Israel’s War on Gaza
Palestinians Sue Biden for Failing to Prevent Genocide in Gaza
The federal lawsuit accuses President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin of complicity in genocide.
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Israel’s War on Gaza
Maryland Democrats Threaten Funding of Immigrant Rights Group That Called for Gaza Ceasefire
CASA, which receives state funding for its work with immigrants, had apologized for its statement even before the lawmakers’ threat.
Al Jazeera Censors Video of Critic Who Said Saudi–Israel Normalization Would Be “Suicide” for MBS
The Saudi crown prince “would not probably survive as the future king of Saudi Arabia,” Madawi Al-Rasheed said on Al Jazeera English’s “UpFront.”
Israel’s War on Gaza
Biden’s Conspiracy Theory About Gaza Casualty Numbers Unravels Upon Inspection
One Palestinian American lost more than 40 relatives in Gaza. We found them on the Ministry of Health list.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Nearly 300 Bernie Sanders Alumni Call On Senator to Back a Ceasefire in Gaza
“Many of us, your former staff, share your Jewish heritage,” the letter said. “Our pain and sorrow at the losses on October 7 will not be weaponized.”
Members of Congress Make New Push to Free Julian Assange
The bipartisan effort spearheaded by Reps. Jim McGovern and Thomas Massie follows another led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib last spring.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Sen. John Fetterman’s Former Campaign Staffers Urge Him to Support Israel–Hamas Ceasefire
“It is not too late to change your stance and stand on the righteous side of history,” 16 former campaign staffers wrote in an open letter.
Pro-Palestine NYU Law Student Speaks Out After Job Offer Was Rescinded
With tensions exploding over Gaza on campuses across the country, NYU Law student Ryna Workman lost their position as student body president and a job offer.
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.