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Israeli Army’s Lies Can No Longer Salvage Its Image

By Jonathan Cook on March 4, 2018

It is has been a very bad week for those claiming Israel has the most moral army in the world. Here’s a small sample of abuses of Palestinians in recent days in which the Israeli army was caught lying. (more…)

Ahed’s Generation: Why the Youth in Palestine Must Break Free from Dual Oppression

By Ramzy Baroud  on March 6, 2018

Photo: Bill Hackwell

As global voices continue to demand the freedom of 17-year-old teenage Palestinian girl, Ahed Tamimi, Israeli authorities have arrested nine additional members of her family. (more…)

Military Court Seeks to Hide Ahed Tamimi’s Trial from Public View as Global Solidarity Grows

Photo: Bill Hackwell

Palestinian teen activist Ahed Tamimi, her imprisoned mother Nariman and her cousin Nour were brought before the Israeli Ofer military court on 13 February, (more…)

Gaza Hospitals Shut Down as Deadly Siege Tightens

By Ali Abunimah on February 8, 2018

The health ministry in Gaza announced Tuesday that the generators have shut down in 16 primary care clinics and three major hospitals, (more…)

U.S. Massacre of Syrian Troops Threatens to Unleash Wider War

By Bill Van Auken on February 9, 2018

US warplanes and artillery batteries carried out an unprovoked massacre of up to 100 pro-government troops in the northeastern province of Deir Ezzor Wednesday, (more…)

Bassem Tamimi Writes a Letter to his Imprisoned Daughter Ahed on Her 17th Birthday

February 2, 2018

Oakland CA, protestors calling for Ahed’s release light birthday candles on the day she turns 17. Photo: Bill Hackwell

Bassem Tamimi, the father of imprisoned Palestinian teen activist Ahed Tamimi (and the husband of Nariman Tamimi, (more…)

War in Syria: The US, a Wounded Predator, Spreads Chaos in Middle East

By Sara Flounders on January 25, 2018

U.S. imperialism’s deteriorating position in the Middle East was confirmed on Jan. 17, by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s bold assertion for U.S. plans in Syria. (more…)

Trump Cut Causes “Worst Financial Crisis” in UNRWA History

By Ali Abunimah on January 17, 2018

This is the worst financial crisis in UNRWA’s history,” Chris Gunness, the spokesperson for the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees, told The Electronic Intifada on Wednesday. (more…)

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