Will Qatar Finance An Agreement Between Hamas And Israel?
IMEMC News | imemc.org | 2018-10-22
According to the Israeli Kaan News Agency, it appears the Qatar will be financing an agreement between Israel and Hamas, in order to end the Great Return March processions. It said that Qatar would be transferring money to the Gaza Strip to pay salaries, and provide aid, in exchange for …
MoH: Lives of Kidney Patients at Risk
INA | imemc.org | 2018-10-22
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza has warned of serious complications that may threaten the lives of dialysis patients, due to lack of treatment. The Director of Pharmacy Department in the ministry, Alaa Helles, said that serious complications threaten the chronic kidney patients in the Gaza Strip, due to …
2018 U.S. Midterm Elections: Politicize Israel Issue So No One Will Touch It
Philip Giraldi | globalresearch.ca | 2018-10-22
Jewish congressmen and other officials in the Democratic Party are increasing their efforts to make sure that candidates running for office in November toe the line on support for Israel. The Republicans meanwhile are seeking to portray themselves as the … | The post 2018 U.S. Midterm Elections: Politicize Israel Issue So No One Will Touch It appeared first on Global Research.
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Adnan Faces Serious Complications As He Continues Hunger Strike
IMEMC News | imemc.org | 2018-10-22
The Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) has reported that detainee Khader Adnan, who has been holding a hunger strike for fifty consecutive days, is facing serious health complications. The head of the Legal unit of the PPS, attorney Jawad Boulos, said Adnan suffered a very serious weight loss, and is facing …
Adnan Faces Serious Complications As He Continues Hunger Strike
Soldiers Uproot 32 Trees in Hebron Area
INA | imemc.org | 2018-10-22
Israeli forces razed and leveled 14 dunams of Palestinian-owned lands in the Jamrura area, in western Tarqumiya of the southern occupied West Bank district of Hebron, on Monday afternoon. One of the land owners, Ali Fatafta, told WAFA that Israeli forces destroyed two water wells and uprooted 320 olive and …
imemc.org/article/soldiers-uproot-32-trees-in-hebron-area/
3,894 Palestinians Killed in Syria Since 2011
INA | imemc.org | 2018-10-22
Some 3,894 Palestinian refugees have been killed in Syria since the start of the conflict in 2011, Action Group for Palestinians in Syria said, on Sunday. The NGO said that its teams reportedly documented the killing of 1,408 Palestinian in Yarmouk and 263 in Daraa, 202 in Khan Al-Sheikh, 167 in …
imemc.org/article/3894-palestinians-killed-in-syria-since-2011/
"Reminiscent of South Africa's Grand Apartheid": Israeli Human Rights Group Slams Israel at U.N
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2018-10-22
Shortly after Israel announced a new "zero tolerance" policy toward demonstrations in Gaza, some 130 Palestinians were injured Friday while protesting ongoing Israeli occupation and demanding the right of return. Four paramedics and 25 children were among the injured. Ten thousand protesters gathered along Israel's heavily militarized separation barrier with Gaza as part of the weekly Great March of Return protests that began March 30. Since then, Israeli forces have killed at least 170 Palestinians, including more than 30 children, and injured thousands more. We speak with Hagai El-Ad, the executive director of…
www.democracynow.org/2018/10/22/reminiscent_of_south_africas_grand_apartheid
Egyptian Delegation Arrives in Gaza to Complete Negotiations
INA | imemc.org | 2018-10-22
An Egyptian security delegation, led by the head of the Palestinian file in the Egyptian intelligence, Ahmed Abdel Khaliq, arrived in Gaza on Monday, to complete the series of visits and contacts in order to complete the reconciliation process and the ceasefire truce files. The visit comes to complete what …
imemc.org/article/egyptian-delegation-arrives-in-gaza-to-complete-negotiations/
Gaza Child Drowns To Death As Immigrants' Boat Capsizes
IMEMC News | imemc.org | 2018-10-22
A boat, filled with immigrants capsized off the coast of Bodrum resort town, northwest of Turkey, leading to the death two children, including a Palestinian child from Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. The Turkish Coast Guard has confirmed that the boat capsized near Bodrum, leading to …
imemc.org/article/gaza-child-drowns-to-death-as-immigrants-boat-capsizes/
Israel Releases Jerusalem Governor, Holds Him Under House Arrest
IMEMC News | imemc.org | 2018-10-22
The Israeli Authorities released, on Monday at night, the governor of occupied East Jerusalem, Adnan Gheith, after ordering him to pay a 20.000 Shekels fine, and forcing him under house arrest to seven days. Mohammad Mahmoud, a lawyer with the Palestinian Detainees Committee, said the Central Court in occupied Jerusalem, …
imemc.org/article/israel-releases-jerusalem-governor-holds-him-under-house-arrest/
UPDATE: Navy Attacks Boat Rally on Gaza Coast, Injuries Reported
INA | imemc.org | 2018-10-22
At least 20 Palestinians were shot and injured with live ammunition, while others suffered from inhalation of tear gas fired by the Israeli navy, toward Palestinians who took part in a peaceful demonstration near the maritime border with Israel, in northwestern Gaza Strip, said local Palestinian news agency WAFA. Tear-gas, …
imemc.org/article/update-navy-attacks-rally-on-gaza-coast-injuries-reported/
Updated: "Palestinian Shot Dead Allegedly After Attempting To Stab A Soldier"
IMEMC News | imemc.org | 2018-10-22
In Hebron Monday morning, Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian, Moammar Arif Refa'ey al-Atrash, 42, who the army claimed had tried to carry out a stabbing attack on soldiers stationed near Ibrahimi Mosque, lightly wounding one soldier. According to the Israeli Army's official statement, "An assailant attempted to stab …
imemc.org/article/palestinian-shot-dead-after-allegedly-stabbing-israeli-solder/
The 2018 Midterm Cycle Could Be the Most Islamophobic U.S. Election Ever
Sarah Aziza | theintercept.com | 2018-10-22
On January 10, 2018, a group of roughly 50 state lawmakers and interfaith leaders gathered at the state capitol in Pierre, South Dakota. They had come together to pray for tolerance and peace, but the moment was soon interrupted by state Sen. Neal Tapio. He arrived on the scene angry, quickly launching into a speech about the dangers of Islam, noting his support for President Donald Trump's ban on immigration from some majority-Muslim countries, known as the Muslim ban. He admonished the Christian and Jewish members of the assembly for gathering with Muslim leaders and accused his fellow lawmakers of being blind…
theintercept.com/2018/10/22/2018-midterms-muslim-candidates-islamophobia/
Israeli Human Rights Group Slams Country's New "Zero Tolerance" Policy at UN
Shared by britney | truthout.org | 2018-10-22
Shortly after Israel announced a new "zero tolerance" policy toward demonstrations in Gaza, some 130 Palestinians were injured Friday while protesting ongoing Israeli occupation and demanding the right of return. Four paramedics and 25 children were among the injured. Ten thousand protesters gathered along Israel's heavily militarized separation barrier with Gaza as part of the weekly Great March of Return protests that began March 30. Since then, Israeli forces have killed at least 170 Palestinians, including more than 30 children, and injured thousands more. We speak with Hagai El-Ad, the executive director of…
truthout.org/video/israeli-human-rights-group-slams-countrys-new-zero-tolerance-policy-at-un/
MN protests the Israeli Defense Force at the U of MN
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2018-10-21
Minneapolis, MN – Dozens of protesters gathered in front of Folwell Hall at the University of Minnesota, October, 18, to protest Student Supporting Israel's event that hosted former Israeli Defense Force (IDF) soldiers. The MN Anti-War Committee (AWC) organized the protest | A statement from the AWC explained, "The event titled 'My Truth: Battlefield Ethics' is an attempt to glorify and justify war crimes committed against Palestinians. We are protesting today to call attention to the IDF's policy of targeting Palestinian civilians at the border with snipers, their use of collective punishment, and their arrestin…
www.fightbacknews.org/2018/10/21/mn-protests-israeli-defense-force-u-mn
Historian seeks release of Israel's secret papers on Kfar Qasem massacre
wsws | wsws.org | 2018-10-20
Historian Adam Raz believes what has long been rumoured–that behind the horrific massacre in which 51 people were killed was a secret plan developed at the highest level of the Israeli state to transfer Israel's Palestinians to Jordan.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/10/20/isra-o20.html
Netanyahu Attacks Israeli Human Rights Group B'Tselem for Criticizing Israeli Occupation at U.N
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2018-10-19
Fears are growing as Israel escalates its military presence along its heavily militarized separation barrier with Gaza. Israel has deployed 60 tanks to meet Palestinian protesters gathering today to protest the ongoing Israeli occupation and demand the right of return for those displaced from their homes. Israel has announced it is implementing a "zero tolerance" policy toward protesters in Gaza, who have been staging weekly Friday protests since March 30 under the banner of the Great March of Return. Since then, Israeli forces have killed at least 170 Palestinians, including more than 30 children, and injured at…
www.democracynow.org/2018/10/19/netanyahu_attacks_israeli_human_rights_group
The UN 'Sheriff': Nikki Haley Elevated Israel, Damaged US Standing
Ramzy Baroud | counterpunch.org | 2018-10-19
US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, has made her post a "more glamorous" position than her predecessors — as President Donald Trump described Haley's 2-year term at the UN, following her resignation announcement. We may never know the nature of Haley's purported 'glamour' at the UN, but we certainly know that, during her relatively…
counterpunch.org/2018/10/19/the-un-sheriff-nikki-haley-elevated-israel-damaged-us-standing/
Israel's New 'Zero Tolerance' Policy Towards Gaza Protesters Denounced as 'Deeply Alarming'
Jessica Corbett | mintpressnews.com | 2018-10-19
"Given Israeli forces' horrific track record of using deadly force against Palestinian demonstrators in Gaza, as well as journalists, medics, and others, the announcement of a 'zero tolerance' policy is deeply alarming." | The post Israel's New 'Zero Tolerance' Policy Towards Gaza Protesters Denounced as 'Deeply Alarming' appeared first on MintPress News.
mintpressnews.com/israels-new-zero-tolerance-policy-towards-gaza-protesters-denounced-deeply-alarming/250907/
The Road to Khan al-Akhmar
Yigal Bronner | counterpunch.org | 2018-10-19
For two days now, Israel has been investing in Khan al-Akhmar's infrastructure. Yesterday, heavy machinery drained a large swamp of sewage flowing from nearby settlements, finally tackling a health hazard that has affected the community for years. And today, giant tractors and rollers were leveling truck-loads of turf and paving the still-wet ground. Israel is…
counterpunch.org/2018/10/19/the-road-to-khan-al-akhmar/
UN 'Sheriff' Nikki Haley Championed Israel at the Expense of the US
Ramzy Baroud | mintpressnews.com | 2018-10-19
We may never know the nature of Haley's purported 'glamour' at the U.N., but we certainly know that, during her relatively brief stint, Haley has further diminished her country's struggling reputation, entrenching U.S. isolation in the world's most vital international political body. | The post UN 'Sheriff' Nikki Haley Championed Israel at the Expense of the US appeared first on MintPress News.
mintpressnews.com/un-sheriff-nikki-haley-championed-israel-at-expense-of-united-states/250895/
Professor Was Improperly Punished for Israel Boycott Actions, Says Academic Group Cited in Punishment
Zaid Jilani | theintercept.com | 2018-10-18
The University of Michigan sanctioned a professor for not writing a recommendation letter based on AAUP rules. The AAUP now backs the professor. | The post Professor Was Improperly Punished for Israel Boycott Actions, Says Academic Group Cited in Punishment appeared first on The Intercept.
theintercept.com/2018/10/18/john-cheney-lippold-bds-aaup/
Israel overturns deportation order, will allow detained US student Alqasem to enter
RT | rt.com | 2018-10-18
Lawyers for a US student refused entry to Israel for allegedly supporting a boycott movement against the Jewish state have declared victory, after she had her deportation order overturned by Israel's Supreme Court. | …
rt.com/usa/441667-israel-boycott-student-victory/
Israel Detained This Palestinian-American Student–Now She's Challenging the State in Court
Molly Minta | thenation.com | 2018-10-17
This isn't the first time Israel has denied entry to a prospective student, but Lara Alqasem is the first to challenge it. | The post Israel Detained This Palestinian-American Student–Now She's Challenging the State in Court…
thenation.com/article/israel-detained-this-palestinian-american-student-now-shes-challenging-the-state-in-court/
Israel's 50-Year Time Bomb
Consortiumnews | consortiumnews.com | 2018-10-17
In the quest to change Israel's very nature, the Netanyahu government is pushing Palestinians to the edge — with the support of the Trump White House, says Dan Steinbock. By Dan Steinbock Special to Consortium News The Trump White House… Read more ?…
consortiumnews.com/2018/10/16/israels-50-year-time-bomb/
Notorious Canadian MP and Defender of Israel's Human Rights Abuses Ratchets up Campaign Against Venezuela in the Name of Human Rights
MintPress News Desk | mintpressnews.com | 2018-10-17
Canadian MP Irwin Cotler claims to be committed to ending the humanitarian crises in Venezuela, yet Cotler has devoted much of his life to defending Israeli human rights violations, including its recent killing of unarmed protesters in Gaza. | The post Notorious Canadian MP and Defender of Israel's Human Rights Abuses Ratchets up Campaign Against Venezuela in the Name of Human Rights appeared first on MintPress News.
mintpressnews.com/canada-ratchets-intervention-campaign-venezuela/250828/
Investigation: As U.S.-Backed War in Yemen Raged, UAE Hired U.S. Mercenaries to Kill Yemeni Leaders
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2018-10-17
A shocking new investigation has revealed that the United Arab Emirates hired U.S. mercenaries to carry out assassinations of political and clerical leaders in Yemen. The former elite U.S. special operations fighters were paid to take part in missions to kill those deemed to be "terrorists" by the UAE. The UAE worked with the U.S. company Spear Operations Group, founded by an Israeli-American man named Abraham Golan, who told BuzzFeed, "There was a targeted assassination program in Yemen. I was running it." The group's first target in Yemen was a local leader of al-Islah, a political party whose members include N…
www.democracynow.org/2018/10/17/investigation_as_us_backed_war_in
Venezuela Takes Center Stage in Brazilian Far Right Presidential Campaign
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2018-10-11
Frontrunner Bolsonaro has vowed to sever diplomatic relations with Caracas and back sanctions while establishing closer ties with the ultra-right government in Israel.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14095
Rashid Khalidi: From Iran to Palestine, Nikki Haley Put a Nice Face on Trump's "Horrific" U.S. Policies
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2018-10-10
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has announced she is resigning her post at the end of the year. The former South Carolina governor–one of the few women in Trump's Cabinet–gave no reason for her departure. During Nikki Haley's time as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, the United States withdrew from the Paris climate accord; the U.N. Human Rights Council; the Iran nuclear deal; UNRWA, the U.N. agency that provides humanitarian aid to Palestinians; and UNESCO, the U.N. educational and cultural agency. We speak with Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said professor of Arab studies at Columbia…
www.democracynow.org/2018/10/10/rashid_khalidi_from_iran_to_palestine