Category: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )

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.
Israel Secretly Targets U.S. Lawmakers With Influence Campaign on Gaza War

Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs ordered the operation, which used fake social media accounts urging U.S. lawmakers to fund Israel’s military, according to officials and documents about the effort.
Columbia Grads Reflect on How the Campus Protests Have Shaped Them

As students in Columbia’s class of 2024 received their diplomas, many of them were grappling with what intense activism on campus would mean to their futures.
Yellen Warns Israel Against Cutting off Palestinian Banks

The Treasury secretary said that allies from the Group of 7 nations must work to stabilize the West Bank economy and increase Gaza aid.
Some Jewish Students Say Their Views on Zionism Have Affected Their Social Life

Some Jewish students say they’ve been dropped by old roommates and sorority sisters and ostracized from campus clubs and teams because of their views — which are sometimes assumed.
Why TikTok Users Are Blocking Celebrities

A TikTok movement is calling for followers to block famous people over their stances on the Israel-Hamas war. It began at the Met Gala.
After Outcry, Concertgebouw Will Allow Jerusalem Quartet to Perform

The Dutch concert hall reversed course after facing criticism for canceling performances by the Israeli ensemble because of security concerns.