Daily Archives: June 18, 2019

2019-06-18: News Headlines

plenglish (2019-06-18). Palestinian Party Al-Fatah Condemns US Bockade against Cuba. plenglish.com 18 de junio de 2019, 08: 46Ramallah, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The ruling Palestinian National Liberation Movement Al-Fatah on Tuesday condemned the commercial and financial blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States for almost 60 years.

Jeet Heer (2019-06-18). Why the Paper of Record Hates Cartoons. thenation.com Why the Paper of Record Hates Cartoons…

Andrew Korybko (2019-06-18). US-India Military Cooperation: Pompeo Might Have the "Perfect Carrot" to Dangle in Front of Modi's Mouth. globalresearch.ca The US is planning to include India on its International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) list in order to place it at par with its NATO allies, "Israel", and a few others for the export of high-level military technologies, which …

Staff (2019-06-18). Headlines for June 18, 2019. democracynow.org Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi Dies, U.S. to Send 1,000 More Troops to Gulf as It Ignores Calls for Restraint, Mexico Deploys 6,000 Along Southern Border, Trump Tweets ICE Will Start Removing "Millions" of Immigrants from U.S., U.S. Cuts Aid to Central American Countries over Immigration, Nigeria: At Least 30 Killed in Suicide Bombing, U.N. Warns It May Suspend Yemen Food Aid, Israel Announces Plans for "Trump Heights" Settlement in Occupied Golan Heights, SCOTUS Rules Against Virginia GOP Appeal to Gerrymandering Case, SCOTUS Rules States and Federal Gov't Can Prosecute over Same Criminal Offenses, Tria…

Caitlin Johnstone (2019-06-18). Report: US Planning "Massive" Airstrike on an Iranian Facility. theantimedia.com (CJ Opinion) — According to a new article from English-language Israeli publication The Jerusalem Post, the Hebrew-language Israeli publication Maariv has reported that diplomatic sources in the UN are assessing a US plan to conduct a "massive" airstrike on "an Iranian facility linked to its nuclear program" in response to alleged attacks on two sea vessels in the Gulf of Oman. "The sources …

Jerry Omondi (2019-06-18). AFCON 2019 will be "like a war" — Alex Iwobi declares as Nigeria arrives in Egypt. cgtn.com Nigerian midfielder has likened the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations to a war, dismissing talk of the Super Eagles' having an easy ride in the Group stage. | "Everyone is always going to say that on paper that we should go through, that we should qualify with ease, but we know it's not going to be easy. Every team is in there to try and do their best, to try and win. It's going to be almost like a war. It's going to be a serious battle and fight. Every game is going to be really competitive," the 23-year-old said. | The 2019 AFCON will be Iwobi's first appearance at the elite continental competition, and he hope…

Juan Cole (2019-06-17). Trump Heights on Stolen Golan an Indictment of Colonial White Privilege. commondreams.org We should just call the Occupied Palestinian Territories in general Trumpland, a fraud and form of robbery like his "university" and "steaks" and "airline." (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/gettyimages-1150365011.jpg

David Ochieng Mbewa (2019-06-17). Senegal, Egypt, Algeria secure friendly wins ahead of AFCON 2019. cgtn.com Head coach Aliou Cisse of Senegal gives instructions to his players during a past friendly match. (Photo by Xaume Olleros/Getty Images) | Three of the teams regarded among the pre-tournament favourites for the upcoming 2019 African Cup of Nations secured wins on Sunday in their respective friendlies just five days to the start of the continental showpiece. | Senegal edged fellow African giants Nigeria 1-0, Egypt beat Guinea 3-1 while Algeria overcame Mali 3-2. | At the IsmaàØlia Stadium in IsmaàØlia, Egypt, Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye netted the only goal of the game after 18 minutes for Senega…

Celine Hagbard (2019-06-17). Israeli Government Establishes 'Trump Heights' Development on Stolen Land in Golan. globalresearch.ca In a move aimed at gaining more support from the already-enthusiastic Donald Trump for their policies of land expropriation and expansion, Israeli authorities on Sunday established a new development they coined "Trump Heights", with Binyamin Netanyahu presiding over the unveiling …

teleSUR (2019-06-17). Trump Enraged Over Leaked Internet Election Polls. telesurenglish.net U.S. President Donald Trump expressed anger towards many members of his reelection team after leaked internet polls showed the Republican leader trailing the Democrats in several key states, CNN reported on Sunday. | RELATED: | 'Fake Policy': Netanyahu Inaugurates 'Trump Settlement' in Israeli-occupied Golan | The leaked reports showed Trump trailing behind a number of Democratic candidates, including former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, who the Republican leader…

Jake Johnson, staff writer (2019-06-17). 'Blatant Theft': Netanyahu Unveils Illegal Settlement Named 'Trump Heights' in Occupied Syrian Territory. commondreams.org "Trump Heights is such a great name for the colony built on theft, since Trump's whole life has been about being wealthy and powerful enough to escape the consequences of his crimes." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/trump_heights_netanyahu.jpg

Daniel Warner (2019-06-17). Let Us Laugh Together, On Principle. counterpunch.org The New York Times International Edition has decided to no longer publish political cartoons. The decision follows a scandal about a cartoon that appeared last April in which a blind President Donald Trump is holding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — depicted as a guide dog — on a leash. Trump is wearing a yarmulke; Netanyahu has More

Whitney Webb (2019-06-17). Israel's Secretive Nuclear Facility Leaking as Watchdog Finds Israel Has Nearly 100 Nukes. mintpressnews.com Israel is one of only five nations in the world that refuse to sign the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, an international treaty aimed at ending the proliferation of nuclear weapons and achieving global nuclear disarmament.

Richard Becker (2019-06-17). Trump's Middle East 'Deal of the Century' pushed back again. liberationnews.org 'A deal that only the Israelis could love'

plenglish (2019-06-17). Golan's Syrians Will Strike Against Israeli Occupation. plenglish.com Damascus, June 17 (Prensa Latina) Syrian social organizations in the territory of the Golan Heights announced a general strike against land encroachment and the colonizing plans of the Israeli occupiers.

United Nations (2019-06-17). Monday's News Brief: World population, Desertification Day, ocean protection, Nigeria, Yemen and Gaza. un.org To start this week, we cover: food aid diversions in Yemen; 9.7 billion of people on earth by 2050; Law of the Sea Convention; World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought; triple suicide bombing in Nigeria; and a solar power plant for health care in Gaza.

Jonathan Cook (2019-06-17). For Israel, Annexation of the West Bank is a Long-established Goal. dissidentvoice.org 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 …

Jerry Omondi (2019-06-17). Arsenal appoints Freddie Ljungberg as assistant first-team coach. cgtn.com Freddie Ljungberg [Image Courtesy: Arsenal.Com]Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has been appointed as assistant coach by Arsenal, replacing Steve Bould. | Ljungberg will deputize Unai Emery in Arsenal's technical bench, a step up from his role as head coach of the club's under-23s side. | "Freddie Ljungberg, who currently leads our under-23s, will become assistant first-team coach. We are delighted with the impact Freddie has made in helping to develop our young players into the first team and he fully deserves this promotion. Alongside his new coaching responsibilities, Freddie will have a strong focu…

Staff (2019-06-14). "Advocate": Israeli Attorney Lea Tsemel Reflects on Defending Palestinians Who Resist Occupation. democracynow.org 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…

Staff (2019-06-14). Headlines for June 14, 2019. democracynow.org Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Accuses Iran of Attacking Oil Tankers, Federal Elections Commissioner Warns Trump over Foreign Help for Re-election, Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Step Down as White House Press Secretary, Federal Watchdog Recommends Kellyanne Conway Be Fired for Hatch Act Violations, Teen Mother and Premature Baby Found Neglected in Border Patrol Custody, Whole Villages Evacuated Amid Record Heat and Drought in India, Study Finds U.S. Pentagon Emits More Greenhouse Gas Than Portugal, Accused New Zealand Mosque Shooter Pleads Not Guilty to Terrorism and Murder, Palestinian Medic, Shot in the Head by Isr…

splcenter (2019-06-12). Judge orders 'conversion therapy' provider to permanently cease operations once again. splcenter.org 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.

SAMIR (2019-06-12). Milton Nascimento: Cancel your show in apartheid Tel Aviv! bdsmovement.net 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…

Megan Giovannetti (2019-06-10). 'Battle-Proven:' Weapons Expo Shows One Way Israel Profits from Occupation. progressive.org 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.

PACBI (2019-06-05). More Than 100 Commercial, Cultural and Sporting Activities in Italy Declare Themselves Free of Israeli Apartheid. bdsmovement.net 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…

PACBI (2019-06-03). Scientists Protest Holding International Physics Olympiad in Israel over Its Denial of Palestinian Right to Education. bdsmovement.net 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…

patrick (2019-05-24). Palestinians unanimously condemn German Parliament's attack on the right to boycott Israel's apartheid and colonization. bdsmovement.net 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…

patrick (2019-05-23). Palestinians overwhelmingly condemn German Parliament's anti-Palestinian resolution. bdsmovement.net Palestinians overwhelmingly condemn German Parliament's anti-Palestinian resolution: Open LetterPalestinian civil society coalitions, human rights organizations, labor unions, and representatives of the Palestinian people, condemn in the strongest terms the German Parliament's resolution which is based on outright lies and equates the nonviolent BDS movement for Palestinian right…

SAMIR (2019-05-18). Tweet now to counter Israel's apartheid Eurovision final. bdsmovement.net Tweet now to counter Israel's apartheid Eurovision final : Action Alert | | Eurovision is being broadcast from apartheid Tel Aviv right now- join us to counter it | May 18, 2019 | By: | | Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)

SAMIR (2019-05-18). And the winner of Eurovision in apartheid Tel Aviv is… bdsmovement.net And the winner of Eurovision in apartheid Tel Aviv is… : PACBI StatementMore than 150,000 people, hundreds of artists and over 100 LGBT+ organizations joined our calls to boycott Eurovision 2019 | Cultural Boycott Boycott Eurovision 2019May 18, 2019 | By: | | Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)

2019-06-18: Social Media Postees

Palestinian Party Al-Fatah Condemns US Bockade against Cuba
plenglish.com | 2019-06-18
18 de junio de 2019, 08: 46Ramallah, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The ruling Palestinian National Liberation Movement Al-Fatah on Tuesday condemned the commercial and financial blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States for almost 60 years.
www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=43392&SEO=palestinian-party-al-fatah-condemns-us-bockade-against-cuba

AFCON 2019 will be "like a war" — Alex Iwobi declares as Nigeria arrives in Egypt
Jerry Omondi | cgtn.com | 2019-06-18
Nigerian midfielder has likened the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations to a war, dismissing talk of the Super Eagles' having an easy ride in the Group stage. | "Everyone is always going to say that on paper that we should go through, that we should qualify with ease, but we know it's not going to be easy. Every team is in there to try and do their best, to try and win. It's going to be almost like a war. It's going to be a serious battle and fight. Every game is going to be really competitive," the 23-year-old said. | The 2019 AFCON will be Iwobi's first appearance at the elite continental competition, and he hope…
africa.cgtn.com/2019/06/18/afcon-2019-will-be-like-a-war-alex-iwobi-declares-as-nigeria-arrives-in-egypt/

Why the Paper of Record Hates Cartoons
Jeet Heer | thenation.com | 2019-06-18
Why the Paper of Record Hates Cartoons…
thenation.com/article/new-york-times-netanyahu-cartoon-bennet/

Report: US Planning "Massive" Airstrike on an Iranian Facility
Caitlin Johnstone | theantimedia.com | 2019-06-18
(CJ Opinion) — According to a new article from English-language Israeli publication The Jerusalem Post, the Hebrew-language Israeli publication Maariv has reported that diplomatic sources in the UN are assessing a US plan to conduct a "massive" airstrike on "an Iranian facility linked to its nuclear program" in response to alleged attacks on two sea vessels in the Gulf of Oman. "The sources …

Report: US Planning “Massive” Airstrike on an Iranian Facility

US-India Military Cooperation: Pompeo Might Have the "Perfect Carrot" to Dangle in Front of Modi's Mouth
Andrew Korybko | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-18
The US is planning to include India on its International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) list in order to place it at par with its NATO allies, "Israel", and a few others for the export of high-level military technologies, which …
globalresearch.ca/pompeo-might-have-perfect-carrot-dangle-front-modis-mouth/5680978

US-India Military Cooperation: Pompeo Might Have the "Perfect Carrot" to Dangle in Front of Modi's Mouth
Andrew Korybko | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-18
The US is planning to include India on its International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) list in order to place it at par with its NATO allies, "Israel", and a few others for the export of high-level military technologies, which …
globalresearch.ca/pompeo-might-have-perfect-carrot-dangle-front-modis-mouth/5680978

Former Lawmaker Urges Israel to Use Trump and Annex West Bank
telesurenglish.net | 2019-06-17
The former Justice Minister of Israel Ayelet Shaked has called on her country's government to take advantage of the Trump presidency to annex the occupied West Bank. | RELATED: | Israel: Netanyahu's Wife Convicted of Fraud and Breach of Trust | Shaked, who is known for her insensitive comments towards Palestinians, tweeted on Sunday that she told the audience at the Jerusalem Post conference in New York that Israel should use its ally to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the o…
telesurenglish.net/news/Former-Lawmaker-Urges-Israel-to-Use-Trump-and-Annex-West-Bank-20190617-0003.html

For Israel, Annexation of the West Bank is a Long-established Goal
Jonathan Cook | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-06-17
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 …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/06/for-israel-annexation-of-the-west-bank-is-a-long-established-goal/

Trump Heights on Stolen Golan an Indictment of Colonial White Privilege
Juan Cole | commondreams.org | 2019-06-17
We should just call the Occupied Palestinian Territories in general Trumpland, a fraud and form of robbery like his "university" and "steaks" and "airline." (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/gettyimages-1150365011.jpg
commondreams.org/views/2019/06/17/trump-heights-stolen-golan-indictment-colonial-white-privilege?cd-origin=rss

Senegal, Egypt, Algeria secure friendly wins ahead of AFCON 2019
David Ochieng Mbewa | cgtn.com | 2019-06-17
Head coach Aliou Cisse of Senegal gives instructions to his players during a past friendly match. (Photo by Xaume Olleros/Getty Images) | Three of the teams regarded among the pre-tournament favourites for the upcoming 2019 African Cup of Nations secured wins on Sunday in their respective friendlies just five days to the start of the continental showpiece. | Senegal edged fellow African giants Nigeria 1-0, Egypt beat Guinea 3-1 while Algeria overcame Mali 3-2. | At the IsmaàØlia Stadium in IsmaàØlia, Egypt, Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye netted the only goal of the game after 18 minutes for Senega…
africa.cgtn.com/2019/06/17/senegal-egypt-algeria-secure-friendly-wins-ahead-of-afcon-2019/

Arsenal appoints Freddie Ljungberg as assistant first-team coach
Jerry Omondi | cgtn.com | 2019-06-17
Freddie Ljungberg [Image Courtesy: Arsenal.Com]Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has been appointed as assistant coach by Arsenal, replacing Steve Bould. | Ljungberg will deputize Unai Emery in Arsenal's technical bench, a step up from his role as head coach of the club's under-23s side. | "Freddie Ljungberg, who currently leads our under-23s, will become assistant first-team coach. We are delighted with the impact Freddie has made in helping to develop our young players into the first team and he fully deserves this promotion. Alongside his new coaching responsibilities, Freddie will have a strong focu…
africa.cgtn.com/2019/06/17/arsenal-appoints-freddie-ljungberg-as-assistant-first-team-coach/

Trump Enraged Over Leaked Internet Election Polls
telesurenglish.net | 2019-06-17
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed anger towards many members of his reelection team after leaked internet polls showed the Republican leader trailing the Democrats in several key states, CNN reported on Sunday. | RELATED: | 'Fake Policy': Netanyahu Inaugurates 'Trump Settlement' in Israeli-occupied Golan | The leaked reports showed Trump trailing behind a number of Democratic candidates, including former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, who the Republican leader…
telesurenglish.net/news/Trump-Enraged-Over-Leaked-Internet-Election-Polls-20190617-0002.html

Israeli Government Establishes 'Trump Heights' Development on Stolen Land in Golan
Celine Hagbard | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-17
In a move aimed at gaining more support from the already-enthusiastic Donald Trump for their policies of land expropriation and expansion, Israeli authorities on Sunday established a new development they coined "Trump Heights", with Binyamin Netanyahu presiding over the unveiling …
globalresearch.ca/israeli-government-establishes-trump-heights-development-stolen-land-golan/5680872

Netanyahu Opens Trump Heights — a Non-Existent Israeli Settlement
Middle East Eye | theantimedia.com | 2019-06-17
(MEE) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday plans to establish a new Israeli settlement in the Golan Heights named after US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu unveiled a "Trump Heights" sign, also known as Ramat Trump, to mark the site of the new settlement in recognition of Trump's decision to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the Golan …

Netanyahu Opens Trump Heights — a Non-Existent Israeli Settlement

Let Us Laugh Together, On Principle
Daniel Warner | counterpunch.org | 2019-06-17
The New York Times International Edition has decided to no longer publish political cartoons. The decision follows a scandal about a cartoon that appeared last April in which a blind President Donald Trump is holding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — depicted as a guide dog — on a leash. Trump is wearing a yarmulke; Netanyahu has…
counterpunch.org/2019/06/17/let-us-laugh-together-on-principle/

Let Us Laugh Together, On Principle
Daniel Warner | counterpunch.org | 2019-06-17
The New York Times International Edition has decided to no longer publish political cartoons. The decision follows a scandal about a cartoon that appeared last April in which a blind President Donald Trump is holding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — depicted as a guide dog — on a leash. Trump is wearing a yarmulke; Netanyahu has…
counterpunch.org/2019/06/17/let-us-laugh-together-on-principle/

'Blatant Theft': Netanyahu Unveils Illegal Settlement Named 'Trump Heights' in Occupied Syrian Territory
Jake Johnson, staff writer | commondreams.org | 2019-06-17
"Trump Heights is such a great name for the colony built on theft, since Trump's whole life has been about being wealthy and powerful enough to escape the consequences of his crimes." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/trump_heights_netanyahu.jpg
commondreams.org/news/2019/06/17/blatant-theft-netanyahu-unveils-illegal-settlement-named-trump-heights-occupied?cd-origin=rss

Israel's Secretive Nuclear Facility Leaking as Watchdog Finds Israel Has Nearly 100 Nukes
Whitney Webb | mintpressnews.com | 2019-06-17
Israel is one of only five nations in the world that refuse to sign the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, an international treaty aimed at ending the proliferation of nuclear weapons and achieving global nuclear disarmament.
mintpressnews.com/international-watchdog-finds-israel-has-nearly-100-nuclear-weapons/259274/

Trump's Middle East 'Deal of the Century' pushed back again
Richard Becker | liberationnews.org | 2019-06-17
'A deal that only the Israelis could love'…
liberationnews.org/trumps-middle-east-deal-of-the-century-pushed-back-again/

Golan's Syrians Will Strike Against Israeli Occupation
plenglish.com | 2019-06-17
Damascus, June 17 (Prensa Latina) Syrian social organizations in the territory of the Golan Heights announced a general strike against land encroachment and the colonizing plans of the Israeli occupiers.
www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=43348&SEO=golans-syrians-will-strike-against-israeli-occupation

Monday's News Brief: World population, Desertification Day, ocean protection, Nigeria, Yemen and Gaza
United Nations | un.org | 2019-06-17
To start this week, we cover: food aid diversions in Yemen; 9.7 billion of people on earth by 2050; Law of the Sea Convention; World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought; triple suicide bombing in Nigeria; and a solar power plant for health care in Gaza.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2019/06/1040691

Is Pompeo Angling to Interfere in British Politics?
Richard Silverstein | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-16
Apparently, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had quite a lively, candid conversation in a recent closed-door meeting with Jewish leaders. Among the invited guests, someone recorded Pompeo's comments, and they were quite revealing. | The Washington Post, which was given …
globalresearch.ca/pompeo-angling-interfere-british-politics/5680724

Plenty of Fish in Gaza Sea, but Not for Palestinians
Entsar Abu Jahal | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-16
In a dangerous development June 12, Israel announced a full naval closure on the Gaza Strip until further notice, denying Palestinian fishermen access to the sea. Israel said it took the meas…
globalresearch.ca/plenty-fish-gaza-sea-not-palestinians/5680772

Disinformation and False Accusations of Anti-Semitism
Heather Stroud | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-06-16
The smearing of George Galloway and widely reported disinformation that there was no evidence to support the claim that Viva Palestina delivered aid, raises serious concerns, not just in this case, but far beyond. It is seriously disturbing how disinformation and lazy 'cut and paste' journalism has become common place within the monopoly media of …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/06/disinformation-and-false-accusations-of-anti-semitism/

Trump Enjoys Bipartisan Support for His Plan to Eradicate the Palestinian Cause
Jonathan Cook | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-06-16
The White House's prolonged financial bullying of the Palestinian Authority (PA), the Palestinians' government-in-waiting, has reached the point where there are now credible warnings that it is close to collapse. The crisis has offered critics further proof of the administration's seemingly chaotic, often self-sabotaging approach to foreign policy matters. Meanwhile, US officials charged with resolving …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/06/trump-enjoys-bipartisan-support-for-his-plan-to-eradicate-the-palestinian-cause/

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

Netanyahu Opens 'Trump Settlement' in Israeli-occupied Golan
telesurenglish.net | 2019-06-16
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled Sunday Ramat Trump (Trump Heights), the new Golan Heights settlement named after the United States President Donald Trump. | RELATED: | 'I Will Name a Golan Town After Trump,' Grateful Netanyahu Says | "We're going to establish a new community, something that hasn't happened in many years, and in honor of President Donald Trump," Netanyahu said. | Netanyahu, however, cannot establish the new illegal settlement before the Septemb…
telesurenglish.net/news/Fake-Policy-Netanyahu-Inaugurates-Trump-Settlement-in-Israeli-occupied-Golan-20190616-0006.html

Trump's Middle East 'Deal of the Century' pushed back again
Richard Becker | liberationnews.org | 2019-06-16
'A deal that only the Israelis could love'…
liberationnews.org/trumps-middle-east-deal-of-the-century-pushed-back-again/

US, Israel and Saudis Pushing for War on Iran?
Stephen Lendman | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-16
What's going on in Washington and the Middle East is eerily reminiscent of what preceded Bush/Cheney's 2003 war on Iraq — weapons of mass deception the pretext. | All wars are based on Big Lies and deception. Pretexts are needed to …
globalresearch.ca/us-israel-saudis-pushing-war-iran/5680750

Palestinian and Jewish activists call on musician and social justice activist Xavier Rudd to cancel concerts in Israel
Tom Anderson | thecanary.co | 2019-06-15
Australian Palestinian and Jewish activists have called on singer and songwriter Xavier Rudd to cancel his planned concert in Israel: We are Australians, some of Palestinian background, some Jewish, and all for universal and equal human rights, who support the Palestinian call for artists, sportspeople, and others to boycott Israel until indigenous Pales…
thecanary.co/global/world-analysis/2019/06/15/palestinian-and-jewish-activists-call-on-musician-and-social-justice-activist-xavier-rudd-to-cancel-his-concerts-in-israel/

US: Washington Sees Unveiling of First Palestinian Art Museum
telesurenglish.net | 2019-06-15
The first Palestinian museum in Washinton D.C. opened its doors Saturday, displaying priceless collections of art and documents gathered from around the world for visitors. | RELATED: | US School District Pulls Palestine Course After Backlash | The Museum of Palestinian People (MPP) is the second museum of its kind in the U.S. and is currently showcasing work by five artists. The temporary exhibit is called "Reimagining a Future" and fea…
telesurenglish.net/news/US-Washington-Sees-Unveiling-of-First-Palestinian-Art-Museum-20190615-0008.html

Israeli Submarines Suspected of Sabotaging Shipping in Gulf of Oman. In Case of Conflict with Iran, Oil Prices could Double Overnight
Hans Stehling | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-15
It is known that the US has for long had a comprehensive and combined plan with Israel to attack Iranian targets with huge, non-nuclear, bunker-busting, 10 ton, GBU-43 air-blast bombs capable of destroying the deepest underground installations — these are …
globalresearch.ca/israeli-submarines-suspected-sabotaging-shipping-strait/5680669

The Hitlerization of Jeremy Corbyn (Among Others)
C. J. Hopkins | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-06-14
Every time you think the corporatocracy's manufactured anti-Semitism hysteria cannot possibly get more absurd, they somehow manage to outdo themselves. OK, stay with me now, because this is a weird one. Apparently, American Hitler and his cronies are conspiring with some secret group of "Jewish leaders" to stop British Hitler from becoming prime minister and …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/06/the-hitlerization-of-jeremy-corbyn-among-others/

Why I'm Optimistic About the 'Deal of the Century'. "Palestinian Struggle Centre Stage of Arab Politics"
David Hearst | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-14
In selling the yet-to-be-published " deal of the century" (DoC), its principle authors have said the following: | That the Palestinians are not yet capable of governing themselves (US president's son-in-law Jared Kushner); that Israel has a right to annex …
globalresearch.ca/why-im-optimistic-about-deal-century/5680593

"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

Kushner as a Colonial Administrator: Let's Talk About the 'Israeli Model'
Ramzy Baroud | counterpunch.org | 2019-06-14
In a TV interview on June 2, on the news docuseries "Axios" on the HBO channel, Jared Kushner opened up regarding many issues, in which his 'Deal of the Century' was a prime focus. The major revelation made by Kushner, President Donald Trump's adviser and son-in-law, was least surprising. Kushner believes that Palestinians are not…
counterpunch.org/2019/06/14/kushner-as-a-colonial-administrator-lets-talk-about-the-israeli-model/

Israel, America and Britain: Building a Pretext to Wage War on Iran, Setting the Scene for a Broader War?
Dr. David Halpin | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-14
At 11pm BST 13th of June 2019, the British Broadcasting Corporation, or more correctly, the British State Broadcaster, pumped this out on an ultra short bulletin, usual for this time of night. | (Sometimes it is difficult to rest the …
globalresearch.ca/israel-america-and-britain-building-a-pretext-to-wage-war-on-iran-setting-the-scene-for-a-broader-war/5680621

Pre-emptive Nuclear War: The Role of Israel in Triggering an Attack on Iran
Prof Michel Chossudovsky | globalresearch.ca | 2019-06-14
The text below is Chapter III of Michel Chossudovsky's book entitled: The Globalization of War. America's Long War against Humanity, Global Research Publishers, Montreal, 2015. To order the book directly from Global Research click here | This chapter provides a …
globalresearch.ca/pre-emptive-nuclear-war-role-israel-attack-iran/5677025

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…
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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…
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Palestinians overwhelmingly condemn German Parliament's anti-Palestinian resolution
patrick | bdsmovement.net | 2019-05-23
Palestinians overwhelmingly condemn German Parliament's anti-Palestinian resolution: Open LetterPalestinian civil society coalitions, human rights organizations, labor unions, and representatives of the Palestinian people, condemn in the strongest terms the German Parliament's resolution which is based on outright lies and equates the nonviolent BDS movement for Palestinian right…
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And the winner of Eurovision in apartheid Tel Aviv is
SAMIR | bdsmovement.net | 2019-05-18
And the winner of Eurovision in apartheid Tel Aviv is… : PACBI StatementMore than 150,000 people, hundreds of artists and over 100 LGBT+ organizations joined our calls to boycott Eurovision 2019 | Cultural Boycott Boycott Eurovision 2019May 18, 2019 | By: | | Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) …
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Tweet now to counter Israel's apartheid Eurovision final
SAMIR | bdsmovement.net | 2019-05-18
Tweet now to counter Israel's apartheid Eurovision final : Action Alert | | Eurovision is being broadcast from apartheid Tel Aviv right now- join us to counter it | May 18, 2019 | By: | | Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) …
bdsmovement.net/news/tweet-now-eurovision