Latest developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict, covering military operations, peace negotiations, humanitarian concerns, and regional implications.
Jewish faculty at Columbia University who supported Gaza protests filed EEOC claims alleging harassment for their pro-Palestinian advocacy, not their Jewish identity. They argue Columbia repressed speech under the guise of Jewish safety, turning Jews into scapegoats. Faculty reported being doxed, spat on, and receiving death threats.
Bereaved families and former officials debated the IDF's handling of its October 7 investigations at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat on Tuesday. Families said they were not given a full picture of the danger facing soldiers and felt misled by the military's probes.
Human remains were discovered on Wednesday in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, a site of the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre. Police collected the bones for identification, but authorities have not confirmed if they are connected to the attack.
This commentary argues that Israel's expansion of military control in Gaza violates international law and the Gaza peace plan, potentially constituting a war crime. It contends that the international community is failing to prevent the displacement of Palestinians and the de facto reoccupation of the strip.
South Africa requested an 18-month extension to respond to Israel's legal brief in the ICJ genocide case, delaying further hearings until late 2029 or 2030. Israel's Foreign Ministry called the delay proof that the case is a propaganda campaign, while Israeli officials maintain their counter-memorial shows the allegations are unfounded.
IDF Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Itay Offir said Israel faces unprecedented attacks from the ICJ, ICC, and UN. He noted South Africa requested an 18-month delay in the ICJ genocide case and withdrew indictments against five soldiers over fair trial concerns.
The author, a mother in Gaza, recounts the Israeli strike that killed her two young sons, arguing that the international community has normalized the murder of Palestinian children. She contends that the genocide in Gaza is not only mass killing but also the erasure of human potential and future contributions.
This commentary argues that the universal jurisdiction case brought by Argentina over the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack should be classified as a continuing crime, extending the legal timeline and reframing the conflict's international narrative. It contends that this characterization could lead to broader prosecutions, including for financing and ideological support, and alter the legal assessment of Israel's actions.
This commentary argues that despite Israel's elimination of Hamas leaders in Gaza, the group remains capable of rebuilding and selecting new leadership. It contends that Israel has failed to exploit the power vacuum strategically, leaving Hamas in control of parts of Gaza. The piece analyzes potential candidates for Hamas's next leader in Gaza, emphasizing the group's resilience.
This commentary argues that Israel is achieving total victory over Hamas through systematic destruction of military infrastructure and territorial control, with muted regional reactions. It contends that Israel is imposing its strategic reality, approaching unconditional surrender, and reshaping Gaza's order with US and UAE coordination.