Rights Group: Israeli Lethal Force in Gaza May Be War Crime

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Jun 13, 2018 Ahead of an emergency U.N. General Assembly meeting on a resolution condemning Israel’s “excessive use of force," Human Rights Watch assesses the recent violence against Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

After Latest Gaza Slaughter: Open an Investigation, End the Occupation

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan May 24, 2018 People around the globe, including from inside Israel, have expressed outrage at the recent slaughter of Palestinian protesters. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

IDF

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig May 23, 2018 Dig deeper

Israel’s Days of Shame

Uri Averny / Tikkun May 21, 2018 Bloody Monday may well be seen as the day Palestinians regained their national pride and their will to stand up and fight for their independence. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Jared, Boy-Peacemaker! (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig May 17, 2018 If I didn’t know better, I would think the Trump administration is trying to hasten the End Times. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rising Mideast Tensions Put World on High Alert

Kevin Zeese and Margaret Flowers / Popular Resistance May 14, 2018 A confluence of trigger events could lead to an escalation of conflict in coming days. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Deadly Gaza Protests Cloud U.S. Embassy Opening in Jerusalem

The Associated Press May 14, 2018 The Organization of Islamic Cooperation says it "strongly rejects and condemns" the U.S. relocation of its embassy to Jerusalem, calling it a "deplorable action." (Updated) Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

Israel’s Use of Live Fire in Gaza Protests Faces Legal Test

KARIN LAUB and MOSHE EDRI / The Associated Press Apr 30, 2018 The hearing by the Supreme Court of Israel comes amid growing international criticism of that nation for its use of lethal force and a mounting casualty toll in Gaza. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pompeo: U.S. Stands With Israel Against Iran

MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Apr 29, 2018 In Tel Aviv, the secretary of state call for concerted international action to punish Iran for its missile programs. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Arms Embargo on Israel Is Needed as Military Unlawfully Kills and Maims Gaza Protesters

Amnesty International Apr 29, 2018 Israel is carrying out a murderous assault against protesting Palestinians, with its armed forces attacking demonstrators who pose no imminent threat to them. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Israeli Politician Calls for Stripping Natalie Portman of Citizenship

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 22, 2018 The actress lands in the center of a controversy after declining to attend the Genesis Foundation awards ceremony in Jerusalem because of her distress at “recent events" in Israel. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Gaza Flare-Up Driven by Deep Misery

JOSEF FEDERMAN and DAN PERRY / The Associated Press Apr 15, 2018 It’s not surprising that so many people would risk death by converging on the border fence, which Palestinians have done three Fridays in a row. Dozens of them have been killed and hundreds injured. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )