Israel
Bye bye, Bibi: Netanyahu’s 12-year reign in Israel is over
June 14, 2021Naftali Bennett, head of a small ultra-nationalist party, has taken over, but if he wants to keep the job, he will have to maintain a coalition of parties from the political right, left, and center.
Read moreIsraeli bombardment of Gaza builds support for U.S. aid restrictions
May 26, 2021“U.S. assistance intended for Israel’s security must never be used to violate the human rights of Palestinian children, demolish the homes of Palestinian families, or to permanently annex Palestinian lands,” DFL Rep. Betty McCollum said.
Read moreNetanyahu’s police launch mass arrests of Palestinian Israeli citizens
May 25, 2021Israel moved to crush the Palestinian resistance with a “law and order” campaign against hundreds of leading figures involved in the latest uprising.
Read moreIn Germany, mainstream media backs Israeli attacks on Palestinians
May 24, 2021The fairer coverage of the war at first gave way to lopsided emphasis on backing the official Israeli government position.
Read moreArabs and Jews in Israel unite against Netanyahu and occupation
May 21, 2021Activists hail ceasefire but say conditions for a permanent peace are still lacking.
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