of Pro-Palestinian Workers, EEOC Says

The New York Times – Business:
The finding by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said there was reason to believe that the tech giant subjected employees to a hostile environment.
UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers Divide British Rabbis

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.
Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.
These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. “Once a society behaves this way,” one said, “that society is doomed.”
Clashes Cloud Shawn Fain’s Re-election Bid at U.A.W.

The New York Times – Business:
A federal investigation and conflict over Israel are preoccupying the United Auto Workers president ahead of a vote that would give him a second term.