This podcast discusses humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas War, the Biden administration's efforts, and recent legislative updates supporting Israel and Ukraine.
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The Biden administration is advocating for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas War to facilitate aid delivery and evacuate hostages and foreign nationals in Gaza.
Cornell University canceled classes and declared a day for community reflection after a student made violent anti-Semitic threats online, causing distress among students and the Jewish community.
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Biden administration seeks humanitarian pauses in Israel-Hamas War
The Biden administration is pushing for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas War to facilitate aid delivery to Gaza and the evacuation of hostages and foreign nationals. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby emphasized the need for credible support from both sides to determine the timing, location, duration, and purpose of these pauses. The administration is working with regional partners, including those in direct contact with Hamas, to explore the feasibility of such pauses.
Cornell University cancels classes due to anti-Semitic threats
Cornell University has canceled classes following the arrest of a student for making violent anti-Semitic threats online. The university cited the extraordinary stress among students and declared a day for the community to reflect and restore. The student, Patrick Die, was charged with posting extreme anti-Semitic messages that threatened violence. The Cornell Jewish community remains shaken by the incident.
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Humanitarian pauses in Israel-Hamas War and other news