Israel has long strip-searched women and children, a policy that U.S. media often cover up, from AP to Democracy Now. Most recently a Palestinian-Finnish reporter refused to submit. Photo is from a previous incident in the Prime Minister’s office. See more info and video…
UN Security Council to Hold a Session on Palestine
The UN Security Council is meeting Thursday, 25 January, to discuss implementation of UN resolutions on the Palestinian questions. On 22 February, they will also discuss the occupation and the UNRWA situation, which has become dire since the US decided to slash its contribution.
Lithuania adopts Israel-centric definition of antisemitism
AJC announces its latest success in the international campaign to change the meaning of antisemitism to include criticisms of Israel…
Undercover Israeli Soldiers Attack Three Schoolchildren Near Ramallah
Palestinian children often throw stones at Israeli army vehicles invading Palestinian land – but even if they don’t, they may be accused, arrested, or even abducted for “allegedly” doing so.
US Media: Slapping an Israeli Soldier More Newsworthy Than Shooting a Palestinian Child in the Face
Western media coverage of Ahed Tamimi obscures Israeli violence and occupation, completely missing the point of her nonviolent resistance. See FAIR’s thorough analysis of news reports.
Demolition Order Hits Man in Uruguay for Refusing to Serve Israeli Tourists, Booking.com removes hostel’s listing
When two IDF soldiers on vacation in Uruguay were turned away from a private bed and breakfast because of Israel’s policies and the aggressive behavior of Israeli soldiers – and a full refund was issued – the business owner found himself served with Palestinian-style demolition orders and Booking.com removed his listing.
Has Israel Effectively Colonized the United States?
Israel doesn’t need to control everything in the US, just the important things: the Israel lobby controls Middle East policy and aid money by controlling all branches of government; the label “anti-Semite” is used as a weapon; media is kept from any meaningful criticism of Israel; and “exceptionalism” allows the Jewish State to waive rules that every other country must obey.
Palestinian Detainee Dies From Cancer After Being Denied Specialized Treatment
Despite official reports by the Red Cross and a prison doctor, Israel did not permit Hussein Hosni Atallah necessary treatment for his cancer. Rights groups charge that the Israeli Prison Service (IPS) has adopted a policy of deliberate medical neglect against prisoners and detainees.
The challenge of childhood under occupation
Israeli violence is a daily occurrence for Palestinians, and children are not exempt. Israeli soldiers and settlers alike are to be feared. Here are two short stories from a typical day.
On the Israeli government banning people from going to Israel
The Israeli government recently publicly added 20 groups to those it bans from traveling to Israel. Following a previous Israeli ban in 2017, Alison Weir wrote that she didn’t want to travel to Israel, she wanted to go to Palestine….