“We were particularly alarmed by the situation of Palestinian human rights defenders,” reads the report, “who are routinely subject to a range of punitive measures as part of the occupation regime.”
UN Report Accuses Israel of ‘Silencing of Civil Society’ to Repress Palestinians
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Palestinian toddler shot by Israeli soldiers dies from wounds
Two-year-old Muhammad Tamimi was hit in the head by army fire in the West Bank
Palestinian toddler shot by Israeli soldiers dies from wounds
This commencement speech shocked listeners
FIRE lawyer Zach Greenberg reacts to a student-selected speaker who criticized Israel, the university, capitalism, and more in her May 12 law school commencement speech.
Link to full commencement speech.
This commencement speech shocked listeners via Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Roger Waters Draws Outrage From Israel Over Berlin Concert

Roger Waters has drawn outrage for wearing a uniform onstage this week that resembles those worn by Nazi SS officers—even though Waters’ outfit is from The Wall film and has been a key part of the former Pink Floyd frontman’s anti-fascist political commentary for years. Waters, 79, walked on stage in the black uniform featuring the two hammers logo from The Wall villain’s garb, while “In the Flesh,” the corresponding song from the film, played in the venue. He held a fake rifle and pretended to fire it; and the names of Anne Frank, Masha Amini, George Floyd, and Shireen Abu Akleh appeared on the Jumbotron overhead. The aggressive anti-establishment vibe culminated with Waters singing “Lay Down Jerusalem (If I Had Been God)” while the message “F$%& the occupation” showed onscreen behind him. It was a common display of political activism for Waters, but it sparked a slew of outrage online—particularly for Waters donning the outfit while in Germany and for using Anne Frank’s name in the performance. “Good morning to every one but Roger Waters who spent the evening in Berlin (Yes Berlin) desecrating the memory of Anne Frank and the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust,” Israel’s official Twitter account posted Wednesday.
Roger Waters Draws Outrage From Israel Over Berlin Concert Outfit (archived)
‘Coincidentally’, he’s now being investigated.
Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf’s patriotic song removed from Spotify, Apple Music
Assaf told The New Arab’s Arabic-language site that he received an email from Spotify saying his song “Ana Dammi Falastini” was removed under the pretence of “inciting against Israel.”
Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf’s patriotic song removed from Spotify, Apple Music
Video via Left Unite
Who are Three Top Islamic Jihad Leaders Assassinated by Israel in Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza woke up at two o’clock in the morning today, Tuesday, to the sounds of huge explosions that rocked the cities of Gaza and Rafah.
Who are Three Top Islamic Jihad Leaders Assassinated by Israel in Gaza
Israeli strikes kill well-known Gaza dentist
GAZA (Reuters) – Among the 10 civilian victims of the Israeli airstrikes against militant group leaders in Gaza on Tuesday was a dentist known for offering free treatment to poor families, who lived in the same residential block as Islamic Jihad leader Tareq Izzeldeen.
Israeli strikes kill well-known Gaza dentist
Previously:
Russian Citizen Killed In Israeli Shelling Of Gaza Strip
A Russian citizen was killed in the Israel Defense Forces shelling in the Gaza Strip, informed RIA Novosti representative of the Ministry of Health of Palestine Ashraf al-Kedra. His wife and son also died.
Russian Citizen Killed In Israeli Shelling Of Gaza Strip
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Israel Envoy To UN Says Walked Out Of UNSC Meeting On Palestine Because Of ‘Extreme Bias’
White House officials know Israel is an apartheid state, but they can’t say so
Beltway scholar Mark Lynch says even the White House understands Israel practices apartheid, even if it won’t say so publicly, because Palestinian intellectuals have led the way in shifting the foreign policy establishment.
White House officials know Israel is an apartheid state, but they can’t say so
Video: The struggle for Masafer Yatta
The Israeli government may demolish a school donated to a small Palestinian community, leaving more than 20 children without education.
Video: The struggle for Masafer Yatta
Video via The Electronic Intifada
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