The organizers say they want the Juneau Assembly to pass a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire, and at least one local Assembly member agrees.
"Gaza"
Photo of a toddler hostage stays on Murkowski’s desk, signifying the senator’s stance on Gaza
Murkowski puts blame for the deaths and destruction on Hamas and its disregard for the lives of civilians.
Murkowski says aid for Israel must be part of a broader security package
Murkowski said the U.S. has to defend its global allies against authoritarian regimes.
Banksy’s Murals Turn Up In Gaza Strip
The artist, who uses public spaces for his often-provocative murals, posted images of art created in the Gaza Strip, along with a two-minute video of life in the Palestinian territory.
‘2014 Was A Catastrophic Year,’ Amnesty International Says
Governments “must stop pretending the protection of civilians is beyond their power,” Amnesty International says in its human rights report for 2014.
Palestinians Consider Egyptian Proposal As Cease-Fire’s End Looms
Palestinian negotiators are considering an Egyptian proposal to end the fighting between Hamas and Israel that calls for, among other things, a partial easing of the blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Former Haines exchange student now living in war zone
“When we hear a near bomb, we are saying that our house is going to be the next one,” Haytham Mohanna says.
Israeli Ground Operation In Gaza Continues
Israeli tanks and troops entered the Gaza Strip as part of a ground invasion late Thursday, heightening a conflict that so far had been restricted mainly to an air war with Hamas militants.
Origami peace peacock finds a home in the state capitol
The peacock is made of more than 2,000 pieces of folded paper.