Pentagon Makes Largest Known Arms Purchase From Israel — For Banned Cluster Weapons
The no-bid deal for arms internationally banned for high civilian death tolls is the biggest purchase from Israel in available government records.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Israel’s 2023 bombings and invasion of the Gaza Strip have cost thousands of Palestinian lives and displaced countless others. But the war didn’t start with Hamas’s October 7 attack. The Intercept’s coverage delves into Israel’s occupation, how the U.S. government enables its repression, and the free speech fight over pro-Palestine activism at home.
Israeli Military Found Gaza Health Ministry Death Toll Was Accurate. Will These Deniers Admit It?
Denial of the Gaza Health Ministry’s death toll helped buoy American support for Israel’s genocide.
Zohran Mamdani Wants NYC to Divest From Israel — But New Comptroller Pledges to Buy War Bonds
A human rights group fanned the flames of conflict by threatening legal action if the city invested in war crimes.
Voices
Plans Call for “New Rafah” Built in Israel’s Image — Without Palestinians
Project Sunrise outlines a “smart city” with AI grids. It’s only possible with the continued dispossession of Palestinians.
Voices
Reuniting With Family in Gaza During the Break Between Bombings
For a brief period, the pause in Israeli violence gave us a sense of normalcy. Then the airstrikes started again.
International Pressure Was Building to Hold Israel Accountable. What Happened?
After Trump’s plan for Gaza went into effect, governments seemed eager to return to the status quo.
Republicans Are Splitting Over Israel. Will Democrats Take Advantage?
A new poll shows a growing divide among Republicans, especially under 45, on U.S. support for Israel. Democrats have a chance to pick up their votes.
Meet the U.S. Donors Funding ELNET, the AIPAC of Europe
These U.S. funders are exporting the same tactics that have for years helped AIPAC crush support for Palestinians to Europe.
A Journalist Reported From Palestine. YouTube Deleted His Account Claiming He’s an Iranian Agent.
YouTube offered conflicting explanations for deleting the account of Robert Inlakesh, who covered Israel’s occupation of the West Bank.
Israel Revoked Palestinians’ Work Permits — Then Launched a Deadly Crackdown on Laborers
Before October 7, Palestinian laborers would cross into Israel for jobs. Then Israel revoked work permits and unleashed a violent crackdown.