What Does ‘From the River to the Sea’ Mean?
The slogan reflects the geography of that original claim: Israel spans the narrow stretch of land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. But the phrase’s popularity persisted even as territorial claims shifted, after the P.L.O. entered peace negotiations in the 1990s, formally recognizing Israel’s right to exist and coming to governance through the […]
House Censures Rashida Tlaib, Citing ‘River to the Sea’ Slogan
The House voted on Tuesday to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib, Democrat of Michigan, formally rebuking the sole Palestinian American in Congress for her statements regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Twenty-two Democrats joined most Republicans to pass the resolution, which accuses Ms. Tlaib of “promoting false narratives” surrounding Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel and of “calling […]
Rotherham v Ipswich: Championship game postponed after River Don floods
Friday’s Championship match between Rotherham and Ipswich has been postponed after Storm Babet caused flooding by the stadium. The River Don, which runs next to the New York Stadium, burst its banks on Friday afternoon after heavy rainfall. The Millers said the pitch remained playable but they were left with “no choice but to postpone […]