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Palestine

Progressives Slam Continued US Military Aid for Israel Amid Settler Violence
“This is a pogrom,” wrote Rep. Ilhan Omar after hundreds of settlers rampaged through Palestinian towns.

Israel Escalates Attacks on Palestinians, From Drone Strikes to Settler Attacks
Palestinian journalist Mariam Barghouti calls the attacks “an intensification to completely take over Palestine.”

As Food Aid to Gaza Is Cut, Palestinians Demand Freedom Instead of Charity
Cuts made to Palestinian food aid by the United Nations have lent even greater urgency to our liberation struggle.

Human Rights Defenders Slam Israel’s Planned West Bank Settlement Expansion
Netanyahu's government reportedly informed the U.S. of plans to build thousands of new Jewish-only settler homes.

Was Israel’s Latest Attack on Gaza Manufactured to Divert “Democracy” Protests?
Scholars Richard Falk and Stephen Zunes discuss the intricacies of the situation and unpack Netanyahu's motivations.

PayPal Upholds Its Discriminatory Ban on Palestinians Amid Pressure Campaign
Israeli settlers in the West Bank have access to PayPal, but their Palestinian neighbors are barred from the service.

“There Is No Safe Place in Gaza”: Palestinians Speak Out During Israeli Assault
In a vicious five-day assault, Israeli occupying forces killed 33 Palestinians in Gaza.

Historic New York Bill Aims to End Funding of Illegal Israeli Settlements
While praised by human rights organizations, the bill is already facing backlash from pro-Israel lawmakers.

Palestinian Organizers: We Honor Our Grief by Practicing Hope
“The poison pill of any movement is despair,” says Palestinian activist Lea Kayali.

UN Needs to Reexamine Its Strategy for Ending Israeli Apartheid
Palestinian human rights advocates welcome the UN's first-time recognition of the Nakba but say it is hardly sufficient.