(2019-06-25). Israel Blocks All Fuel Deliveries to Gaza. telesurenglish.net Israel has blocked all fuel deliveries to the Gaza Strip Tuesday after the government in Tel Aviv accused Palestinian groups of setting off incendiary balloons. | RELATED: | Palestinians Stand Together in Rejection of Trump's Peace Plan | According to a statement from the Palestinian civil affairs division of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, "the release of arson balloons from the Gaza Strip toward the State of Israel" caused many fires along the border with the Gaza Strip. | The Israeli Ministry of Defense said all fuel transf…
(2019-06-25). Revealed: UK Approved £14m in Arms Sales to Israel During Gaza Protests. globalresearch.ca 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….
(2019-06-25). The Day After: What if Israel Annexes the West Bank? dissidentvoice.org Calls for the annexation of the Occupied West Bank are gaining momentum in both Tel Aviv and Washington. But Israel and its American allies should be careful what they wish for. Annexing the Occupied Palestinian Territories will only reinforce the current rethink of the Palestinian strategy, as opposed to solving Israel's self-induced problems. Encouraged by …
(2019-06-25). The Day After: What Happens If Israel Annexes the West Bank? mintpressnews.com 
Calls for the annexation of the Occupied West Bank are gaining momentum in both Tel Aviv and Washington. But Israel and its American allies should be careful what they wish for. Annexing the Occupied Palestinian Territories will only reinforce the current rethink of the Palestinian strategy, as opposed to solving Israel's self-induced problems. | Encouraged by the Donald Trump administration's decision to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Israeli government officials fe…
(2019-06-25). Most Democratic Candidates Still Afraid to Criticise Israel's Violations of Palestinian Rights. globalresearch.ca The attitudes of Democratic voters toward the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have become decidedly more balanced in the past two decades. Favourable attitudes toward Palestinians are up, while attitudes toward Israel appear to be in decline. While overall views of Israel …
(2019-06-25). Headlines for June 25, 2019. democracynow.org Iran Says New U.S. Sanctions Shut Down Diplomatic Option, 300 Children Moved from Texas Border Patrol Station After Reports of Neglect, Inhumane Conditions, FBI Investigating Deaths of 3 Children, 1 Woman Found Near Texas' Southern Border, Trump Responds to E. Jean Carroll Rape Allegations: "She's Not My Type", Palestinians Resist Kushner's Middle East Workshop as Business Leaders Gather in Bahrain, Experts Warn Climate Crisis Exacerbating Heat Waves as 100+ Degree Temps Grip Europe, Chennai, India's 6th-Largest City, Has Almost Run Out of Water, SCOTUS Makes FOIA Requests More Difficult for Journalists, Oregon R…
(2019-06-25). Tuesday's Daily Brief: funding for Palestine refugees, families today, tech surveillance. un.org This Tuesday, we cover: a key fundraising conference for the UN Palestine refugee agency (UNRWA); a new UN report on families in 2019-2020; a call by an independent human rights expert to ban surveillance technology; 20,000 migrants rescued in the Sahara; and malnutrition in India.
(2019-06-25). U.S. Rejectionist Policy Toward Palestinian Participation, Rights. globalresearch.ca Upon hearing the news that Palestinian diplomat Dr. Hanan Ashrawi had been denied entry to the United States on a speaking engagement, my husband wrote an e-mail to Indiana Senator Mike Braun titled, 'Tell State Dept & Trump to give …
(2019-06-25). UN chief praises impact of Palestine refugee agency as 'our common success', at key pledging conference. un.org The work of the UN body responsible for assisting Palestine refugees, UNRWA, which has allowed millions of children to receive an education that promotes UN values of human rights and tolerance, as well as democracy and conflict resolution, should be viewed "not only as our common responsibility, but as our common success", said Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday.
(2019-06-25). From Tel Aviv to Tallahassee. mintpressnews.com Surrounded by Israeli dignitaries, accompanied by AIPAC checkbooks, Sheldon and Miriam Adelson, and Morton Klein of the Zionist Organization of America, Ron DeSantis' journey was nothing short of a full on fidelity cheer for Israel.
(2019-06-24). UK Approved $18 Million in Arms Sales to Israel During Deadly Gaza Protests. theantimedia.com (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 …
(2019-06-24). Anti-fascist except when they support Israel. dissidentvoice.org 
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 …
(2019-06-24). Bolton Is in Israel Conferring with Netanyahu How to Provoke US Attack on Iran. globalresearch.ca 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 …
(2019-06-24). Palestinians Stand Together in Rejection of Trump's Peace Plan. telesurenglish.net 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…
(2019-06-24). 'Deal of a Century': A Push for the Permanent Occupation of Palestine. therealnews.com 
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…
(2019-06-24). Monday's Daily Brief: human rights in the Near East and a Forum for Refugees. un.org 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.
(2019-06-24). RwandAir launches direct flights to Tel Aviv. cgtn.com 
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…
(2019-06-24). In Israel the Push to Destroy Jerusalem's Iconic Al-Aqsa Mosque Goes Mainstream. mintpressnews.com 
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.
(2019-06-24). Secret US-Russia-Israel National Security Summit in Jerusalem: What is the Hidden Agenda? globalresearch.ca 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 …
(2019-06-24). An Open Letter To My Fellow American, Civil Servant Jared Kushner. commondreams.org You are wasting time and taxpayers' dollars trying to whitewash 52 years of Israeli military occupation…
(2019-06-24). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca 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…
(2019-06-23). Provoking Iran Could Start a War and Crash the World Economy. globalresearch.ca 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 …
(2019-06-21). Jerusalem's Old City: How Palestine's Past is Being Slowly Erased. dissidentvoice.org 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 …
(2019-06-21). This Palestinian Activist Got Swept Up in the War on Terror. Decades Later, ICE Tried to Secretly Deport Him to Israel. theintercept.com 
Abdelhaleem Ashqar was targeted in a trifecta of post-9/11 prosecutions. He spent 11 years in federal prison before ending up in ICE's custody.
(2019-06-20). Annexation: How Israel Already Controls More Than Half of the West Bank. mintpressnews.com 
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.
(2019-06-20). Milton Nascimento fans urge him to cancel Israel show. bdsmovement.net 
Milton Nascimento fans urge him to cancel Israel show: UpdateFans attending European tour dates join Palestinian and Brazilian arts organizations in urging star to cancel apartheid Tel Aviv show | Cultural BoycottJune 20, 2019 | By: | | Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)
(2019-06-20). An Invitation You Can't Refuse: How Rep. Steny Hoyer Makes Sure AIPAC's Israel Junket Is Well Attended. theintercept.com Pressure on freshmen in Congress to sign up for Steny Hoyer's Israeli adventure has intensified as AIPAC is determined to prove its continued relevance.
(2019-06-19). On UN World Refugee Day Palestinians Keep Their Right of Return Alive Through Hope, Resistance. mintpressnews.com 
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.
(2019-06-19). Israel's Far-Right Seizes on Settlement Rape Case to Boost Electoral Prospects. mintpressnews.com 
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.
(2019-06-18). Trump's Middle East 'Deal of the Century' pushed back again. liberationnews.org 
'A deal that only the Israelis could love'
(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…
(2019-06-16). Rasmea Odeh speaks on Palestine and political repression. fightbacknews.org 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…
(2019-06-14). Puma is devoted to universal equality and apartheid. Wait…what!? bdsmovement.net 
Puma is devoted to universal equality and apartheid. Wait…what!?: Action AlertTake action to tell Puma: You can't be devoted to "universal equality" while supporting Israel's apartheid regime. | Boycott PumaJune 14, 2019 | By: | | Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)
(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.
(2019-06-12). 240 Jewish and Israeli scholars to German government: boycotts are a legitimate and non-violent tool of resistance. bdsmovement.net 
240 Jewish and Israeli scholars to German government: boycotts are a legitimate and non-violent tool of resistance: In the News"We reject this motion, which is based on the false allegation that BDS as such equals anti-Semitism. We call on the German government not to endorse this motion and to fight anti-Semitism, while respecting and protecting freedom of speech and of associa…
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
