Palestine received a major diplomat boost on Sunday when it received status as an independent nation from the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. The Associated Press reported that the three Commonwealth nations […]
3 nations recognize Palestine
85 people killed in the chaos at UN food relief stations in Gaza
Health officials in Palestine say that at least 85 people have been killed as they rushed to obtain food at locations in Gaza. According to the Associated Press, Israeli forces opened fire […]
Plan would slash USAID staffing
A plan that would slash America’s foreign aid programs and reduce the staff of the U.S. Agency for International Development of thousands to a few hundred people has been proposed by the […]
‘Twin City’ deal goes to council
Yet another controversial issue comes before the Huntington Beach City Council when it meets on Tuesday: whether to start a “Twin City” relationship with Ramat Gan in Israel while the war between […]
Did Israel break international law with American weapons?
Israel’s employment of certain weapons in Gaza provided by the United States “likely” violated international humanitarian law, the Biden Administration said Friday. However, wartime conditions made it difficult to be certain. International […]
No pause in Trump civil lawsuits
Former president Donald Trump suffered another legal setback on Thursday, as a federal judge turned down his request to pause the civil lawsuits against him regarding his role in the Jan. 6, […]
Palestine occupation debated
The legality of Israel’s six-decade occupation of Palestine is being debated before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, in The Netherlands. Israel’s presence in Gaza and other Palestinian territories was […]
Cease-fire resolution fails
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune Some of the strong emotions generated by the struggle between Israel and Hamas in Gaza surfaced during Tuesday’s meeting of the Stanton City Council. The small council chambers were […]
Gaza crisis comes to council
By Jamilyn Moreau/Orange County Tribune During an hour-long session of public comments, speakers strongly urged the Stanton City Council to pass a resolution in support of the Palestinian people of Gaza at […]
Senate passes domestic bill
The U.S. Senate, divided on party lines, gave President Joe Biden a victory Sunday for his domestic agenda by passing his proposed “Inflation Reduction Act.” With the two parties evenly divided and […]
