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US Secretary of State in Israel to push for a cease-fire in Gaza, says 'the time is now'

Blinken in Israel to push for a cease-fire, sustained aid into Gaza

Clashes erupt between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters at Los Angeles campus

Police in riot gear gathered at UCLA amid violence between opposed groups of student demonstrators.

Blinken In Israel: Blinken says he will press Netanyahu on Gaza aid measures | Oneindia

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has initiated a series of discussions with Israeli leaders to address the issue of increasing humanitarian aid into Gaza. Simultaneously, he has been urging Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, to accept a proposed deal aimed at securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire. Following his visits to Riyadh and Amman earlier in the week, Blinken is now in Israel, the final stop of his broader Middle East tour. Reports indicate that Blinken is currently meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. This marks Blinken's seventh visit to the region, which has been engulfed in conflict since October 7th when Hamas launched an attack on Israel. Blinken's main focus during his time in Israel is to pressure the Israeli government into taking specific actions to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. He emphasised the need to address the suffering of the people in Gaza amidst the ongoing crossfire instigated by Hamas, while also striving to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages. #BlinkenInIsrael #GazaAid #Netanyahu #IsraelHamasWar #Ceasefire #GazaCeasefire #AidMeasures #PressingForAction #MiddleEastDiplomacy #HumanitarianEfforts ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

Poll Reveals Sharp Divide in Biden and Trump's Supporters Based on Media Consumption | Oneindia News

A recent poll highlights the stark differences between supporters of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, based on the media they consume. Join us as we delve into the impact of media preferences on political sentiment and explore how non-political news followers perceive the candidates. Stay tuned for insightful analysis and discussion on this revealing poll data. #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #BidenSupporters #TrumpSupporters #USElectionsPoll #USPresidentialElections #BidenvsTrump #USMedia #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.103~GR.125~

Biden calls for release of journalist at Correspondents' dinner

At a media dinner in Washington on Saturday night, US President Joe Biden used his opportunity at the podium to to call on foreign governments to release detained journalists and roast his presumptive Republican running-mate Donald Trump over his age and literary tastes.

US Congress' move to defund UNRWA responsible for 87% budget shortfall, hindering Palestinian aid

Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University

On the ground: Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall

NYPD Enters Columbia University, Detains Pro-Palestinian Protesters | Campus Turmoil | Oneindia News

Watch as tensions escalate at Columbia University as a swarm of NYPD officers enter the campus to detain pro-Palestinian protesters. The dramatic turn of events unfolds as clashes erupt amid ongoing demonstrations against Israeli military actions in Gaza. Stay informed with live coverage of the campus turmoil and the implications for free expression and campus security. #ColumbiaProtest #ColumbiaUniversity #ProPalestineProtest #NYPD #NewYorkPolice #NYPD #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelPalestineConflict #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.102~

International News Wrap EP 7: Pro-Palestine Rallies Rock US, Macron Warns Europe and More | Oneindia

The most recent developments worldwide are covered in today's International News Wrap, from Macron's thought-provoking comments about Europe's future to the pro-Palestine demonstrations that rattled the US House Speaker and New York Police. #israelhamaswar #israelhamaslivenews #israelhamaswargazalatestnews #israelhamasnews #israelhamaswarnews #israelhamasupdate #israelhamaswarmap #israelhamaswargazatoday#Oneinda #Oneindia news ~HT.178~ED.194~GR.124~

Donald Trump slammed for sharing video with image of Joe Biden Tied up | Oneindia

Former US President Donald Trump faced criticism after sharing a video on his social media platform, Truth Social, depicting the current president and his opponent in the upcoming election, Joe Biden, Tied up in the back of a pickup truck. Trump claimed that the video was captured on Friday (Mar 28), following his attendance at the funeral of New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Jonathan Diller, who tragically lost his life in a traffic stop shooting. #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #VideoControversy #TruthSocial #PoliticalCriticism #SocialMediaOutrage #PresidentialPolitics #Election2024 #ImageControversy #BidenTiedUp ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.121~

New York Shooting: Police Clears Brooklyn Shooter with No Charges, Citing... | Oneindia News

Watch as the NYPD clears the Brooklyn subway shooter of charges, citing 'evidence of self-defense.' Get the latest update on the shootout between a 32-year-old and a 36-year-old in the Brooklyn subway, reportedly triggered by a racial slur. #NYCShootout #NewYorkCity #Brooklyn #BrooklynSubway #BrooklynSubwayShoot #SubwayShootNYC #RacialDiscrimination #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~