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Henry A. Giroux | Killing Machines and the Madness of Militarism: From Gaza to Afghanistan
Neoliberal governments invoke phrases like "collateral damage" or "military necessity" to absolve them of the horrors they inflict. We need to develop a new political language.
Is Israeli Public Opinion Turning After 700 Palestinian Deaths?
Israel-based correspondent Lia Tarachansky reports on the mood in Israel in the wake of a rising Palestinian death toll.
Not in Our Name: Jewish Activists Arrested in Sit-In at Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York City Office
Members of Jewish Voice for Peace and Jews Say No! occupied the New York City office of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.
Israeli Human Rights Spokesperson: Attacks on Civilians Unjustifiable
At least 613 Palestinians are now dead, as well as 27 Israeli soldiers and two civilians, on the 15th day of Operation Protective Edge.
Bombing Gaza: A Pilot Speaks
I am deaf to the screams of pain.
US Provides Israel the Weapons Used on Gaza
While the Obama administration talks about supporting a ceasefire, the United States exports to Israel a substantial amount of the same types of weapons Israel is using to kill …
Stop Calling Soldiers “Heroes”: It Stops Us From Seeing Them as Human
"Hero" sounds like praise, but it's not: It glosses over the human cost of war, and keeps us from helping our vets.
Sharif Abdel Kouddous on Israel’s Gaza Massacres: F-16 Kills 24 Relatives After 72 Die in Shejaiya
The Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip has seen its bloodiest day so far, bringing the Palestinian death toll to more than 500.
Lack of International Pressure Permits Endless Assault on Gaza
Vijay Prashad says that without international pressure, Israel will not be held accountable for the crimes it commits against the Palestinians.
US Empire Reaches Breaking Point: Time to End It
The people of the United States must work to end the interventionist violence of the US Empire.