(2021-06-16). Large Mural Painted on Closed Off Montgomery Street. indybay.org Demonstrations for Palestine Continue as Supporters Paint a | Street Mural in Front of the Israeli and Colombian Consulates…
(2021-06-16). Letter to Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra: Israeli Apartheid Not Welcome in Canadian Ports #BlocktheBoat. samidoun.net 
(The following letter was sent today to Canada's Transport Minister Omar Alghabra and called on "the Canadian government to stop legitimizing the crimes of apartheid…and suspend all instances of Zim-operated ships docking and unloading in Canadian ports.". This action is part of the growing demand that Canada must hold Israel accountable, through economic sanctions and a bilateral arms embargo.) June 15, 2021 Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra Ottawa, Ontario In recent weeks, people of conscience in Canada watched in horror as the Israeli regime ruthlessly targeted Palestinians from all regions of historic Pal…
(2021-06-16). From Dentist to Israeli Kingmaker: Mansour Abbas Isn't The Champion Palestinians Need. juancole.com Perth, Australia (- Special to Informed Comment) — "We will reclaim the lands that were expropriated from our people," said Dr. Mansour Abbas, 47, in a largely Arabic-language speech before the Knesset plenum. "This is a national cause of the first degree." This, he said right before being sworn in to join a patchwork coalition …
(2021-06-16). In Challenge to New Gov't, Far Right Israeli Extremists Chant "Death to Arabs" in Provocative March through Palestinian East Jerusalem. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Dia Hajj Yahya writes at the Israeli newspaper Arab 48 that because of extreme right Israeli squatters' deliberately provocative march through Palestinian neighborhoods, 33 Palestinians were injured during confrontations with the Israeli Occupation authorities in the area of the Old City in occupied Jerusalem on Tuesday, one of them by …
(2021-06-16). Extremist settlers hold 'flag march' chanting racist and abusive slogans against Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org As per reports, approximately 70,000 right-wing Israelis marched from the plaza of the Damascus Gate till the Western Wall, raising the Israeli flag and chanting racist slogans like "Death to Arabs", "May your village burn" and "A second Nakba is coming"
(2021-06-16). Over 16,000 Artists Sign Letter In Solidarity With Palestine. popularresistance.org Titled, "A Letter Against Apartheid," the statement was written by six Palestinian artists, who have asked to remain anonymous. It was initially signed by hundreds of Palestinian artists including filmmakers Annemarie Jacir, Elia Suleiman, and Farah Nabulsi; visual artists Emily Jacir and Larissa Sansour; actress Hiam Abbass; musicians Kamilya Jubran and Sama' Abdulhadi; and writers Elias Sanbar, Mohammed El-Kurd, Naomi Shihab Nye, Raja Shehadeh, Randa Jarrar, Suad Amiry, and Susan Abulhawa.
(2021-06-16). Thousands March in Solidarity with Palestine Amid G7 Summit in London. orinocotribune.com London (QNN)- Thousands of protesters gathered in London on Saturday as Jeremy Corbyn called for the G7 to support the Palestinian people. | The protest, organized by The Resist the G7 coalition as part of the "Resist G7: Day of Action for International Justice" rally, marched to Prime Minister Borris Johnson's official residence in Downing Street to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Protesters held placards and chanted "free, free Palestine". | The protesters demanded an end to complicity in Israel's war crimes against the Palestinians by the United Kingdom and other G7 governments. | Former Labo…
(2021-06-16). Israel's government: Same ax, new executioner. zcomm.org For Palestinians, the new leadership is merely like changing the executioner…
(2021-06-16). 6/15/21 Israel Bombs Gaza, Palestine Breaking Cease Fire. indybay.org The 4th largest military in the world thanks to US taxpayers giving $4 billion a year above the table to the American military base, apartheid settler colony known as Israel is at this moment bombing the open air prison known as Gaza, a part of Palestine, which population of 1.7 million is 45% children, and has no military and no air raid shelters. See twitter.com/hashtag/FreePalestine?src=hashtag_click | twitter.com/hashtag/SaveGaza?src=hashtag_click…
(2021-06-16). Saturday 6/19: The Tide is Shifting: Palestine Advocacy in 2021. indybay.org Webinar…
(2021-06-16). On 'Conflict', 'Peace' and 'Genocide': Time for New Language on Palestine and Israel. counterpunch.org On May 25, famous American actor, Mark Ruffalo, tweeted an apology for suggesting that Israel is committing 'genocide' in Gaza. "I have reflected and wanted to apologize for posts during the recent Israel/Hamas fighting that suggested Israel is committing 'genocide'," Ruffalo wrote, adding, "It's not accurate, it's inflammatory, disrespectful and is being used to justify
(2021-06-16). Dancing with the Israeli Flag in Jerusalem: What It Means and Why Palestinians Rage. globalresearch.ca Visit and follow us on Instagram at @
(2021-06-16). Cop Cars, Nectar, and the Soul of Nadav Schwartzman. counterpunch.org Nadav Schwartzman is a queer artist and graphic designer who was born thirty-two years ago on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. Because he grew up and went to school on land that is no longer called Palestine; because of what was done — now widely recognized as settler colonization — to the Indigenous people of that land for it to become Israel, Nadav plans to renounce his Israeli citizenship.
(2021-06-16). Israel violates ceasefire, carries out airstrikes on Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org 
Israel claims that the airstrikes were in response to the launch of incendiary balloons from the Gaza strip. This is the first violation of the May 20 ceasefire which brought an end to the brutal 11-day bombing of Gaza…
(2021-06-16). Protesters Prevent Israeli Container Ship From Docking. popularresistance.org An Israeli container ship was prevented from docking Monday at the Prince Rupert, B.C., port after a group of about 10 protesters — whose aim is to block Israel from shipping goods to North America — formed a picket line at an entrance to the Fairview container terminal.
(2021-06-16). Close Encounters of an Unprecedented Kind. counterpunch.org "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" — Psalm 133: 1 It's a good thing Israel's odd new government is in the Holy Land because the far left-centrist-far right coalition will need a miracle to survive. Pray. A tumultuous Israeli parliament narrowly approved a government aiming at centrism
(2021-06-16). Israel breaks ceasefire by launching airstrikes on Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — The Zionist regime has launched a new round of airstrikes on Gaza Strip, targetting a host of Hamas bases.
(2021-06-16). Netanyahu is Israel's most failed prime minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) — Netanyahu is arguably the most failed cabinet leader in the Israeli regime's history.
(2021-06-16). New Israeli Government, Same Israeli Apartheid. zcomm.org While being hailed by many as the opportunity for a fresh start, Naftali Bennett is at best a continuer of Netanyahu's policies and at worst an ideologue whose positions are to the right of Netanyahu's…
(2021-06-16). Monday 6/14: Israel's War on the Media. indybay.org Zoom Webinar…
(2021-06-16). Israel Struck Gaza Strip Despite Recent Ceasefire (Videos). southfront.org 
Illustrative image | Late on June 15, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck a number of military sites belonging to Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack was carried out in response to 20 fires sparked because of incendiary balloons launched earlier in the day on the territory of Israel."Fighter jets recently attacked Hamas military complexes that served as camps and meeting places for terrorist operatives in the Khan Yunis and Gaza brigades," the military said | ◊™◊ô◊¢◊ï◊&i…
(2021-06-16). Israel Bombs Gaza for First Time Since Fragile Ceasefire Took Effect. news.antiwar.com Israel bombed targets in the Gaza Strip early on Wednesday, marking the first airstrikes on the besieged enclaves since a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was reached on May 21st. The Israeli Defense Forces said the airstrikes were done in response to incendiary balloons that were launched into southern Israel from Gaza. The balloons …
(2021-06-16). New Israeli Government, Same Israeli Apartheid. counterpunch.org After 12 years, Israel finally inaugurated a new prime minister. While being hailed by many as the opportunity for a fresh start, Naftali Bennett is at best a continuer of Netanyahu's policies and at worst an ideologue whose positions are to the right of Netanyahu's. In 2013, as Middle East peace talks were set to
(2021-06-16). It wasn't just politics that led to Netanyahu's ouster — it was fear of his demagoguery. juancole.com 
By Dov Waxman | ( The Conversation) — There is something Shakespearean about Benjamin Netanyahu's downfall. As in a scene from "Julius Caesar," who was assassinated by Roman senators, Netanyahu was deposed by his former underlings, the leaders of the three right-wing parties that have joined the new government — Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Lieberman and …
(2021-06-15). Large Mural Painted on Closed Off Montgomery Street. indybay.org Demonstrations for Palestine Continue as Supporters Paint a | Street Mural in Front of the Israeli and Colombian Consulates…
(2021-06-15). Breaking the ties between the Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) and the Israeli Histadrut is a trade union, political and ethical duty. samidoun.net 
The following article was initially published in Spanish at El Salto Diario. by Liliana Córdova Kaczerginski, Jaldia Abubakra, and Daniel Lobato Bellido Context The definition of Israel as an apartheid state is beginning to spread internationally and unstoppably. In 2009 Palestinian and South African academics published a comprehensive report that determined that Israel was committing the crime of apartheid. The Russell Tribunal on Palestine, with the participation of the emeritus magistrate of the Spanish Supreme Court, José Antonio Martín Pallín, ruled in 2010 that Israel exercises systematic apartheid. Also tw…
(2021-06-15). Death without warning . electronicintifada.net Israel often bombed Palestinians in Gaza with no advance notice.
(2021-06-15). Israel Attacks Palestinian Rally in Occupied Jerusalem. telesurenglish.net Dozens of Palestinians on Tuesday rallied along the border areas between the Gaza Strip and Israel in protest against an Israeli march in East Jerusalem. | RELATED: | The protests mostly took place near the border fence between the southern town of Khan Younis and the northern town of Beit Hanoun, while Israeli soldiers stationed on the border fired live ammunition and tear gas canisters to disperse the protesters…
(2021-06-15). Israel kills Palestinian child as settlers steal land. electronicintifada.net Woman who was imprisoned by Israel fatally shot at checkpoint.
(2021-06-15). Iron Dome batteries deployed near Quds ahead of march. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — Palestinian local media have reported that the Israeli regime has deployed its air defense system near holy Quds ahead of Zionist settlers parade known as "Flag March" through Holy Quds.
(2021-06-15). Flag March 'Provocations' risk reigniting Israel-Hamas war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland has warned that the Zionist settlers march through Holy Quds could re-ignite another round of confrontation between Palestinian resistance groups and the Israeli regime.
(2021-06-15). Resist. groups urge Palestinians to stand against flag march. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — The Palestinian resistance groups said in a statement that all Palestinians must be ready to stand against the so-called flag march, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday by the Zionist settlers in occupied lands.
(2021-06-15). Whither Palestine? Whither Israel? zcomm.org After the Violence Spike, After the Abraham Accords, After Netanyahu…
(2021-06-15). Atlanta: Palestinian Youth Movement rallies. workers.org 
Atlanta June 12 — The Atlanta chapter of the Palestinian Youth Movement, along with other members of the Demilitarize Atlanta 2 Palestine Coalition, held a spirited rally on the steps of City Hall to present a series of demands. Atlanta, June 12. Credit: Demilitarize Atlanta 2 Palestine The demand to . . . |
(2021-06-15). On "Conflict", "Peace" and "Genocide": Time for New Language on Palestine and Israel. dissidentvoice.org 
On May 25, famous American actor, Mark Ruffalo, tweeted an apology for suggesting that Israel is committing 'genocide' in Gaza. "I have reflected and wanted to apologize for posts during the recent Israel/Hamas fighting that suggested Israel is committing 'genocide'," Ruffalo wrote, adding, "It's not accurate, it's inflammatory, disrespectful and is being used to justify …
(2021-06-15). McCarthyite Meltdown Shows how Russiagate, Syria Propaganda Captured 'Left' Media. orinocotribune.com 
By Aaron Maté — Jun 8, 2021 | In slandering me, The Young Turks demonstrated how Western chauvinism and careerism have been normalized in progressive media spaces. | On a recent episode of The Young Turks, the self-described "Home of Progressives", hosts Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian disparaged me in a McCarthyite rant. The apparent trigger was a mocking comment that I had tweeted at Uygur, in which I described a recent post of his about Israel-Palestine as "the worst tweet of all time." ( Israelis & Palestin…
(2021-06-15). 15 June, Vancouver: Day of Rage protest — Defend Jerusalem. samidoun.net 
Tuesday, 15 June 5: 30 pm Vancouver Art Gallery Georgia and Hornby, Pacific Centre Side Vancouver Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/3082398258710847/ VANCOUVER: EMERGENCY CALL TO ACTION Tomorrow hundreds of Israeli settlers will participate in the Zionist March of Flags to taunt and attack Palestinian neighbourhoods. Historically, this march has seen settlers chant "Death to Arabs" and swarmed Occupied Jerusalem, attacking Palestinians. In response, Palestinians are calling on us to mobilize to protect the Occupied Jerusalem community. We are calling for a day of rage tomorrow in Vancouver to defend Al-Aqs…
(2021-06-15). 15 June, NYC: Emergency Protest to Defend Palestine. samidoun.net 
Tuesday, 15 June 5: 30 pm Zionist Mission to the UN 800 2nd Ave NYC Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1159667421200689/ Join a day of rage by Palestinians in Jerusalem/Al-Quds, across occupied Palestine, in the refugee camps, and throughout the diaspora to resist a massive 'flag march' against Al-Aqsa Mosque by Zionist settlers | The article
(2021-06-15). New Israeli government, same Israeli apartheid. nationofchange.org 2021 marks 54 years of occupation, including 14 years of the siege of Gaza, and 28 years since the signing of the Oslo Accords that were supposed to create a Palestinian state.
(2021-06-15). When Academics Take the Side of State Power. counterpunch.org The growing divide in the United States between Zionists and supporters of Palestinian rights has led to pronounced tensions in academia. Much has been said about increasing pro-Palestinian student protests as well as the activities of pro-Israel boards of governors, presidents, deans, etc. The latter try to guard their campuses from pro-Palestinian faculty, student clubs,
(2021-06-15). Israel's New Secular Government: Lieberman Crows that he Sidelined Fundamentalist Ultra-Orthodox and, read his lips: "No new taxes" juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — A lot of attention is focused on Naftali Bennett, the new prime minister of Israel. But it should be remembered that he had been a bit player, and his 7 coalition allies are often headed by much more prominent and powerful figures who are in the coalition precisely in order …
(2021-06-15). What NPR's "All Things Considered" won't Tell you about the Iran Nuclear Issue (Like that Iran is Weak and has no Nukes while Israel is advanced and Does). juancole.com Mt. Berry, Ga. (Special to Informed Comment) — What news audiences of National Public Radio (NPR)'s All Things Considered have and have not heard about the Iranian nuclear program since the election of Joe Biden offers a neat boundary delineation of the Hallin spheres of mainstream reporting on the topic. Daniel Hallin's classic study of …
(2021-06-15). Gaza's children narrate how they survived the Israeli assault. juancole.com Wafa Aludaini | (Gaza) | — ( Middle East Monitor ) — Israel bombardment of Gaza has ended, but the pain and destruction remain. The stories of children who survived the latest onslaught have caused me anguish, and I hope they are never forgotten by the international community as it continues its dealing with the …
(2021-06-15). Monday 6/14: Israel's War on the Media. indybay.org Zoom Webinar…
(2021-06-15). Israel Deploys Iron Dome To Hold Nationalist March In Jerusalem, Hamas Warns Of Consequences. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On June 15th, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has deployed Iron Dome air defense batteries and raised its level of alert ahead of the Jerusalem Flag March. | Hamas warned it would respond to the right-wing march if it goes through as planned, potentially with rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. | Omer Bar-Lev, the newly sworn-in public security minister after a meeting with Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai and representatives of several Israeli defense agencies allowed the march to go on as plann…
(2021-06-15). Israel's Netanyahu may be ousted but his hard-line foreign policies remain. juancole.com 
By David Mednicoff | (The Conversation) — After two years of repeated and inconclusive Israeli elections, the advent of a new coalition government has ended the long era of Benjamin Netanyahu's prime ministership. Yet he leaves a legacy of hawkish policies that will likely remain intact. As a scholar of Middle Eastern politics, I think …
(2021-06-15). The fraud of Israel's new "government of change" wsws.org Lapid was tasked with forming a government after Netanyahu, who despite heading the largest party—Likud—in the March 23 elections, the fourth in two years, failed to do so.
(2021-06-15). New Israeli Government, Same Israeli Apartheid. dissidentvoice.org After 12 years, Israel finally inaugurated a new prime minister. While being hailed by many as the opportunity for a fresh start, Naftali Bennett is at best a continuer of Netanyahu's policies and at worst an ideologue whose positions are to the right of Netanyahu's. In 2013, as Middle East peace talks were set to …