Gaza and Khan al Ahmar have made the news recently. But nothing newsworthy from the West Bank. What does a typical week look like there? Here’s a glimpse.
An ordinary week in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Search Results for: SHOT IN HEAD
The Moral Decadence of Zionism
Professor Jeremy Salt writes: “Israel is by far the worst settler-colonial experience in history,” a state that makes murderers into heroes, and “based not on morality, justice, and law but brute force.” Because, Zionism.
The back story of Passages, Museum of the Bible’s program to take Christian college students to Israel
Passages is a program that takes Christian college students to Israel to make them a “voice for Israel.” Students never visit the West Bank and Gaza. The program, which promotes Christian Zionism, was suggested by Israeli government officials. A major backer is hedge fund billionaire Paul Singer, a Jewish advocate for Israel and prominent LGBTQ supporter…
Thanks to Gaza protests, Israel has a new crop of ‘battle tested’ weapons for sale
Israel is using protests in Gaza to test & showcase its arms industry. From grenade-carrying drones to “smart fences” and more, Israel is profiting from the carnage in Gaza.
Elor Azaria Receives Hero’s Welcome at Scene of Hebron Shooting
Elor Azaria shot an injured, unarmed Palestinian in 2016 & served a short sentence in prison. Back at the scene of his crime, he was treated not like a criminal, but like a prince.
Gaza Women’s March – News Roundup
July 3rd: Great March protest specifically by and for the women of Gaza, in honor of their steadfastness in the face of siege. 1000s participated, at least 134 were injured.
Whose Wars?
US foreign policy is no longer about our interests; we’re being prepped to do Israel’s bidding in Syria, then Iran. Well done, Israel-centric lobbies & media outlets.
Trump ambassador blocks scrutiny of Israel
Donald Trump’s envoy to Jerusalem rejects criticism of Israel’s policies and resisted efforts to apply Leahy Law – limitations on funding to human rights violators.
Abudullah is one of a great cloud of witnesses
Abdullah, 13, lost a leg to an Israeli sniper bullet. He’s not a cute kid who had a tragic accident. His story is the horror that Gaza has become for nearly every family.
Philip Giraldi: How Jewish Power Sustains the Israel Narrative
Israel has manipulated the US into many foreign policy missteps – thanks to “Jewish power,” & its control over much of media & politics. The Israeli narrative thus dominates.