
LEON KRAIEM
Reporter’s notebook: Progressive Jews at Columbia try to make it work
Columbia students seize building, smashing windows and lowering 'Intifada' banner
Ministers threaten coalition over choice between Rafah op. and hostage deal
New York conference discusses crimes against Uyghur Muslims
The Chinese government’s campaign of repression in Xinjiang – billed as a security measure – was declared a genocide by the United States in 2021.
Dueling lawsuits allege discrimination against Jews, Palestinians at Columbia
A lawsuit by Palestine Legal demands Columbia reverse students' suspensions, drop charges against them, expunge their records, and offer to pay for their psychotherapy.
Israeli gov't committed human rights abuses in 2023, State Department says
The report, which runs 103 pages, details intentional efforts by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to worsen conditions for security prisoners, and the denial of visits by the Red Cross.
Police arrest dozens of protesters at Yale University encampment
The arrests come following the erection of a protest encampment in the model of the tents set up at Columbia University earlier this week.
NYC Mayor on Columbia protests: 'We will not be a city of lawlessness'
The mayor cited several examples of violent rhetoric used on campus, and pledged that the police were ready to respond to law-breaking; he noted, however, that the university is private property.
US sanctions Lehava leader, fundraisers for violent settlers
The sanctions come the same day that similar measures were taken by the European Union Council, which sanctioned four individuals and two entities including Lehava.
Who is Mar Mari Emmanuel, the Assyrian bishop attacked in Sydney?
Though relatively unknown to the wider world, the bishop has carved out a significant following online among other Christians and those in the Assyrian community.
New Irish PM on Gaza: 'Reason has been replaced by revenge'
Simon Harris, speaking to his party on Saturday, affirmed Ireland's readiness to recognize a Palestinian state. He condemned Hamas but said the Irish were "repulsed" by Israel's actions in Gaza.
US could remove Houthis from terror list in exchange for Red Sea quiet - report
The comment is in line with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's statements in November that the US would re-evaluate the designation if the Houthis ceased attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Activists take sledgehammers to defense contractor building over Gaza
A spokesperson for the local police force said that officers received a report at 5:04am of a break-in at the premises, and, upon arriving at the location, found four people on the roof.