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May 5, 2025
News
Religion

Popemobile Repurposed as Gaza Health Unit.

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❓What Happened: A “popemobile” used by the late Pope Francis is being converted into a mobile health unit for Gaza.

👥 Who’s Involved: Pope Francis, Caritas charity, Israeli government, and Palestinian children.

📍 Where & When: Gaza Strip, ongoing since Pope Francis’s directive before his death.

💬 Key Quote: Peter Brune of Caritas states, “It’s not just a vehicle, it’s a message that the world has not forgotten about the children in Gaza.”

⚠️ Impact: Aid to Gaza is restricted as a result of the war, and the health system is reportedly near collapse.

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Efforts are underway to transform a “popemobile,” once used by Pope Francis, into a mobile health clinic destined for the Gaza Strip. The initiative, directed by Pope Francis before his passing, aims to address the medical needs of displaced Palestinian children in the conflict-ridden region.

Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 on Easter Monday, had a history of advocating for the Palestinians, often clashing with Israeli authorities. During his papacy, he called for international scrutiny of Israeli military actions in Gaza, labeling the humanitarian conditions “shameful.”

Pope Francis reportedly maintained nightly phone conversations with the only Roman Catholic Church in Gaza, sometimes calling multiple times daily.

The popemobile, used by Pope Francis during a 2014 visit to the Holy Land, is being reconfigured to serve as a clinic on wheels. This project is being supported by Caritas, a Catholic charity, with Peter Brune, the secretary general of its Swedish branch, emphasizing the symbolic and practical importance of the vehicle. “It’s not just a vehicle, it’s a message that the world has not forgotten about the children in Gaza,” Brune stated.

The conversion of the popemobile comes at a time when humanitarian aid to Gaza is restricted. Israel’s blockade, intended to intercept shipments and other materials used by Palestinian militants, has slowed deliveries of some essential supplies, exacerbating the already critical situation.

One of Pope Francis’s possible successors, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, has been critical of Israel during his time as Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. Pizzaballa is one of several candidates who could become the head of the Roman Catholic Church during the Papal Conclave, which starts this week.

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April 24, 2025
News

Alex Soros Criticizes Climate Group for Fixation on ‘Palestine.’

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❓What Happened: Alex Soros, heir to billionaire plutocrat George Soros, criticized the Sunrise Movement for diverging from its environmentalist goals to focus on “Palestine.”

👥 Who’s Involved: Alex Soros, Sunrise Movement, George Soros, Democracy PAC, Sixteen-Thirty Fund.

📍 Where & When: United States, during and after the 2020 election season.

💬 Key Quote: “We gave them money, and now all they do is talk about Palestine. It’s ridiculous.” — Alex Soros

⚠️ Impact: The controversy led to accusations of antisemitism against the Sunrise Movement for boycotting events with Zionist Jewish groups and called into question the use of funds by Soros-backed organizations.

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Alex Soros, son of billionaire plutocrat George Soros and current chairman of his Open Society Foundations activism empire, has publicly voiced dissatisfaction with the Sunrise Movement. In an interview, Alex Soros expressed frustration over the environmentalist group’s focus on Israel and the Palestinians rather than climate change.

“What the hell did they do, by the way?” he said of the group, which receives around a third of its funding from Soros-supported entities. “We gave them money, and now all they do is talk about Palestine. It’s ridiculous.”

The Sunrise Movement, which publicly identifies its mission as attacking fossil fuels, received $750,000 during the 2020 election period from sources associated with Soros. However, tensions have since emerged between the group and its billionaire funder due to recent controversies involving its Washington, D.C. chapter.

In October 2021, the D.C. branch of Sunrise Movement declined participation in a rally for D.C. statehood, citing the involvement of certain Jewish organizations known for their support of Israel. This decision was met with significant backlash, including accusations of anti-Semitism, due to the group’s call to exclude what it described as “Zionist” groups.

While George Soros is ethnically Jewish, the liberal atheist has not historically been a supporter of the Jewish State. The Israeli government has even defended his critics, such as Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, against accusations of anti-Semitism, saying such allegations should not be used to “delegitimize criticism of George Soros, who continuously undermines Israel’s democratically elected governments by funding organisations that defame the Jewish state and seek to deny it the right to defend itself.”

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April 22, 2025
Education
Lawfare

Harvard Launches Lawfare Suit Against Trump Over $2.2 Billion Funding Freeze.

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❓What Happened: Harvard University has initiated legal action against the Trump administration after a $2.2 billion grant freeze following the university’s refusal to adhere to certain conditions set by the White House.

👥 Who’s Involved: Participants include Harvard University, represented by its president, Alan M. Garber, and the Trump administration.

📍 Where & When: Cambridge, Massachusetts, with developments since last week’s White House announcement.

💬 Key Quote: “The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights,” said Alan M. Garber, Harvard’s president.

⚠️ Impact: The freeze could significantly affect research, according to Harvard.

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Harvard University has filed a lawsuit in response to the Trump administration’s decision to suspend $2.2 billion in grants following the university’s rejection of White House demands. The Ivy League institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, accuses the administration of overreaching, challenging its independence, and attempting to influence academic decisions by requiring it to screen foreign students for extremist views.

The conflict arose after Harvard opted not to implement measures required by the administration, which included vetting foreign students for anti-Semitism and hostility toward American values, and shutting down diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. These conditions were closely linked to allegations of ideological bias and the university’s purported failure to safeguard Jewish students on campus. In response, President Alan M. Garber argued that the demands interfere with academic freedom and decision-making.

The situation escalated when the White House announced the freeze, suggesting that Harvard was not meeting the necessary conditions for receiving taxpayer money. “Taxpayer funds are a privilege, and Harvard fails to meet the basic conditions required to access that privilege,” remarked Harrison Fields, a White House spokesman.

Garber claims that the funding halt could jeopardize research initiatives, including studies on serious diseases like pediatric cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. He argued in court documents that the administration has not established any meaningful link between anti-Semitism concerns and the research projects put on hold—failing to take responsibility for the funding freeze by refusing the administration’s conditions.

The lawsuit comes amid a broader review by the administration into universities’ handling of anti-Semitism and other forms of extremism, with at least 60 institutions under scrutiny.

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April 21, 2025
Immigration
World

Germany to Deport American, 3 EU Citizens Following Pro-Hamas Demonstration.

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❓What Happened: Four individuals, including three EU citizens and one American, are facing deportation from Germany due to their involvement in protests against Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Their cases have not yet been adjudicated in court.

👥 Who’s Involved: The individuals comprise two Irish citizens, one Polish citizen, and one American citizen.

📍 Where & When: The protest occurred at Berlin’s Free University in October 2024. The deportation orders were served last month, with an April 21 deadline for voluntary departure.

💬 Key Quote: “We all feel very defiant and confident that this won’t pass through the legal system,” said Roberta Murray, one of the Irish citizens facing deportation.

⚠️ Impact: The move raises concerns about potential conflicts with EU laws on freedom of movement and has sparked discussion about Germany’s commitment to Israel.

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Berlin’s Immigration Office has issued deportation orders to four individuals for their participation in a pro-Hamas protest at Berlin’s Free University, which involved damage to property. The protesters, two from Ireland, one from Poland, and one from the United States, are accused of participating in the October 2024 demonstrations, which resulted in violence and property destruction.. They were instructed last month to leave the country by April 21 or face deportation.

The protestors allege that no formal charges have been communicated to them, though official statements cite ongoing criminal proceedings related to the incident. Their legal representative, Alexander Gorski, is challenging the orders, citing the lack of due process and expressing confidence that the individuals will be allowed to stay until their cases can be more thoroughly examined.

The European Union’s principle of freedom of movement is central to this issue. The deportation threats have prompted concerns about potential conflicts with this fundamental EU law, particularly as this involves citizens of EU member states. We all feel very defiant and confident that this won’t pass through the legal system,” said Roberta Murray, one of the Irish citizens facing deportation.

“I hadn’t expected it to go this way at all,” Cooper Longbottom—a 27-year-old graduate student from Seattle, Washington, slated to be removed from the EU country—said, adding: “I hadn’t gotten any charges in the mail. It’s just a complete mess and not how the order of criminal law and due process is supposed to go.”

German authorities point to the concept of “Staatsräson,” or Germany’s unwavering solidarity with Israel, as justification for the deportations. However, traditionally, “Staatsräson” has served as more of a political concept than a legal one. Longbottom has indicated he has no intention of leaving  Germany despite the deportation proceedings.

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April 7, 2025
UK
World

Anti-Israel Politicians Shocked Israel Kicked Them Out.

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❓What Happened: Two politicians from the United Kingdom’s governing Labour Party, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, were denied entry to Israel.

👥 Who’s Involved: Labour Members of Parliament (MPs) Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, Israel’s interior ministry, Britain’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.

📍 Where & When: The incident occurred in Israel during a planned visit to the West Bank, reported on October 2023.

💬 Key Quote: “It’s disgraceful you are cheerleading another country for detaining and deporting two British MPs,” said Foreign Secretary Lammy to the opposition Conservative Party leader, who indicated support for the Israelis.

⚠️ Impact: The decision has sparked criticism from British officials, affecting diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel.

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Two British leftist MPs have publicly expressed their surprise after being refused entry to Israel, stirring a discussion among British officials. Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, members of the ruling Labour Party originally from Yemen and China, respectively, attempted to travel to the West Bank. Their visit came amid heightened attention to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which began on October 7, 2023, after a large-scale Hamas terror raid on Israel.

The Israeli interior ministry denied access, citing the MPs’ alleged intention to foster anti-Israel sentiments. The MPs refuted these claims, stating the purpose of their visit was purely observational and facilitated by British nonprofits.

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the formerly governing Conservative Party, defended Israel’s prerogative to control its own borders. In contrast, the virulently anti-Trump Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, criticized the decision, describing it as inappropriate and warning of the potential diplomatic fallout.

Lammy also slammed Badenoch, saying, “It’s disgraceful you are cheerleading another country for detaining and deporting two British MPs.?”

The current Labour government has been critical of Israel during its conflict with Hamas and has even indicated that it would enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against current Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he entered Britain.

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April 2, 2025
Education
Immigration
News

Israel-Hating Cornell Student Evades ICE, Self-Deports.

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❓What Happened: Momodou Taal, a student from Cornell University, left the United States after his student visa was revoked due to involvement in anti-Israel demonstrations.

👥 Who’s Involved: Momodou Taal, a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); the Trump administration.

📍 Where & When: Cornell University in Ithaca, New York; Taal’s departure occurred after a recent federal court decision.

💬 Key Quote: “I have lost faith I could walk the streets without being abducted,” Taal said online.

⚠️ Impact: Taal’s departure sheds light on the increased deportation measures for foreign students involved in political agitating. Other international students facing similar issues include Columbia University’s Mahmoud Khalil and Georgetown University’s Badar Khan Suri.

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According to his own online statements, a Cornell University student whose visa was rescinded due to participation in anti-Israel activism has fled the United States. Momodou Taal, a 31-year-old citizen of the Gambia and the United Kingdom, disclosed that he left voluntarily. He cited fears of detention by immigration authorities. He also stated that his decision followed a recent federal ruling that refused to intervene against potential detention while he contested his deportation order.

“I have lost faith I could walk the streets without being abducted,” Taal claimed. U.S. authorities attributed Taal’s recent visa cancelation to his involvement in anti-Semitic campus demonstrations. They were also said to be a violation of university policies, which fostered a hostile setting for Jewish students.

Taal recently attempted to challenge his deportation, asserting his actions should be protected by free speech. However, he reported that the first motion in his lawsuit was denied. He expressed skepticism about remaining in the country without apprehension by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Taal’s case is just one of several cases involving students who were ordered to leave amid allegations of involvement in anti-Semitic protests. Notably, Columbia University’s Mahmoud Khalil and Georgetown University’s Badar Khan Suri are entangled in similar disputes. President Donald J. Trump has pledged a strict stance on anti-Israel activism by foreigners at educational institutions, resulting in increased scrutiny and deportations.

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March 14, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Immigration

Trump Admin Acts Against Two More Columbia University Hamas Supporters.

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian migrant “who had her student visa revoked for advocating for violence and terrorism” against Israel, has “self-deported,” according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The department says the Columbia University student used the CBP One app—used by the Biden regime to admit hundreds of thousands of migrants to the U.S. but converted into a self-deportation tool by the Trump administration—to facilitate her departure. Her visa had been revoked on March 5.

Meanwhile, another Columbia student accused of participating in pro-Hamas demonstrations, Leqaa Kordia, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for overstaying her expired F-1 student visa. Kordia is a Palestinian, originally from the West Bank.

“It is a privilege to be granted a visa to live & study in the United States of America,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said of her department’s moves against the students. “When you advocate for violence and terrorism that privilege should be revoked and you should not be in this country,” she continued, adding she was “glad to see one of the Columbia University terrorist sympathizers use the CBP Home app to self deport.”

This follows the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate and permanent resident, by ICE for his leading role in anti-Israel campus encampments. President Donald J. Trump said of Khalil, “If you support terrorism, including the slaughtering of innocent men, women, and children, your presence is contrary to our national and foreign policy interests, and you are not welcome here.” However, his deportation is on pause after a judge intervened.

Khalil turns out to have worked for the British government in Syria and received a security clearance from London.

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Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian migrant "who had her student visa revoked for advocating for violence and terrorism" against Israel, has "self-deported," according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The department says the Columbia University student used the CBP One app—used by the Biden regime to admit hundreds of thousands of migrants to the U.S. but converted into a self-deportation tool by the Trump administration—to facilitate her departure. Her visa had been revoked on March 5. show more
March 12, 2025
Immigration
News

Ex-Obama Aides Slam ADL for Backing Trump Deportations.

Two former Obama government officials have criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for its endorsement of President Donald J. Trump’s order to deport foreign-born students protesting Israel. The controversy follows the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident with British government ties, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the new directive targeting student protesters who support the Hamas terrorist group.

The ADL expressed its support for Khalil’s detention, citing the need for significant repercussions for those involved in activities such as providing material support to foreign terrorist organizations and inciting violence. The organization added that Khalil’s arrest should serve as a deterrent against future antisemitic protests.

Jon Lovett, a former speechwriter for President Barack Obama, openly criticized the ADL’s stance. Lovett denounced the ADL’s statement as “shameful,” emphasizing that crimes should be charged accordingly without infringing upon First Amendment rights or revoking immigration status as a form of protest punishment.

Lovett expressed his disillusionment with the ADL, suggesting that the organization no longer represents American Jewish interests, and called for financial support to be withdrawn.

Ben Rhodes, who served as deputy national security adviser under Obama, echoed Lovett’s sentiments, also labeling the ADL’s statement as “shameful.”

President Trump has also cracked down on universities that have allowed antisemitic protests on their campuses, cutting millions in federal funding.

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Two former Obama government officials have criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for its endorsement of President Donald J. Trump's order to deport foreign-born students protesting Israel. The controversy follows the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident with British government ties, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the new directive targeting student protesters who support the Hamas terrorist group. show more
March 12, 2025
News

Poll Shows How Many Americans Hold Favorable View of Hamas.

The Hamas terrorist organization is seeing an increase in support among Americans, with one in seven now saying they have a positive view of the Islamist group that perpetrated the barbaric October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel. According to a new poll conducted by J.L. Partners, roughly 14 percent of 1,019 registered American voters surveyed said they have a very positive or somewhat positive opinion of Hamas. This marks a 12 percent increase in support for the terrorist organization since the October 7 attacks a year and a half ago.

In the same survey, Israel saw a modest increase in positive perception of just three percent since October 2023. Currently, 50 percent of respondents have a positive opinion of Israel, while 19 percent hold a negative opinion.

The data comes amid a new outburst of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, particularly on college campuses, leading to confrontations with law enforcement. Recently, former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after leading a demonstration and is slated for deportation. President Donald J. Trump heralded Khalil’s arrest as the beginning of a crackdown, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon notifying 60 educational institutions to safeguard Jewish students.

Additionally, as part of broader measures, Columbia University faces a significant $400 million cut in federal funding due to its handling of anti-Israel protests last year. The Trump White House justified the action by citing the university’s insufficient response to harassment incidents against Jewish students.

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The Hamas terrorist organization is seeing an increase in support among Americans, with one in seven now saying they have a positive view of the Islamist group that perpetrated the barbaric October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel. According to a new poll conducted by J.L. Partners, roughly 14 percent of 1,019 registered American voters surveyed said they have a very positive or somewhat positive opinion of Hamas. This marks a 12 percent increase in support for the terrorist organization since the October 7 attacks a year and a half ago. show more
February 26, 2025
News
War
World

Trump Proposes Ambitious ‘Trump Gaza’ Development Plan.

President Donald J. Trump has put forth a vision for Gaza, termed “Trump Gaza,” accompanied by artificial intelligence (AI) imagery. A Truth Social post shared by the America First leader envisions high-rise hotels, attractive beaches, belly dancers, and Elon Musk enjoying a beachside meal in the Middle Eastern territory.

It also features a statue of Trump and a scene of him with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In early February, President Trump proposed a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip, expressing optimism about transforming the area.

He asserted that the U.S. would manage the region effectively, creating numerous jobs and contributing positively to the Middle East. Trump described Gaza as a potential “Riviera of the Middle East.” Days later, he elaborated on this plan, suggesting that the Gaza Strip would be transferred to the U.S. and that Palestinians would be resettled into safer communities with modern amenities.

Despite outrage in some quarters, some Gaza civilians have shown support for relocation. For instance, a 22-year-old law student told The Daily Wire, “In light of the suffering by the people of Gaza, the need to travel has become urgent, as it is no longer suitable for living a dignified life as other people live,” adding: “We want to feel safe and secure—to feel stability and live a normal life.”

Gaza has been brutally ruled by the terrorist group Hamas since the last election in the area in 2006. The Islamists placed first in the Strip, but not the West Bank, choosing to take over Gaza by force in 2007.

Since the Israeli response to the October 7, 2023 massacres, Hamas’s control of Gaza has diminished, with many of its leaders killed by Israeli military forces.

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President Donald J. Trump has put forth a vision for Gaza, termed "Trump Gaza," accompanied by artificial intelligence (AI) imagery. A Truth Social post shared by the America First leader envisions high-rise hotels, attractive beaches, belly dancers, and Elon Musk enjoying a beachside meal in the Middle Eastern territory. show more