Trump is Trying to Pay His Way to an Annihilation of Palestinian Statehood, and an Erasure of Israel's Crimes
Robert Fisk | counterpunch.org | 2019-03-12
"Palestine" has been compared to many things. The world's longest colonial war, a "hell-disaster" — Churchill's memorable epithet — and the site of Israel's "war on terror", a conflict in which we are supposed to believe that the Palestinians are playing the role of al-Qaeda or Isis or any other outfit which the west and its allies have helped into existence, and which Israel is going to fight on our behalf.
counterpunch.org/2019/03/12/trump-is-trying-to-pay-his-way-to-an-annihilation-of-palestinian-statehood-and-an-erasure-of-israels-crimes/
Chasing Mirages: What Are Palestinians Doing to Combat the 'Deal of the Century'?
Ramzy Baroud | mintpressnews.com | 2019-03-12
The painful truth is that it is not just US bullying that has pushed the PA into this unenviable position, but, sadly, the self-serving nature and political bankruptcy of the Palestinian leadership itself argues Ramzy Baroud.
mintpressnews.com/chasing-mirages-palestinians-combat-deal-of-the-century/256162/
Chomsky & Nader
Noam Chomsky | zcomm.org | 2019-03-12
Talking about the media, the Green New Deal, nuclear war, Gaza, and Venezuela…
zcomm.org/znetarticle/1018198/
The UN Fails to Name and Shame Firms Aiding Israel's Illegal Settlements
Jonathan Cook | commondreams.org | 2019-03-12
A 2013 report on the ties between big business and the settlements noted the impact on the rights of Palestinians was "pervasive and devastating." (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/palestine_0.jpeg…
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Israeli jets strike Gaza 3rd day in a row
Peoples Dispatch | peoplesdispatch.org | 2019-03-12
Israeli fighter jets attacked multiple Hamas targets at dawn on Sunday, in what was the third successive day of Israeli airstrikes on sites in the Gaza strip. No Palestinian casualties were reported from the strikes, which were conducted at around 1.30 am local time. Israel claimed that the strikes were in response to a rocket fired by Hamas. The alleged Hamas rocket, however, fell into an open field in Israel's Eshkol region, without causing any casualties or damage, according to a local government spokesperson. | A security source in Gaza said that a Hamas site in the northern Gaza Strip, along with two fishing…
peoplesdispatch.org/2019/03/12/israeli-jets-strike-gaza-3rd-day-in-a-row/
FRSO International Women's Day rally in Minnesota
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2019-03-12
Minneapolis, MN – On March 9 Minnesotans rallied to celebrate International Women's Day, in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis, renewing their commitment to the struggle for women's liberation and against exploitation. Roughly 60 people, union leaders, community members and students defied the threat of a blizzard to remember the sacrifices of women in the past that set an example for how to build a better world. | Cole Nicholls, one of the emcees of the event, stated "It's necessary for us to take this moment to celebrate the long history of working women struggling against rape culture, patriarchy a…
www.fightbacknews.org/2019/3/12/frso-international-women-s-day-rally-minnesota
Syria Ready for War to Regain Oil-Rich Golan Heights?
Kurt Nimmo | globalresearch.ca | 2019-03-12
In 1981 when Israel officially annexed Syria's Golan Heights after occupying it following the Six Day War, the United States under President Ronald Reagan voted unanimously with the UN Security Council to condemn the Israeli theft of around 1,800 square …
globalresearch.ca/syria-war-regain-oil-rich-golan-heights/5671104
THE ANGRY ARAB: Why Ilhan Omar is a Dangerous Woman for the US
Consortiumnews | consortiumnews.com | 2019-03-12
Washington doesn't like its Muslim Arabs to take pride in their heritage or oppose the Israeli occupation, writes As'ad AbuKhalil. By As`ad AbuKhalil Special to Consortium News Washington was not expecting the arrival of Reps. Ilhan Omar or Rashida Tlaib. … Read more ?…
consortiumnews.com/2019/03/12/the-angry-arab-why-ilhan-omar-is-a-dangerous-woman-for-the-us/
Whose Interests Are Served by the US Occupation of East Syria: America's or Israel's?
Mike Whitney | globalresearch.ca | 2019-03-12
What is Israel's stake in east Syria? Has Israel influenced Washington's decision to maintain a long-term military presence in Syria? How does Israel benefit from the splintering of Syria into smaller statelets and from undermining the power of the central …
globalresearch.ca/us-occupation-east-syria/5671115
Gaza's Great March of Return 1 Year Anniversary
Palestine Action Network | indybay.org | 2019-03-12
24th St Mission Bart Station | 2800 Mission St, San Francisco…
indybay.org/newsitems/2019/03/10/18821820.php
Banner Drop: UC Must Divest/End Study Abroad in "Israel" Now
UCSC Students for Justice in Palestine | indybay.org | 2019-03-12
On Wednesday, March 7th, a group of people dropped a banner in Quarry Plaza that read "UC must divest/End Study Abroad in "Israel" Now." SJP supports the message these students were sending.
indybay.org/newsitems/2019/03/10/18821821.php
Trump Budget Showers Pentagon with Cash–Preparing for War? — Wilkerson & Jay
Shared by Jocelyn Dombroski | therealnews.com | 2019-03-12
Trump's budget more than doubles OCO war-fighting slush fund and proposes cutting social safety net by 9% at a time when White House rhetoric against Iran is heating up and Netanyahu, Mohammed bin Salman, and Trump all face corruption charges and challenges at home — Col. Wilkerson with Paul Jay…
therealnews.com/stories/trump-budget-showers-pentagon-with-cash-preparing-for-war-wilkerson-jay
What lies behind the campaign against famed conductor Daniel Barenboim?
WSWS | wsws.org | 2019-03-12
A central concern of the drive in Berlin against Barenboim must be his longstanding criticism of Israeli occupation and the oppression of the Palestinian people.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/03/12/atta-m12.html
Israel Bans Arab Parties and Liberal Candidate from Coming Elections
Kathryn Shihadah | mintpressnews.com | 2019-03-11
In Israel, two Palestinian political parties and one liberal Jewish party member have been banned from running in the April 9th election; meanwhile, a radical Jewish candidate stays in, even after Israel's Attorney General recommended he be banned.
mintpressnews.com/israel-bans-arab-parties-and-liberal-candidate-from-coming-elections/256120/
Is the Trump Administration Reckless Enough to Turn the Cold War With Iran Into a Hot One?
Bob Dreyfuss | mintpressnews.com | 2019-03-11
TomDispatch's Bob Dreyfuss asks: could military actions designed to be limited — say, a heightening of the Israeli bombing of Iranian forces inside Syria, or possible U.S. cross-border attacks from Iraq, or a clash between American and Iranian naval ships in the Persian Gulf — trigger a wider war?
mintpressnews.com/trump-administration-reckless-enough-turn-cold-war-iran-hot-one/256091/
Syria Vows to "Attack Israel If It Does Not Leave the Golan Heights"
Tyler Durden | theantimedia.com | 2019-03-11
(ZH) — In a surprising and provocative ultimatum, Syria has notified Israel through United Nations diplomatic channels that it is prepared to go to war if Israel does not leave the Golan Heights. Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad reportedly sent the message through the head of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), Christine Lund, this past week, according …
theantimedia.com/syria-vows-attack-israel-golan-heights/
Debate over Ilhan Omar Highlights New Willingness in U.S. to Question Power of Pro-Israeli Lobby
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2019-03-08
Following a week of debate surrounding Democratic Congressmember Ilhan Omar's comments about U.S. foreign policy in Israel, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution Thursday condemning anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim discrimination, white supremacy and other forms of hate. We host a discussion with Gideon Levy, Haaretz columnist and member of the newspaper's editorial board; Phyllis Bennis, a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies who serves on the national board of Jewish Voice for Peace; and Remi Kanazi, a Palestinian-American poet, writer and organizer based in New York City.
www.democracynow.org/2019/3/8/debate_over_ilhan_omar_highlights_new
Labour's Fight Over Israel Long Time in Coming
Consortiumnews | consortiumnews.com | 2019-03-08
The party is being dragged into the modern world by Corbyn's anti-racist leadership towards Palestinians, writes Jonathan Cook. By JonathanCook Jonathan-Cook.net An announcement this week by the Jewish Labour Movement that it is considering splitting from the British Labour Party… Read more ?…
consortiumnews.com/2019/03/07/labours-fight-over-israel-long-time-in-coming/
It's Time to Tell the Truth: Israeli Journalist Gideon Levy Supports Ilhan Omar's Critique of Israel
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2019-03-08
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution Thursday condemning anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim discrimination, white supremacy and other forms of hate, following a week of debate among congressional Democrats. The controversy began after some lawmakers accused Democratic Congressmember Ilhan Omar of invoking anti-Semitic tropes while questioning U.S. foreign policy on Israel. The House leadership initially drafted a resolution condemning anti-Semitism in what was seen as a direct rebuke of Omar. But many progressive Democrats said Omar, one of the first two Muslim Congresswoman in U.S. history, wa…
www.democracynow.org/2019/3/8/its_time_to_tell_the_truth
Ilhan Omar in Her Own Words: I Know What Hate Feels Like
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2019-03-08
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution Thursday condemning anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim discrimination, white supremacy and other forms of hate. The vote was 407 to 23, with nearly two dozen Republicans voting against it. The vote capped a week of intense debate among congressional Democrats that began after some lawmakers accused Democratic Congressmember Ilhan Omar of invoking anti-Semitic tropes while questioning U.S. foreign policy on Israel at an event last week. Omar said, "I want to talk about the political influence in this country that says it is OK for people to push for allegianc…
www.democracynow.org/2019/3/8/ilhan_omar_in_her_own_words
Can the Jewish National Fund Dedicated to Ethnic Cleansing be Considered a Charity in Canada?
Shared by Jocelyn Dombroski | therealnews.com | 2019-03-08
Rabbi David Mivasair, Corey Balsam, and Ismail Zayid discuss their joint efforts to revoke the JNF's charity status in Canada, but the Canadian authorities have a long history of supporting Israeli colonization in Palestine. www.stopthejnf.
therealnews.com/stories/can-the-jewish-national-fund-dedicated-to-ethnic-cleansing-be-considered-a-charity-in-canada
Bacevich: Questioning U.S.-Israel Ties Has Long Been Impermissible in Congress, But That's Changing
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2019-03-07
House Democrats will vote today on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism. The resolution is seen as a direct rebuke of recent comments by Minnesota Congressmember Ilhan Omar questioning the U.S.'s relationship with Israel–even though the draft resolution does not explicitly name the freshman congressmember. The vote was indefinitely delayed Wednesday after a revolt from progressive Democrats, but House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer reportedly announced Thursday in a closed-door meeting that the vote would move forward. We speak with Andrew Bacevich, retired colonel and Vietnam War veteran, author and professo…
www.democracynow.org/2019/3/7/bacevich_questioning_us_israel_ties_has
Ilhan Omar's Choice
Sam Husseini | progressive.org | 2019-03-07
Representative Omar is at the center of a maelstrom of attention over her efforts to call out the pro-Israel lobby. Here's how she can leverage that.
progressive.org/dispatches/ilhan-omars-choice-husseini-190307/
UN Commission Report Accuses Israel of War Crimes in Gaza
Shared by Jocelyn Dombroski | therealnews.com | 2019-03-07
International law professor Kevin Jon Heller discusses the report of the UN Human Rights Council, which says Israel must be held accountable for war crimes committed against unarmed civilians and that Israeli courts do not hold them accountable…
therealnews.com/stories/un-commission-report-accuses-israel-of-war-crimes-in-gaza
Rep. Jayapal: We Must Protect Rep. Ilhan Omar's Right to Critique U.S. Foreign Policy on Israel
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2019-03-06
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats are expected to bring a resolution condemning anti-Semitism to a House vote this week in a direct rebuke of recent comments by Minnesota Congressmember Ilhan Omar questioning the U.S.'s relationship with Israel. After facing criticism, the Democratic leadership added language in the resolution condemning anti-Muslim bias, as well. We speak to Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who says, "I just want to make sure that we are protecting the right for the first Muslim woman to be in Congress and to question, legitimately, foreign policy toward Israel."
www.democracynow.org/2019/3/6/rep_jayapal_we_must_protect_rep
Ilhan Omar's Denunciation of Israel Lobby is Not Anti-Semitism — Phyllis Bennis
Shared by Jocelyn Dombroski | therealnews.com | 2019-03-06
Democrats' resolution denouncing anti-Semitism is aimed at stopping criticism of Israel and at silencing a Black Muslim refugee woman who is not anti-Semitic — Phyllis Bennis joins Marc Steiner…
therealnews.com/stories/ilan-omars-denunciation-of-israel-lobby-is-not-anti-semitism-phyllis-bennis
Conscience Over Profit
Antonio Carty | zcomm.org | 2019-02-27
Palestine needs Europe and the world's solidarity in effective ways, so its good to hear a union in my own abuela Beazcochea's Basque country has voted against its company's attempted collaboration with the internationally condemned Israeli occupation. The workers council of Spanish train manufacturer CAF voted last month against participation in the Jerusalem light rail tramway Read…
zcomm.org/zblogs/conscience-over-profit/
EuroAsia Interconnector: "electricity highway" to Israeli war crimes
ziyaad | bdsmovement.net | 2019-02-20
EuroAsia Interconnector: "electricity highway" to Israeli war crimes : UpdateThe EuroAsia Interconnector is projected to link electricity grids in Israel, Cyprus and Greece via the world's longest submarine power cable. Crucially, the Interconnector would connect Europe's electricity grid with Israel's grid that incorporates the illegal settl…
bdsmovement.net/news/euroasia-interconnector-%E2%80%9Celectricity-highway%E2%80%9D-israeli-war-crimes
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 …
bdsmovement.net/news/no-eu-cost-israeli-apartheid-west-bank