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Transparency: Not Really

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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.

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.”  

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.

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.

CBP Officer Make Several Large Drug Busts

El Paso area CBP officers begin week with several large drug busts.

25% Not Connected to University

More than 25% of arrested Columbia protesters were not connected to the university, police say