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Trump administration suspends a host of federal grants to Princeton University

School President Christopher Eisgruber insists the institution is "combating antisemitism" and will "vigorously defend academic freedom."
Princeton University campus building with a student walking nearby.
Princeton University campus building with a student walking nearby.

Israeli airstrike kills 4 in Lebanon; U.N. demands answers over Gaza aid workers found in mass grave

The strike threatens a truce both Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of violating.
An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least three people on April 1, Lebanon said after Israel announced its second such strike in a fragile four-month ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least three people on April 1, Lebanon said after Israel announced its second such strike in a fragile four-month ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israeli military orders evacuation of Rafah as its Gaza offensive intensifies

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his demand for Hamas to disarm and for its leaders to leave Gaza as he promised to step up pressure.
Israeli attacks continue on Gaza
Israeli attacks continue on Gaza

Gaza enters longest stretch without aid as Israel continues airstrikes

“This is Abdullah, 14 years old, and this is Najwa, just 2 years old,” one man said in anguish as he introduced his dead relatives. “The world celebrates the birthdays of its children, and we celebrate their deaths.”
Image: PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT
Image: PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT

Why protesters in Gaza want Hamas out after more than a year of war

“Leave us Hamas, we want to live freely,” a crowd could be heard chanting at a demonstration in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza on Wednesday.
Gaza City protests
Gaza City protests

Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal says Israeli soldiers beat him during detention

An Israeli settler kicked his head “like a football” during an attack on his village, Ballal said.
Israeli police released Ballal on March 25, after detaining him a day earlier for "hurling rocks" following what activists described as an attack by settlers in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli police released Ballal on March 25, after detaining him a day earlier for "hurling rocks" following what activists described as an attack by settlers in the occupied West Bank.

Anti-Hamas chants shouted at Gaza protest in rare show of dissent

Demonstrators could be seen calling for Hamas to go “outside” in a video verified by NBC News, which showed scores of people amassed in the city of Beit Lahia.
Hundreds of Palestinians chanted anti-Hamas slogans at a protest in northern Gaza on March 25, calling for an end to the war with Israel, witnesses said.
Hundreds of Palestinians chanted anti-Hamas slogans at a protest in northern Gaza on March 25, calling for an end to the war with Israel, witnesses said.

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National security adviser Mike Waltz takes 'full responsibility' for putting together text group that leaked military plans

President Donald Trump said this morning he is standing by Waltz. Other administration officials were grilled by Democratic senators at an Intelligence Committee hearing.
Donald Trump speaks with reporters
Donald Trump speaks with reporters

U.N. to cut staff numbers in Gaza as Israeli strikes escalate

A U.N. spokesperson said strikes that hit a U.N. compound in Deir Al Balah that killed a U.N. worker on March 19 came from an Israeli tank.
Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip continue
Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip continue

Oscar-winning Palestinian director was beaten and arrested in West Bank, co-filmmaker says

Activists say “No Other Land” co-director Hamdan Ballal is missing. A spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces said it arrested three Palestinians after “violent clashes” broke out.
Israeli journalist and filmmaker Yuval Abraham, Palestinian journalist and filmmaker Basel Adra accept the award for Best Documentary Feature for "No Other Land"
Israeli journalist and filmmaker Yuval Abraham, Palestinian journalist and filmmaker Basel Adra accept the award for Best Documentary Feature for "No Other Land"