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Lula's Gaza Rhetoric is not enough
Although Lula da Silva called Israel’s war against Palestinians a genocide, the Brazilian president is yet to follow that up with...
Michael Laxer
Jun 1, 20246 min read


As Warned, US-Backed Israeli Attack on Rafah Has Unleashed Humanitarian Nightmare
Experts said a military assault of this kind by the Israelis would unleash "a slaughter of civilians." It did. They also predicted it...
Michael Laxer
May 30, 20244 min read


Hamtramck, Michigan City Council backs BDS movement
The Hamtramck, Michigan City Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday (May29) to support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS)...
Michael Laxer
May 29, 20241 min read


Israel’s Tents Massacre in Rafah Is a Heinous War Crime
In a flagrant violation of international norms and humanitarian laws, Israel continues to act with total impunity in Gaza, enjoying...
Michael Laxer
May 28, 20244 min read


'U.S.-Backed Massacre' at Rafah Camp Intensifies Fury Over IDF's Gaza Assault
"We will never forget the images emerging from Rafah tonight. Human beings, including babies, were burned alive and torn apart. This...
Michael Laxer
May 27, 20244 min read


ICJ Orders Israel to 'Immediately Halt Its Military Offensive' in Rafah
Defense lawyers for Israel did not convince the International Court of Justice that the ongoing evacuation operation in the southern Gaza...
Michael Laxer
May 24, 20243 min read


The Atlantic’s Sloppy Reporting on UN Gaza Statistics Jeopardizes Its Credibility
The whole exercise of asking whether these numbers are accurate is just distraction and obfuscation. Image via the Palestinian People's...
Michael Laxer
May 23, 20246 min read


UC Santa Cruz workers strike in protest of attacks on Palestinian solidarity demonstrations
Image via UAW 4811 on X After a vote by United Auto Workers Local 4811 members last week overwhelmingly supported going on strike, local...
Michael Laxer
May 20, 20241 min read


ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan files applications for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yaov Gallant
Image via video screenshot on X In a move clearly calculated to put pressure on the government of Israel to end its attacks in Gaza, ...
Michael Laxer
May 20, 20244 min read


Israel’s Assault on Gaza Proves the Nakba Never Ended
What followed the initial displacement and killing of Palestinians in 1948 has been one of the most violent, costly, and protracted...
Michael Laxer
May 18, 20244 min read


UAW University of California workers vote to strike over Palestine protest crackdown
Image via UAW Local 4811 Members of the union representing academic workers at the University of California (UC) system -- UAW Local 4811...
Michael Laxer
May 17, 20241 min read


The Journalists of Gaza Taught the World Why Outrage and Protest Were Required
There is no award or accolade that can do justice to the incredible craft and courage of Palestinian reporters working on the frontlines...
Michael Laxer
May 16, 20245 min read


Arsenal of Genocide: The American Weapons Destroying Gaza
While decades of even deadlier U.S. war-making in the greater Middle East failed to provoke a sustained mass protest movement, the...
Michael Laxer
May 14, 20248 min read


Egypt joins South Africa in ICJ genocide case
Various Sources Egypt has announced that it will join South Africa in supporting its genocide case against Israel at the International...
Michael Laxer
May 12, 20242 min read


This Mother’s Day, Take a Stand Against War in Gaza and Everywhere
As a creative force, mothers must speak out now to counter the destructive force of war and violence. Palestinians flee Rafah -- Image...
Michael Laxer
May 12, 20244 min read


South Africa Urges ICJ Action as Israeli War Cabinet Expands Rafah Assault
"Despite repeated orders by the court, Israel has not changed its conduct," South Africa's urgent request states. "It has doubled down on...
Michael Laxer
May 11, 20245 min read


'Barbaric': Whistleblowers Further Expose Israel's Torture of Detained Palestinians
"What we know about Gaza is only tip of atrocity iceberg." Image via the Palestinian People's Party By Jake Johnson, Common Dreams Three...
Michael Laxer
May 10, 20243 min read


UNICEF Warns Area Israel Pushing Rafah Residents to Is 'Not Safe'
"It is a narrow strip of beach on the coast that lacks the basic infrastructure—like toilets and running water—needed to sustain the...
Michael Laxer
May 9, 20244 min read


UN experts condemn "onslaught of violence against women and children in Gaza"
“We are appalled that women are being targeted by Israel with such vicious, indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks, seemingly...
Michael Laxer
May 8, 20242 min read


'Not Just Gaza': IDF Killings in West Bank Surge to Unprecedented Levels
"These killings are taking place at a level without recent precedent in an environment in which Israeli forces have no need to fear that...
Michael Laxer
May 8, 20243 min read
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