A researcher at the esteemed Cornell University in the United States was caught on tape expressing enthusiasm for the terrorist attack carried out by Hamas in the Gaza Strip during a rally held on the campus.
The war between Hamas and Israel had far-reaching consequences, extending beyond the borders of the Middle East and into Europe. This expansion of hostilities had a direct impact on the safety and security of the Jewish community, leading to an alarming rise in anti-Semitic incidents. Brian Levin, a distinguished researcher on extremism and a professor at California State University, San Bernardino, characterized the situation as "the worst one-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust."
In the ongoing efforts to address the two contentious resolution proposals concerning the Gaza war at the UN Security Council, the United States and Israel have joined forces. These proposals, submitted by Russia and Brazil, have sparked intense discussions and disagreements among council members.
Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff, the former EU ambassador to the West Bank and Gaza, has criticized Israel's response to the horrific massacre carried out by Hamas. In a video interview with "Democracy Now," Burgsdorff argued that regardless of Hamas's actions, it does not justify Israel's extensive and indiscriminate use of lethal force against the Palestinian population in Gaza.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian's recent visit to Lebanon has raised concerns about the potential for new fronts against Israel. During his speech, he addressed questions from Western officials regarding the possibility of opening new conflicts with Israel. He stated, "Some Western officials asked me if it's possible we will open new fronts against Israel. I answered them - that in the event of the continuation of the war crimes and the human siege on Gaza, there is every possibility that any of the Islamic organizations could join."