(2024-02-27). HRW accuses Israel of violating ICJ order, blocking Gaza aid. newarab.com
(2024-02-27). Miko Peled: The Predicament Of Palestinian Refugees Amid Genocide. mintpressnews.com To fully understand the genocide taking place in the Gaza Strip, we need to look at how Israel has strategically distanced itself from any responsibility for the fate of the Palestinian refugees. Israel has consistently used lies and fabrications to lay the blame for the Palestinian refugees on others. Initially, it was the fault of …
(2024-02-27). Miko Peled: The Predicament Of Palestinian Refugees Amid Genocide. mintpressnews.com To fully understand the genocide taking place in the Gaza Strip, we need to look at how Israel has strategically distanced itself from any responsibility for the fate of the Palestinian refugees. Israel has consistently used lies and fabrications to lay the blame for the Palestinian refugees on others. | Initially, it was the fault of the "Arabs" for promising the Palestinians they could leave while the Arab armies kicked the Jews out of Palestine, after which they would be able to return. The Palestinians fell for this, so the Zionist story goes, and now it is too bad for them they cannot return. Even if this wa…
(2024-02-27). Israel to assault Rafah even if ceasefire agreed: Netanyahu. newarab.com Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with CBS about the brewing offensive on Rafah, as the
(2024-02-27). New reports confirm months of Israeli torture, abuse, and sexual violence against Palestinian prisoners. mondoweiss.net For months Palestinian prisoners have shared testimonies of torture at the hands of Israeli military and prison authorities. New reports shed more light on the abuse, particularly sexual violence, carried out inside Israeli detention centers.
(2024-02-27). MIT suspends pro-Palestinian group following "emergency action for Rafah" protest. wsws.org The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has suspended the pro-Palestinian Coalition Against Apartheid after the group conducted an "emergency action for Rafah" on February 12 outside the student center at the prestigious scientific institution.
(2024-02-27). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 144: Israel and Hamas contradict Biden claim that Gaza ceasefire is close. mondoweiss.net A proposed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is reported to include a temporary 40-day truce, the release of 40 Israeli captives in return for 400 Palestinian prisoners, and the entry of humanitarian aid and mobile shelters into Gaza.
(2024-02-27). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 144: Israel and Hamas contradict Biden claim that Gaza ceasefire is close. mondoweiss.net
(2024-02-27). Philadelphia: High school students walk out for Palestine. workers.org Philadelphia Over 150 youth from Philadelphia high schools walked out of classes on Feb. 23 to demonstrate for Palestine. Marching from a number of different high schools, they converged on City Hall where several students spoke out or recited poems reflecting the horror and anger at the genocide the U.S. . . . |
(2024-02-27). Media's Israel bias exposed by US soldier who set himself on fire to protest Gaza genocide. geopoliticaleconomy.substack.com Subscribe now The Western media showed its extreme bias by whitewashing the fatal protest of US airman Aaron Bushnell, who set himself on fire outside Israel's embassy in Washington, DC while shouting "Free Palestine!" and "I will no longer be complicit in genocide!". Scientific studies have found that roughly 60% of people in the United …
(2024-02-27). Why Would Anyone Kill One's Self In An Attempt To Stop A War? popularresistance.org Four years ago in 2018, after returning from a Veterans For Peace trip to Viet Nam, I wrote an article called "Why Would Anyone Kill One's Self In an Attempt to Stop A War?" | Now, four years later, in the past three months, two persons in the United States have taken their own lives in an attempt to change U.S. policies on Palestine and call for a Ceasefire and stop US funding to the State of Israel that would be used to kill in the Israeli genocide of Gaza. | A yet unidentified woman, wrapped in a Palestinian flag, set herself on fire in front of the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, Georgia on December 1, 2023.
(2024-02-27). 'I Will No Longer be Complicit in Genocide': U.S. Soldier Dies of Self-Immolation in Protest of War on Gaza. scheerpost.com
english.almanar.com.lb (2024-02-27). Fierce Gaza Clashes Leave Israeli Soldiers Dead or InjuredAl-Qassam Brigades announced late Tuesday observing Israeli helicopters evacuating the soldiers dead or injured in the fierce clashes which erupted in Al-Zeitoun neighborhood, Gaza City.
Al-Qassam fighters had bombarded the advancing troops in Al-Zeitoun neighborhood with mortar shells, destroying a Merkava tank and a D9 bulldozer in the same area.
(2024-02-27). US Soldier Self-Immolates In Opposition To Israel's Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org Aaron Bushnell, an active duty member of the US Air Force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC on Sunday, February 25 to protest Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and his country's support to the war. | Bushnell live streamed his "extreme act of protest" on Twitch and stated, "I am an active duty member of the US Air Force and I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of their colonizers, it is not extreme at all. This is what our ruling class has decide…
(2024-02-27). Beto O'Rourke Backs Michigan "Uncommitted" Campaign to "Pressure" Biden on Gaza. truthout.org Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) has added his voice to the chorus of prominent politicians backing the campaign in Michigan to vote "uncommitted" in the Democratic primary on Tuesday in order to send a message to President Joe Biden to stop the genocide in Gaza. In an interview last week with Michigan Advance, O'Rourke, who formerly ran against Biden but then endorsed him in 2020 after… |
(2024-02-27). We Must Resist Any Erasure of Why Aaron Bushnell's Young Life Came to an End. truthout.org Aaron Bushnell died for Palestine. Bushnell, a 25-year-old active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C. Sunday afternoon after declaring that he would "no longer be complicit in genocide." As the flames consumed him, a police officer pointed a gun at Bushnell, who yelled out the words "Free Palestine" in pained screams until his… |
(2024-02-27). Self-immolation of Aaron Bushnell an "indicator…of the profound change in consciousness in the United States" peoplesdispatch.org People across the world have highlighted the bravery and sacrifice of the US active duty soldier who was protesting the genocide in Gaza…
(2024-02-27). Palestinian PM Mohammad Shtayyeh resigns over Gaza genocide. newarab.com The Prime Minister of the Shtayyeh's government will function as a caretaker government until a technocratic government is formed, sources told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | "President Mahmoud Abbas accepted Shtayyeh's resignation," sources added. | Shtayyeh announced in a statement at the start of a cabinet session held in the city of Ramallah that he had submitted the resignation…
(2024-02-27). "Free Palestine!": Active Duty Air Force Member and Anarchist Aaron Bushnell Dies After Act of Self-Immolation in front of Israeli Embassy in DC. itsgoingdown.org On February 25th, 25 year-old Aaron Bushnell, an active duty member of the US Air Force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC, in an act of protest against the continued US support of the ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people by the state of Israel….
(2024-02-27). Opposing genocide in Gaza, US Air Force soldier live-streams self-immolation in front of Israeli embassy. wsws.org As 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell succumbed to the flames, he repeatedly shouted, "Free Palestine!"
(2024-02-27). Richmond, Virginia history teacher removed for lesson on Gaza genocide. wsws.org Behind the actions against Catharine Massalha are powerful right wing forces. After a student recorded her in December, the student's father sent the 12-minute audio recording to the Defense of Freedom Institute (DFI), and the recording and a transcript were subsequently published by the Washington Examiner in late January.
(2024-02-27). The Logic of Zionism: From Nationalist Myth to the Gaza Genocide. wsws.org Mehring Books is pleased to announce the publication of a new volume featuring three lectures given by David North in response to the eruption of war in Gaza.
(2024-02-27). Berlin Film Festival: Artists courageously speak out against Israel's genocide despite right-wing media agitation. wsws.org In a significant blow to the German political establishment and media the documentary film No Other Land won the Panorama Audience Award at this year's‚ÄÜ film festival. A number of film makers made powerful statements against Israel's genocide.
(2024-02-27). Hamas Calls on ICJ to Stop Israel's War on Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com President of the Judges, Judge Nawaf Salam gestures ahead of public hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands on legal consequences of Israeli actions in the Palestinian territory on February 26, 2024 ( Nikos Oikonomou — Anadolu Agency ) The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas has called on the International Court…
(2024-02-27). Palestine thanks the world for support in ICJ hearing. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Government thanked on Tuesday the countries that presented arguments before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to denounce Israeli crimes in the occupied territories, especially in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-27). ICJ Closes Final Day of Hearings on the Occupation of Palestinian Territory. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle Nations call on the court to recognize that Israel's occupation of the West Bank territories is illegal A number of nations and entities came together in a UN top court at the Hague to further condemn Israel on the final day of the International Court of Justice ICJ's hearing on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory on 26…
(2024-02-27). China Affirms Palestinian People's Right To Wage Armed Struggle. popularresistance.org The government of China has made an extremely important statement affirming the right of the Palestinian people to engage in armed struggle for liberation. | Speaking on February 22, on the second day of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s hearings on 'The Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jersusalem', held at the Hague, Holland, Ma Xinmin, Legal Adviser to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, referring to the results of the 'Six Day War' in June 1967, that 57 years have passed since Israel began its occupation a…
(2024-02-27). Gaza on brink of famine as Palestinian government resigns. newarab.com According to Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA chief, the last
(2024-02-27). When The Slaughter Stops In Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au When the slaughter stops in Gaza | I will get to those cobwebs, promise, | and water that monstera, | and clean out that goo in the fridge. | When the slaughter stops in Gaza | I will youtube how to grow strawberries, | and whether dinosaurs ever had feathers, | and what's the deal with hibachis‚Ää—‚Ää | is it something to do with fondue? | When the slaughter stops in Gaza | I will brush my hair out finally, | and call…
(2024-02-27). Biden Claims Temporary Ceasefire Deal Is "Close" and Could Take Effect Next Week. truthout.org President Joe Biden's claim Monday that a temporary cease-fire deal is "close" and could take effect as soon as next week reportedly took Israel's leadership by surprise and was quickly downplayed by Hamas officials, who said there were still major disputes between the two sides on key issues. Biden told NBC's Seth Meyers that Israeli negotiators have agreed "that they would not engage in… |
(2024-02-27). Israel agrees to ceasefire and prisoner exchange terms in Paris talks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Sources speaking to Al Jazeera have disclosed the initial framework terms for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, recently agreed upon by Israel in Paris negotiations.According to these sources, Israel has consented to the release of 400 Palestinian detainees, which notably includes individuals serving high sentences. In return, Israel will see the release of 40 of its prisoners, including women and the elderly.Furthermore, the terms outline Israel's commitment to allowing the gradual return of displaced individuals to the northern Gaza Strip, with an exception made for those of military service age. Isr…
(2024-02-27). Jewish Voice for Peace Protest at 30 Rock Precedes Biden's "Late Night" Appearance. truthout.org On Monday afternoon, dozens of Jewish protesters and their allies demonstrated at the headquarters for NBC television in New York City, demanding that President Joe Biden — who was appearing there later in the day — call for an Israeli ceasefire in Gaza. Since October 7, Israel's genocidal siege and bombardment of Gaza has killed almost 30,000 Palestinians, including more than 12,300 children. |
(2024-02-27). Biden expects Gaza ceasefire by March 4. muslimmirror.com Washington : US President Joe Biden has said that he expects a ceasefire to take effect in Gaza by next Monday (March 4) on the conclusion of negotiations to free Israeli hostages being held by Hamas. "I hope by the end of the weekend," he said on Monday when asked by reporters when he expected …
(2024-02-27). Biden expects Gaza ceasefire by March 4. muslimmirror.com Washington : US President Joe Biden has said that he expects a ceasefire to take effect in Gaza by next Monday (March 4) on the conclusion of negotiations to free Israeli hostages being held by Hamas. "I hope by the end of the weekend," he said on Monday when asked by reporters when he expected …
(2024-02-27). Qatar emir meets Hamas chief over Gaza ceasefire talks. newarab.com Qatar's Emir The leader of Qatar, a key mediator between Hamas and Israel, is expected to discuss
(2024-02-27). Israeli delegation arrives in Qatar to discuss Gaza truce deal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A high-profile Israeli delegation has landed in Qatar to finalize the final touches on the anticipated ceasefire deal in Gaza, as negotiators hope to finalize the deal before the holy month of Ramadan. The participation of both sides indicated that talks were further forward than at any time since a major push at the beginning of February when Israel rejected a Hamas proposal as "delusional".In public, both sides continue to blame one another. Israel has stated that it will only agree to a limited pause in fighting to guarantee the release of hostages. Hamas has stated that they would not be freed till…
(2024-02-27). Biden says hopes for Gaza ceasefire soon, Hamas mulls truce. newarab.com
(2024-02-27). Biden hopes for Gaza ceasefire soon, as Hamas mulls truce. newarab.com
(2024-02-27). Talks reach 'understanding' on possible Gaza ceasefire: US. newarab.com
(2024-02-27). Multilateral organizations representing millions demand Israel's withdrawal. uwidata.com With its public hearings on the sixth day, the International Court of Justice concluded its public proceedings in regard to the legal consequences of Israel's policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territories including Jerusalem. The proceedings had been demanded End of 2022 by a resolution from the UN General Assembly. The court was called …
(2024-02-27). Every child in Gaza faces starvation. electronicintifada.net
(2024-02-27). Vigils held for Aaron Bushnell who self-immolated for Gaza. newarab.com In cities across the US on Monday evening, vigils were held to honour the life of a US service member, Aaron Bushnell, who died after lighting himself on fire the previous day in front of the Israeli embassy in On Sunday,
(2024-02-27). Tragic protest: Air Force member self-immolates outside Israeli Embassy. nationofchange.org This tragic event forces a global reflection on the intersection of personal despair, political protest, and the international community's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
(2024-02-27). Hezbollah launches more attacks in retaliation to Israeli strikes. peoplesdispatch.org Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah fired a fresh round of rockets targeting military bases at Mount Meron in northern Israel on Tuesday, February 27. According to Israeli media, no casualties were reported from the attack. Hezbollah claimed the strikes were "in support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza strip and in solidarity with their …
(2024-02-27). What the Mass Media Needs to Cover on Israel/Gaza Conflict. Ralph Nader. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-27). Hezbollah launches more attacks in retaliation to Israeli strikes. peoplesdispatch.org Over 200 Lebanese have been killed in repeated Israeli air and artillery strikes in the southern and eastern parts of the country since October 8. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said attacks will continue even if a truce is reached in Gaza…
(2024-02-27). IMF Vows To Support Egypt as Nation Braces for Mass Displacement of Gazans. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-27). PA accelerating plan to govern Gaza day after war: analysts. newarab.com Several Palestinian analysts believe that the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority is preparing itself to take over the administration of the besieged war-torn coastal enclave the day after Speaking to The New Arab, the Palestinian analysts argue that "Israel is on the verge of ending its fierce war on the Gaza Strip (…), but it is looking for an alternative to Hamas to manage Gaza." | "The…
(2024-02-27). Ayman Al-Rafati: Gaza's Resisting Intellectual, Vivid Memory & Martyr. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-27). Egypt 'threatens group' over Sinai Gaza camp report: Amnesty. newarab.com
(2024-02-27). Capitalism Has Left the Building. Enter Technofeudalism. pressenza.com The Search for a Definition | Over the last four or five years, like just about everyone else, I've been feeling that some kind of huge shift, some sort of sea change has taken place that I haven't quite been able to define. There were certainly occurrences that stood out. There was the Trump presidency, there was the COVID pandemic, there are the horrible wars in Ukraine, in Gaza and elsewhere, etc.. However, none of these phenomena held up, by themselves or in conjunction with one another, as a satisfying answer to my query. | Inverted Socialism? | Two years ago, I wrote an article for Pressenza entitled, "We H…
(2024-02-27). Palestinian deaths in Gaza by Israeli attacks since Oct. 7 near 30,000. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : The Palestinian death toll from Israel's deadly offensive against the Gaza Strip has jumped to 29,878 since Oct. 7, 2023, the Health Ministry in Gaza said on Tuesday. The Gaza-based Health Ministry made the statement as the Israeli deadly onslaught against Gaza enters its 144th day. It also said 70,215 other people have …
(2024-02-27). Over 2/3 of Jewish Israelis Oppose Humanitarian Aid to Palestinians Starving in Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-27). Health Ministry in Gaza: Death toll of Israeli aggression on Gaza reaches 29,878 as number of injured people reaches 70,215. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-27). Deactivating US Military Bases in the Persian Gulf. libya360.wordpress.com Suat Delgen US weapons are dropping on Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, so some major Arab states hosting US military bases are now telling Washington 'You can't launch from here.' In West Asia, the bedrock of US power projection lies in its strategically located military bases nestled within the Persian Gulf. However, the future of…
(2024-02-27). America Is Israel and Israel Is America as U.S. Ships 2,000 lb Bombs to Israel to Use on Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-27). Selected Articles: What the Mass Media Needs to Cover on Israel/Gaza Conflict. Ralph Nader. globalresearch.ca By Last October 27, I suggested subjects the mainstream media needed to cover relating to the saturation bombing of Gaza and its …
(2024-02-27). Palestinian deaths in Gaza by Israeli attacks since Oct. 7 near 30,000. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : The Palestinian death toll from Israel's deadly offensive against the Gaza Strip has jumped to 29,878 since Oct. 7, 2023, the Health Ministry in Gaza said on Tuesday. The Gaza-based Health Ministry made the statement as the Israeli deadly onslaught against Gaza enters its 144th day. It also said 70,215 other people have …
(2024-02-27). Hamas says leaked Gaza truce proposal doesn't meet its demands. middleeasteye.net Hamas says leaked Gaza truce proposal doesn't meet its demands | Palestinian group says remarks by Joe Biden suggesting a truce agreement was imminent were premature, as it reviews proposals for 40-day pause | | Palestinians walk past buildings destroyed by Israeli bombardment in Beit Lahia, nor…
(2024-02-27). Aaron Bushnell: The US airman who burnt himself for Gaza. newarab.com A member of the US military set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington on Sunday afternoon in protest of the Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old active duty airman, was pronounced dead later Sunday after being rushed to hospital. | Authorities extinguished the fire, and Israeli embassy spokeswoman, Tal Naim, said no staff were hurt. | In uniform, Bushnell live-streamed the incident on the social media platform Twitch, introducing himself as he approached the gates of the emba…
(2024-02-27). US-UK airstrikes intensify in Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Al-Mayadeen correspondent reports a new wave of American-British aggression targeting the Ras Issa area in the Al-Salif District, northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen, with two airstrikes. Over the past 72 hours, US-UK airstrikes have notably escalated following Houthi actions, including the sinking of a UK vessel carrying petrochemicals Ammonia and attacks on US and other warships in the Red Sea using unmanned submarines. This marks the first such incident since October 19. Houthis have signaled readiness to allow the UK vessel's withdrawal if ammunition is delivered to Gaza's besieged population.However, circ…
(2024-02-27). Israel's 'day-after' plan for Gaza is a brutal occupation. newarab.com
(2024-02-27). Israel to raise $60b in debt, limit jobs, and hike taxes to fund its war. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Israel is reportedly planning to raise $60 billion in debt, freeze hiring for government jobs as well as implement tax surges in order to support its defenses, according to Financial Times, as the economy suffers deeply amid its war on Gaza strip.Compared to pre-war finances, the Israeli government intends to increase military expenditure by 85%, or 55 billion shekels ($15 billion). The goal of this increase is to boost Israel's defence against changing regional developments.The British newspaper stated that the economic impact occurred following Israel's ban of entry for approximately 150,000 Pa…
(2024-02-27). Biden Hopes For Gaza Deal By Next Week, Lasting Through Ramadan. latintimes.com Asked during an election campaign trip to New York when such an agreement might start, Biden replied: "I hope by the end of the weekend."
(2024-02-27). After five months of war, Egypt airdrops aid into Gaza. newarab.com The A high-level Egyptian military official told The New Arab that "Egyptian aircrafts have been dropping tons of urgent aid supplies, mainly food and medicine, into towns in Khan Younis, Gaza's largest city in the south, as well as central Gaza." | "The process of dropping aid, undertaken cooperatively with the UAE and Jord…
(2024-02-27). Biden signals Gaza deal could come into effect by Monday. newarab.com Amid a spiralling humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory, representatives from
(2024-02-27). Hamas blames US for death of 'heroic' airman Aaron Bushnell. newarab.com Hamas has Bushnell, a US airman, set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington as a protest against the war in Gaza. | Hamas expressed solidarity with the pilot's family in a
(2024-02-27). Israeli, Saudi ministers talk at UAE meeting amid Gaza anger. newarab.com The two ministers voices confidence that the countries, which have no formal relations, can "make history together", Barkat's spokesperson said. | The photographed meeting with Saudi Comm…
(2024-02-27). Germany divided over 'Israeli apartheid' speech at Berlinale. newarab.com Germany has been divided after artists at the At the awards ceremony concluding the Berlinale on Saturday, saw Palestinian Basel Adra criticise Israel's war on Gaza in his acceptance speech after his film 'No Other Land' won the top documentary prize. | "It is very hard for me to celebrate whe…
(2024-02-27). As 2-month-old starves to death in Gaza, Mosab Abu Toha says his own family is eating animal feed. nationofchange.org "Where is the mind of the people in the world? How could you let this happen?"
(2024-02-27). Satellite footage shows Gaza aid convoys waiting in Egypt. newarab.com Aerial and satellite footage showed more than 2,000 The footage was recorded on 22 February, the channel said. | It showed aid convoys lined up on the
(2024-02-27). Israeli vote in municipal elections delayed by Gaza war. newarab.com Israelis began voting Tuesday in twice postponed municipal elections that could offer a gauge of the public mood nearly five months into Soldiers had already cast their ballots over the past week at special polling stations set up in army encampments in Polls opened at 7am (0500 GMT) and were due to close at 10pm (2000 GMT). | More than seven million people are eligible to…
(2024-02-27). Ireland must be a voice for the Palestinian people. mronline.org Israel's war in Gaza has now entered its fifth month.
(2024-02-27). Biden signals Gaza deal could come into effect by Monday. newarab.com Amid a spiraling humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory, representatives from
(2024-02-27). Museum shows artistic demonstration against war in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the heart of the Israeli-occupied West Bank lies the Palestinian Museum in Birzeit, which is showcasing artwork from war-torn Gaza. Declared an "ongoing artistic demonstration", the exhibit offers a glimpse into the rich heritage and culture of the beleaguered territory. Featuring a mix of contemporary and traditional pieces, along with archaeological artifacts, the museum seeks to preserve Gaza's cultural legacy. The initiative was born out of a need to safeguard the artistic work that has faced destruction amid the ravages of war. (Photo by Zain JAAFAR / AFP)Ever since the events back in October 7…
(2024-02-27). How Israel uses pamphlets as psychological warfare in Gaza. newarab.com Not content with killing nearly Equipped with speakers, Israeli drones broadcast propaganda against Palestinian factions. Aircraft drop leaflets demanding Palestinians flee their homes. Women…
(2024-02-27). Israel to raise taxes to for military spending amid Gaza war. newarab.com Strained by its ongoing The Israeli government is set to take on nearly $60 billion in debt in 2024, temporarily stop hiring for public sector jobs, and increase taxes to almost double its defence spending after more than four months of war in Gaza, the Financial Times has reported. | Military expenditure is set to increase 85 percent compared to pre-war spending, meaning an addition…
(2024-02-27). Israeli media: Rockets fired from Lebanon at "Har Dov" (Shebaa Frams). english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-27). Danish pension funds divest from Israeli banks and companies. newarab.com
(2024-02-27). 'Two-State Solution' As A Distraction; The Problem Is Zionism. popularresistance.org The problem is not the absence of a Palestinian state, but Zionism itself. | What is the use of a Palestinian state, if Zionism, as a racist, exclusivist ideology continues to define Israel, and impose that definition on the Palestinians? | This ideology calls for racial purity of Jews in Palestine, of course, at the expense of the native inhabitants of the land. To achieve this, millions of Palestinians had to be forced into exile, hundreds of thousands needed to be killed, wounded or incarcerated. | Neither two states, nor even one state is possible if Zionism is not entirely defeated — not revamped, not…
(2024-02-27). In Jenin, brazen Israeli raids fuel fiercer Palestinian resistance. 972mag.com
(2024-02-27). Israeli Officials Downplay Prospect of New Hostage Deal With Hamas. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-27). Israelis vote in municipal elections delayed twice since Oct. 7. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-27). Zuckerberg gets mixed reactions after eating McDonald's in Japan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg was heavily slammed after posting his photos on Facebook while enjoying a McDonald's meal in Japan.Pro-Palestinian activists and human rights advocates rebuked the American billionaire after his photos from inside McDonald's Japan, considering that the American multinational fast food chain is facing a tough boycott campaign following support to Israel.Mark Zuckerberg posted three pictures from McDonald's Japan and captioned them: "Japanese McDonald's: 10/10. Give these guys a Michelin star."Despite the heavy backlash that Zuckerberg got from pro-Palestinians, some praised th…
(2024-02-27). Hezbollah downs Israeli drone over southern Lebanon. newarab.com In a statement, Hezbollah said it downed the Hermes 450 Israeli drone with a surface-to-air mi…
(2024-02-27). Israeli Officials Downplay Prospect of New Hostage Deal With Hamas. scheerpost.com Benjamin Netanyahu Receives Hudson's Herman Kahn Award By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com Israeli officials are downplaying the prospects of a new hostage deal with Hamas even as Israeli negotiators head to Qatar to discuss the details, The Times of Israel reported on Monday. According to media reports, the deal presented on Friday during talks between Qatar, Egypt, …
(2024-02-27). Robert Kraft: The man behind America's pro-Israel propaganda. newarab.com Amidst the spectacle of the Super Bowl, where touchdowns and halftime extravaganzas captivate audiences, this year's event saw a notable intrusion of pro-Israel propaganda that did not go unnoticed. | Sponsored by both the State of Israel and Robert Kraft, a series of advertisements sought to sway public opinion amidst the football frenzy, putting the spotlight on pro-Israel messaging in public places and events such as the Super Bowl. | The
(2024-02-27). Hezbollah Retaliates to Israeli Aggression on Bekaa, Targets Meron Base. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah fired early on Tuesday a huge salvo of missiles, targeting the Meron Israeli air control base, in retaliation for the Israeli aggression on Bekaa a day earlier. In a statement, Hezbollah's Military Media Center announced that "the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted, at 8: 00 AM on Tuesday, the Meron air control base on Mount Al-Jarmaq …
(2024-02-27). Jordan PM denies existence of land corridor to Israel. newarab.com
(2024-02-27). Israeli Raid Kills Three Palestinians in West Bank. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli army raid on the city of Tubas and al-Far'a refugee camp in the West Bank. | RELATED: | The dead were identified as Ahmed Daraghmeh, 26, Mohammed Bayadsa, 32, and Osama Zalat, 31, all of whom were shot in the head and chest. | Palestinian security sources said that Israeli occupation forces stormed the camp accompanied by several military bulldozers and deployed numbers of snipers in h…
(2024-02-27). Dr. Samah Jabr, Palestinian Ministry of Health, Princeton U, Tue Feb 27 4:30pm. fightbackbetter.com ISRAELI APARTHEID WEEK!! | Second event: Edward Said Memorial Lecture with Dr. Samah Jabr (by the English Department) | Tomorrow!! Tuesday 02/27, 4: 30pm, McCosh 10 | What is the role of cultural identity in preserving wellbeing and navigating the wounds of history? This lecture explores the profound historical trauma ingrained in the Palestinian experience and its global repercussions. Grounded in the wisdom of Edward Said, the lecture delves into the psychological dimensions of displacement, dispossession, and cultural distortion. It analyzes the lasting impact of trauma on representation and psychical wellbeing…
(2024-02-27). Vigil to Honor and Remember Aaron Bushnell — and his Final Words: Free Palestine, U.S. Armed Forces Recruitment Center, NYC, Tue, Feb 27, 7pm. fightbackbetter.com A US Air Force soldier is in critical condition after he set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in…
(2024-02-27). Habonim Dror: How Israeli Regime Recruits Left-Wing Americans To Fan Zionism. orinocotribune.com By Shabbir Rizvi — Feb 13, 2024 | One of the most profound awakenings for Westerners since the launch of the Palestinian resistance operation Al-Aqsa Storm has been their understanding of how influential the Zionist lobby is. | This lobby, which works in line with the US State Department when it can and independently and subversively when it cannot, tends to influence major arenas of societal interest. | On the surface level, one can simply follow the money and understand the phenomenon: the Israeli lobby pouring millions of dollars into buying US politicians, Zionist hate groups unleashed to stifle Pro-Pale…
(2024-02-27). CAIR-NJ Joins Call for Opposition to Pro-Israel Lobby in NJ Public Schools. fightbackbetter.com View this post on Instagram |
(2024-02-27). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli artillery shells the outskirts of Yaron border town and the western entrance of Al-Wazzani village. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-27). The cowardly 'invincibility' of the Israeli Defense Forces. peoplesworld.org Throughout the region, we are often told, there is fear and trembling at the might of the Israeli army, trained and supplied with advanced weaponry by the U.S. and aided by its mastery of technology. Furthering its superiority is the equally feared Israeli intelligence service, The Mossad. Early triumphs in capturing part of the Sinai …
(2024-02-27). Israeli warplanes stage series of airstrikes on Majdalzoun, AL-Mansouri, Jibsheet and Al-Baysariyeh in south Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-27). Hezbollah hits Israeli targets at Upper Galilee with 40 missiles. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- According to reports from Al-Mayadeen correspondent in the south, Hezbollah has launched 40 missiles towards Israeli targets in the Western Galilee. This escalation follows Israeli raids on the city of Baalbek, resulting in three fatalities and numerous casualties. Additionally, Hezbollah has confirmed the martyrdom of three of its fighters. ŸÑÿ®ŸÜÿߟÜ: ŸÖÿ±ÿßÿ≥ŸÑ ÿߟџ֟äÿßÿØŸäŸÜ ŸÅŸä ÿ&sz…
(2024-02-27). UNIFIL expresses concern over the "shift in the exchanges of fire" in southern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) released a statement on X, denouncing the dangerous escalation in events over the past few days across Lebanon."This conflict has already claimed too many lives and caused significant damage to houses and public infrastructure," the statement reads. The statement comes at a time when Israel intensified its attacks on southern and eastern towns in Lebanon. At least two people were killed in the strikes on Bouday in Baalbek on Monday. An Israeli airstrike later targeted the al-Jarmaq area in Iqlim al-Tuffah, deep in south Lebanon."It has jeopardized th…
(2024-02-27). State Dept Downplays Reports of Israeli Soldiers Sexually Abusing, Slaughtering Palestinian Women. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-27). 3 Palestinians martyred as Israeli occupation forces raided Al-Far'a and Tubas in northern West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-27). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance fires huge salvo of missiles on Meron airbase in Mount Al-Jarmaq (Meron) in response to the Israeli aggression on Bekaa. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-27). Bethlehem tourist shops, Palestinians struggle in wartime economy. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – For Palestinian Christian Jack Giacaman and his family-owned souvenir shop in Bethlehem, times are hard. Tourists and their purchases that normally bolstered Giacaman's business and Bethlehem's local economy have disappeared since the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7. Giacaman said, "We used to get at least 200 visitors a day before the war. Now we get zero."To supplement this lost income Giacaman said he's prioritizing online sales, but his shop, My Christmas House, is still struggling. "We're trying to keep workers as much as we can, but it's not easy," he said.Between Israel's wartime ban on Palesti…
(2024-02-27). Why are activists blocking 'treasonous' Jordan-Israel bridge. newarab.com Over the past two weeks, thousands of pro-Palestinian activists in Jordan have gathered at the Sheikh Hussain Bridge to protest the transportation of Israel-bound goods along the Marching under the slogan "The land bridge is treason", activists have formed In response, thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters…
(2024-02-27). Palestinian resistance pays tribute to martyr, Aaron Bushnell. workers.org The following statements appeared on Resistance News Network on Feb. 26, 2024. Credit: @ms3_99 Hamas We, in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), express our heartfelt condolences and our full solidarity with the family and friends of the U.S. pilot Aaron Bushnell, whose name has been immortalized as a defender of . . . |
(2024-02-27). South Jersey for Palestine and Pax Christi Team Up Again for Coordinated Booker Protest — Wednesday, Feb 28, Noon, One Gateway, Newark / 2 Riverside Dr. Camden. fightbackbetter.com Is this the start of something? We will update if we find out this is going to be an ongoing…
(2024-02-27). Egypt Sells Out Palestinians for $10 Billion Loan Package. Mike Whitney. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-27). Moscow as mediator? Why Russia is hosting Palestinian talks. newarab.com From 29 February to 2 March, there will be an "Moscow's goal is to help the various Palestinian forces agree to unite their ranks politically,"
(2024-02-27). Azmi Bishara: United Palestinian leadership needed now. newarab.com
(2024-02-27). Stockton Students for Justice in Palestine Apartheid Week March 4 — 8 Daily Action! fightbackbetter.com Palestine support grows at Stockton University — join the struggle! View this post on Instagram A post shared by SJ…
(2024-02-27). URGENT: meeting called at parliament over 'Islamophobic demonisation' of pro-Palestine marches. thecanary.co Representatives of the coalition organising the national Palestine marches, along with MPs and civil liberties organisations, will hold a press conference tomorrow morning (Wednesday 28 February) in parliament to address the growing attacks on the right to protest — including what they call the 'Islamophobic demonisation' of the marches. Peaceful protest now akin to insurrection …
(2024-02-27). No Business On Stolen Land, Passaic NJ Feb 27, 5:30pm. fightbackbetter.com On Tuesday, 2/27, a wine tasting event and fundraiser is scheduled, supporting illegal Zionist wine and agricultural businesses built on stolen Palestinian land. Over 500 attendees, including Zionists and their supporters, are expected. | This event aims to raise funds for illegal Zionist settlements in Palestine, directing proceeds to various charities linked to the country's wine and agricultural industry allegedly established on contested Palestinian land. | Notably, Shiloh is among the illegal settlements built on land belonging to families in Qaryut and Turmusayya villages near Ramallah, and it was funded in…
(2024-02-27). Ataques israelíes contra ciudades de Gaza dejan 12 muertos. telesurtv.net En la localidad gazatí de Rafah, un total de tres personas fallecieron en un ataque aéreo que tuvo como objetivo una casa cerca del hospital kuwaití.
(2024-02-27). Ejército israelí continúa bombardeos contra Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 feb (RHC) El ejército israelí continuó hoy con sus masivos bombardeos contra la Franja de Gaza mediante el uso de la aviación, la artillería y buques de guerra, que provocaron decenas de muertos y heridos palestinos.
(2024-02-27). Un hombre se inmola en EE.UU. en rechazo a genocidio en Gaza. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas del orden respondieron de inmediato al incidente, que ocurrió en la tarde de este domingo, según confirmó la Policía Metropolitana de Washington.
(2024-02-27). Hamás estudia propuesta de tregua que incluye alto al fuego. telesurtv.net El acuerdo establece que Hamás liberará 40 rehenes israelíes, mientras que el país hebreo liberará a unos 400 prisioneros palestinos.
(2024-02-27). Incursión israelí en Cisjordania deja al menos tres muertos. telesurtv.net Según la Media Luna Roja al menos 80 ciudadanos han muerto a manos de soldados israelíes en lo que va del 2024.
(2024-02-27). Joe Biden hopes for Gaza ceasefire in days as Israelis, Hamas take part in Qatar talks. scmp.com Negotiators face an unofficial deadline of the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan around March 10, a period that often sees heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
(2024-02-27). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman ya 142 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-27). "Wiping Gaza Off the Map": "Option C" of Israel's "Secret Intelligence Memorandum." globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-27). Gaza and Ghosts of the Bronze Age. counterpunch.org Alexander the Great razed Gaza to the ground in the 3rd century BC. He was in a towering rage because Gaza, unlike most of the other cities he passed through on his way to Egypt, had been defiant, and had closed its gates. The King was further incensed by the skill of Gazan raiding parties: they sped out of the city gates on their light Arabian
(2024-02-27). Heartbroken by Israel. counterpunch.org Long ago, I came to believe that being a Jew, even a secular one like me, entailed certain responsibilities. A people who had suffered so much yet survived were obligated, if not honored, to serve as witnesses and supporters of other oppressed people and to live in the public interest, to model ethical lives. Albert
(2024-02-27). A Copper's Skewed Logic: Politicising Palestinian Visas. counterpunch.org If only we could say that Peter Dutton, Australia's federal opposition leader and curator of bigoted leanings, was unusual in assuming that granting humanitarian visas to Palestinians might be problematic. But both he, and his skew-eyed spokesman on home affairs, James Patterson, have concluded that votes are in the offing. Refugees may be accepted from
(2024-02-27). Labor under pressure from protests over Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-27). Palestine, South Africa activists to address Ecosocialism 2024. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-27). Actors and doctors talk about building the Palestine campaign at work. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-27). 'Palestine Under Siege' documents oppression and resistance. greenleft.org.au An eager audience was treated to the award-winning documentary Palestine Under Siege by filmmakers Jill Hickson and John Reynolds in Gadigal/Sydney, reports Jepke Goudsmit.
(2024-02-27). 'Under siege for 75 years, Palestinians have refused to surrender'. greenleft.org.au Following a recent screening of the new documentary, Palestine Under Siege, hosted in Gadigal/Sydney by supporters of Green Left, local Jewish activist Michelle Berkon presented the following response to the film.
(2024-02-27). Self-immolation Aaron Bushnell "indicator…of the profound change in consciousness in US" indybay.org At the start of Bushnell's livestream, his first words after introducing himself as an active-duty soldier are "I will no longer be complicit in genocide." Many in the United States, including those who have been taking to the streets for Palestine since October 7, have come to the same conclusion.
(2024-02-27). Friday 3/1: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-02-27). Friday 3/1: Stanford: What the World's Silence Says- A Reading with Gazan Poet Yahya Ashour. indybay.org Stanford University | Terrace Room (Rm. 426) of Margaret Jacks Halls (Bldg. 460)…
(2024-02-27). Hamas: War of Starvation in Gaza 'Disgrace to Humanity'. indybay.org "The international [community's] inability and the American cover for the crime of starvation that the occupation uses as a weapon to achieve political goals is a disgrace to humanity that history will not erase, even if the American administration hides behind misleading statements about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip," Hamas said in a statement. "It will not absolve it of its responsibility and participation in war crimes committed against defenseless civilians," Hamas added.
(2024-02-27). Joe Biden and the Gaza war. indybay.org This Netanyahu, supported by the extremists in his cabinet and among his followers, disavows the US President at every opportunity. Recently, there have been repeated signs that he is not at all opposed to the idea of a "second Nakba" – a forced emigration of the Gaza population to Egypt and elsewhere. "Hamas must be destroyed, Gaza must be demilitarized."
(2024-02-27). Monday 2/26: Candlelight Vigil for Aaron Bushnell, whose last words were FREE PALESTINE. indybay.org Israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. @Sacramento St., Financial District, San Francisco…
(2024-02-27). Israeli manufacturers association advises plants to prepare for full-scale war. indybay.org The Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI) advised over 2,000 industrial factories across the country to prepare for a full-scale war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, MAI said on Monday.
(2024-02-27). Sunday 3/3: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA…
(2024-02-27). Thursday 2/29: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-02-27). Friday 3/1: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2024-02-27). Sunday 3/3: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-02-27). Saturday 3/2: San Francisco: Millions March for Palestine! indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-02-27). International Day for Palestinian Journalists on February 26, Everywhere in the World. indybay.org The Palestinian Journalist's Syndicate is calling for an international day of solidarity for Palestinian journalists who have been arrested, beaten, jailed and murdered by the IDFF…
(2024-02-27). Conditions worsen for displaced Palestinians in Rafah neighborhood. presstv.ir Israel prepares for its ground invasion of Rafah.
(2024-02-27). 'Israeli ground assault on Rafah will deal death blow to UN aid ops in Gaza'. presstv.ir The UN chief says a potential Israeli ground assault against Rafah will deal a death blow to the world body's aid operations in Gaza.
(2024-02-27). Gazans inspect rubble, pull dead boy after Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Gazans inspect the rubble, search for survivors and pull a dead boy after an Israeli strike targeted a house east of Rafah.
(2024-02-27). 'Diplomatic catastrophe of century': Iran slams UNSC inaction vs. Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Iran strongly denounces the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)'s inaction vis-à -vis the Israeli regime's ongoing US-backed war of genocide against Gaza.
(2024-02-27). Vigil held outside Israeli embassy following US airman's pro-Gaza self-immolation. presstv.ir Hundreds gather in vigil outside the Israeli embassy in Washington a day after a member of US Air Force set himself ablaze to protest Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2024-02-27). Venezuela: Israel must be punished for genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir "Venezuela has a clear position. This is a massacre by Israel," the Venezuelan foreign minister said.
(2024-02-27). In Numbers: Israeli regime's genocidal acts in Gaza since ICJ ruling on Jan. 26. presstv.ir Despite the International Court of Justice calling for a halt in Israel's genocidal war on Gaza a month ago, the regime continues to kill Palestinians and bombard their homes and neighborhoods…
(2024-02-27). Palestine supporters march in Nuremberg to demand ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied in Nuremberg to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to arms supplies to Israel.
(2024-02-27). Gaza ceasefire talks pick up; Israel set to free 400 Palestinians: Report. presstv.ir A new report says Israel will free 400 Palestinian abductees in exchange for the release of 40 captives held in the Gaza Strip…
(2024-02-27). Jordanians take to the streets in support of Gazans. presstv.ir Crowds in Jordan took to the streets of Amman protesting in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-02-27). Iran supports UN chief's efforts to end genocidal war in Gaza: FM. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran supports efforts by the UN chief to put an end to Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
(2024-02-27). Iran calls on UN rights council to hold Israel, US accountable for Gaza crimes. presstv.ir Iran calls on the UNHRC to hold to account Israel and its supporters for the regime's crimes against Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-02-27). Israel must be held to account for starving Palestinians: UN expert. presstv.ir UN special rapporteur on the right to food Michael Fakhri says Israel deliberately starves people in Gaza.
(2024-02-27). History will not erase Biden's disgrace: Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas says history will not erase the US administration's disgraceful complicity in the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war against Gaza.
(2024-02-27). Police detain protesters at Rockefeller Center as Biden visits New York. presstv.ir US police have detained dozens of protesters who gathered in NY to condemn Biden's support for Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-02-27). Thousands march in Barcelona to demand end of arms supplies to Israel. presstv.ir Spanish demonstrators take to the streets of Barcelona to call on the government to cut ties with Israel.
(2024-02-27). Arab League: Israel's occupation of Palestine 'affront to international justice'. presstv.ir The League says failure to end the occupation has led to the current trend of savagery Israel follows against the Palestinians people.
(2024-02-27). Hezbollah's rockets pound Israeli base after regime's airstrikes. presstv.ir The Israeli military confirmed dozens of rockets were launched from Lebanon on Monday afternoon.
(2024-02-27). Hamas says Biden responsible for US airman death due to Israel support. presstv.ir Hamas says the Biden administration is responsible for the death of a US soldier who set himself on fire outside the embassy of the Israeli regime.
(2024-02-27). Hezbollah warns Israel: We have exhibited 'minimum of our capabilities' so far. presstv.ir A high-ranking Hezbollah official says his group has demonstrated the least of its military and deterrent capabilities so far.
(2024-02-27). Hezbollah targets Israel's Meron base as movement fires 100 rockets in 24 hours. presstv.ir Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at an Israeli military base in response to deadly airstrikes on the outskirts of Buday village near Baalbek.
(2024-02-27). Press TV 'no way' allowed to report from occupied al-Quds: Israel lobby group. presstv.ir A pro-Israel lobby group, citing the Israeli regime's press office, says "there is no way" a Press TV reporter would be issued press credentials to report from occupied al-Quds.
(2024-02-27). Iran: Bushnell's anti-Israel action bespeaks 'awakened consciences' in US. presstv.ir The American airman was the voice of the awakened consciences in the United States, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani said.
(2024-02-26). Uganda: High Alert Amid Worsening Tensions in Eastern DR Congo. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Ugandan military said it is on high alert and closely following the unstable situation in the eastern part of neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). | RELATED: | The entire borderline is under surveillance following intense fighting between DRC troops and M23 rebels, Maj. Bilal Katamba, spokesperson of the Mountain Division of the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF), told Xinhua over the pho…
(2024-02-26). Aaron Bushnell Burned Himself Alive To Make You Turn Your Eyes To Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au He remained standing for an unbelievable amount of time while he was burning. I don't know where he got the strength to do it. He remained standing long after he'd stopped vocalizing.