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Human Rights
As Israel Prepares to Launch Ground Invasion of Gaza, Is Ethnic Cleansing Next?
Western government leaders, including Biden, are participating in dehumanizing Palestinians, says Mustafa Barghouti.
Palestinian Journalists Targeted, Killed Amid Israel’s Onslaught on Gaza
Free press advocates have called for the perpetrators of crimes against Palestinian journalists to be held accountable.
What Preceded the Killings in Israel and Gaza Was Not “Peace” — It Was Apartheid
Israel’s plan to treat Palestinians in Gaza as “human animals” and starve them reflects the conditions of apartheid.
Gaza Academic: Leaders Pledging Allegiance to Israel Are Complicit in Genocide
What is happening in Gaza is complete and utter extermination, says Refaat Alareer.
IDF Official Admits Israel’s Goal in Bombing Gaza Is to Inflict Severe Damage
“The emphasis is on damage and not on accuracy,” Israel Defense Forces official Daniel Hagari said.
Hamas Killed His Friend, But Knesset Member Cassif Says End the Occupation Now
“Israelis and Palestinians pay the price of the arrogant, criminal, ongoing occupation that Israel refuses to end.”
Israel Announces Total Blockade of Gaza Strip
Israel's defense minister pledged to block food, fuel and electricity, steps that experts decry as a clear war crime.
The Death of a 5-Year-Old Child Sheds Light on Life Under Israeli Apartheid
A new book details the bureaucratic barriers and indignities that make the lives of Palestinians even more difficult.
Iraqis Tortured by US Forces “Still Have No Clear Path” to Justice or Redress
A report by Human Rights Watch found Iraqis tortured by U.S. forces 20 years ago have yet to receive any compensation.
On Yom Kippur, Solidarity With Palestinians Is a Sacred Act
Both words and actions matter. Let's reject euphemisms, decry violence against Palestinians and fight apartheid.