Pro-Israel money and flip-flops on Palestine: How Jamaal Bowman lost his primary election
Pro-Israel money and flip-flops on Palestine: How Jamaal Bowman lost his primary election Aipac spent $14m to support Bowman’s challenger. However, Bowman has made several contradicting stances on his support for Palestine Umar A Farooq Wed, 06/26/2024 – 21:11 US Congressman Jamaal Bowman speaks during a rally at St Mary’s Park on 22 June 2024 […]
US: Palestinian activists accuse progressive Democrats of ‘swindling’ their community
US: Palestinian activists accuse progressive Democrats of ‘swindling’ their community Activists calling on Jamaal Bowman to rescind endorsing Biden were accused of aiding Aipac but Palestinians say they’re tired of the fear tactics Umar A Farooq Mon, 06/24/2024 – 19:31 US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks during a rally for Representative Jamaal Bowman at St Mary’s […]
The Gaza Pier: A public relations stunt doomed from the start
The Gaza Pier: A public relations stunt doomed from the start The hastily built pier has consumed a lot of the attention around the humanitarian crisis while failing to alleviate it Umar A Farooq Fri, 06/14/2024 – 17:15 A US soldier leaves a cordoned-off area as other troops work on a beached vessel used for […]
US claim it has no information on Israeli torture ‘remarkable and wrong’: Rights group
US claim it has no information on Israeli torture ‘remarkable and wrong’: Rights group Washington ‘should have eyes on Israel’s conduct’, Human Rights Watch says Umar A Farooq Wed, 06/12/2024 – 22:01 An injured Palestinian man among those detained by the Israeli military awaits treatment for his injuries at Al-Najjar Hospital in Rafah in the […]
As transnational repression gets attention in US, activists call for focus on UAE
As transnational repression gets attention in US, activists call for focus on UAE The UAE’s use of transnational repression ‘is often not fully recognised’, activists and academics say Umar A Farooq Tue, 06/11/2024 – 20:41 A policeman enters Dubai’s Al-Awir central prison in the United Arab Emirates, on 21 May 2020 (Guiseppe Cacace/AFP) Emirati activists, […]
Does US support for Israel’s Nuseirat attack have legal ramifications?
Does US support for Israel’s Nuseirat attack have legal ramifications? Reports say the US provided support to Israel’s hostage rescue that killed more than 200 Palestinians. Experts say it violates US law Umar A Farooq Mon, 06/10/2024 – 21:34 Men stand among debris of an Israel operation that killed more than 200 Palestinians in order […]
Lawsuit targeting Unrwa USA aims to ‘drain’ resources from Palestinians
Lawsuit targeting Unrwa USA aims to ‘drain’ resources from Palestinians The charity’s lawyers say lawsuit is a distraction and an attempt to suppress solidarity with Palestinians Umar A Farooq Mon, 06/03/2024 – 18:41 Palestinian men and children gather for a demonstration in southern Gaza’s Rafah, calling for continued support to Unrwa, on 30 January 2024 […]
USAID official who resigned wants Biden administration to end ‘gaslighting’ on Gaza
USAID official who resigned wants Biden administration to end ‘gaslighting’ on Gaza Alexander Smith wants the Biden administration to stop being ‘mealy-mouthed about crimes that are committed in Gaza’ Umar A Farooq Fri, 05/31/2024 – 18:03 Alexander Smith takes a photo with the USAID mission in Nepal in October 2023 (Supplied by Alexander Smith) After […]
‘Loss and revolution’: Thousands convene in Detroit to discuss sustainable future for Palestine
‘Loss and revolution’: Thousands convene in Detroit to discuss sustainable future for Palestine Activists from the US and Canada attended the People’s Conference for Palestine to organise for an end to the Gaza war Umar A Farooq Sun, 05/26/2024 – 19:36 Attendees listen to a plenary session during the People’s Conference for Palestine on 25 […]
Biden’s approach to Rafah and Gaza aid is ‘monument to American fecklessness’
Biden’s approach to Rafah and Gaza aid is ‘monument to American fecklessness’ Analysts say President Joe Biden has failed to use any substantive leverage on Israel to prevent harm to Palestinians Umar A Farooq Thu, 05/23/2024 – 19:50 Pro-Palestine protesters hold up red hands as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies before congressional hearing […]