President Lincoln supposedly sent his sincerest condolences to a grieving mother in the historic Bixby Letter on this day in history, Nov. 21, 1864. In the fall of 1864, Gov. John A. Andrew of Massachusetts sent a request to then-President Lincoln asking him to send his regards to Mrs. Lydia …
Read More »Notre Dame halts study abroad program in Jerusalem, moves students amid war between Israel, Hamas
The University of Notre Dame has temporarily halted its study abroad program in Jerusalem, and has moved its students to other “International locations” amid the escalating war between Israeli forces and Hamas, officials said Tuesday. University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, said the school has suspended its study abroad program …
Read More »Israeli foreign minister expects clear, unequivocal condemnation from Vatican over Hamas' attack: reports
Israel’s foreign minister, Eli Cohen spewed staunch words toward the Vatican for not issuing a “clear and unequivocal” condemnation of the “murderous terrorist actions” of Hamas terrorists who poured into Israel last week and killed more than 1,300 Israelis in a surprise attack, according to reports. The Times of Israel …
Read More »Billionaire quits Harvard board after student letter supports Hamas over Israel
Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer announced that he and his wife are resigning from the Harvard Kennedy School’s executive board because of the school president’s response to a student letter that blamed Israel for the terrorist attack on their country. Ofer released a statement explaining that he and his wife, Batia, …
Read More »UN overwhelmingly votes for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, rejects US, Austria amendments condemning Hamas
The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a resolution presented by Egypt demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, and for the release of all hostages. Just before the vote was taken during an emergency special session, the UN shot down two amendments to the resolution …
Read More »Israeli hostages reunited with families in emotional moments
Following Hamas’ release of all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, pictures and videos are pouring in of their families’ reunifications. The hostages have arrived back in Israel, where they will undergo medical checks after 738 days in captivity. Their release was part of a deal aimed …
Read More »Hamas co-founder snaps after being questioned on Oct. 7 aftermath: ‘Go to hell’
A prominent Hamas leader lost his temper and stormed off from a live interview after being pressed on the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and the devastating subsequent war in Gaza. Mousa Abu Marzouk, Hamas’ longtime foreign relations chief and a co-founder of the terror group, tried to justify his organization’s …
Read More »Far-left anti-Israel groups whitewash, ignore Hamas massacre on Oct 7 as they mark two years since attack
Far-left, anti-Israel student groups are using language sympathetic to Hamas terrorists, including phrases such as “righteously engaged in decolonial struggle,” to promote events markingtwo years since Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, killing approximately 1,200 people and taking hundreds of hostages. A recentInstagram post by UCLA’s Students for …
Read More »Pakistan announces intention for second Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Trump over Gaza ceasefire role
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that he intends to nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in securing a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Hamas and Israel. It will be Pakistan’s second time putting up Trump for the prize. In June, Pakistan …
Read More »CNN's Amanpour regrets her Israeli hostage comparison to 'average Gazan,' calls it 'insensitive and wrong'
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour said on Monday that her suggestion that Israeli hostages were treated “better than the average Gazan” was “insensitive and wrong.” Amanpour made her original comments on “CNN News Central” while reporting on the “joy” felt in Israel after the release of 20 Israeli hostages. She acknowledged the …
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