The Roots of Black-Palestinian Solidarity
In demanding a ceasefire and relief to Gaza, we are upholding a tradition of Black freedom struggle that sees justice as a matter that extends across and beyond national borders
Congress Divided on Funding Wars
But it’s also united on a false linkage between Russia and Hamas.
House GOP Wants to Pair Israel Military Aid With IRS Cuts That Help Rich Tax Cheats
“House Republicans are using aid for Israel as a political pawn in order to slash taxes for their wealthy donors,” said Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden.
Letter to the Editor by John Gainza: Justice before Peace
Phyllis Bennis’s recent op-ed in the Weekender is cited for providing much needed historical context for the suffering in Gaza.
Lindsay Koshgarian Discusses U.S. Military Aid to Israel on Rising Up with Sonali
Lindsay Koshgarian speaks with Sonali Kolhatkar about why it’s past time to question U.S. military aid to Israel.
The Enduring Limits of American Power
America can’t determine outcomes on the ground in Israel and Ukraine.
Israel, Ukraine, the Border: What’s in Biden’s $105 Billion Military Bill
The package includes $7.2 billion for direct military financing to Ukraine ($1.7 billion), Israel ($3.5 billion), and the Indo-Pacific ($2 billion).
Don’t Silence Palestinian Voices
The absence of Palestinians and their advocates from news coverage isn’t just unfair. As a Jewish American, I think it’s harmful.
Phyllis Bennis Discusses Need for a Ceasefire in Gaza on This Is Hell! Podcast
Phyllis Bennis joins the This is Hell! podcast to discuss the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the devastating humanitarian impact of attacks on Gaza and the massive civilian casualties that have resulted. “A ceasefire is crucial because...
Phyllis Bennis Joins Letters and Politics/KPFA to Discuss the Geopolitics of the Israel/Palestine Conflict
Phyllis Bennis joins KPFA’s Letter and Politics to share to discuss the regional and global impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Common Dreams highlights the National Priorities Project’s Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza
The U.S. should use diplomatic channels to work for an immediate ceasefire, and shout not provide more weapons and military aid to Israel.
From the National Priorities Project at IPS: More Military Aid to Israel Will Mean More Deaths
In the face of massive suffering in Gaza and disregard for international law by the Israeli government, the U.S. must not provide additional military aid or weapons that would cause more deaths. Instead, the U.S. should use its considerable diplomatic strength to call for an immediate ceasefire.
We Need an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
Millions of innocent Gazans are in danger. Half are children who’ve lived through five wars already.
Phyllis Bennis on Al Jazeera: We Need an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
We can maintain our “grief and outrage” over the killing of Israeli civilians while still fighting to prevent a “potential genocide” in Gaza.
Khury Petersen-Smith on Law & Disorder/KPFA on Impacts of Israel’s Assault on Gaza
Khury Petersen-smith discusses the latest in Palestine and the ramifications of islamophobia and anti-Arab racism in the US.