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Unions Increasingly Condemn Israeli Occupation and Call for Gaza Ceasefire
Trade unionist Bill Fletcher and labor historian Jeff Schuhrke discuss labor’s history with Israel and Palestine.
Christmas Wishes for “Peace on Earth” Are Empty Without Ceasefire in Gaza
How can so many US Christians sing “peace on Earth” without opposing US support for the genocide unfolding in Gaza?
Africa’s Refugee Crisis Deepens: UN Budget Shortfalls Amplify Hunger
Deteriorating conditions for refugees in Africa, exacerbated by budget shortfalls lead to severe food ration cuts.
Human Rights Group Alleges Israeli Forces Executed Over 1,000 Palestinian Elders
Human rights group claims Israeli forces engaged in targeted killings, including field executions.
UAW and American Postal Workers Union Members Lead NYC March for Gaza
The march came a week after leaders of several major unions joined progressive lawmakers to demand a ceasefire.
Entire Gaza Population Facing Acute Hunger “Crisis,” UN-Backed Report Warns
A quarter of the population, or about 570,000 people, are facing famine, the report says.
Meta Is Systematically Censoring Pro-Palestine Posts, Human Rights Watch Finds
The company has implemented “sweeping bans” on content supporting Palestinian rights, the group's report found.
US Is Reportedly Working to Prevent Conference on Geneva Convention Violations
The private pressure campaign comes as the US obstructs the UN Security Council’s efforts to address the crisis in Gaza.
Democrats Are Prepared to Destroy Immigrant Rights to Fund Israel’s War on Gaza
Biden and Democrats are looking to resurrect — and in some cases expand — the Trump administration’s worst policies.
UN Agency Reports Over 360,000 Infectious Disease Cases in Gaza Shelters
This amounts to one infectious disease for every six Palestinians on average — and it’s likely an undercount.