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Sanders to Push Amendment Removing Military Funding for Israel in Aid Package
Sanders’s amendment would restore US funding to UNRWA, the most important aid agency working in Gaza.
$26B in Unconditional Aid to Israel Passes House With Just 58 Voting Against
“Our country isn’t just complicit in this genocide. We’re actively participating in it,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
US Vetoes Palestine’s Bid to Become a Full Member of the UN
The resolution's failure “will not defeat our determination,” said Palestine's permanent observer at the United Nations.
Survey: Palestinians and Their Allies Are Experiencing Racism, Isolation
The survey showcases how “anti-Palestinian racism affects many more people than previously expected,” the authors said.
Israeli Police Arrest Renowned Feminist Scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian
More than 100 professors around the world released a statement calling for her immediate release.
Columbia Suspends Ilhan Omar’s Daughter Day After Omar Grills Its President
Omar had grilled Shafik about her characterization of pro-Palestine protests as antisemitic.
US Is Lobbying Against UN Palestinian Statehood Resolution, Leak Reveals
Full UN membership is crucial for a two-state solution or another outcome allowing for Palestinian self-determination.
Under UN Charter, Iran’s Attack Was a Legal Response to Israel’s Illegal Attack
Iran’s attack on Israel was lawful self-defense carried out in compliance with international humanitarian law.
Coalition Condemns Google’s Illegal Firing of Workers Protesting Israel Contract
In a $1.2 billion contract, Google and Amazon provide cloud infrastructure and data services to the Israeli government.
Blinken Hasn’t Acted on Staff Recommendations to Sanction Israeli Military Units
A State Department panel said in December that the US should restrict arms sales to units linked to human rights abuses.