Phyllis Bennis On Israel's Annexation Plans by Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod published on 2020-06-25T16:42:20Z Today on Sojourner Truth: As coronavirus cases rise in 26 states, and as New York, New Jersey and Connecticut impose a 14-day quarantine on travelers coming from eight states where there are coronavirus hotspots, Dr. David Himmelstein, a primary care doctor in The Bronx, New York, joins us to discuss what is going on with the uptick of cases. With the backing of the so-named peace plan announced by the Donald Trump administration, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to annex parts of Palestinian territory in the West Bank and Jordan Valley areas. Our guest is Phyllis Bennis, who directs the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies. Her work focuses on the U.S., the Middle East and war policy. She also serves on the board of Jewish Voice for Peace. Her most recent books include Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict. For our Weekly Earth Watch, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved the release of genetically modified mosquitoes. What are the concerns for the environment and human health? We speak with Barry Wray, Executive Director of the Florida Keys Environmental Coalition. Genre News & Politics