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My Grandparents Lived Through the Nakba. Now It’s Happening Again.
The Israeli military is committing atrocities in Sheikh Jarrah and Gaza. This is the unending Palestinian catastrophe.

Israeli Police Attacked Palestinians at Al Aqsa Mosque, Hours After Ceasefire
Israeli police fired stun grenades and tear gas at Palestinian worshipers on Friday, injuring over a dozen people.

Centrist Lawmakers Join Progressives in Urging Biden to Support Gaza Ceasefire
Top Democrats like Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have come out in support of a ceasefire, signalling a small shift left.

Israel Is Targeting Doctors and Health Facilities, Says Gaza Physician
Israeli airstrikes have reportedly damaged at least 18 hospitals and clinics according to the World Health Organization.

The Entire US Tax Code Is Implicated in the Forced Displacement of Palestinians
Israeli settlements are supported by millions in U.S. tax-exempt donations funneled through corporations and nonprofits.

Israeli Airstrikes Damage Gaza’s Only COVID Testing Lab
The attack rendered the testing facility inoperable and disrupted the territory's ability to administer COVID vaccines.

Biden Push for $735 Million Weapons Sale to Israel Amid Onslaught Sparks Outrage
The Biden admin notified Congress of the sale on May 5, just days before Israeli forces began their bombardment of Gaza.

Gaza Student: An Israeli Bomb Killed My Pregnant Cousin. The US Is Complicit.
Truthout spoke with Nour Alshaer in Gaza, where she is trapped in her family’s home as airstrikes continue.

UN Relief Agency Condemns Israeli Bombing of Gaza Refugee Camp
Israel's bombardment of Gaza has already claimed at least 200 lives.

US Jews Have Never Been a Monolith When It Comes to Support for Israel
The president who helped create Israel was a bigot — and we've been confused about the “Jewish vote” ever since.