Apparently only 2 of Biden’s VP candidates to have publicly shown any real concern for justice for Palestinians. The rest have only paid lip service…like Biden himself.
Where do Biden’s VP candidates stand on Palestine?
“BREAKING: Israel Bombed Beirut” – Silverstein
Richard Silverstein reports: “A confidential highly-informed Israeli source has told me that Israel caused the massive explosion at the Beirut port earlier today which killed over 100 and injured thousands. The bombing also virtually leveled the port itself and caused massive damage throughout the city…”
Democratic Party’s big pro-Israel donors set policies on BDS
Philip Weiss names and discusses the powerful pro-Israel donors who impact Democratic policies
Israel played ‘key role’ in pushing war against Iraq
Stephen Walt reports how numerous Israeli leaders & pro-Israel lobby groups pushed for the U.S. invasion of Iraq… ‘Given all the problems that the lobby’s prescriptions have produced in recent years, you’d think U.S. leaders would have learned to ignore its advice. But there’s little sign of that so far, which means that these past errors are likely to be repeated. Don’t say I didn’t warn you…’
Congress passes legislation to expend $19 million/day on behalf of Israel
While some Americans know that the U.S. gives Israel over $10 million per day ($7,000 per minute), they may be unaware that additional spending on behalf of Israel significantly increases the cost to American taxpayers… (due to Appropriations Chair Nita Lowey & the Israel lobby… contains videos)
Draft Democratic platform fails to endorse justice for Palestinians
Palestinian rights are becoming mainstream, and support for Israel is declining – especially among Democrats. But you’d never guess it from the Democratic Party platform. (If you’re not happy with this, there’s a place you can upload a short video telling the DNC what you want the platform to contain…)
Israeli forces demolish homes, abduct people, raze farmland, shoot people, etc.
Some Israeli actions in the Palestinian Territories July 19 -21 – demolish homes, abduct people, destroy farmland, olive trees – reports from IMEMC
Israel’s collective punishment of Palestinians illegal and an affront to justice: UN expert
UN expert says Israel’s strategy to control the Palestinian population violates a foundational rule of virtually every modern legal system: Only the guilty can be punished for their acts, and only after a fair process. The innocent can never be made to be punished for the deeds of others.
Major Israeli news site: “How did American Jews get so rich?” (& how this helps Israel)
Detailed Israeli report: Jewish Americans are the wealthiest group in the U.S… The over $10 million per day aid to Israel is ‘thanks to Jewish pressure’…
Group that raises money for Israeli soldiers got $2-5 million federal loan
While many American small businesses go bankrupt, a group that puts on galas to raise millions of dollars for foreign soldiers got a forgivable federal loan…