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“Genocide Joe” sets the tone for US election year

Tamara Nassar 10 February 2024

Biden trailed by protests over the Gaza genocide. Read more about “Genocide Joe” sets the tone for US election year

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Fears of mass expulsion as Netanyahu orders plan for Rafah assault

Maureen Clare Murphy 10 February 2024

Expansion of ground offensive to southernmost Gaza threatens “bloodbath” and halt to aid. Read more about Fears of mass expulsion as Netanyahu orders plan for Rafah assault

Planned BBC smear on UK Palestinians will rely on Israeli spy source

Asa Winstanley 9 February 2024

John Ware will present new Panorama “terror” episode attacking Muslims. Read more about Planned BBC smear on UK Palestinians will rely on Israeli spy source

Israeli troops target ambulances, kill medic in Gaza City

Maureen Clare Murphy 9 February 2024

Nurse shot in operating theater in Khan Younis hospital. Read more about Israeli troops target ambulances, kill medic in Gaza City

Day 124 roundtable: Will the genocide end?

Nora Barrows-Friedman 7 February 2024

Activist Hazami Barmada on protesting outisde of Antony Blinken’s house (10:57); Ali Abunimah on major boycott victories (34:20); Jon Elmer on resistance in Gaza (57:34); a discussion on a possible ceasefire proposal (1:46:22); and a news update (1:08). Read more about Day 124 roundtable: Will the genocide end?

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Citing World Court, Japan firm cuts ties with Israel arms maker

Ali Abunimah 7 February 2024

Spain and Belgium’s Wallonia region also suspend weapons exports to Tel Aviv. Read more about Citing World Court, Japan firm cuts ties with Israel arms maker

Portrait of a demonstrator with a Palestinian flag painted on her face and a placard in the shape of Palestine in front of a McDonald's restaurant

Boycott by Muslims drove down McDonald's profits, CEO admits

Ali Abunimah 7 February 2024

Starbucks also sees protests, decline in sales due to Israeli genocide in Gaza. Read more about Boycott by Muslims drove down McDonald's profits, CEO admits

EU lawmakers fail to declare freebies from Israel lobby

David Cronin 7 February 2024

Pledge to end foreign interference proves hollow. Read more about EU lawmakers fail to declare freebies from Israel lobby

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Ceasefire elusive as Gaza genocide enters fifth month

Maureen Clare Murphy 7 February 2024

At least 100,000 Palestinians are killed, injured, or missing and presumed dead. Read more about Ceasefire elusive as Gaza genocide enters fifth month

Watch: How are women giving birth in Gaza?

Nora Barrows-Friedman 6 February 2024

“There are so few healthcare facilities that can deliver a baby when something goes wrong,” says Laila Baker of UN agency for sexual and reproductive health. Read more about Watch: How are women giving birth in Gaza?