Monthly Archives: August 2021

2021-08-31: News Headlines

Ben Slowey (2021-08-31). Milwaukee activists, artists campaign to increase Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions awareness. liberationnews.org BDS activists have launched a Milwaukee-wide Palestine solidarity letter encouraging artists and creatives of all kinds to endorse the cultural boycott of Israel.

Editor (2021-08-31). Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics — Book Review. mronline.org "Except for Palestine" is a remarkable little book. Within it, the authors Hill and Plitnick present the larger picture that the self-proclaimed progressive "universal" values of the United States are argued for in many troubled spots of the world, except for Palestine.

Hamza Abu Eltarabesh (2021-08-31). Why Gaza won't be crushed. electronicintifada.net Some families suffered immense losses in both 2014 and this year.

Philip Giraldi (2021-08-31). Always Another War: America and Israel Together Against Iran. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2021-08-31). Israeli filmmaker Ra'anan Alexandrowicz's The Viewing Booth: Changing hearts and minds? wsws.org Ra'anan Alexandrowicz's 2019 documentary explores the notion that exposing pro-Israeli viewers to videos depicting the brutality of the military occupation of the West Bank alone can alter consciousness.

Tamara Nassar (2021-08-30). Gaza child shot in neck by Israeli sniper dies. electronicintifada.net Occupation forces have killed 73 Palestinian children so far this year.

teleSUR (2021-08-30). Israel Killed 9 Palestinian Children and Wounded 556 Others. telesurenglish.net Between May 7 and July 31, 2021, Israel killed nine Palestinian children, injured 556 others and detained at least 170 children in occupied Al-Quds, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) denounced. | RELATED: | In a report published last week, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) also denounced that Israel targeted 116 private kindergartens and destroyed 140 public school…

Staff (2021-08-30). Frankfurt Palestine stand highlights struggles of imprisoned Palestinian women. samidoun.net Samidoun Deutschland organized a Palestine Stand in central Frankfurt on Sunday, 29 August 2021. The action, organized at Hauptwache, highlighted the cases of several Palestinian women prisoners, including Israa Jaabis, Anhar al-Deek, Fadwa Hamadeh and Yasmin Jaber. Organizers set up a display of photos and calls to action highlighting imprisoned Palestinian students and calling for […] | The article

Editor2 (2021-08-30). Palestine's Africa Dichotomy: Is Israel Really 'Winning' Africa? orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud — Aug 24, 2021 | The To answer the above questions, one has to appreciate the new Great Game u…

Staff (2021-08-30). Headlines for August 30, 2021. democracynow.org Up to 10 People Killed in U.S. Strike in Kabul, Rockets Fired at Airport as Withdrawal Deadline Nears, Hurricane Ida Slams into Louisiana, Killing One Person, Cutting Power to Entire City of New Orleans, Florida Judge Says Schools Can Impose Mask Mandates; Dr. Fauci Banks Vaccine Mandates for Students, Rev. Jesse Jackson Transfers to Rehab as Wife Moves to ICU; Conservative Radio Hosts Die of COVID-19, Thousands Rally for Voting Rights on Anniversary of March on Washington, 30 Yemeni Soldiers Killed in Attack During Military Exercise, Israel Launches New Airstrikes on Gaza; Soldiers Use Live Fire on Palestinian P…

Peoples Dispatch (2021-08-30). Islamic State claims rocket attack on Kabul airport and other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode of the Daily Round-up we look at reports of civilian casualties after a US drone strike in Kabul; protests against police brutality by farmers in India as the struggle crosses 9 months; protests by Palestinians in Gaza against the crushing 14 year long Israeli siege; the March on Washington for Voting Rights in the US to demand better protections against voter suppression laws in the US; and a warning issued by the Executive Committee of the Permanent Assembly of Human Rights of Bolivia (APDHB) of coup leader Jeanine Anez's possible escape from prison.

Ramzy Baroud (2021-08-30). 'Blood for Blood': On Jenin and Israel's Fear of an Armed Palestinian Rebellion. counterpunch.org The killing of four young Palestinians by Israeli occupation soldiers in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, on August 16, is a consequential event, the repercussions of which are sure to be felt in the coming weeks and months. The four Palestinians — Saleh Mohammed Ammar, 19, Raed Ziad Abu Seif, 21,

Joris Leverink (2021-08-30). Organizing against militarism from Israel to Europe. roarmag.org Israeli soldier launches a skylark drone near the border to Gaza. Photo: By the end of 2020, a total of 82.4 million people worldwide had been forcibly displaced from their homes according to the

Peoples Dispatch (2021-08-30). Israel suppresses weekend Gaza protests with violence, airstrikes; injures close to 30. peoplesdispatch.org Gazan have been holding demonstrations to demand the lifting of the 14-year-long Israeli blockade and resolved to continue protesting until their demands are met…

Morgan Artyukhina (2021-08-30). Protest outside White House as Israeli PM seeks assurance of U.S. support for apartheid. liberationnews.org Protesters rallied outside the White House Aug. 26 as Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was set to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden.

Sahand Yazdanyar (2021-08-30). It's Time for the US to Reassess Its Relationship With Israel. counterpunch.org In April 1996, Israeli artillery shells rained down on a United Nations compound where hundreds of civilians were taking refuge. As the shells exploded and the building collapsed, 106 civilians died and another 116 were injured. The attack, now known as the Qana Massacre, was part of a larger Israeli offensive known as Operation Grapes

The Jewish Voice (2021-08-30). Chicago Judge Strips Mother of Parental Rights for Being Unvaccinated. globalresearch.ca

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2021-08-30: News Headlines

Ramzy Baroud (2021-08-30). 'Blood for Blood': On Jenin and Israel's Fear of an Armed Palestinian Rebellion. counterpunch.org The killing of four young Palestinians by Israeli occupation soldiers in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, on August 16, is a consequential event, the repercussions of which are sure to be felt in the coming weeks and months. The four Palestinians — Saleh Mohammed Ammar, 19, Raed Ziad Abu Seif, 21,

Staff (2021-08-30). Frankfurt Palestine stand highlights struggles of imprisoned Palestinian women. samidoun.net Samidoun Deutschland organized a Palestine Stand in central Frankfurt on Sunday, 29 August 2021. The action, organized at Hauptwache, highlighted the cases of several Palestinian women prisoners, including Israa Jaabis, Anhar al-Deek, Fadwa Hamadeh and Yasmin Jaber. Organizers set up a display of photos and calls to action highlighting imprisoned Palestinian students and calling for […] | The article

Editor2 (2021-08-30). Palestine's Africa Dichotomy: Is Israel Really 'Winning' Africa? orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud — Aug 24, 2021 | The To answer the above questions, one has to appreciate the new Great Game u…

Allan Fisher (2021-08-30). Saturday 8/28: Free Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Water and Ocean Streets, Santa Cruz…

Staff (2021-08-30). Headlines for August 30, 2021. democracynow.org Up to 10 People Killed in U.S. Strike in Kabul, Rockets Fired at Airport as Withdrawal Deadline Nears, Hurricane Ida Slams into Louisiana, Killing One Person, Cutting Power to Entire City of New Orleans, Florida Judge Says Schools Can Impose Mask Mandates; Dr. Fauci Banks Vaccine Mandates for Students, Rev. Jesse Jackson Transfers to Rehab as Wife Moves to ICU; Conservative Radio Hosts Die of COVID-19, Thousands Rally for Voting Rights on Anniversary of March on Washington, 30 Yemeni Soldiers Killed in Attack During Military Exercise, Israel Launches New Airstrikes on Gaza; Soldiers Use Live Fire on Palestinian P…

Joris Leverink (2021-08-30). Organizing against militarism from Israel to Europe. roarmag.org Israeli soldier launches a skylark drone near the border to Gaza. Photo: By the end of 2020, a total of 82.4 million people worldwide had been forcibly displaced from their homes according to the

Peoples Dispatch (2021-08-30). Israel suppresses weekend Gaza protests with violence, airstrikes; injures close to 30. peoplesdispatch.org Gazan have been holding demonstrations to demand the lifting of the 14-year-long Israeli blockade and resolved to continue protesting until their demands are met…

Sahand Yazdanyar (2021-08-30). It's Time for the US to Reassess Its Relationship With Israel. counterpunch.org In April 1996, Israeli artillery shells rained down on a United Nations compound where hundreds of civilians were taking refuge. As the shells exploded and the building collapsed, 106 civilians died and another 116 were injured. The attack, now known as the Qana Massacre, was part of a larger Israeli offensive known as Operation Grapes

Morgan Artyukhina (2021-08-30). Protest outside White House as Israeli PM seeks assurance of U.S. support for apartheid. liberationnews.org Protesters rallied outside the White House Aug. 26 as Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was set to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden.

The Jewish Voice (2021-08-30). Chicago Judge Strips Mother of Parental Rights for Being Unvaccinated. globalresearch.ca

Editor2 (2021-08-29). Dozens of Palestinians Injured in Israeli Crackdown on Protests. orinocotribune.com Tens of Palestinians were wounded as Israeli troops attacked several anti-settlement protests across the occupied West Bank on Friday. | Two Palestinians were hit by rubber bullets fired by the Israeli troops at a weekly anti-settlement rally in the flashpoint town of Beita, south of Nablus. The Palestine Red Crescent ambulance service said 26 others suffered breathing difficulties due to inhaling tear gas fired by the Israeli forces. | Since May, Beita has seen intensified clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians protesting against a settlement outpost that has been recently established on Sobeih Mountain…

Anonymous669 (2021-08-29). New Escalation In Gaza: Israel Struck Hamas Positions Following Violent Protests (Photos, Videos). southfront.org FILE PHOTO: Israeli F-15 fighter jet © Reuters | Early on August 29, Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip in response to what was called "riots" by Palestinian protesters. | In a statement, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that the airstrikes hit a military compound used for manufacturing weapons and training as well as an entrance to a tunnel of the Hamas Movement, the de-facto ruler of Gaza. | "The strikes were in response to Hamas launching incendiary balloons into Israeli territ…

Anonymous103 (2021-08-29). Bennett Had A "Great Meeting" With "Sleepy Joe" Amid Approaching Resumption Of Nuclear Talks. southfront.org

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