Throughout its production and now premier, the live-action remake of Snow White has been nothing but a poisoned apple for Disney. The company is no longer the fairest of them all: from public relations crises to lackluster profits to political controversy, the film has been nothing but a disaster. Unfortunately, no Prince Charming can save the day for what the Observer describes as a “toe-curlingly terrible” film.
Read MoreThe Palestinian Prisoners Society reported early Sunday, February 23 that Israel has delayed an expected release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange for returned Israeli hostages “until further notice,” CNN reports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the postponement “until the release of the next hostages has been assured, and without the humiliating ceremonies,” of the handovers of Israeli captives in Gaza.
Read MoreWhere Gaza once stood is now rubble: no more schools, no more hospitals, no more houses of worship. Over the past year, the humanitarian situation has continued to worsen, as civilians are dying from not only illegal bombings and drone strikes but also a lack of access to adequate infrastructure and food.
Read MoreHezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, a powerful and long-standing figure in Middle Eastern militancy, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. According to CBS News, Israel confirmed that its airstrike hit Nasrallah’s underground headquarters in Beirut’s southern suburbs, an area long known as a stronghold for the group.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, October 1, Iran launched around 200 missiles at Israel, the most recent escalation in the Middle Eastern conflict, according to initial reports by the Jerusalem Post. Israel’s defense system was largely successful in alleviating most of the attacks;, yet, some missiles snuck by hitting schools, homes, electrical infrastructure, malls, restaurants, and more.
Read MoreThe United Nations has implemented a three-day humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to vaccinate children for polio after the first case in 25 years appeared in a 10-month-old Palestinian boy.
Read MoreThis season, the olive harvest is endangered by an all too familiar threat: Israeli settlements entrenching on Palestinian land and sovereignty.
Read MoreIsraeli forces have been using war-like and lethal tactics across the northern West Bank since late August. The United Nations argues that these attacks are deepening citizens’ humanitarian needs, raising concerns over the use of excessive force.
Read MoreStéphane Séjourné, the Prime Minister of France, ventured to Lebanon on Sunday, increasing diplomatic efforts to prevent a war between Israel and Lebanon’s political party and militant group, Hezbollah. As escalations increased at the border of the two countries after the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict, world leaders are fearful of a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Read MoreThe recent explosion of protests at Columbia University kickstarted a new wave of similar protests at other Ivy League and prestigious universities around the country. At first, viral images of Columbia University students’ 1968 protests against the Vietnam War were compared to the protests now known as encampments.
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