Israeli soldiers torture 2 more prisoners to death; Israeli lawmaker says raping Palestinian prisoners is “legitimate”; update on Haniyeh assassination; US blocks UNSC statement condemning Haniyeh killing; Biden deploys warships to the region; Hochstein’s disinfo campaign against Lebanese officials; Uncommitted Movement demands DNC allow speaker on Gaza; AIPAC outspends Cori Bush campaign…
Israel continues illegal practice of assassination – Day 298
Israel’s assassinations continue – with two more journalists; Palestinian sexual abuse victim returned to scene of the alleged crime; Hezbollah confirms Israel’s killing of military commander Fuah Shukr; Israeli military confirms its killing of Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif; Israeli soldiers, settlers continue terrorizing Palestinians in West Bank; Blinken, State Dept equivocate; US warships converge on Middle East; US “not ready for global war”; boycotts succeeding; UN report on Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners; Veterans For Peace have message for Kamala Harris; more.
Assassination of Haniyeh an intentional, dangerous escalation – Parsi, Macgregor
Haniyeh lived in Qatar… Israel’s choice to specifically kill him in Iran had a number of egregious results. Iran expert Trita Parsi and US military expert Col. Macgregor shed light on Israel’s motivation and the dangerous consequences…
When Israel Burned Refugees Alive, Establishment Media Called It a ‘Tragic Accident’
FAIR: As the world watched on social media and responded in outrage, US corporate media, once again, provided cover for the perpetrators of Israel’s genocide…
Besides genocide, Israel carries out major political assassinations – Day 297
Israel assassinates Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, attempts to assassinate Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr; total killed in Khan Younis over 250 in 9 days; sexual violence by Israeli prison guards against Palestinians is widespread: Physicians for Human Rights in Israel; general who ordered Hannibal Directive on October 7th promoted to commander of Gaza; 80 patients evacuated for medical treatment, as thousands more wait; humanitarian aid remains stalled at border; Israeli attack on the Greek Orthodox Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City; West Bank deaths; East Jerusalem evictions catch attention of UN; Congressional aides start a public channel to air grievances about Palestine policy
Netanyahu’s Speech Is a Gift to Future Genocide Historians
Everything about Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress was grotesque. But it will at least provide a historical document that clearly identifies which American elected officials were enthusiastic backers of genocide.
Also, video of Lt. Col. Daniel Davis interview of Professor John Mearsheimer on Netanyahu speech: “Massive Deception Campaigns in Washington DC”
Israel has turbocharged West Bank housing demolitions under the cover of war
Advocates say Israel is using the conflict in Gaza to distract from its accelerated drive for full annexation of the West Bank.
Western media ignores Israeli confirmation of Hannibal Directive on 7 Oct
Despite a major Israeli daily confirming that the army killed many of its own soldiers and civilians on October 7, corporate news outlets have chosen to stay silent
US Should Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu When He’s in Washington
One of Benjamin Netanyahu’s major crimes involved receiving $250,000 as a bribe from Israeli film maker Arnon Milchan, who made his fortune in the United States and was also involved in espionage directed against US nuclear technology to enable the Jewish state to develop its own secret – and illegal – nuclear weapons arsenal.
Airwars investigation: Israeli airstrikes uniquely lethal (video)
Airwars is a not-for-profit transparency watchdog which tracks, assesses, archives and investigates civilian harm claims in conflict-affected nations. Founded in 2014 it is a leading authority on conflict violence as it affects civilian communities.