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A top U.N. official says there is now a full-blown famine in northern Gaza, while Israel insists it will launch an offensive into Rafah.
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians would be at imminent risk of death if Israel moves forward with the Rafah assault, the United Nations humanitarian aid agency said.
Its horror," McCain told NBC's Meet the Press in an interview to air Sunday.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) spoke to HuffPost about a "warning sign" ahead of a deadline for Biden to say if Israel is violating international and U.S. law.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Police have used riot gear, tactical vehicles and flash-bang devices to clear tent encampments and occupied buildings.
At least two other universities in the U.S. have reached deals with students who have set up encampments to protest Israel's attacks on Gaza.
The bill expanding antisemitism's definition to include criticism of Israel would only crack down on free speech rights of antiwar student protesters, critics say.
After months of stop-and-start negotiations, cease-fire efforts between Israel and the Palestinian militant group appear to have reached a critical stage.
"We are not an authoritarian nation where we silence people or squash dissent," he said.
In contrast to Ivy Leagues colleges, many campus demonstrations in the Midwest have been able to continue without much police escalation or incidents.