Anti-fascist except when they support Israel
Yves Engler | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-06-24
Canadian extreme right hate groups have figured out a way to gain mainstream acceptance: Support Israel. While most of the world voted to label Zionism a form of racism in 1975, many self-declared antiracists in Canada today refuse to challenge far right extremists if they act in service of that European colonial and Jewish supremacist …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/06/anti-fascist-except-when-they-support-israel/

"Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East
Israel Shahak | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-24
When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
globalresearch.ca/greater-israel-the-zionist-plan-for-the-middle-east/5324815

RwandAir launches direct flights to Tel Aviv
Jerry Omondi | cgtn.com | 2019-06-24
All is set for RwandAir's inaugural direct flight to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv scheduled for later today, marking the carrier's 29th destination. | While announcing the scheduled flight, the national airline last month said the flight is expected to connect tourists and business travelers between Tel Aviv and Kigali. | "Adding Tel Aviv to our network is part of our long term plan to link Rwanda to the rest of the world. Tel Aviv is one of the world's leading tech hubs and we look forward to flying business travelers as well as pilgrims visiting the Holy Land, to and from our network on this new route," Rwan…
africa.cgtn.com/2019/06/24/rwandair-launches-direct-flights-to-tel-aviv/

Secret US-Russia-Israel National Security Summit in Jerusalem: What is the Hidden Agenda?
Andrew Korybko | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-24
This week's National Security Advisor summit in Jerusalem is an historic event because of the participation of the Russian, Israeli, and American representatives during this multi-day meeting from 24-26 June, but it's also a juicy one too because of …
globalresearch.ca/juicy-national-security-advisor-summit-jerusalem/5681560

Most Democratic Candidates Still Afraid to Criticize Israel's Violations of Palestinian Rights
James Zogby | commondreams.org | 2019-06-24
It was disturbing how few of the candidates appear to have given the matter any serious thought. (Photo: Gage Skidmore via Flickr) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/warren_8.jpeg…
commondreams.org/views/2019/06/24/most-democratic-candidates-still-afraid-criticize-israels-violations-palestinian?cd-origin=rss

UK Approved $18 Million in Arms Sales to Israel During Deadly Gaza Protests
Middle East Eye | theantimedia.com | 2019-06-24
(MEE) — The British government licensed arms deals worth over £14m ($17.8m) to Israel last year even as Israeli soldiers were accused of intentionally firing on Palestinian protesters at the Gaza border in what the UN says may be potential war crimes. Weapons approved for sale included ammunition, components for assault rifles, and other types of arms which could be used …

UK Approved $18 Million in Arms Sales to Israel During Deadly Gaza Protests

An Open Letter To My Fellow American, Civil Servant Jared Kushner
Sam Bahour | commondreams.org | 2019-06-24
You are wasting time and taxpayers' dollars trying to whitewash 52 years of Israeli military occupation…
commondreams.org/views/2019/06/24/open-letter-my-fellow-american-civil-servant-jared-kushner?cd-origin=rss

Bolton Is in Israel Conferring with Netanyahu How to Provoke US Attack on Iran
Dr. Paul Craig Roberts | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-24
As I posted on June 22, the world still faces the danger of an attack on Iran by Washington acting as an agent of Netanyahu. Israeli agent John Bolton is already in Israel conferring with Netanyahu. It is a …
globalresearch.ca/bolton-israel-conferring-netanyahu-how-provoke-us-attack-iran/5681532

In Israel the Push to Destroy Jerusalem's Iconic Al-Aqsa Mosque Goes Mainstream
Whitney Webb | mintpressnews.com | 2019-06-24
This ancient site that dates back to the year 705 C.E. is being targeted for destruction by extremist groups that seek to erase Jerusalem's Muslim heritage in pursuit of colonial ambitions and the fulfillment of end-times prophecy.
mintpressnews.com/israel-jerusalem-al-aqsa-third-temple/259926/

Palestinians Stand Together in Rejection of Trump's Peace Plan
telesurenglish.net | 2019-06-24
U.S. President Donald Trump and his son in-law/adviser Jared Kushner are preparing to unveil their so-called "deal of the century" at the Bahrain Summit this week. | RELATED: | Palestinian Foreign Ministry Calls Kushner's Peace Plan 'New Balfour Declaration' | Arab politicians and commentators greeted U.S. President Donald Trump's $50 billion Middle East economic vision with a mixture of derision and exasperation, although some in the Gulf called for it to be gi…
telesurenglish.net/news/Palestinians-Stand-Together-in-Rejection-of-Trumps-Peace-Plan-20190624-0003.html

Monday's Daily Brief: human rights in the Near East and a Forum for Refugees
United Nations | un.org | 2019-06-24
Monday's top stories include: human rights issues in Syria, Iraq and the Occupied Palestinian Territory; a global forum to find coordinated solutions to the plight of refugees worldwide; the election of the new head of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/06/1041191

'Deal of a Century': A Push for the Permanent Occupation of Palestine
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-06-24
Sonya Meyerson-Knox discusses US Ambassador Friedman's and Chief Negotiator Greenblatt's comments on annexing Palestinian land and why the Deal of the Century is dead on arrival…
therealnews.com/stories/deal-of-a-century-a-push-for-the-permanent-occupation-of-palestine

Provoking Iran Could Start a War and Crash the World Economy
Federico Pieraccini | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-23
Tensions in the Persian Gulf are reaching a point of no return. In recent weeks, six oil tankers have been subjected to Israeli sabotage disguised to look like Iranian attacks to induce the United States to take military action …
globalresearch.ca/provoking-iran-could-start-war-crash-entire-world-economy/5681482

Kushner's Plan is Balfour Declaration II: Palestinian Ministry
telesurenglish.net | 2019-06-23
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates described the United States-led economic plan for the Middle East as Balfour Declaration II. | RELATED: | US's Kushner: Plan is 'Opportunity' Critics Call 'Out of Step' | In 1917, the British government issued a public statement known as the Balfour Declaration which announced the creation of "a national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine. | "This project does not talk about the economy of the Palestinian state and it…
telesurenglish.net/news/Palestinian-Foreign-Ministry-Calls-Kushners-Peace-Plan-New-Balfour-Declaration-20190623-0003.html

Palestinians Dismiss Economic Portion of Kushner Plan as Dead-on-Arrival Failure
Jon Queally, staff writer | commondreams.org | 2019-06-23
"Kushner can't tell us he cares about ending poverty for Palestinians while inflicting more poverty on them." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/palestinians_kushner.jpg…
commondreams.org/news/2019/06/23/palestinians-dismiss-economic-portion-kushner-plan-dead-arrival-failure?cd-origin=rss

AFCON debutants Madagascar hold Guinea to 2-2 draw
David Ochieng Mbewa | cgtn.com | 2019-06-23
Guinea's midfielder Ibrahima Cisse (R) vies for the ball with Madagascar's midfielder Anicet Andrianantenaina during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football match between Guinea and Madagascar at Alexandria Stadium on June 22, 2019. (Photo credit GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images) | Madagascar drew 2-2 against Guinea in their opening Group B game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at Alexandria Stadium in Alexandria on Saturday. | The Indian Ocean islanders are one of three teams making their debut at the continental showpiece which has been expanded to include 24 teams. | Guinea started the match without Liv…
africa.cgtn.com/2019/06/23/afcon-debutants-madagascar-hold-guinea-to-2-2-draw/

Has India Abandoned Palestine?
Askiah Adam | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-22
India has recently voted in support of Israel at the United Nations (UN) for the first time in its post-independence history. At the UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on June 6 she voted with Israel to deny a Palestinian …
globalresearch.ca/has-india-abandoned-palestine/5681384

White House Unveils Palestinian Economic Plan
Staff | truthdig.com | 2019-06-22
WASHINGTON–The Trump administration on Saturday unveiled a $50 billion Palestinian investment and infrastructure proposal intended to be the economic engine to power its much-anticipated but still unreleased "deal of the century" Middle East peace plan. | The scheme, which calls for a mix of public and private financing and intends to create at least a million new jobs for Palestinians, was posted to the White House website ahead of a two-day conference in Bahrain that is being held amid heavy skepticism about its viability and outright opposition from the Palestinians. | The so-called "Peace to Prosperity"
truthdig.com/articles/white-house-unveils-palestinian-economic-plan/

Hosts Egypt kick off AFCON 2019 with win over Zimbabwe
David Ochieng Mbewa | cgtn.com | 2019-06-22
Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah (2nd-L) greets Egypt's midfielder Mahmoud 'Trezeguet' Hassan as he celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football match between Egypt and Zimbabwe at Cairo International Stadium on June 21, 2019. (Photo credit KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images) | Hosts Egypt started their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Friday with a narrow 1-0 win against Zimbabwe in their Group A match played at the Cairo International Stadium in Cairo. | Midfielder Mahmoud 'Trezeguet' Hassan, who plays for Turkish side Kasimpasa, netted the only goal of the game four minu…
africa.cgtn.com/2019/06/22/hosts-egypt-kick-off-afcon-2019-with-win-over-zimbabwe/

Forget Trump's Deal of the Century: Israel Was Always on Course to Annexation
Jonathan Cook | counterpunch.org | 2019-06-21
When Israeli prime ministers are in trouble, facing difficult elections or a corruption scandal, the temptation has typically been for them to unleash a military operation to bolster their standing. In recent years, Gaza has served as a favourite punching bag. Benjamin Netanyahu is confronting both difficulties at once: a second round of elections in…
counterpunch.org/2019/06/21/forget-trumps-deal-of-the-century-israel-was-always-on-course-to-annexation/

From Tel Aviv to Tallahassee
Stanley L. Cohen | counterpunch.org | 2019-06-21
"Please take your seat, sir," said the steward to the Governor. "We will be landing at Ben Gurion Airport shortly." Snapping his seat-belt firmly into place, the edgy Governor fingered his rosary beads as he wondered, to himself, whether Israeli Jews would have big noses like those of Miami. Do they tan well? Would he understand…
counterpunch.org/2019/06/21/from-tel-aviv-to-tallahassee/

Jerusalem's Old City: How Palestine's Past is Being Slowly Erased
Jonathan Cook | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-06-21
Israel has controlled East Jerusalem and the walled Old City since the 1967 war in which it also occupied the adjacent West Bank. It has effectively treated them as annexed territory ever since. To consolidate its grip on the Old City, Israel has demolished homes and expelled Palestinian residents, empowered Jewish settlers, and imposed sweeping …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/06/jerusalems-old-city-how-palestines-past-is-being-slowly-erased/

US Military Exercise Destroys Hectares of Crops in Romania
telesurenglish.net | 2019-06-21
U.S. tanks mistakenly crossed an agricultural area in southeastern Romania on Thursday, destroying hectares of crops belonging to the local population, the Romanian Defense Ministry said in a press release. | RELATED: | Romania Announces Israel Embassy Will Move to Jerusalem | According to the Romanian Ministry of Defense, the U.S. tanks crossed into an area that was not agreed upon by the government in Bucharest. | The U.S. tanks startled the local population, who were not aware of…
telesurenglish.net/news/US-Military-Exercise-Destroys-Hectares-of-Crops-in-Romania–20190621-0004.html

The Palestinian Kids Fighting Israel's Occupation
CP Editor | counterpunch.org | 2019-06-21
counterpunch.org/2019/06/21/the-palestinian-kids-fighting-israels-occupation/

The Palestinian Kids Fighting Israel's Occupation
CP Editor | counterpunch.org | 2019-06-21
counterpunch.org/2019/06/21/the-palestinian-kids-fighting-israels-occupation/

From Tel Aviv to Tallahassee
Stanley L. Cohen | counterpunch.org | 2019-06-21
"Please take your seat, sir," said the steward to the Governor. "We will be landing at Ben Gurion Airport shortly." Snapping his seat-belt firmly into place, the edgy Governor fingered his rosary beads as he wondered, to himself, whether Israeli Jews would have big noses like those of Miami. Do they tan well? Would he understand…
counterpunch.org/2019/06/21/from-tel-aviv-to-tallahassee/

'World Refugee Day': Palestinians Keep Their Right of Return Alive Through Hope, Resistance
Ramzy Baroud | counterpunch.org | 2019-06-21
The United Nations' World Refugee Day, observed annually on June 20, should not merely represent a reminder of "the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution, conflict and violence." It should also be an opportunity for the international community to truly understand and actively…
counterpunch.org/2019/06/21/world-refugee-day-palestinians-keep-their-right-of-return-alive-through-hope-resistance/

The USS Liberty Revisited
Elias Davidsson | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-20
As readers may recall, the USS Liberty was attacked by Israel during the six-day war in 1967, as it sailed at 5 knots in international waters off the Sinai coast. Of 294 crew members, 34 were killed and 171 wounded …
globalresearch.ca/uss-liberty-revisited/5680251

UN Coordinator Criticizes Israel's Position on Palestinian Issue
plenglish.com | 2019-06-20
20 de junio de 2019, 14: 15United Nations, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) The UN special coordinator for the peace process in the Middle East, Nickolay Mladenov, criticized Israel"s lack of interest in advancing in the resolution of the Palestinian issue.
www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=43521&SEO=un-coordinator-criticizes-israels-position-on-palestinian-issue

Palestinian Businesses Boycott US-Led Bahrain Conference
telesurenglish.net | 2019-06-20
Palestinian businessmen boycotting the Trump administration's Bahrain workshop designed to encourage investment in the territories say only a diplomatic path to statehood can end decades of conflict with Israel. | OPINION: | Kushner as a Colonial Administrator: Let's Talk About The 'Israeli Model' | The United States has dubbed the June 25-…
telesurenglish.net/news/Palestinian-Businesses-Boycott-US-Led-Bahrain-Conference-20190620-0007.html

Persistent threat of war erodes prospects for Middle East peace, Security Council told
United Nations | un.org | 2019-06-20
Developments in the Middle East cannot be divorced from Israel's military occupation of Palestinian territory and settlement-building, or Hamas' hold over Gaza and its militant activity, a senior United Nations envoy told the Security Council on Thursday, warning that these actions "collectively erode the prospects of a two-State solution".
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Forget Trump's 'Deal of the Century.' Israel Was Always on Course to Annexation
Jonathan Cook | commondreams.org | 2019-06-20
Shortly before April's election, the Trump administration offered Netanyahu a campaign fillip by recognising Israel's illegal annexation of the Golan Heights, territory Israel seized from Syria in 1967. (Photo: Mark A. Wilson) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/golan_0.jpeg…
commondreams.org/views/2019/06/20/forget-trumps-deal-century-israel-was-always-course-annexation?cd-origin=rss

Annexation: How Israel Already Controls More Than Half of the West Bank
Jonathan Cook | mintpressnews.com | 2019-06-20
Almost two-thirds of the Palestinian territory, including most of its most fertile and resource-rich land, is under full Israeli control and about 400,000 Jewish settlers living there enjoy the full rights and privileges of Israeli citizens.
mintpressnews.com/annexation-how-israel-already-controls-more-than-half-of-the-west-bank/259417/

Annexation: How Israel Already Controls More Than Half of the West Bank
Jonathan Cook | mintpressnews.com | 2019-06-20
Almost two-thirds of the Palestinian territory, including most of its most fertile and resource-rich land, is under full Israeli control and about 400,000 Jewish settlers living there enjoy the full rights and privileges of Israeli citizens.
mintpressnews.com/annexation-how-israel-already-controls-more-than-half-of-the-west-bank/259417/

Palestinians Keep Their Right of Return Alive through Hope, Resistance
Ramzy Baroud | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-06-20
The United Nations' World Refugee Day, observed annually on June 20, should not merely represent a reminder of "the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution, conflict and violence." It should also be an opportunity for the international community to truly understand …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/06/palestinians-keep-their-right-of-return-alive-through-hope-resistance/

Israel's Far-Right Seizes on Settlement Rape Case to Boost Electoral Prospects
Miko Peled | mintpressnews.com | 2019-06-19
The Palestinian man accused of the crime wasn't at the scene at the time of the crime; the girl was not seen by an appropriate medical specialist; the investigation is lacking; and the gag order that was imposed on the case was lifted for reasons that have not been made clear.
mintpressnews.com/israel-far-right-seizes-on-mahmoud-katusa-rape-case-to-boost-electoral-prospects/259354/

On UN World Refugee Day Palestinians Keep Their Right of Return Alive Through Hope, Resistance
Ramzy Baroud | mintpressnews.com | 2019-06-19
For Palestinians, the grim reality of being a refugee is compounded through the absence of any political horizon, enough to convey a sense of hope that, 70 years after the genesis of the Palestinian refugee crisis, a remedy is at hand.
mintpressnews.com/world-refugee-day-palestinian-right-of-return-resistance/259374/

Trump's Middle East 'Deal of the Century' pushed back again
Richard Becker | liberationnews.org | 2019-06-18
'A deal that only the Israelis could love'…
liberationnews.org/trumps-middle-east-deal-of-the-century-pushed-back-again/

Rasmea Odeh speaks on Palestine and political repression
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2019-06-16
New York, NY – A crowd gathered at The People's Forum on June 9 to hear Rasmea Odeh and Suzanne Adely speak on the repression of the Palestinian solidarity movement by the United States and Israel. Rasmea Odeh is a famous Palestinian woman leader who has dedicated her life to the Palestinian struggle and liberation of her people. She was a former political prisoner of Israel, and had her human rights violated. Odeh later became the target of political repression in the United States in 2013, after FBI raids and grand jury subpoenas targeting the Antiwar 23 were defeated. | Leading up to the event, pro-Israel righ…
www.fightbacknews.org/2019/6/15/rasmea-odeh-speaks-palestine-and-political-repression

"Advocate": Israeli Attorney Lea Tsemel Reflects on Defending Palestinians Who Resist Occupation
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-06-14
Attorney Lea Tsemel has defended Palestinian political prisoners in Israeli courts for nearly half a century, insisting on their humanity and their right to a fair trial. Her work has earned her the scorn and reprobation of many Israelis, as well as death threats. A staunch critic of the Israeli occupation of Palestine, Tsemel has long argued that Palestinians who carry out politically motivated violence are freedom fighters, not "terrorists." In 1999, Tsemel won a landmark case in the Israeli Supreme Court, making it illegal for Israeli officials to torture detained Palestinians during interrogations. The docume…
www.democracynow.org/2019/6/14/lea_tsemel_advocate_documentary_israel_palestine

Judge orders 'conversion therapy' provider to permanently cease operations once again
splcenter.org | 2019-06-12
A New Jersey state judge this week ordered the dissolution of an organization known as the Jewish Institute for Global Awareness (JIFGA) — which facilitated fraudulent gay-to-straight "conversion therapy" — after its directors violated an injunction entered four years ago requiring its predecessor to permanently cease all operations.
splcenter.org/news/2019/06/12/judge-orders-conversion-therapy-provider-permanently-cease-operations-once-again

Milton Nascimento: Cancel your show in apartheid Tel Aviv!
SAMIR | bdsmovement.net | 2019-06-12
Milton Nascimento: Cancel your show in apartheid Tel Aviv!: Open LetterPalestinian cultural organizations urge Brazilian musician to cancel his scheduled performance in apartheid Tel Aviv | Cultural BoycottJune 12, 2019…
bdsmovement.net/news/milton-nascimento-cancel-tel-aviv

'Battle-Proven:' Weapons Expo Shows One Way Israel Profits from Occupation
Megan Giovannetti | progressive.org | 2019-06-10
Hundreds of arms and cybersecurity companies showcase their state-of-the-art weaponry–often tested in Gaza or the West Bank–to war industry dealers from all over the world.
progressive.org/dispatches/weapons-expo-israel-profits-occupation-giovannetti-190610/

More Than 100 Commercial, Cultural and Sporting Activities in Italy Declare Themselves Free of Israeli Apartheid
PACBI | bdsmovement.net | 2019-06-05
More Than 100 Commercial, Cultural and Sporting Activities in Italy Declare Themselves Free of Israeli Apartheid: In the NewsTrade unions, movements, artisans, businesses and cultural, recreational and sports centers join campaign for Palestinian rights in what is also a clear stand against the mounting racism and nationalist closure that is fomenting hatred and intolerance across Europ…
bdsmovement.net/news/more-100-commercial-cultural-and-sporting-activities-italy-declare-themselves-free-israeli

Scientists Protest Holding International Physics Olympiad in Israel over Its Denial of Palestinian Right to Education
PACBI | bdsmovement.net | 2019-06-03
Scientists Protest Holding International Physics Olympiad in Israel over Its Denial of Palestinian Right to Education: In the NewsTwenty scientists, including the 2018 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry George P. Smith, wrote an open letter to the organizers of the next International Physics Olympiad to protest against holding the contest in Israel due to its denial of Palestinian human ri…
bdsmovement.net/news/scientists-protest-holding-international-physics-olympiad-israel-over-its-denial-palestinian

Palestinians unanimously condemn German Parliament's attack on the right to boycott Israel's apartheid and colonization
patrick | bdsmovement.net | 2019-05-24
Palestinians unanimously condemn German Parliament's attack on the right to boycott Israel's apartheid and colonization: UpdateThrough statements issued by both the PLO and Palestinian civil society groups, and protests at German Representative Offices, Palestinians have unanimously condemned the German Parliament's anti-Palestinian resolution attacki…
bdsmovement.net/news/palestinians-unanimously-condemn-german-parliament%E2%80%99s-attack-right-boycott-israel%E2%80%99s-apartheid