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Biden Says Netanyahu Making “Big Mistake” But Refuses to Cut Off Military Aid
Biden told MSNBC the war is “contrary to what Israel stands for” but he has “no red line” for continuing to supply arms.

Israel Deploys 15,000 Troops in West Bank and Jerusalem as Ramadan Begins
Ceasefire talks falter as Israel continues its campaign of starvation in Gaza and escalates repression in the West Bank.

Aaron Bushnell Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
By dying for Palestine, Aaron brought the horror in Gaza home to the U.S. His final act must awaken our humanity.

Canada, Sweden Restore UNRWA Funds as Israel Accused of Torturing Agency Staff
In a new report, UNRWA employees testify that Israeli officers beat and waterboarded them into making false confessions.

Palestinians Brace for Israeli Crackdown at Al Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan
Israel is taking advantage of the war on Gaza to exert control over the Al Aqsa compound and keep Palestinians out.

Beyond the State of the Union, We Must Confront the State of the Genocide
In the aftermath of Biden’s 2024 State of the Union, we offer an alternate address: “The State of the Genocide.”

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Foreign Policy Undermines Best Proposals in Biden’s SOTU
There won't be “a transformative domestic policy without a change in our foreign policy,” says The Nation's publisher.

Protesters Blocked Traffic Outside White House Before Biden’s State of the Union
“We’re horrified at our morally bankrupt President,” said one activist who was part of the blockade.

Biden Plan for Temporary Humanitarian Aid Port in Gaza Slammed as PR Stunt
Critics point out aid infrastructure already exists but that Israel keeps attacking and obstructing it.

Ceasefire Talks “Precarious” as Israel’s Assault on Gaza Kills 80+ in 24 Hours
Palestine analyst Tahani Mustafa discusses the negotiations, UNRWA’s collapsing operations, and more.