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Sanders Pushes Resolution Halting $735 Million in US Military Sales to Israel
The resolution faces difficult chances of passage in the Senate. Even if it passes, President Joe Biden could veto it.
What the Mainstream Media Never Told You About Palestine
“The state is personified and ascended, but people are dehumanized,” says Palestinian organizer Lea Kayali.
AOC Moves to Block US’s $735M Weapons Sale to Israel Citing Human Rights Abuses
The sale was routine, but recent violence has led progressives to take action against Israel’s settler colonialism.
Zionist Groups in US Operate Campaigns to Quash Palestine Solidarity on Campus
Surveillance of and smear campaigns against student activists are common features of pro-Israel lobbying operations.
Rashida Tlaib Confronted Biden on His Weak Stance on Israeli Apartheid
The progressive lawmaker emphasized the White House can and should go further in protecting Palestinians’ human rights.
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.