IDF Takes Operational Control of Rafah Crossing
he Israel Defense Forces took control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Tuesday morning, as tanks from the 401st Armored Brigade of the 162nd Division rolled right up to the station.
Israel Shuts Down Al Jazeera Offices
We condemn any government that shutters and bans any newsgroup or organization. Al Jazeera is a media outlet that, if we like it or not, is part of the public square that is new. Al Jazeera provides a voice for those we would otherwise never hear from.
IDF Begins Evacuating Civilians from Eastern Rafah Northward
The new humanitarian zone includes field hospitals, tents, and increased provisions of food, water, medicine, and other supplies.
WATCH: Israel Marks First Post-Oct. 7 Holocaust Remembrance Day
“The first lesson of the Holocaust is: If we do not defend ourselves, nobody will defend us,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
EPPD Chief Admits Staffing Concerns
“I want to give you this screenshot of what the chief has sent to all of us. It is really only empty words coming from someone who really doesn’t listen to us. We say we need something, like shields, and he buys us batons. The chief is a hypocrite and this shows you are starting to get to him.”
Opinion: H.B. 6090, A Bill to Silence Pro-Palestinian Voices
Even as some protests begin to end, we need to remember their right to protest and state their claims. We may not like what they are saying or agree with their allegations, but we must support and protect their right to protest, not pass legislation that would silence them.
Pro-Palestinian Encampments are Closing
Pro-Palestinian encampments are closing after making deals with colleges. Some of their critics are still upset.
Officers Losing Confidence
This morning, our inboxes were filled with emails from Officers with the El Paso Police Department. Concerns about a rogue Lieutenant and the use of patrol cars for TxDot and DHS jobs are the concerns of the day.
Declaring week honoring Holocaust victims, Biden denounces ‘all forms of hate-fueled violence’
The U.S. president proclaimed May 5 to May 12 the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust.
EPPD & Eddens: Police Not at Fault
When Officers do a good job, we should support them in the case of Eddes, who died while in custody of EPPD, the Police are not at fault.