An unnamed source indicates that the US’ threatened departure from the UNHRC is “imminent.” For a year Nikki Haley has claimed the body has a “chronic anti-Israel bias.”
‘Imminent’ U.S. Withdrawal From UN’s Main Human Rights Body, Source Says
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Muslim Leader’s Interfaith Award Rescinded After Pro-Israel Activist Pressure
New Anti-Semitism: interfaith award rescinded from Muslim activist because she had tweeted statements that were critical of Israel.
Youngsters “disabled for life” by Israel’s shoot-to-cripple policy in Gaza
The number of dead is outrageous; the number injured – especially gunshot victims, and particularly victims of “butterfly bullets” – is unconscionable. These young protesters will need multiple, complex surgeries (or amputation) and intensive rehabilitation, in a region where medical facilities and staff are already stretched beyond their limits. We can only hope for an authentic investigation via the UN Human Rights Council.
Four Palestinians killed and over 600 injured in Gaza during continuing demonstrations along the fence with Israel
Official Gazan death toll is now 135, including 13 children; 2 medic deaths, 321 injuries, 41 damaged ambulances. Funding is desperately needed for the medical sector.
Gaza Palestinians plan for mass protests to end the blockade and occupation; call for supporters around the world to mobilize in solidarity
Gaza Palestinians plan for mass protests to end the blockade and occupation; they call for supporters around the world to mobilize in solidarity on June 5 and June 8.
WATCH: Israel blocks Gaza boats taking patients and students abroad
Israeli war ships forcibly intercepted Palestinian boats hours after they sailed off the coast of the besieged Gaza Strip. The Palestinian boats, carrying students planning to study abroad and people wounded in recent mass protests, were forced to the Israeli port of Ashdod. Israel has been blockading Gaza for 11 years, creating a virtual prison for its nearly two million inhabitants.
Canadian doctor: Israeli soldiers shot me in both legs as I was treating injured protesters in Gaza
Dr. Loubani, a Canadian physician, was apparently targeted and shot in both legs by Israeli snipers. He is among at least 17 paramedics injured; one was killed.
Israel Snipers Train Their Weapons On International Press
Reporters W/o Borders has asked Int’l Criminal Court to investigate Israeli sniper fire on journalists, which it regards as war crimes. 2 journalists killed, at least 90 injured since March 30.
Bill would spend Palestinian taxes on Israeli families
An Israeli bill would divert some of the revenue that Israel is obligated to hand over to the Palestinian Authority, to stay in Israel. This revenue is earmarked for social welfare payments to families of Palestinians captured, injured, or killed by Israel. Israel claims this practice promotes terrorism.
In Gaza, 8-month old baby girl dies from smoke inhalation
This was a baby. In a tent. Israeli military fired tear gas into tents which were known to contain families, medical teams, and injured protesters. Israel has some explaining to do.