🚨The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the Israeli cabinet’s decision to shut down Al-Jazeera’s operations in Israel and warns that the vote could set a dangerous precedent for other international media outlets working in Israel. Our statement:

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Netanyahu today: 'In the terrible Holocaust, there were great world leaders who stood by idly; therefore, the first lesson of the Holocaust is: If we do not defend ourselves, nobody will defend us. And if we need to stand alone, we will stand alone'

The LAPD is now forcing people - and media - out of view of the USC Gaza Solidarity encampment

This piece, about how Netanyahu and his associates believe he can run again and win, reminds me of that old Mubarak joke: the angel of death comes and tells him to say goodbye to the Egyptian people, and Mubarak replies, 'Why? Where are they going?' timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-will…

'We're under siege': Residents in a Beverly Grove neighborhood are terrified after a burglary crew continues targeting the area in a string of costly thefts.
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So much for Plan B: 'Jake Sullivan said the Biden administration would not sign a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia if the kingdom and Israel did not agree to normalise relations, insisting 'you can't disentangle one piece from the others'.' ft.com/content/8f5b64…

Omg..this will be a big deal

the condé union, who have been waiting for a contract forever, are about to strike during the met gala. after all the sag and wga strikes, im not sure the world is ready for what this is gonna look like. which celebs will cross the picket line?

The students/activists not speaking to Peggy Noonan was smart activism.

Their saying “I am not trained” is a sign they are trying to be serious, strategic, and organized about their interaction with media.

This applies to activism on every single issue. And it’s no different…

Trump likens Biden admin to 'Gestapo' and says Democrats use welfare for votes in profanity-laced, closed-door RNC retreat speech.
Maggie Haberman and me
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My brave friend عبدالله العودة demonstrates an unending commitment to human rights in Saudi Arabia, where his father is wrongfully imprisoned.

As US officials negotiate deals in KSA, they must center release of prisoners and respect for rights. We can't afford to empower MBS' tyranny.

Story coming shortly, via Shane Goldmacher and me: Trump compares the Biden administration to the Nazi secret police the Gestapo, says he needs an attorney general with 'courage,' and says Democrats 'get welfare to vote' and then cheat, in audio obtained by NYT

The Iranian diaspora is exhausting and insufferable.

And don’t worry, I am including myself in that…

SCOOP: In a call hosted by No Labels, Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D) & Mike Lawler (R) spoke to trustees from NYU, WashU, and more.

The reps suggested the FBI could take a bigger role in investigating protests & were the type of thing inspiring the TikTok ban. theintercept.com/2024/05/04/jos…

Saudi Arabia’s authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Manahel al-Otaibi, a 29-year-old fitness instructor and women’s rights activist, sentenced to 11 years in prison. This directly contradicts the authorities’ narrative of reform and women’s empowerment.

Saudi Arabia’s modernisation policy is to increase cutting heads of minors for being part of protests.

(Whoever needs confirmation, official documents etc [email protected]).

Senior Israeli officials say there are early indications that Hamas will agree to carry out the first phase of the deal — the humanitarian release of hostages — without an official commitment from Israel to end the war

But wta thinks it’s a good idea to do business with them. Shameful.

WATCH: We spoke with ASU senior Breanna Brocker outside the courthouse, who said she will not be able to graduate because the suspension will cause her to miss her final exam