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Trump Administration Sanctions 3 Major Palestinian Human Rights Groups
The groups said the US is “dismantling the international legal order” in order to maintain Israel’s impunity.
Israel’s Smotrich Vows to Annex West Bank: “Maximum Land, Minimum Population”
“The goal of sovereignty is to, once and for all, remove the Palestinian state from the agenda,” Smotrich said.
Nelson Mandela’s Grandson: Israeli Apartheid “Far Worse” Than South Africa’s
The world must mount a campaign to end Israel's apartheid, as countries did for South Africa, he said.
This Obscure UN Mechanism Could Spur Concrete Action for Gaza Despite US Veto
Former UN human rights official Craig Mokhiber explains how the UN could do more to stop the genocide.
Israeli Forces Only Identify 1 in 4 Palestinians They’re Imprisoning as Fighters
Israel has imprisoned thousands under a law that has institutionalized “forced disappearance” practices, critics say.
Cancer Is Another Weapon in Israel’s Ever-Increasing Arsenal
The destruction wrought by Israel will likely cause cancer rates to rise significantly, impacting generations to come.
Israel’s Attacks on Seed Banks Destroy Millennia of Palestinian Cultural Heritage
When Israel targets Palestinian seed banks, it’s not just destroying buildings. It’s attacking the future itself.
Vienna’s Model Shows the Government Really Can Guarantee Housing for All
A new report documents the wild and likely replicable success of Vienna’s public housing plan.
International Association of Genocide Scholars: Israel Is Committing Genocide
The organization passed a resolution with the support of 86 percent of members who voted on it.
Israel Announces Total Siege of Gaza City, Declaring Entire Area “Combat Zone”
The announcement comes a week after the UN-backed declaration of famine in Gaza City.