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Belfast divests from all investments that support Israeli military

Maine Politics

Belfast to divest from companies tied to Israel's military efforts in Gaza

City officials say they're divesting money from two companies that contribute to Israel's military efforts in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders for war crimes

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and Hamas officials.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Senate rejects effort from Bernie Sanders to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths

Leading global aid organizations say Israel fell short of U.S. demands for more humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

In 13 months, 44,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza, officials say

The Israeli offensive has caused heavy destruction across wide areas of the coastal territory, leading many to wonder when or how it will ever be rebuilt.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders

U.S. President Joe Biden blasted the prosecutor and expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas.
Maine Politics

Belfast councilors unanimously approve measure to divest from state of Israel

The resolution, brought forward by local residents, will withdraw all city funds and investments from companies that have ties to Israel.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

US envoy plans trip to Israel in effort to secure cease-fire with Hezbollah group

Amos Hochstein said he will travel to Israel to try to secure a ceasefire ending the war with Lebanon's Hezbollah group.
Maine Politics

Sens. Collins, King face pressure in Maine to oppose US arms sales to Israel

Members of Congress are expected to vote on six joint resolution disapprovals, or JRDs, that could halt the sale U.S. offensive weapons to Israel.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Sens. King, Collins face pressure in Maine to limit US weapons sales to Israel

Members of Congress are expected to vote on six joint resolution disapprovals, or JRDs, that could halt the sale U.S. offensive weapons to Israel.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

King, Collins urged to support resolutions to halt some weapons sales to Israel

More than 170 business owners and nonprofits in Maine are asking Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, to vote to approve the six resolutions.
Israel-Hamas Conflict

Cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah to continue in Beirut

The U.S. official who is overseeing cease-fire negotiations between Israel and the Hezbollah in Lebanon is due to visit Beirut on Tuesday.