(2020-12-27). Two injured in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org The airstrikes on Saturday also caused damage to a hospital, a mosque and a several residential buildings. Electricity and water supply of the citizens of Gaza was also affected…
(2020-12-27). Israel hopes third lockdown will be last. laprensalatina.com By Pablo Duer Jerusalem, Dec 27 (efe-epa).- Israel on Sunday began a third lockdown and drastically reduced social activity while authorities continue to roll out a mass vaccination campaign. Third time lucky — at least this is what the Israeli government is hoping for. The Israeli response to Covid-19 has gone from exemplary in the …
(2020-12-27). Israel and the UAE working together to eliminate UNRWA: Report. middleeasteye.net 
Israel and the UAE working together to eliminate UNRWA: Report | Report in Le Monde says Abu Dhabi would be 'rallying to a long-standing demand from Israel', which has long insisted the Palestinian refugee agency perpetuates conflict | Sun, 12/27/2020 – 19: 44 | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L), US President Donald Trump (C) and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahya…
(2020-12-27). Is Iran Contemplating Vengeance in Regards to the Murder of Its Two Prominent Leaders? globalresearch.ca Brigadier General Mohsen Fakhrizadeh of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Command (IRGC) and Iran's most important nuclear scientist was assassinated not too far from Tehran recently. Iran immediately accused Israel , an allegation confirmed by a senior Washington official soon after. …
(2020-12-27). The 2020s Bring The Crises We Face Into Clear Focus. popularresistance.org The 2020s is the beginning of an era in which the roots of the crises we face are coming into clear focus. The Trump administration openly exposed these crises through its candid disdain for the wellbeing of people and the planet. But the systems that are bringing our demise – capitalism, white supremacy, racism, colonialism, patriarchy and imperialism – have been in place for a long time, since the founding of the United States on stolen land using forced labor. | I interviewed Miko Peled, an author and activist for Palestinian rights, on Clearing the FOG this week about current affairs in the Occupied Palestini…
(2020-12-27). Israelis on high alert after Iran scientist assassination. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah says the Israeli regime's forces are on high alert after the assassination of top Iranian scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
(2020-12-27). Israel to approve thousands of settlement units. yenisafak.com Israel intends to approve thousands of settlement units in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem before the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden in January, according to local media.The Israeli KAN channel said the Israeli High Council of Planning and Building — an Israeli official body that supervises settlement construction — will convene in the coming two weeks to approve the construction of thousands of settlement units in the occupied territory.The channel said the plans are already ready but require approval from the council, adding that Israeli authorities aim to approve the construction befo…
(2020-12-26). Palestinians, Advocates Blast New U.S. Rule Requiring 'Made in Israel' Label on Settlement Goods. commondreams.org "Such a decision attempts to legitimize settlement-manufactured goods as well as the theft of Palestinian land and products," said Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/psag.jpg …
(2020-12-26). Thousands Reportedly Protest Outside Netanyahu's Residence in Jerusalem – Videos. sputniknews.com Anti-government demonstrations have been ongoing for over six months, with citizens demanding Bibi's resignation over the trial on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust and the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Netanyahu denies any wrongdoing.
(2020-12-26). A Country in Turmoil. zcomm.org Why Netanyahu is a Symptom, Not Cause of Israel's Political Crisis…
(2020-12-26). The real Corbyn 'tragedy' — and 'Jewish Currents' refusal to publish an opposing view. zcomm.org In a recent article on the "tragedy" of Jeremy Corbyn, Jewish Currents overlooks the rightwing bigoted records of those criticizing Corbyn because of his support for Palestinian rights…
(2020-12-25). Turkey wants better ties with Israel, but has 'issues with people at the top level' — Erdogan. rt.com 
Ankara is seeking to have better relations with Tel Aviv, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip has said, while also criticizing Israel's top leadership and condemning its "merciless acts" towards Palestinians. | 'We would like to bring our ties to a better point," Erdogan said, but yet again criticized Israel's policies towards Palestine. | "The Palestine policy is our red line. It is impossible for us to accept Israel's Palestine policies. Their merciless acts there are unacceptable," Erdogan said. Ankara has been vocally opposing Israel's occupation of the West Bank and its annexation plans and illegal settlement…
(2020-12-25). "The United States of America Has Gone Mad": John le Carré on Iraq War, Israel & U.S. Militarism. democracynow.org 
The legendary British author John le Carré has died at the age of 89. In the lead-up to the Iraq invasion, John le Carré was a fierce critic of President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair. In January 2003, he published a widely read essay called "The United States of America Has Gone Mad." John le Carré read the essay during an appearance on Democracy Now! in 2010.
(2020-12-25). Israel Bombs Gaza Strip While Protests Continue in West Bank. telesurenglish.net Israeli jets have bombarded several civilian targets in At Tuffah neighborhood this Friday, including the Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, Al-Dorra Hospital for Children, and Al Bureij refugee camp. | RELATED: | The Israeli strikes caused power cuts throughout the enclave. Material damage in civilian structures has been reported. The Israeli occupation forces has claimed it had directed the attacks at "Hamas targets" in response to alleged rockets…
(2020-12-25). Jewish non-profit played significant role in Trump pardons: Report. middleeasteye.net 
Jewish non-profit played significant role in Trump pardons: Report | Aleph Institute, which focuses on Jewish prisoners' rights, advocated for at least five of Trump's 24 presidential pardons, including three that were announced this week | Fri, 12/25/2020 – 19: 32 | Trump has been brandishing his presidential pardon powers (AFP) | A Jewish non-profit organisation focusing on prisoners' rights played a signifi…
(2020-12-25). Al-Akhbar under cyberattack for reporting Saudi and Emirati bankrolling Israel deals. middleeasteye.net 
Al-Akhbar under cyberattack for reporting Saudi and Emirati bankrolling Israel deals | The Lebanese newspaper published a report on Riyadh and Abu Dhabi's plans to finance the new Arab normalisation agreements with Israel
| Fri, 12/25/2020 – 11: 56 | The reception space of the Lebanese Al-Akhbar newspaper office in Beirut (Screengrab\Haitham al-Mousawi) | The website of the Le…
(2020-12-25). Recidivist Criminal and Constitutional Outlaw Trump Rushes to Pardon Criminal Lawbreakers. commondreams.org Trump and future presidents cannot be allowed to brazenly dishonor justice and undermine the rule of law. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/roger_stone_0_1.jpg …
(2020-12-24). Arabic press review: UAE sends expired Covid-19 kits to Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Arabic press review: UAE sends expired Covid-19 kits to Gaza | Meanwhile, Kuwait detains six children recruited by Islamic State group via video games; new trial faces Algerian journalist released after serving term for threatening national unity | Thu, 12/24/2020 – 12: 37 | A Palestinian medical worker performs a Covid-19 test on a woman at a mosque in Gaza City on 20 September 2020 | UAE s…
(2020-12-24). What will Israel's next government look like? It depends on us. zcomm.org I want my political party to stand for social equality with sufficient safety nets to provide for the weakened sectors of the society…
(2020-12-23). Ralph Nader: He's a Cookbook! counterpunch.org 
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