Israel’s Eden Golan Competes with “Hurricane” at Eurovision 2024: A Divisive Entry with Potential

TEL AVIV, Israel — The Wiwi Jury, our team of music experts, is currently reviewing and rating the 37 competing songs in Eurovision 2024. Today, we take a closer look at Israel’s entry, performed by Eden Golan and titled “Hurricane.” Upon listening to “Hurricane,” our team had mixed reactions. One juror felt that while the verses were decent, the overall song felt calculated and dated, resembling X-Factor winner singles. The drum machine and the predictable chorus didn’t help matters, and the abrupt ending further added to the disappointment. This juror concluded that the song was … Read more

Leaked Recording Reveals UK Government Lawyers Confirm Israel’s Breach of International Humanitarian Law in Gaza

London – The British government has reportedly received legal advice suggesting that Israel has violated international humanitarian law in Gaza, but has not made it public, according to leaked recordings obtained by The Observer. The revelations contradict previous denials and evasions by government ministers on the issue. Conservative chair of the House of Commons select committee on foreign affairs, Alicia Kearns, made these comments at a Tory fundraising event on March 13. Kearns, a former Foreign Office and Ministry of Defence official, has been pressing ministers for transparency regarding the legal advice they have received. … Read more

Democratic Senators Urge Biden Administration to Reject Israel’s Claims on Restricting Humanitarian Aid and Arms Transfers

Washington, D.C. – A group of 17 Democratic senators is urging the Biden administration to reject Israel’s claims that it is not violating international law by restricting humanitarian aid. At the center of the growing debate in Washington is whether the United States should suspend arms transfers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The State Department recently received written assurances from Israel that its use of U.S.-supplied weapons during the Gaza war complied with international and U.S. laws, including the provision of sufficient aid. The written assurances were in response to a national security memorandum … Read more

Israel’s Compliance with International Law: Assurances of Proper Usage of U.S. Weapons in Gaza

JERUSALEM, Israel – The Israeli government has reassured the United States that its military’s use of weapons in the recent conflict with Palestine complied with international law. Israeli officials asserted that their actions during the Gaza conflict were in accordance with the rules of engagement, following accusations of misconduct. The confirmation comes amid growing scrutiny and criticism of Israel’s military tactics. Many countries and organizations raised concerns over the high civilian death toll during the Israeli offensive in Gaza. As a response, the Israeli government released a statement affirming its compliance with international laws governing … Read more