Month: May 2021

Russia deploys 3 nuclear-capable bombers to Syria

The Russian military said Tuesday it has deployed three nuclear-capable long-range bombers to its base in Syria, a move that could strengthen Moscow’s military foothold in the Mediterranean.

Blinken will ask Congress for $75 million aid to Palestinians

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Tuesday that he will ask Congress for $75 million in aid to the Palestinians for 2021, the Jerusalem Post reports. Making his announcement after a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, Blinken added that the US will also reopen its consulate in Jerusalem.

Texas lawmakers approve bill to carry handgun without license or background check

The Republican-led legislature in Texas has approved a bill that will allow people to carry a handgun with no license, background check, or firearm training, CBS News reports. Although law enforcement groups have said the bill will endanger both the police and the public, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has said he will sign the measure into law.

US saw 80% increase in antisemitic acts during recent Israel/Hamas war

A security organization has reported that there was an 80% increase in antisemitic incidents in the US during this month’s 11-day war between Israel and Hamas, the Times of Israel reports. The Secure Community Network, which advises Jewish communities on security issues, says one reason for the spike in the number of incidents it recorded was disinformation spread on social media.

Gazans outraged after UNRWA director says IDF strikes were ‘precise’

(Worthy News) – Residents of the Gaza Strip expressed outrage after the director of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip told Channel 12 News that IDF strikes in recent clashes were “precise.”

Gaza social media users expressed outrage at Schmale’s statements, calling for him to be removed from his position for saying that Israel didn’t target civilians.

“Matthias’s recent statements confirm that he is part of the aggression, and is not suitable for playing another role,” wrote Hamas-affiliated analyst Ibrahim al-Madhoun on Twitter in response to Schmale’s statements.

Hamas also slammed the UNRWA official, tweeting Tuesday that the movement was shocked by Schmale’s statemets, accusing him of pretending to be a “military analyst for the occupation army.”

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