Category: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )

CNN Bans Ryan Girdusky After ‘Beeper’ Remark to Mehdi Hasan

After Mr. Hasan voiced support for Palestinians, the CNN guest, Ryan James Girdusky, said, “I hope your beeper doesn’t go off.”
Luxury Fashion as Political Propaganda

In fights to sway public sentiment, critics often point to costly clothes as evidence of moral corruption.
Trump Family Business Eyes Hotel Deals in Israel

The Trump Organization was in talks about Israeli hotels before the Hamas attack last year. It says it wants to resume them in the future, raising questions about the mingling of politics and money in the event of a second Trump term.
Oil Price Jumps After Biden Says ‘Discussing’ Potential Israeli Strike on Iranian Facilities

The president was asked about a potential strike on the oil infrastructure of Iran, which accounts for about 2 percent of the world’s supply.
U.S. Faces Economic Turbulence Just as Recession Fears Eased

War in the Middle East, the port workers strike and a devastating hurricane have injected uncertainty into the U.S. economy.
‘We Will Dance Again’ Review: Remembering Oct. 7

In this documentary by Yariv Mozer, Israelis who attended the Nova music festival near the Gaza border describe how they survived the attack last year.
How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists and Terrorists

Drug dealers, scammers and white nationalists openly conduct business and spread toxic speech on the platform, according to a Times analysis of more than 3.2 million Telegram messages.
Gaza Debate Reopens Divisions Between Left-Wing Workers and Union Leaders

Last week’s Democratic National Convention surfaced differences over the war in Gaza that could widen fissures between labor activists and union officials.
How the Politics of the Gaza War Engulfed the Melbourne Symphony

The orchestra faced criticism for canceling a performance by a pianist who spoke about the war. Now a top leader has departed and the ensemble has opened an inquiry.
Sullivan & Cromwell Policy on Campus Protests is Criticized

In a letter to Sullivan & Cromwell, Mr. Nader and two other prominent lawyers condemned its efforts to screen job applicants for their participation in antiwar protests.
Marvel Changes Israeli Superhero Sabra in Captain America Movie

The studio said Sabra, a Mossad agent in comic books, will be “a high-ranking U.S. government official” in its next Captain America movie.
A Wall Street Law Firm Wants to Define Consequences of Anti-Israel Protests

Sullivan & Cromwell is requiring job applicants to explain their participation in protests. Critics see the policy as a way to silence speech about the war.