Despite the Biden administration expressing concern about extremist activities of the Netanyahu cabinet, the Pentagon is focusing on Israel’s military capacity amid the protests.
It’s showing up in public opinion, media coverage, and even political and policy discourse.
It’s showing up in public opinion, media coverage, and even political and policy discourse.
Phyllis Bennis spoke to Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! on May 9, 2023 about the United States’ role in Ukraine’s counter-offensive, and Israel’s recent attacks on Gaza
The US president’s promise to put human rights first doesn’t seem to apply to Israel.
So much for conspiracy theories about Jews controlling the world. We can’t even get together to control the outcome of the war in Ukraine.
Phyllis Bennis speaks about Biden’s trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia, and his limited discussion of the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh.
If our tax dollars are furnishing the weapons that kill journalists and other innocents, that’s not just an international crime — it’s against U.S. law, too.
Jewish people should defend our heritage and stand up against violent injustices in our name.
Ending police exchanges will help build a world where our ties are of solidarity and common pursuits for justice.
The international movement for Palestinian rights laid the ground for declarations by Amnesty International and other human rights organizations. We must follow up.
And why the Biden administration has taken unprecedented action against a company with such deep ties to the Israeli government.
Biden can’t say he’s putting human rights first and then welcome a prime minister who boasts about war crimes to the White House.
Pulling out of Israel’s illegal settlements, encouraged by a petition campaign in their home state of Vermont, is consistent with their history — and U.S. public opinion.
Some in Washington may be so glad to be rid of Netanyahu that they’ll welcome his even more hardline successor.