Israel’s War on Gaza
Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Maxwell Frost, and Greg Casar Join Call for Ceasefire in Gaza
With Frost’s and Casar’s sponsorship of the ceasefire resolution, the pro-Israel lobby may have been dealt a setback.
Politics
Starbucks Is Suing Its Union After “Solidarity With Palestine!” Tweet
The coffee company says the union, Starbucks Workers United, is making people think it stands in solidarity with Palestine after the Hamas attack.
Israel’s War on Gaza
13 House Democrats Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
Progressives hope the resolution, which comes after Israel has killed nearly 3,000 Palestinians, will create an opening for other members to follow suit.
Israel’s War on Gaza
J Street Alumni Condemn “Pro-Peace” Group for Opposing Gaza Ceasefire
More than 100 former J Street staffers and campus activists blasted the group’s push for a hawkish Israel resolution that ignores Palestinians.
Voices
Not Israel’s 9/11, but a Prison Riot
The George W. Bush administration deserves plenty of blame for what’s happening now in Israel and Gaza.
Israel’s War on Gaza
J Street to Democrats: Back Resolution Supporting Gaza War or Lose Endorsement
Once a “pro-peace” Israel lobby alternative, J Street is pushing a hawkish resolution on Israel that ignores Palestinian civilians.
Israel’s War on Gaza
FBI Targets Muslims and Palestinians in Wake of Hamas Attack, Civil Rights Advocates Warn
The domestic policing comes amid reports of harassment against Muslims and Palestinians around the country.
Israel’s War on Gaza
In Tense Closed-Door Meeting on Gaza, Josh Gottheimer Comment on Muslims Sparks Fury
In a Democratic caucus meeting on Israel–Gaza violence, Gottheimer made a disparaging remark about Muslim clergy, sources said.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Tlaib and Bush Called to End Violence in Israel and Gaza. Then Fellow Democrats Attacked.
Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush called for a ceasefire and were attacked by AIPAC-aligned centrists. Democratic leadership stayed silent.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Rep. Jake Auchincloss Supports Gaza Bombing Despite Captive American and Israeli Civilians
“Deescalation is not possible when they are taking hostages,” the Massachusetts Democrat said — both acknowledging the hostages and disregarding their fate.