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Lawmakers launch new push to end US-supported Yemen war

A bipartisan group of lawmakers from both chambers of Congress reintroduced legislation Wednesday that could halt U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. The war powers resolution already passed the Senate in December but failed to gain traction in the then-Republican-controlled House,...

Israeli minister threatens to ban Amnesty International

An Israeli minister on Wednesday threatened to ban human rights group Amnesty International from the country for its criticism of some tourism companies. Gilad Erdan, the minister of public security, accused the rights group of promoting a boycott against Israelis. “I have instructed...

UN official condemns Israel’s settlements in W Bank

A UN official on Wednesday condemned Israel's expansion of settlements and deadly violation in the occupied West Bank. “The international community must take decisive action in response to Israel’s recent intensification of settlement activities in the occupied West Bank, including East...

Israel minister threatens to ban Amnesty over Airbnb policy

A minister threatened to ban Amnesty International from Israel after the rights group on Wednesday accused Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and TripAdvisor of profiting from "war crimes" by offering accommodation in settlements. "Amnesty International, that hypocritical organisation that speaks...