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New Trade Law Could Reverse 50 Years of US Economic Policy Regarding Palestine
The law includes provisions to oppose boycotts and economic measures against Israel.
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Dear Bernie: Please Go Prophesy at AIPAC
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference is in Washington, March 20-22. All presidential candidates are invited.
As Trump Calls Himself “Very, Very Pro-Israel,” Rubio and Cruz Accuse Him of Being Too Neutral
At the Republican debate in Miami, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and John Kasich all came out opposing any negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians.
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On Foreign Policy, Bernie Sanders Could Learn From UK’s Jeremy Corbyn
On US drone policy and Israel-Palestine, Sen. Bernie Sanders could learn a few things from UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
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No, Israel Should Not Flatten Beirut
A debate over whether Israel should commit war crimes and wipe out a city of at least 1 million people is somehow acceptable.
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Florida Legislators Quietly Vote to Strip State Funding From Groups Associated With BDS
A bill in the Florida Legislature is an attempt to quash the growing momentum of the BDS movement on US college campuses.
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Silencing Critics of Israel
Israel doesn't accept criticism. In fact, whether from friend or foe, even mild criticism is viewed as an existential threat.
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Biggest Israeli Demolition in a Decade Leaves 100 Homeless
The demolitions were carried out in an area Israel declared a closed military zone as far back as the 1970s.
Israel-Backed Group Sues Food Co-op for Boycotting Israeli Products
In 2012 and 2014, courts ruled that the anti-boycott litigants pay damages to the Olympia Food Co-op's board members.
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The Logic of Hunger Striking Palestinians: When Starvation Is a Weapon
Their battles were never concerned with the freedom of individuals, but of an entire group of oppressed and outraged people.