Israel’s war in the West Bank must be stopped
Dr. Ramzy Baroud August 19, 2024 Promises of “absolute victory” in Gaza are nothing but “gibberish,” according to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Gallant’s comments were not meant to be […]
Palestinian village in shock after attack by Israeli settlers
1 / 5 People check a burnt car a day after an attack by Jewish settlers on the village of Jit near Nablus in the occupied West Bank that left a […]
Is Israel ashamed of these torture camps? Far from it
Chris Doyle August 12, 2024 When Israel’s premier human rights organization B’Tselem produces a detailed report entitled “Welcome to Hell — The Israeli Prison System as a Network of Torture […]
Why Israel’s strategy of fear, humiliation is destined to fail
Dr. Ramzy Baroud August 12, 2024 In an interview in late October, Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin told Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that “Muslims are not afraid of us anymore.” It […]
Questions that must be asked
Aug 12,2024 / Jordan Times / James J. Zogby Why, in the midst of critical negotiations to implement President Biden’s plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, release of Israelis held captive by Hamas and many Palestinians held by Israel, and movement toward a negotiated permanent end to the conflict, would […]
The war in the Middle East is escalating fast – and Biden has squandered too many chances to stop it
OpinionMiddle East and north Africa https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/6a2ae9a5af0a2b6f45cf010ab1dbace5198de666/0_150_4500_2700/master/4500.jpg?width=620&dpr=1&s=none Mohamad Bazzi The president says his priority is to avoid a regional conflict involving Israel and Iran. Withholding arms is his best leverFri 2 […]
Archbishop of Canterbury says ending Israeli occupation is a ‘legal and moral necessity’
The Anglican leader has urged governments to uphold international law following the ICJ ruling declaring Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands illegal The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in central London […]
UK’s St Andrews university fires rector from governing body for Israel criticism
Stella Maris removed after condemning Israel’s ‘genocidal attacks’ on Gaza The investigation into Stella Maris (above) led by Morag Ross KC said she exercised ‘poor judgment’ but said ‘firing’ her […]
Ismail Haniyeh’s death brings prospect of regional war closer
Analysis Bethan McKernan in Jerusalem While Hamas’s capacity to retaliate is diminished, response could come from axis of militias backed by Iran Wed 31 Jul 2024 Like all prominent Hamas […]
After top Hamas leader’s assassination Netanyahu announces that the war is won. All military actions cease, humanitarian aid flows into Gaza unhindered.
Editor’s Note. Should this not be the headlines in all newspapers worldwide? Well, as you know, it is not. (Excuse my sarcasm). Instead the Government of Israel keeps pushing for […]
‘I can’t justify this military operation any more’: the IDF reservists refusing to return to Gaza
Three Israeli reserve soldiers who fought in the war against Hamas say why they no longer want to be part of military Ruth Michaelson, and Quique Kierszenbaum Sat 27 Jul 2024 […]
US medics who volunteered in Gaza demand arms embargo over ‘unbearable cruelty’ inflicted by Israel
Israel-Gaza war Doctors and nurses say death toll is more than 92,000, describe gruesome injuries and a sick and traumatized people Chris McGreal Thu 25 Jul 2024 Dozens of US […]
Netanyahu’s speech to Congress was uninspiring and directionless
YOSSI MEKELBERG July 25, 2024 Editor’s Note. And full of lies… Only those who still harbor any expectations of Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were disappointed by his speech […]
Angelina Jolie accuses world leaders of complicity in crimes in Gaza.
Syed HussainiSyed Hussaini • Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie accuses world leaders of complicity in crimes in Gaza. Source : Haaretz / Global Eye News source https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
International institutions and Israeli accusations
Jul 23,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Hasan Dajah Considering the ongoing tensions between Israel and the Palestinians, the Israeli government recently accused the International Court of Justice (ICJ) of siding with the Palestinian people in the case brought by South Africa, and also accused the United Nations Relief and Works […]
Israeli PM is not interested in a ceasefire — full stop
YOSSI MEKELBERG July 23, 2024 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must be familiar with the maxim widely attributed, though probably incorrectly, to former US President Abraham Lincoln that “you can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you […]
West Bank Violence – White House Considers Sanctions on Israeli Ministers
July 21, 2024 Blog, News Biden rejected this proposal, arguing that the US should not sanction elected officials in democratic countries, as stated by a senior US official. The White House National Security Council (NSC) discussed on Wednesday sanctions against two extremist Israeli ministers, in response to the worsening security situation […]
I call on Keir Starmer to suspend arms sales to Israel and end Britain’s complicity in the killing
Source: The Guardian Zarah Sultana International law is clear: we have an obligation to prevent genocide. That is why I have tabled an amendment to the king’s speech Wed 17 […]
National religious recruits challenge values of IDF once dominated by secular elite
l-Gaza war Two-fifths of infantry graduate officer cadets now come from section of Israeli society aligned with far-right parties and settler movement Peter Beaumont and Quique Kierszenbaum in Jerusalem Thu 18 Jul 2024 Israel’s army, for much of its seven decades the country’s pre-eminent secular institution, is increasingly coming under the sway of […]