Warsaw Conference's War with Iran Agenda, Met with Low Level Delegations from European Allies
Shared by Jocelyn Dombroski | therealnews.com | 2019-02-17
Pompeo, Netanyahu urged Arab leaders to consolidate and prepare for war with Iran at Warsaw Conference. Europe sent low level delegations. A leaked video from the conference reveals that Arab leaders are ready to abandon solidarity with Palestinians. We speak with Vijay Prashad for analysis. | The post Warsaw Conference's War with Iran Agenda, Met with Low Level Delegations from European Allies appeared first on The Real News Network.
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Are Palestinians Living under a Double Occupation? (1/2)
Shared by Hezvo Mpunga | therealnews.com | 2019-02-17
Legislator Mustafa Barghouti discusses President Abbas's dissolution of the Legislative Council, the attempt to alter the Paris Accords, and explores Palestinians' life under double occupation. With Israeli elections approaching, the Palestinian leadership does not challenge Israeli political parties to take a position on the occupation | The post Are Palestinians Living under a Double Occupation? (1/2) appeared first on The Real News Network.
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Are Palestinians Living under a Double Occupation? (2/2)
Shared by Hezvo Mpunga | therealnews.com | 2019-02-17
Legislator Mustafa Barghouti discusses President Abbas's dissolution of the Legislative Council, the attempt to alter the Paris Accords, and explores Palestinians' life under double occupation. With Israeli elections approaching, the Palestinian leadership does not challenge Israeli political parties to take a position on the occupation | The post Are Palestinians Living under a Double Occupation? (2/2) appeared first on The Real News Network.
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Presidential Candidates and Both California Senators Vote No on "Combating BDS Act of 2019"
Dave Id | indybay.org | 2019-02-17
United States Senate Bill 1, which included the "Combating BDS Act of 2019," passed with 77 votes on February 5, 2019. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and Congressional Republicans are looking for bills they think can split democrats. S1 is the first volley in that campaign, attempting to use Israel as the wedge.
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Israeli occupation and Palestinian rights/Letter to Dutch parliament
Astrid Essed | indybay.org | 2019-02-17
It's an utter scandal, shame and disgrace, that after 52 years, Israel is still | occupying the Palestinian territories, suppressing and terrorizing the Palestinians, | committing warcrimes and crimes against humanity with impunity without any | serious sanctions of the international community. Therefore I have written | the members of Dutch parliament to take action!!
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Australian university sacks academic critical of Israeli and US wars
WSWS | wsws.org | 2019-02-16
The University of Sydney has carried out a serious attack on academic freedom, aimed at intimidating growing opposition to militarism and war.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/02/16/ande-f16.html
Saudi Arabia Supported Israel Against Hezbollah During 2006 War
Middle East Monitor | theantimedia.com | 2019-02-16
(MEMO) — Saudi Arabia supported Israel in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006, an Israeli TV channel has claimed. In the third part of a series of reports entitled "Secrets of the Gulf," Israeli news channel Channel 13 reported on the secret relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia and quoted senior Israeli officials as saying that Tel …
Saudi Arabia Supported Israel Against Hezbollah During 2006 War
Roaming Charges: Third Rail-Roaded
Jeffrey St. Clair | counterpunch.org | 2019-02-15
+ The Third Rail of American politics used to be social security. If you even suggested cutting it, your career was fried. But Clinton & Obama legitimized such talk. Now the Third Rail is Israel, where even mentioning its power over the Hill gets you the political death penalty. + What horrible thing is it…
counterpunch.org/2019/02/15/roaming-charges-third-rail-roaded/
The End of the Observer Mission in Hebron
Consortiumnews | consortiumnews.com | 2019-02-15
It acted as a restraint on the settlers' worst excesses, writes Jonathan Cook. By Jonathan Cook Jonathan-Cook.net You might imagine that a report by a multinational observer force documenting a 20-year reign of terror by Israeli soldiers and Jewish settlers… Read more ?…
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In Hebron, Israel Removes the Last Restraint on Its Settlers' Reign of Terror
Jonathan Cook | counterpunch.org | 2019-02-15
Nazareth. You might imagine that a report by a multinational observer force documenting a 20-year reign of terror by Israeli soldiers and Jewish settlers against Palestinians, in a city under occupation, would provoke condemnation from European and US politicians. But you would be wrong. The leaking in December of the report on conditions in the…
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'Tiz Kosher for Elected Jewish U.S. Officials to Malign
Raouf Halaby | counterpunch.org | 2019-02-15
When it comes to Muslim, Arab, or Palestinian elected officials, 'tiz Kosher for elected Jewish U.S. officials (and others) to criticize, malign, denigrate, and conjure every stereotype and racist label in the by-now accepted lexicon of hateful rhetoric spewed by the Zeldins, Taubs, Gellers, Spencers, Pipes, Kings, Gaffneys, Trumps, and others. Yet, for stating the…
counterpunch.org/2019/02/15/tiz-kosher-for-elected-jewish-u-s-officials-to-malign/
Congress, Israel and the Politics of "Righteous Indignation"
Robert Fantina | counterpunch.org | 2019-02-15
It is a rare day that some member of Congress doesn't expose him or herself as a hypocrite of the first order. This week, we have seen this done in spades. On February 10, Representative Ilhan Omar (D- MN) said that U.S. Congressional support for Israel is "…all about the Benjamins…", a reference to the…
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"It's All About the Benjamins, Baby"
Gary Leupp | counterpunch.org | 2019-02-15
Wait. Let me get this straight. First GOP leader Kevin McCarthy threatened two recently elected Muslim women members of Congress with punishment for holding views critical of Israel. On Feb. 11 he stated:…
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Tommy Robinson Declares Himself a 'Zionist' in Leaked Video
Middle East Monitor | theantimedia.com | 2019-02-15
(MEMO) — Far-right, anti-Muslim, self-declared Zionist Tommy Robinson has boasted of his love for Israel in leaked video footage, in which the founder of the English Defence League (EDL) can be seen bragging about "scoring" drugs anywhere in the world. The video — which is thought to have been filmed in Bologna, Italy last month — shows …
More than 60 human rights groups back Eurovision boycott
stuart_m | greenleft.org.au | 2019-02-15
More than 60 international NGOs have added their voices in protest against the plan to hold the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv this year. They are now part of what is quickly becoming an international campaign by civil society groups seeking to move the event, which is scheduled for May, from Israel. | It came after 50 British artists urged the BBC to boycott the Eurovision citing "Israel's systematic violation of Palestinian human rights". They said that the BBC was not exempt from…
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War summit in Warsaw
WSWS | wsws.org | 2019-02-15
While Netanyahu's statement that this week's conference in Warsaw was called to discuss "war with Iran" was treated by the media as a gaffe, it was nothing of the kind.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/02/15/pers-f15.html
LGBTI groups call for Eurovision boycott
stuart_m | greenleft.org.au | 2019-02-15
Campaigners for gay, lesbian and transgender rights have urged a boycott of this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv in May. | More than 60 LGBTI groups from around the world have joined a new call to demonstrate solidarity with Palestinians. In a statement, the groups accuse Israel of "shamelessly using the Eurovision competition" to distract from war crimes. | The organisation a…
greenleft.org.au/content/lgbti-groups-call-eurovision-boycott
Meddling, anyone? Pro-Israel groups spent $22 million on lobbying & campaign contributions in 2018
RT | rt.com | 2019-02-15
Pro-Israel lobbyists funneled more than $22 million into the 2018 US election cycle, making the lobby far more active and influential than those aligned with other foreign nations, public records show. | …
rt.com/usa/451583-israel-lobby-millions-influence/
Need an Election Meddled With or an Activist Doxxed? Call on These Israeli Spies
Alexander Rubinstein | mintpressnews.com | 2019-02-14
Israel's special relationship with the United States has given it a free pass for atrocities in Gaza. But, beyond this, in an era of legal gray zones in the area of online disinformation operations, the country's private spy community has been given carte blanche to covertly meddle in a host of nations. | The post Need an Election Meddled With or an Activist Doxxed? Call on These Israeli Spies appeared first on MintPress News.
mintpressnews.com/how-israel-spies-meddle-in-elections-and-hack-activists-with-impunity/255099/
No EU cost for Israeli 'apartheid' in West Bank
patrick | bdsmovement.net | 2019-02-14
No EU cost for Israeli 'apartheid' in West Bank: In the NewsBy Andrew Rettman Sanctions and governmentsFebruary 14, 2019 | By: | | euobserver …
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It's Even Worse Than Ilhan Omar Said: AIPAC Is the Tip of the Israel Lobby Iceberg
Alison Weir | mintpressnews.com | 2019-02-14
As an AIPAC insider once said: "A lobby thrives in the dark." It's time to turn on the light, it goes way beyond AIPAC. | The post It's Even Worse Than Ilhan Omar Said: AIPAC Is the Tip of the Israel Lobby Iceberg appeared first on MintPress News.
mintpressnews.com/its-even-worse-than-llhan-omar-said-aipac-and-the-israel-lobby-in-full/255112/
This Is How AIPAC Really Works
M.J. Rosenberg | thenation.com | 2019-02-14
This Is How AIPAC Really Works…
thenation.com/article/aipac-omar-israel-congress-anti-semitism/
Love in the Time of Apartheid
Ahmad Abuznaid | thenation.com | 2019-02-14
Love in the Time of Apartheid…
thenation.com/article/palestinian-love-story-apartheid-wedding/
Ilhan Omar: Anti-Semitism? Or Fear of Open Debate on Israel?
Shared by Hezvo Mpunga | therealnews.com | 2019-02-13
Why Are They Really Mad At Ilhan Omar? What does being a woman of color have to do with it? She said no more than other critics of American policy in the Middle East. Marc Steiner, Charles Lenchner, and Phyllis Bennis discuss the issue | The post Ilhan Omar: Anti-Semitism? Or Fear of Open Debate on Israel? appeared first on The Real News Network.
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As Giuliani Calls for Regime Change in Iran, Netanyahu Raises the Specter of "War"
Robert Mackey | theintercept.com | 2019-02-13
It was supposed to be secret that the Middle East conference in Warsaw was really about confronting Iran, then Giuliani and Netanyahu showed up. | The post As Giuliani Calls for Regime Change in Iran, Netanyahu Raises the Specter of "War" appeared first on The Intercept.
theintercept.com/2019/02/13/iran-netanyahu-giuliani/
Disappointment (and a Little Hope) in First Foreign Policy Test of the New Congress
Stephen Zunes | progressive.org | 2019-02-12
The new bill endorses state government efforts to punish socially conscious businesses that choose to boycott illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.
progressive.org/dispatches/disappointment-in-first-foreign-policy-test-zunes-190212/
Glenn Greenwald Defends Rep. Ilhan Omar: Criticizing Israeli Lobby & AIPAC Is Not Anti-Semitic
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2019-02-11
Democratic Congressmember Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is facing criticism today after commenting on a tweet by Glenn Greenwald. On Sunday, Greenwald tweeted, "GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy threatens punishment for @IlhanMN and @RashidaTlaib over their criticisms of Israel. It's stunning how much time US political leaders spend defending a foreign nation even if it means attacking free speech rights of Americans." Rep. Omar retweeted his post and added the line: "It's all about the Benjamins baby." She later named AIPAC as the organization paying American politicians to be pro-Israel.
www.democracynow.org/2019/2/11/glenn_greenwald_defends_rep_ilhan_omar
Lawsuit Dismissed Against American Studies Association Over Israel Boycott
PACBI | bdsmovement.net | 2019-02-07
Lawsuit Dismissed Against American Studies Association Over Israel Boycott: In the NewsUS federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to deter academic associations from adopting boycotts for Palestinian rights. | Academic Boycott Right To BoycottFebruary 5, 2019 | By: | | Palestine Legal …
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Palestinian Professors' Unions Urge Pitzer College to Uphold Faculty Vote to Suspend Study Abroad with Complicit Israeli Institutions
PACBI | bdsmovement.net | 2019-02-05
Palestinian Professors' Unions Urge Pitzer College to Uphold Faculty Vote to Suspend Study Abroad with Complicit Israeli Institutions: Open LetterThe Palestinian Federation of Unions of University Professors and Employees (PFUUPE) urges Pitzer College to stand by an overwhelming majority of its faculty refusing to be complicit in Israel's denial of Palestinian rights and its blatan…
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