Israeli police are implementing heightened security measures in the Old City of Jerusalem (left), following an unprecedented Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants on Israeli civilians. Smoke is still rising from the debris after thousands of rockets, fired from the Gaza Strip, hit homes in southern Israel (center). In retaliation for Hamas’ brutal act of
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor, turns 45 on Oct. 15. The young governor has a powerful resume that includes service as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, multiple best-selling books on racial equity and opportunity and an educational background that includes time as a Rhodes
“We’ve never lived through a war this intense,” said one Palestinian journalist who captured the aftermath of the blast.
President Biden told Israel’s prime minister that a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital “appears as though it was done by the other team, not you.”
Washington’s strong support for Israel against Hamas is contrasted with Russian and Chinese efforts to align with the Palestinian struggle.
China’s close ties with Russia in countering American dominance point to a geopolitical rift that could shape the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The forum was centered on China’s foreign policy initiative, which aims to expand Beijing’s influence abroad with infrastructure projects.
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