The Disappearing Palestinian
Philip Giraldi on Israel’s baffling inhumanity
Tag: palestine
The ‘Superpower’ Conceit
It’s nothing but trouble, says Justin Raimondo
Yes, You Can!
Uri Avnery urges Obama to stand firm
Pro-Israel Groups Push Back Against Settlements Policy
As the clash between the U.S. and Israeli governments over settlements in the occupied territories intensifies, many of Israel’s traditionally staunch defenders in Washington have been pushing back, tentatively but with increasing assertiveness, to urge the Barack Obama administration to alleviate its pressure on Israel. The settlements battle has put these defenders in a delicate … Continue reading “Pro-Israel Groups Push Back Against Settlements Policy”
Fatah’s Leadership Crisis Deepens
Fifty years ago, a small group of Palestinian teachers and engineers living in Kuwait founded a secretive movement aimed at liberating those portions of previously British-ruled Palestine that became the State of Israel in 1948. The group they founded, Fatah, went on to dominate the entire Palestinian political scene. In 1969 it took over the … Continue reading “Fatah’s Leadership Crisis Deepens”
Defiant Netanyahu Plays His Jerusalem Card
JERUSALEM — Israel’s newly installed ambassador in Washington says the "disagreement" with the U.S. over Israel’s settlement policy will be resolved "soon." Speaking on Israel Radio, Michael Oren was giving his first interview since taking up his post. His upbeat assessment is challenged by many other Israeli officials and by most political pundits who foresee … Continue reading “Defiant Netanyahu Plays His Jerusalem Card”
The Reality of Israel’s ‘Open’ Jerusalem
No one would have been more surprised than Fawziya Khurd by the recent pronouncement of Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, that Israel operates an "open city" policy in Jerusalem. Mr Netanyahu told his cabinet on Sunday that Israel’s annexation of East Jerusalem following the 1967 war — what he called the city’s "unification" — … Continue reading “The Reality of Israel’s ‘Open’ Jerusalem”
Rampaging Settlers Shatter Fragile Calm
RAMALLAH — The northern Palestinian West Bank is turning into a flashpoint as Israeli settlers continue to attack Palestinian civilians and their property as part of a "price tag" policy. On Tuesday Walid Assaf, a Palestinian Legislative Council member, was injured after Israeli settlers near the northern West Bank city Qalqilya threw a rock through … Continue reading “Rampaging Settlers Shatter Fragile Calm”
Israel and the Nutbar Factor
They’re losing their minds, says Justin Raimondo
Israeli Soldiers Talk About War Crimes
JERUSALEM — Israel continues to brush off allegations of human rights violations during its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza launched at the end of December. A series of reports on such violations through the 22-day campaign come soon after completion of fieldwork by the UN human rights four-person fact-finding team headed by South African … Continue reading “Israeli Soldiers Talk About War Crimes”