Israel-Palestine

November 3: Today’s news on Palestine & Israel

November 3, 2023 UNAC Editor Israel, Israel-Palestine, Palestine, US Government Action, US Hypocrisy

by If Americans Knew, published on Israel Palestine News, October 3, 2023 Latest casualty figures, humanitarian update, incidents in Gaza and West Bank, Israel: “Nothing will stop us,” US government’s broad support. Find previous daily casualty figures and daily news updates here. For more news, go here and here. Live broadcast news from the region is here.* Latest statistics: Palestinian death toll 8,896* (8,756 in Gaza** (including at[…]

Palestinian Joint Statement: ‘Escalate all Forms of Resistance’

November 3, 2023 UNAC Editor Israel, Israel-Palestine, Palestine, Paths to Emancipation, Statement, U.S. Aggression

Published on Workers World, October 30, 2023 The following slightly edited statement was issued Oct. 28, 2023 by Palestinian forces: Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement), Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command. The five Palestinian powers held a leadership meeting[…]

Civil Resistance is Alive and Well

November 2, 2023 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Action!!, Civil Resistance, Israel, Israel-Palestine, Middle East Wars, Palestine, Resistance, US Government Action

Codepink struck on the East and West coasts recently: The vigil outside Nancy Pelosi’s home finally caught her attention when Toby Blome and Lydie Abood laid down under the front wheels of her van: Video by videographer Peter Menchini. Tobey Blome’s elaboration of the moment: A couple of us arrived in the early morning to find several black SUVs (Capitol[…]

FREE PALESTINE! All Out Saturday, November 4

October 31, 2023 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Israel, Israel-Palestine, Occupation, Palestine, Protest, Resistance

Socialist Action, October 29, 2023 All Out Saturday, November 4, Washington, D.C.! 2pm Freedom, Plaza Comrades and Friends, Unprecedented massive protests for the Palestinian people around the world are inspiring a new generation of activists. United front mass mobilizations everywhere are critical. Spread the word! In the US the next mass mobilization is set for Saturday, November 4 in Washington,[…]

The US Has Betrayed Egypt Again

October 31, 2023 UNAC Editor Human Rights, Hybrid Warfare, Imperialism, Indigenous peoples, International Law, Israel, Israel-Palestine, Palestine, US Foreign Policy, US Hypocrisy, War on the Poor

by Steven Sahiounie, published on Mideast Discourse, October 25, 2023 The U.S. has not only betrayed Egypt. It has made a deal to counter China and centralize India, but it requires the wealthy Arab states to normalize with Israel. Given the current situation, this may quickly fall apart. Maintaining the entire population of Palestine in a free fire zone may[…]

The World Would Rather Show Solidarity with Our Corpses than Honor our Resistance

October 31, 2023 UNAC Editor Israel, Israel-Palestine, Palestine, Paths to Emancipation

by Fathi Nemer, published on Mondoweiss, October 24, 2023 Who is defending themselves [jb] For decades, the Israeli regime has upheld a brutal settler colonial occupation and siege of Palestine, controlling every aspect of Palestinian life. It has committed untold war crimes all across colonized Palestine, violating the rights of the population it controls. In Gaza specifically, in addition to[…]

VFP Statement on Gaza

October 28, 2023 UNAC Editor Genocide, Israel, Israel-Palestine, Occupation, Palestine, Statement

Veterans for Peace Statement, published on VeteransForPeace.org, October 24, 2023 On October 12, Veterans For Peace issued this statement about the conflict between Hamas and Israel, in which we condemned the horrific violence on both sides, particularly the killing of civilians. We added our voice to the many calls for a ceasefire and negotiations toward a political solution because there is no military one.[…]

Statement: Israel’s Murderous War on Gaza – Fully Sustained by the West

October 28, 2023 UNAC Editor Israel, Israel-Palestine, Palestine, Statement, United Nations, US Foreign Policy, US Hypocrisy

Statement by No Cold War, October 25, 2023 For over two weeks the Israeli military has been pummelling the Palestinians in Gaza, killing over six thousand people including more than 2,000 children. Israel’s bombing has been indiscriminate. Homes, hospitals, schools and vital infrastructure have been destroyed. Whole neighbourhoods have been flattened and entire families wiped out. The 2.3 million Palestinians[…]

Pro-Israel War Propaganda and Censorship

October 28, 2023 UNAC Editor Censorship and Propaganda, Israel, Israel-Palestine, Palestine

by Margaret Kimberley, published on Black Agenda Report, October 25, 2023 “I have been informed that I am being replaced as the Editor in Chief of @eLife for retweeting a @TheOnion piece that calls out indifference to the lives of Palestinian civilians.” Michael B. Eisen Michael B. Eisen is just the latest victim of unrelenting pro-Israel war propaganda spread by[…]

A Veto From Hell

October 26, 2023 UNAC Editor Abuses of Empire, Israel, Israel-Palestine, Middle East Wars, Palestine, Paths to Emancipation, Resistance, United Nations, Zionism

by Ann Garrison, published on Black Agenda Report, October 25, 2023 On October 16, the Russian Federation introduced a draft resolution at the UN Security Council (UNSC) calling for an “immediate, durable and fully respected humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.” In hopes of getting it passed, they avoided placing blame on either Israel or Hamas. Twelve Arab nations and eight more[…]