As if he has, overnight, been transformed into a master politician, Donald Trump’s 27-hour trip to Israel has left many analysts mystified. Quoting former Israeli political adviser, Mitchell Barack, the New York Timesreferred to Trump as the “Liberace of world leaders,” in reference to the flamboyant piano player, Wladziu Valantino Liberace. The latter, known as “Mr. … [Read more...] about How Palestine Disappeared from U.S. Media Coverage – by Ramzy Baroud
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Sentencing of Israeli Soldier for Killing of Palestinian Exposes Contradictions of Occupation
An Israeli Military Court handed down an 18-month sentence to Israeli soldier Elor Azaria for the murder of Palestinian, Fatah Al-Sharif. Al-Sharif was lying on the ground at the time of the fatal shooting. Azaria, the soldier was convicted in early January of manslaughter for shooting Fatah Al- Sharif and for inappropriate conduct. We reported his conviction in Real News … [Read more...] about Sentencing of Israeli Soldier for Killing of Palestinian Exposes Contradictions of Occupation
News from the Global South
Most recent stories from InterPress Service Trump Marks the End of a Cycle Roberto Savio Let us stop debating what newly-elected US President Trump is doing or might do and look at him in terms of historical importance. Put simply, Trump marks the end of an American cycle! Roberto SavioLike it or not, for the last two centuries the entire planet has … [Read more...] about News from the Global South
History of Gaza in Context (Phyllis Bennis) Audio
Webinar: History and Context on the Crisis in GazaPhyllis Bennis delves into the context of the Israel-Gaza conflict, addressing how the history of Israeli occupation fits into the current assault, what the U.S.' role in the crisis is, and possible chances for a ceasefire.BY PHYLLIS BENNIS, JULY 30, 2014.(Photo: Amir Farshad Ebrahimi) 00:00 00:00(Audio … [Read more...] about History of Gaza in Context (Phyllis Bennis) Audio
Michael Walzer’s (New Republic) Defense of Israel’s Crimes
from from: http://newpol.org/content/michael-walzers-defense-israels-crimes Stephen R. Shalom August 4, 2014 There is so much wrong with Michael Walzer’s brief essayon the New Republic website, supporting Israel in its latest onslaught, while criticizing “a little uneasily” some of the excessive civilian deaths, that it is hard to know … [Read more...] about Michael Walzer’s (New Republic) Defense of Israel’s Crimes