Palestinian children are regularly detained, tortured, and prosecuted by Israel. Few Congress members are motivated to make it stop.
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Dem candidates mostly turn a blind eye to Israeli atrocities and Palestinian rights
On the critical issue of Israel/Palestine, Democratic presidential hopefuls reveal a strong pro-Israel leaning that does not match the sentiments of a huge swath of Democratic voters.
Israel: democracy or apartheid state?
Racism was part of the birth of the state of Israel; apartheid is part of its fabric. Nelson Mandela agreed. Palestinians struggle for equality, as do people of color (both Jewish and non-Jewish).
Pro-Israel neocons abound in Washington, and they’re calling the shots
Longtime Middle East analyst Jeffrey Blankfort discusses the history of pro-Israel neoconservatives in Washington, and the influence of AIPAC and Sheldon Adelson in Middle East policy – and he’s naming names.
PBS adds pro-Israel headline to its own report on Israeli attacks in Gaza
PBS recently presented an excellent report on Israeli sniper violence at the Gaza border, but headlined it with a pro-Israel spin. The truth is simply too damning to be presented un-spun to an American audience. Philip Weiss discusses the report and how it was packaged.
Weir says ADL claims against her are intended to hide Israeli crimes
As the Anti Defamation League and American Jewish Committee try to shut down activist Alison Weir’s upcoming event at Clovis Community College in Fresno CA on September 18th, she explains what it is the groups are trying to hide.
Israel partisan Peter Berkowitz named head of State Dept Policy Planning
The new official in charge of the State Department’s long-term strategic thinking is yet another neoconservative with close ties to Israel.
Israel Is Not America’s Ally
Constantly referring to Israel as our “most cherished ally” promotes an illusion of common interest that does not actually exist. In actuality, Israel is a liability.
[Analysis] Israel to deny entry to official Tlaib-Omar Congressional visit
In the latest skirmish between rightwing, extremist Israel partisans and more strategic Israel partisans, the rightwing won: Netanyahu says he will deny entry to Congress members Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar… four news reports on the Netanyahu-Trump action…
Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak’s many ties to Epstein
Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak was a frequent guest of Jeffrey Epstein when he was in New York, and had financial dealings with Epstein worth over $3 million. Barak was introduced to Epstein by Israeli leader Shimon Peres.