Phyllis Bennis Quoted in Truthout: Israel Is Using Starvation as a Weapon of War Against Palestinians
A full-scale ground offensive on Gaza is imminent, even as Palestinians are already suffering collective punishment.
A full-scale ground offensive on Gaza is imminent, even as Palestinians are already suffering collective punishment.
That means ending Washington’s enabling of Israeli violations, and instead demanding real accountability for violations of human rights and international law.
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
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.
The U.S. gives Israel’s military $3.8 billion a year. According to a new Amnesty report, that money funds apartheid.
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.
There are obvious links between anti-war movements against U.S. militarism and Black Lives Matter activism against police brutality. Is time for activists to join forces?
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.