Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein used former Mossad agents in efforts to silence actresses who accused him of sexual assault. The Electronic Intifada notes “…sexual violence has been a routine part of the methods Israeli intelligence agencies have used against Palestinians.” The UK’s Daily Mail names an Israeli spy used by Weinstein…
Israeli soldiers take ‘selfie’ with Injured Palestinian prisoners
After handcuffing and beating two brothers, one a teenager, Israeli soldiers took a “selfie” with the injured prisoners, a common practice. Israeli forces conducted 196 search and arrest operations across the West Bank, including nine children, between October 10 and October 23…
Los Angeles gala raises $53.8 Million for Israeli soldiers [videos]
Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces, a US nonprofit that supports Israeli soldiers, holds fundraisers all over the country. Donations to it are tax-deductible in the U.S, even though it doesn’t support the U.S. or American veterans, many of whom are financially stressed. The recent gala in Los Angeles, studded with business titans and movie stars, raised over $50 million for Israeli troops, despite the IDF’s record of human rights abuses…
The Two Elie Wiesels
Elie Wiesel became a spokesman for the world’s voiceless oppressed. But when it came to Palestinians, he had nothing to say.
Press release: 93 International Jewish Organizations Condemn BDS
A press release from the Israeli-American Cooperative Enterprise reports that 93 Jewish organizations have signed a statement against the international boycott of Israel over its human rights abuses. The statement lists the names of the signatories…
Air Canada Terminates their Main Contract with Israel Aerospace Industries
Canadian BDS Coalition declares victory after 100s of thousands worldwide endorsed an Open Letter to Air Canada recommending divestment from Israel Aerospace Industries.
Israeli dual citizens driving US laws against Palestinians, BDS, etc
The Israeli American Council is a ten-year-old organization of dual US-Israeli citizens. Its lobbying arm has been the driving force and partial architect of anti-BDS laws passed in Nevada, California and Texas and is currently advancing similar legislation in Massachusetts. It also helped promote the “Taylor Force Act” and other bills for Israel. Report includes photos and videos….
“DoD Owes Families, Nation Information on Niger Action” but NOT on USS Liberty Attack
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford promises an investigation into the Niger aggression, while ignoring the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty – apparently the only attack on American armed forces that does not deserve an explanation. USS Liberty survivor Joe Meadors ask why.
Gaza’s young photographers record moments of happiness
Talented young Gazan photographers take pictures of children playing and smiling…
Ha’aretz: Adelson-funded Israel lobby group IAC could soon rival AIPAC
Thousands will gather in the U.S. capital this Friday for one of the largest Israel-related events of the year – the annual conference of the Israeli-American Council. Founded 10 years ago, IAC has 15 regional offices across the US, and more than a dozen local partnerships. Billionaire donor Haim Saban used to also be involved…