100s, if not 1000s of young Americans have extended their Birthright visits to do “service projects” in settlements and outposts that are illegal even under Israeli law…
Free Birthright Extension When You Volunteer with Extremist Rabbi
AIPAC is grooming high school students
AIPAC is targeting high school students for a new generation of political activists and Israel advocates
As secy of state, Kerry blamed Israel for lack of peace with Palestine
Better late than never? In 2016, John Kerry praised the PA for its commitment to nonviolence and blamed Israel for refusing to engage in peace talks.
Israel’s behind-the-scenes support for Saudi efforts to destabilize Lebanon
A leaked cable shows Israel is working behind the scenes to support Saudi actions against Lebanon, Iran, Hezbollah, and Yemen. An analyst says, “Israel is becoming the unlikely leader of the Sunni world.” Lebanon Prime Minister’s resignation is not what it seems…
The Balfour Declaration: World Zionism and World War I
Only a relatively few historians acknowledge just how close Britain came to losing the First World War. Zionists gave a hand behind the scenes in exchange for help in creating a state.
Congress weighs a new Israel-centric definition for anti-Semitism
JTA and the Forward report on a Congressional Judiciary Committee hearing about adopting a new, Israel-centric definition of antisemitism. (This is part of an international campaign on behalf of Israel). Five witnesses were for it, four against…
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…
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]
![Los Angeles gala raises $53.8 Million for Israeli soldiers [videos]](https://israelpalestinenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/FIDF-18-615x410.jpg "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.