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Palestine

UN Palestine Vote Gives PA Access to International Criminal Court
Phyllis Bennis: In a vote of 138 to 9, UN General Assembly votes to give Palestine status of a non-member state.

Obama Has Power but Risks Republican Wrath Gaining Mideast Peace
Like so many presidents before him, Obama is afraid to say or do anything in public that might be labeled as anti-Israel.

Gaza’s Other War
Israel and Gaza have been torn apart by missile strikes this week, but Gazau2019s rapidly depleting aquifer is about to make things even more precarious.

It’s Mostly Punishment: Testimonies by Veterans of the Israeli Defense Forces From Gaza
Testimonies by Veterans of the Israeli Defense Forces From Gaza and the Occupied Territories

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As Gaza Is Savaged Again, Understanding the BBC’s Role
That Israel has intimidated the BBC into presenting the theft of Palestinian land and the torture of its people as an intractable conflict between equals.

When Israel Says It Doesn’t Target Journalists, It Is Lying
Israelu2019s entrenched policy of literally shooting the messenger continues to go unchallenged.

“Mowing the Grass” in Gaza
Michael Ratner: I don't put human rights on an equal footing when it comes to talking about the oppressed versus the oppressor.

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What’s Up with This Bibi Guy, Part VIII
As Israel continues its air strike over Gaza, the US turns a deaf ear to what can be described as an act of colonization.

Israel’s Media Joins the War
Israel's media rallies support for war as politicians jump on bandwagon for attack ahead of elections.

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Gaza Cease Fire Reports Fall Into Uncertainty
A six-day negotiation led by Egypt neared a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, but optimism for the ceasefire has now turned to uncertainty.