/international-affairs International Affairs en-US Copyright Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:26:10 GMT /international-affairs/2024-06-03/jewish-orgs-pull-support-from-oregon-food-bank-over-gaza-war-statement A decades-long relationship between the Oregon Food Bank and local Jewish synagogues has been fractured after the Food Bank issued a statement in April condemning violence by the Israeli military and Hamas. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:26:10 GMT /international-affairs/2024-06-03/jewish-orgs-pull-support-from-oregon-food-bank-over-gaza-war-statement Joni Land /international-affairs/2024-05-25/nearly-1-million-palestinians-are-fleeing-rafah-and-northern-gaza The city had been the last refuge in the Gaza Strip for more than 1 million displaced Palestinians. Since Israeli forces began moving in, it is the scene of the largest mass movement in seven months of war. Sat, 25 May 2024 13:55:35 GMT /international-affairs/2024-05-25/nearly-1-million-palestinians-are-fleeing-rafah-and-northern-gaza Anas Baba, Hadeel Al-Shalchi /international-affairs/2024-05-20/what-to-expect-next-after-the-sudden-death-of-irans-president Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash, according to state media. Here's how his death might contribute to instability in Iran and the region. Tue, 21 May 2024 00:24:58 GMT /international-affairs/2024-05-20/what-to-expect-next-after-the-sudden-death-of-irans-president /international-affairs/2024-05-20/iranian-president-ebrahim-raisi-a-hard-liner-who-crushed-dissent-dies-at-63 Iran's ultraconservative president, killed in a helicopter crash, oversaw a crackdown on women's protests and was linked to extrajudicial killings in the 1980s. Mon, 20 May 2024 13:02:09 GMT /international-affairs/2024-05-20/iranian-president-ebrahim-raisi-a-hard-liner-who-crushed-dissent-dies-at-63 James Hider /international-affairs/2024-05-17/putin-and-xi-further-their-embrace-to-defy-u-s-led-pressure President Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing. Sat, 18 May 2024 00:34:36 GMT /international-affairs/2024-05-17/putin-and-xi-further-their-embrace-to-defy-u-s-led-pressure Charles Maynes, John Ruwitch /international-affairs/2024-05-16/israel-has-no-plan-for-gaza-after-hamas-rule-the-israeli-defense-chief-says Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's harsh public critique of Israel's war strategy set off a political firestorm that could threaten Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on power. Thu, 16 May 2024 12:28:30 GMT /international-affairs/2024-05-16/israel-has-no-plan-for-gaza-after-hamas-rule-the-israeli-defense-chief-says Daniel Estrin /international-affairs/2024-05-14/israelis-and-palestinians-held-a-joint-memorial-for-all-victims-of-the-ongoing-war It's rare for Israelis and Palestinians to join together for any reason during these days of war. But some did so this week for a ceremony honoring victims from all sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Wed, 15 May 2024 00:59:08 GMT /international-affairs/2024-05-14/israelis-and-palestinians-held-a-joint-memorial-for-all-victims-of-the-ongoing-war Daniel Estrin /international-affairs/2024-05-13/trapped-in-rafah-u-s-medical-volunteers-say-they-cant-save-lives-and-cant-evacuate At the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages. American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety. Tue, 14 May 2024 00:19:31 GMT /international-affairs/2024-05-13/trapped-in-rafah-u-s-medical-volunteers-say-they-cant-save-lives-and-cant-evacuate Jane Arraf /international-affairs/2024-05-11/israel-expands-evacuation-orders-in-rafah-as-aid-groups-struggle-to-prepare Israel's military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded ground operation there. Sat, 11 May 2024 13:35:07 GMT /international-affairs/2024-05-11/israel-expands-evacuation-orders-in-rafah-as-aid-groups-struggle-to-prepare Aya Batrawy, Vincent Ni /international-affairs/2024-05-09/biden-says-he-would-halt-additional-weapons-shipments-if-israel-invades-rafah The president's comments to CNN follow news that one shipment of bombs is already on hold out of concern about the impact on civilian lives. Thu, 09 May 2024 13:28:35 GMT /international-affairs/2024-05-09/biden-says-he-would-halt-additional-weapons-shipments-if-israel-invades-rafah NPR Washington Desk