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Human Rights
Israel Has Killed 2 Children a Day Amid Gaza Ceasefire, UN Reports
House Democrat Joaquin Castro slammed the ceasefire as a “charade” that the media is playing along with.
Security Council Shamefully Grants Colonial Domination Over Palestine to the US
A UN Special Rapporteur has decried the resolution as a violation of Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.
Ben-Gvir Calls for Assassination of Palestinian Officials If Statehood Advances
Israel has a long history of assassinating Palestinian leaders.
Canada Detains Former UN Human Rights Rapporteurs Traveling to Palestine Event
Richard Falk, former rapporteur for Palestine, was traveling to an event to examine Canada’s role in the Gaza genocide.
US Plans for Indefinite Division of Gaza, Leaving Palestinian Side in Ruins
A US official said that keeping Gaza whole is “aspirational” and “not going to be easy.”
Trump Plan Could Leave Nearly 200,000 People at Risk of Becoming Unhoused
It guts long-term housing programs, helps dismantle encampments, and forces mental illness and addiction treatment.
Tlaib Introduces Resolution to Recognize Gaza Genocide, Call for Arms Embargo
The legislation is cosponsored by 20 House Democrats, including progressive caucus leader Rep. Greg Casar.
Venezuelans That US Sent to El Salvador Mega-Prison Faced Torture, Sexual Abuse
CECOT is “where people are sent for permanent punishment and separation,” says a human rights advocate.
Biden Administration Had Evidence That Israel Used Palestinians as Human Shields
Biden administration officials raised “concerns” that amounted to nothing over Israel’s actions in its final weeks.
Former USAID Official: Tens of Thousands Have Died Since Trump Shuttered Agency
“We had the cure for death from malnutrition, and we took it away," said Dr. Atul Gawande.