McCollum introduces legislation to promote human rights for Palestinian children

H.R. 4391, the Promoting Human Rights by Ending Israeli Military Detention of Palestinian Children Act, calls for the prevention of US tax dollars from supporting Israel’s ongoing detention and mistreatment of Palestinian children. 

Harvey Weinstein used Israeli spies in effort to silence victims

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…

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…