Israel-Gaza Conflict

West Bank Rabbi Dov Lior: Jewish law permits destruction of Gaza

Rabbi Dov Lior, a leading West Bank rabbi who endorsed a book justifying the killing of non-Jews, issued a religious ruling saying that Jewish law permits the destruction of Gaza to keep southern Israel safe.

Presidents Conference convening national solidarity day for Israel

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is convening an Israel solidarity event in Washington for Jewish leaders.

IDF soldiers arrested for leaking casualty information on WhatsApp

Three Israeli soldiers were arrested for using the text-messaging service WhatsApp to leak information on Gaza casualties.

Culture

Soundtrack to the war

United States

3 senators urge Obama to let Israel neutralize Hamas ahead of cease-fire

Israel

Shelling on U.N. building in Gaza serving as shelter kills at least 15

Israel

Ban orders review following allegations UNRWA gave rockets back to Hamas

Global

Relocate nationals from near Gaza border, Thai embassy asks

Israel

150 Palestinians detained in raids on southern Gaza

Global

Pro-Palestinian student demonstrators arrested in Australia for flag burning

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