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War Crimes Accusations Going to World Court
A woman cries as she holds the body of one of her relatives at the mortuary of Al-Shifa hospital on January 16, 2009. An international group of lawyers and jurists said Saturday they would ask the International Criminal Court to … Continue reading
The Zapatistas Write a Tiny Ray of Light for Gaza
Gaza Will SurviveBy Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos / January 14, 2009 Two days ago, the same day we discussed violence, the ineffable Condoleezza Rice, a US official, declared that what was happening in Gaza was the Palestinians’ fault, due to their … Continue reading
Acting Like the Nazis
When some Jewish folks themselves start saying this, perhaps it is time to start listening. Israel says it plans to halt the Gaza assault – stop the planning and just do it !!! And next time, don’t even start the … Continue reading
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Tagged Gaza War, Israel, Palestinian Blockade, Palestinian Occupation, War Crimes
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Frida Berrigan : U.S. and Israel: Up in Arms
Israel has 226 U.S.-supplied F-16 fighter and attack jets.‘Those who seek peace in the Middle East, who refuse to “give up” on it, must insist that the United States stop funding and fueling the war.’ By Frida Berrigan In answering … Continue reading
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Tagged Gaza War, Israel, Military Aid, Palestinian Occupation, U.S. Military
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1/3 of Gaza’s Dead and Wounded Are Children
Photo by WAFA.The IDF has no mercy for the children in Gaza nursery schoolsBy Gideon Levy / January 15, 2009 The fighting in Gaza is “war deluxe.” Compared with previous wars, it is child’s play – pilots bombing unimpeded as … Continue reading
Los Angeles : Jewish Activists Chain Themselves to Israeli Consulate
Photo by Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times.‘Jews will not allow the violence that is being done in our name to continue,’ Hannay Howard said. ‘Not all Jews are united in support of Israel.’By Ruben Vives / January 14, 2009 … Continue reading
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Tagged Direct Action, Gaza War, Israel, Los Angeles, Palestinian Occupation, Political Protest
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Bush Is a Puppet and Ehud Olmert Holds the Strings
Israeli PM Ehud Olmert Claims to be Able to Order Bush Around By Juan Cole / January 13, 2009 So outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was speaking in Ashkelon on Monday, and he said the most amazing thing. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Gaza War, George W. Bush, Israel, Palestine, United Nations
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US Congress: Accused of War Crimes
I Accuse! An Open Letter to CongressBy Sarah Shields / January 13, 2009 I accuse you, the US Congress, of having voted for US House Resolution 34 by an overwhelming margin, 390-5. In the name of protecting Israel’s security, this … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, Gaza War, Israel, Palestine, Palestinian Blockade
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Is the Gaza Invasion About Its Offshore Gas Fields?
Interestingly, one of our readers asks in a comment, “This doesn’t mean I agree with the invasion of Gaza which seems self-defeating – not because of the numbers killed (though that’s awful), but because tactically what is it going to … Continue reading
Even Israelis Are Asking : Who Will Save Israel From Itself?
The Israeli government’s justifications for the war are being scrutinised. Photo by Gallo / Getty. Israeli commentators and scholars, self-described ‘loyal’ Zionists who served proudly in the army in wars past, are now publicly describing their country, in the words … Continue reading
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Tagged Gaza War, Hamas, International Law, Israel, War Crimes, World Opinion
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Democracy, Israeli Style : Arab Parties Banned from Elections
The Arab parties earned the ire of the most hawkish elements in the Israeli government by publicly opposing the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Balad likewise made enemies by explicitly calling for equal rights for all citizens of Israel, … Continue reading
Juan Cole Proposes a Different Approach to Curbing the Influence of AIPAC
AIPAC controls Washington now. Photo: source.Only an America First PAC Can Stop the MadnessBy Juan Cole / January 12, 2009 I want to follow up today on my postings over the weekend on how organizing to defend progressive congressional representatives … Continue reading
