Tag: Israel

Nelson’s extreme act of protest marks the third self-immolation in the U.S. since Israel’s war on Gaza began, drawing attention to America’s ongoing complicity in the killing of over 41,000 Palestinians.

At least 18 people were killed, including six workers from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), marking the deadliest single incident for UNRWA staff since Israel's military offensive began last October.

Israeli tanks and bulldozers terrorize UN staff on a humanitarian mission to support polio vaccinations, raising doubts about Israel’s commitment to deconfliction agreements.

Silence is a blanket that smothers genuine democratic discourse and the outcries of moral voices. Making those voices inaudible is a key goal for the functioning of the warfare state.

But why have so many U.S. leaders, including President Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump, continued their unwavering support for the war?

The attack, which Israel claims was aimed at Hamas militants, has drawn sharp criticism for the civilian casualties, especially since the bombs used were reportedly supplied by the United States.

The Turkish government has said it holds Israel responsible for Ayşenur’s death, while the U.S. government has offered condolences and called for Israel to investigate the incident.

Silence is complicity, and that’s the way Israel’s allies like it. For them, the new academic term restarts a threat to the status quo.

At the heart of the current impasse is Netanyahu’s firm stance on maintaining Israeli control over the Philadelphi Corridor—a narrow strip of land that runs along Gaza’s border with Egypt.

As Biden criticizes Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, critics argue that the U.S.’s unwavering support for Israel is enabling the far-right government to stonewall potential deals.