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The mainstream media is ignoring Israel's role in the killing of journalist Amal Khalil
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (392+ words) Amal Khalil was a brave Lebanese reporter who for the past two decades has reported from the often dangerous southern part of her country for the Al-Akhbar daily newspaper. On April 22, while doing her job, she died in agony " and…...
Palestinians are holding local elections, but hardly anyone is running. Here's why that matters.
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (943+ words) Today, Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza were scheduled to vote for new mayors and municipal councils, but in many places, they didn't. This year, Palestinian local elections are being boycotted by several key political forces, leading to a…...
How the corporate media helped fuel Israel's genocide in Gaza
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (1814+ words) In his new book, How to Sell a Genocide: The Media's Complicity in the Destruction of Gaza, media critic Adam Johnson provides a painstakingly detailed indictment of the Fourth Estate, showing how cable shows, newspapers, and online news sites helped…...
The Shift: Unpacking the liberal Zionist sleight of hand on military aid to Israel
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (1302+ words) In recent installments of The Shift, we've talked about how many Democratic lawmakers are altering their public rhetoric on U. S. aid to Israel, especially ones who face reelection campaigns or have presidential aspirations. Chief among these is former Chicago Mayor Rahm…...
What to expect next in the fragile ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (1409+ words) On Monday, U. S. President Donald Trump said that he was "highly unlikely" to extend the ceasefire with Iran that was set to expire on Wednesday." As soon as he said that it was clear that he was going to soon extend…...
Philadelphia primary race becomes the latest Democratic Party battle between the pro-Palestine left and Israel lobby
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (1171+ words) Chris Rabb's surprising surge in Philadelphia's crowded PA-3 House primary has made the race the latest Democratic Party battle between the insurgent pro-Palestine left and the Israel lobby. Philadelphia primary race becomes the latest Democratic Party battle between the pro-Palestine…...
Power & Pushback: Palestinian asylum-seeker finally released
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (468+ words) Mohammed'Abushanab, a 27-year-old Palestinian asylum-seeker who fled persecution by the Israeli military, has finally been released from detention, after being incarcerated by ICE for 20 months. While living near the Israeli border in the West Bank, Abushanab was repeatedly harassed and…...
I've become stronger:' Leqaa Kordia on life after ICE detention
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (1355+ words) One month ago, Mondoweiss reported on what would be Leqaa Kordia's final hearing to determine bail eligibility while confined in Prairieland Detention Center in North Texas. Now, she has returned to her home in Paterson, N. J. , with renewed strength. After the…...
Weekly Briefing: Israel's impunity is crumbling
1+ week, 1+ day ago (491+ words) Israel races to expand West Bank settlements before new regional realities set in " Qassam Muaddi Israel is approving new West Bank settlements at an unprecedented rate, Qassam Muaddi reports. The window for unchecked land seizures is closing as Iran emerges…...
Israel is racing to expand West Bank settlements before new political realities end its era of impunity
1+ week, 1+ day ago (772+ words) The Israeli cabinet approved the construction of 34 new West Bank settlements last week, bringing the total number approved by the ruling coalition led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu up to 103. The cabinet decision is the largest batch of new…...