(2024-05-07). Democracy Now! 2024-05-07 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 07, 2024; Fmr. Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Pressure on Israel Is Key to Lasting Gaza Ceasefire; Report from Rafah: Israel Seizes Border Crossing, Blocking Humanitarian Aid, as Ceasefire Talks Continue; "Stop Weaponizing Antisemitism": Police "Body-Slam" Jewish Dartmouth Prof. at Campus Gaza Protest | Headlines for May 07, 2024; Fmr. Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Pressure on Israel Is Key to Lasting Gaza Ceasefire; Report from Rafah: Israel Seizes Border Crossing, Blocking Humanitarian Aid, as Ceasefire Talks Continue; "Stop Weaponizing Anti…
(2024-05-07). Report from Rafah: Israel Seizes Border Crossing, Blocking Humanitarian Aid, as Ceasefire Talks Continue. democracynow.org 
In Rafah, we speak with Gaza-based journalist Akram al-Satarri about Israel tightening restrictions on humanitarian aid, refusing a ceasefire deal and planning to invade the city where over a million Palestinians are sheltering. Israel's military seized control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt, blocking humanitarian aid from entering the besieged territory, and trapping Palestinians under heavy Israeli bombardment. This comes after Israel also closed the Karem Abu Salem crossing in southern Gaza this weekend after a Hamas attack killed four Israeli soldiers. "Israel is not allo…
(2024-05-07). Israeli forces seize Gaza side of Rafah crossing, putting ceasefire talks with Hamas on knife's edge. scmp.com Israel sent tanks into Rafah in war-torn Gaza's far south and took control of the border crossing with Egypt, as ceasefire negotiations with Hamas remain on a knife's edge.
(2024-05-07). Israeli army takes control of Palestinian side of Rafah Crossing in southern Gaza. haaretz.com Hamas cease-fire, hostage deal proposal is 'unacceptable,' senior Israeli official tells Reuters ‚ñ IDF confirms taking control of Palestinian side of Rafah Crossing, some 2 miles from Egyptian border ‚ñ CNN: Israel will conduct a limited incursion into Rafah ‚ñ Egypt, Turkey, condemn Israel's Rafah offensive ‚ñ The U.S. delayed sale of thousands of precision weapons to Israel, WSJ reports…
(2024-05-07). Israeli army takes control of Palestinian side of Rafah Border Crossing, forces operating in city's east. haaretz.com Amidst significant progress in the hostage negotiations, IDF forces have taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, which is now closed for entry of humanitarian aid, as well as the Kerem Shalom crossing. Israeli source to CNN: 'The incursion is a limited operation intended to pressure Hamas to agree to a deal'…
(2024-05-07). Israel seizes 'operational control' of Rafah crossing in Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Israel seizes 'operational control' of Rafah crossing in Gaza | Israeli military cuts off vital road that connects southern city to Egypt, after major overnight operation | | The tanks of Israel's 401st Brigade entering the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt in the so…
(2024-05-07). Israeli Ground Forces Enter Rafah. news.antiwar.com Israeli tanks have entered Rafah and appear to be pushing to capture the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing that connects to Egypt, several media outlets have reported. Heavy airstrikes have been reported in the city as well, with some media reports describing it as a "carpet bombing," although the scale of destruction and …
(2024-05-07). Aid Flow to Gaza Halted As Israeli Forces Tighten Control over Rafah. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A halt in aid flow to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt ensued as Israeli forces assumed control of the Palestinian side, according to humanitarian sources.
(2024-05-07). India and Russia Are Closer Than They Seem: Indian Vibes in Moscow. infobrics.org Moscow is a multicultural city. It is home to 13 million people, and only about half of them are native Muscovites. The capital attracts residents of smaller Russian cities, as well as immigrants from CIS countries, Middle Asia, Europe, and even India, with its opportunities both for education and career development and for a rich cultural life…
(2024-05-07). Two Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone strike. haaretz.com The two reservists were killed during a drone strike near Metula, along the border with Lebanon…
(2024-05-07). Chicago: May Day March For Palestine Prepares For Protest At DNC. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On May 3, the Coalition to March on the Democratic National Convention held a rally and march to celebrate International Workers Day. The 400 attendees heeded the call from the coalition to come stand with Palestine for May Day and vowed to show up again to protest against the Democratic National Convention (DNC) when the convention comes to Chicago August 19 through 22. | The coalition linked labor and immigrant rights movements in this event, as well. A special speaker at the rally was Artemio Arreola of Casa Michoacan and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
(2024-05-07). Trump's Promise to Deport All Undocumented Immigrants. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-07). Colombia calls for more cooperation in dealing with migration. plenglish.com Bogotá, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Colombia's participation in the Ministerial Meeting on Migration and Protection that is taking place in Guatemala will focus on the need to strengthen continental cooperation to achieve regional responses, the Foreign Ministry announced.
(2024-05-07). Guatemala to host ministerial summit on migration and protection. plenglish.com Guatemala, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala will host a ministerial summit to address migration and protection, to be attended by ministers from 20 Latin American countries which signed the 2022 declaration of Los Angeles, United States.
(2024-05-07). Friday 5/10: No Mas Muertes Fundraiser for Humanitarian Efforts on Mexico – U.S. Border. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-07). Poll: Gen Z Republicans show greater moderation on immigration than their elders. latintimes.com As Donald Trump take a harsh stance on immigration, young Republicans seem to be more moderates than the elders in the party in relation that issue…
(2024-05-06). Foreign tourist visits see holiday upsurge. ecns.cn The implementation of a series of more convenient immigration management policies has led to a dramatic upsurge in foreign tourist entries into China during this year's May Day holiday, injecting robust vitality into the interaction between people of the country and the rest of the world.
(2024-05-07). DCIC: Ugandans in the diaspora must return home to repalce passports. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has changed its guidelines for Ugandans living the diaspora, saying anyone who claims that his or her passport has gotten lost must return home and process the replacement from here. DCIC said some Ugandans in the diaspora sell their passports to …
(2024-05-07). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2024-05-07). Rwanda, Uganda convene cross-border security meeting to enhance cooperation, combat crime. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Rwandan and Ugandan officials gathered in Nyagatare district in eastern Rwanda on Monday for the second cross-border security meeting aimed at addressing shared challenges and fostering collaboration. "Our nations share more than just geographical proximity; we share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties. Along with these ties come many shared …
(2024-05-07). Israeli army seizes control of Rafah's border crossing. newarab.com 
On Tuesday morning, the Israeli army took full control of the The Gaza-based General Authority for Crossings and Borders said in a press statement sent to The New Arab that the
(2024-05-07). What will happen to Gaza's border as Israel attacks Rafah. newarab.com 
Thousands of In the early morning of Tuesday, 7 May, the
(2024-05-07). Israeli forces capture Rafah crossing as tanks roll in after heavy bombardment. presstv.ir The Israeli military says it has taken full control of the Rafah crossing, which borders Egypt.
(2024-05-07). In attacking Rafah, Israel is sabotaging global efforts to stop Gaza war: Iran. presstv.ir The Israeli military seized control of the Rafah border crossing after advancing during the night through heavy bombardment of residential areas.
(2024-05-07). Don't let Israel, anti-Iran elements abuse Kurdistan region: Raeisi tells Barzani. presstv.ir Raeisi says Tehran expects the central Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to prevent Israel and anti-Iran elements from abusing their territory.
(2024-05-07). Police dismantle migrant camp near Paris city hall. presstv.ir Police said the dozens of tents posed a potential health and security risk.
(2024-05-07). Police raid pro-Palestinian camp at Amsterdam university, arrest 125 students. presstv.ir Dutch police violently break up a pro-Palestinian demonstration camp at the University of Amsterdam, arresting 125 students.
(2024-05-07). Israeli Tanks Enter Rafah, Gunfire, Drones Buzz Near Egypt Border As IDF Begins Ground Op | Watch. hindustantimes.com Israel has reportedly launched a ground operation in Rafah after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal. Israeli tanks entered Rafah and gunfire and explosions were heard at the Rafah crossing near Egypt's border, as per Times of Israel. The Israel Air Force's drones were also heard buzzing in Rafah's skies. Footage on social media showed Israeli soldiers in Rafah. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…