Tag: Settlments

Categories World

Washington ‘strongly opposes’ West Bank settlement expansion as Israel moves forward with thousands of new homes

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The US has voiced “strong” opposition toward the Israeli government’s push to expand settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, as Tel Aviv placed tender for 1,300 new homes and is expected to greenlight a further 3,000. … Read More >Washington ‘strongly opposes’ West Bank settlement expansion as Israel moves forward with thousands of new homes

Categories Middle East

250+ Palestinians injured in clashes with Israeli forces during protest against illegal West Bank settlements (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

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Some 270 Palestinians were injured in the occupied West Bank as they clashed with Israel Defense Forces troops, who fired tear gas and rubber bullets into crowds protesting Israeli settlements. … Read More >250+ Palestinians injured in clashes with Israeli forces during protest against illegal West Bank settlements (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Categories Shows

Biden ends Iraq war, Medicare for All marches, Buffalo attacks socialist mayoral candidate

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Joe Biden announced this week that combat operations in Iraq were over. Lee Camp looks back at all the times previous presidents made the same false declaration about the US’ extended illegal occupation of the Middle Eastern nation. Camp also reports on the Medicare for All marches that took place across the country last weekend, the boost being given to the military’s already-gargantuan budget, the sentencing of whistleblower Daniel Hale, and the latest in the Syrian chemical weapons saga. … Read More >Biden ends Iraq war, Medicare for All marches, Buffalo attacks socialist mayoral candidate

Categories Middle East

UN special rapporteur says Israeli settlements ‘amount to war crime,’ drawing ire from Tel Aviv

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The world should finally hold Israel accountable for its continuous settlement policy in the occupied Palestinian territories, a UN human rights rapporteur has said, provoking criticism from Jewish officials and activists. … Read More >UN special rapporteur says Israeli settlements ‘amount to war crime,’ drawing ire from Tel Aviv

Categories Middle East

Eco-study warns Israel’s open spaces will SHRINK as its population grows – and the settlement question is the elephant in the room

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A new study says Israel will lose 10% of its open spaces by 2050 if high birth rates continue. The study recommends dense development and incentives for smaller families, but Israeli leaders have backed more controversial plans. … Read More >Eco-study warns Israel’s open spaces will SHRINK as its population grows – and the settlement question is the elephant in the room

Categories Op-ed

With growing international pro-Palestinian support, illegal settlers may drag Israel into a war it cannot handle

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Israel’s illegal settler population is driving the country’s government towards miscalculated violence, putting the entire state at risk, and last month’s 11-day conflict with Gaza may just be the beginning. … Read More >With growing international pro-Palestinian support, illegal settlers may drag Israel into a war it cannot handle