Tags: West Bank

The Religious Extremism That Motivates Israeli Settler Expansion in the West Bank

Few people are aware of the religious intolerance that motivates the ultra-Orthodox Jewish settlers on the West Bank. Consider the statement of one of their heroes, the former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel: “The only reason for the existence of non-Jews is to serve Jews.”

Palestinian pain and outrage are being ignored, but will not be erased – Day 366

Politicians focus on Israel; Israeli soldier makes Palestinian captives listen to Torah; the truth about northern Gaza; war on the West Bank; Palestinian diaspora rage; more evidence for genocide case at ICJ; US helps Israel with “how to,” not “whether to” attack Iran; Pope Francis on Gaza; earthquake in Iran?; Biden’s expletive-ridden opinion about Netanyahu

The beginnings of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza, as Year Two of the revolution begins – Day 365

On one-year anniversary of Gaza’s prison break: forced population transfer (ethnic cleansing) is underway in Gaza; US wants to pay Israel to be selective in bombing Iran; journalist stalked, killed; calls to end Israel’s attack on healthcare in Lebanon, much more.

Israel’s defiance on full display; Biden admin commences hand-wringing – Day 356

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah confirmed dead in Israeli strike – global outrage against “maniac” Netanyahu;  Israel withholds nearly 90% of humanitarian aid from Gaza; mass walkout in UN General Assembly chamber as “global pariah” Netanyahu takes the stage; meanwhile, Netanyahu’s popularity in Israel grows; calls for Sec’y of State Blinken’s resignation after lying to Congress for Israel; Israel called out for violating global labor law in West Bank; Google’s shady actions vis-a-vis Israel; more.

US politicians, media facilitate Israel’s destruction of Palestine, Lebanon – Day 354

Death tolls continue to climb in Gaza, Lebanon; how Gaza keeps track of its dead; how Israel drops off unidentified bodies; Israel’s war on Gaza causes profound education setbacks; “It’s Bisan From Gaza and I’m Still Alive” wins news Emmy; Israel’s violence in West Bank continues unabated; Hezbollah rocket intercepted over Tel Aviv; news on Lebanon’s economy, journalist death, Israeli settlers’ takeover plans; calls for Blinken’s resignation; attempts to revoke pro-Palestine groups’ tax exemption; US media once again parroting Israeli talking points; calls for Biden admin investigation into the death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi; more.