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Prem Thakker

21 days

As we see initial findings from Israel’s investigation into their killing of 7 aid workers this week, notice which investigations still haven’t been addressed months or even years later:

The Intercept

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22 days

. @prem_thakker : It’s been 110 days since journalist Samer Abu Daqqa was killed by the Israeli military, 65 days since Hind Rajab’s killing. Today would be Shireen Abu Akleh’s birthday. If there are no updates into these cases, how can monthslong investigations and no policy…

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1 year

Left: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after signing a law that guarantees free breakfast and lunch to all public school students Right: Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders after signing a law that makes child labor easier

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Chilling display in Guernica. In 1937, the Nazis bombed this village on behalf of Franco’s Spanish Nationalists, who saw it as a center for the resistance against fascism. 86 years later, descendants of that horror express solidarity with Palestinians.

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6 months

The doctors are Hamas, the journalists are Hamas, the babies are Hamas, the children’s cancer floor of a hospital is Hamas, the UN is Hamas, the bakeries are Hamas.

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6 months

Oh my god. The Israeli representative to the United Nations is saying that many UN workers in Gaza are actually Hamas.

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This 18-year-old Israeli was just sentenced to 30 days in prison for refusing to enlist in the army. He tweeted this yesterday:

Nimrod Flaschenberg

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4 months

Tal Mitnick, an 18-year-old from Tel-Aviv, just refused to enlist in the Israeli army to protest the war in Gaza and the occupation. He was sentenced to 30 days in prison. He's a hero and also the sweetest kid. @TalMitnick @Mesarvot_

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6 months

So the Israeli police want to round up people they deem as criminals, and bus them off to Gaza…what might you call such a place?

Middle East Monitor

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Israel Police: Anti-war protesters will be sent to Gaza Israeli police chief says there's a ‘zero tolerance’ police for anti-war protests, threatening to send them to Gaza in buses.

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A huge international crowd came out of nowhere, bringing thousands more to the March on Washington. “From Palestine to the Philippines, stop the U.S. war machine!” “From Palestine to Mexico, border walls have got to go!” “From Palestine to Puerto Rico, occupation is illegal!”

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Congress deciding what they want to ban

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Inside the small, private White House meeting between Muslim American community leaders and President Biden, including more details on what two doctors who have been in Gaza told and showed him firsthand (w/ @Yamiche @elysepg )

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23 days

“If you harm an American, we will respond." – Joe Biden

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NEW: @StateDept confirms one of the World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in the Israeli airstrike in Gaza was an American citizen.

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11 months

Left: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after signing a law that guarantees free breakfast and lunch to all public school students Right: Republicans' 2024 agenda, which prioritizes...stopping schools from giving free meals to all public school students

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@ByMikeBaker @jul1arock 19 cops waited 47 minutes outside the classroom because “there was time” to get keys, while kids were begging 911 for help. meanwhile cops bang down people’s doors all the time on even the slightest suspicion of drugs, guns blazing, no regard to whether it’s even the right place.

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1 year

"Woke? You mean practicing basic empathy, valuing people who are part of your community? Critical Race Theory? You mean American history? We do not fear people being educated...people learning about history, and above all, we do not fear any books."

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Q: Do you condemn Netanyahu using the phrase “from the river to the sea”? White House spokesman John Kirby: We don’t recommend using the phrase because it’s connotation with Hamas Q: But this wasn’t Hamas, it was Netanyahu Kirby: I understand–I don’t have anything more on that

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6 months

4 things Israeli leaders said today: –We’re collectively punishing Gaza citizens –We will indefinitely occupy Gaza –We’re “rolling out the Gaza Nakba” –"When we say Hamas must be eliminated, we mean leaders, supporters, and even those who distribute candy—they’re all terrorists”

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2 months

This was four months ago. Israeli forces have killed more than 9,200 kids since.

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6 months

Kids in Gaza hosting a press conference, in English, to beg the world for life. “We come now to shout and invite you to protect us; we want to live, we want peace…we want to live as the other children live.” Over 4200 kids, like these, have been killed.

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4 months

NEW: 77 groups — representing tens of thousands of lawyers, civil society leaders, and activists from six continents — have filed a brief in support of a lawsuit charging the Biden administration with being complicit in genocide.

77 Groups Worldwide Back Genocide Lawsuit Against Biden in U.S. Court

The Biden administration is due in federal court later this month, while Israel faces charges of genocide at The Hague this week.

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5 months

This image will go down in history. Hand in hand, leaders of both parties declaring they stand with Israel, with chants of “no ceasefire” abound. Hours later, Israel rounded up journalists and invaded a hospital with thousands of patients and refugees created from their violence.

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3 months

This was three months ago. Israeli forces have killed more than 7,300 kids since.

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6 months

Kids in Gaza hosting a press conference, in English, to beg the world for life. “We come now to shout and invite you to protect us; we want to live, we want peace…we want to live as the other children live.” Over 4200 kids, like these, have been killed.

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5 months

Hm let’s see what the organization that just called Jewish Voice for Peace a “hate group” has to say about Henry Kissing— Oh

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3 months

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New Interview: I talked to Seema Jilani, a pediatrician who spent two weeks working at a hospital in Gaza, about her experiences, and what Israel’s refusal to allow sufficient medicine into the territory has meant for Gaza’s children.

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3 months

“Spider-Man” spotted at the Washington D.C. #March4Gaza waving a South Africa flag

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2 months

“I was surprised he did not come in on his magic carpet”

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2 months

"Arab leaders have long seen the Houthis as dangerous proxies for Iran, the group’s main military supplier, but some observers now say the truth may be even worse: that the Houthis are fanatics who answer to no one," @robertfworth writes:

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This was five months ago. Israeli forces have killed more than 10,150 kids since.

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6 months

Kids in Gaza hosting a press conference, in English, to beg the world for life. “We come now to shout and invite you to protect us; we want to live, we want peace…we want to live as the other children live.” Over 4200 kids, like these, have been killed.

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5 months

Rep. Nadler: "The resolution states that all anti-Zionism is antisemitism. That's intellectually disingenuous or factually wrong…The authors if they were at all familiar with Jewish history & culture should know about Jewish anti-Zionism that was + is expressly not antisemitic."

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5 months

A new House resolution, which may be voted on as early as tonight, "clearly and firmly states that anti-Zionism is antisemitism." This comes after a previous resolution hinted at that claim, but did not fully state it. So now Congress wants to leave no question. But there's an…

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3 months

Nancy Pelosi wants the FBI to investigate groups calling for a ceasefire, for being “connected to Russia” Groups calling for a ceasefire include: –Arizona & Texas Democratic parties –80% of Democrats –60% of Americans –thousands of Black pastors –Doctors Without Borders –UAW

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Nancy Pelosi: Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza "is Mr. Putin's message... Make no mistake, this is directly connected to what he would like to see... "I think some of these protesters are spontaneous and organic and sincere. Some I think are connected to Russia."

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1 year

I spoke with the people of East Palestine, Ohio. The government's deference to Norfolk Southern has left people lost, relying on each other instead. They have alarming symptoms. Their pets are dying. Some are even packing up to leave a place they love.

Life After the Ohio Train Derailment: Trouble Breathing, Dying Animals, and Saying Goodbye

After a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, leaked noxious chemicals, residents in the area are still trying to recover.

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2 months

Solid delivery by this reporter on a difficult subject. Describes what happened, notes how Bushnell's act follows a December self-immolation in Atlanta (instead of ignoring it), doesn't leave out why Bushnell said he did this—and doesn't flippantly ascribe it to "mental illness."

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2 months

I can't believing I'm saying this, but Aaron Bushnell's last words were just read live on CNN.

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3 months

“If you harm an American, we will respond." – Joe Biden

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3 months

Breaking: Two Palestinian American citizens with Chicago roots were taken by Israeli soldiers in an early morning raid on their shelter in Gaza today, months after U.S. officials approved them for evacuation but have since failed to secure their exit.

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Israel's justice system had not even convicted this boy of anything yet — he was only classified as "under arrest" in their log. They just described his offenses as "damage to the security of the area." Israel still put him in prison, where soldiers beat him and other detainees.

Muhammad Shehada

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ISRAEL BROKE BOTH ARMS OF THIS CHILD IN PRISON Then left him 8 days without medical treatment Mohammed Nazal says they kept beating them daily until 1 died. They starved them to near death with a plate of plain rice for 10 people. They were freezing with no heating or blankets.

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1 year

VA mom more impactful than most politicians: “You’ve got a beautiful country, you’ve got beautiful people…How does a 7-year-old have a gun? I’m only here because my husband is in the military or otherwise I would not have chosen to come to this country.”

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Now: Big crowd of "Christians for a Free Palestine" protest in the US Senate cafeteria—pushing Congress to back a ceasefire, restore aid to UNRWA, and end military aid to Israel. "Congress & their staff will not eat today," they chant. "Until Gaza eats." Dozens being arrested.

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23 days

Update on Joe Biden's Youth Outreach:

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24 days

NEW poll—Nearly 25% of Wisconsin Democrats say Joe Biden’s handling of the war on Gaza could impact their vote in November if he doesn’t change course. 71% say they strongly support an immediate & permanent ceasefire. Biden won Wisconsin by 0.63% in 2020.

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5 months

NEW—33 members of Congress now back a ceasefire

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Wow—Girl scouts wanted to make bracelets to help aid Palestinian kids. @girlscouts leadership threatened them, saying they must "stay neutral." After it was pointed out there've been similar efforts for Ukraine, they pivoted, saying the troop didn't follow "approval processes":

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Girl Scouts leadership in Missouri threatened legal action over a local troop's fundraiser for children in Gaza via @ThePCRF bc they didn't get pre-approval. What a missed opportunity to show some empathy.

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Yelling "Israel is not committing genocide" & "I will support them forever" in the same breath you shout "Goodbye to Palestine!" isn't a very convincing case for your first point

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Wow. Tennessee Republican Chuck Fleischmann: "You can tell the Palestinians — I will never support them!" Protestor: "I am a Palestinian." Fleischmann: "Then I will tell you, I will never support you. I will tell you to your face: Goodbye to Palestine!"

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1 year

+ watch the video of him signing the bill! this level of joy is what the trajectory of a good politics looks and feels like

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a law guaranteeing free breakfast and lunch for all students in the state, regardless of how much money their parents make. Tens of thousands of food-insecure kids will benefit.

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NEW: I spoke with Columbia students who were chemically attacked on campus. They've gone to the hospital. Their eyes burn, heads ache, chests hurt. They say administrators haven't reached out to them. Students allege the perpetrators are tied to the IDF.

Columbia Scolds Students for “Unsanctioned” Gaza Rally Where They Were Attacked With Chemicals

Two people reportedly sprayed an odious chemical at protesters, leaving students with burning eyes, nausea, and chest pain.

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Does the Biden administration plan to keep sending weapons and aid to a state that just plainly said “The Hague won’t stop us”?

Prime Minister of Israel

@IsraeliPM

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We will restore security to both the south and the north. Nobody will stop us – not The Hague, not the axis of evil and not anybody else.

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NEW: Nearly 300 former Bernie Sanders staffers are calling for him to support a ceasefire. "You taught us to always speak the truth, and to be on the right side of history, even when it is lonely and especially when it is difficult." w/ @ryangrim :

Nearly 300 Bernie Sanders Alumni Call On Senator to Back a Ceasefire in Gaza

The letter is part of mounting opposition against the U.S.’s unconditional support for Israel.

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In other words, after 24 hours, 90 out of 100 U.S. Senators have not said anything about another country killing an American citizen

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I've counted only 10 US Senators who have said anything on their Twitter account about the IDF's killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers.

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A US Senator posted a meme about sexual violence (with a celebrity who’s called for a ceasefire) right after the IDF called discourse about female hostages “irresponsible” & “inaccurate,” and on the same day Israeli forces detained & stripped Palestinians (including a journalist)

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This testimony is from a 14-year-old boy who was among the hundreds of Palestinian men, women, and kids abducted & tortured by Israeli forces this past week.

Anealla

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Israel has rounded up kids, men and women in Gaza - stripping, blindfolding and handcuffing them, taking them in trucks for torture sessions in warehouses. Two boys & a 40-year-old share their harrowing testimony. @MaramGaza @LinahAlsaafin report 🧵

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Wow. Tennessee Republican Chuck Fleischmann: "You can tell the Palestinians — I will never support them!" Protestor: "I am a Palestinian." Fleischmann: "Then I will tell you, I will never support you. I will tell you to your face: Goodbye to Palestine!"

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Aid to Palestinians conditional on them not taking Israel to court for human rights violations. Aid to Israel *not* conditional on not committing those human rights violations.

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The bill Congress just passed: –Cuts UNRWA funding –Sends Israel another $3.8 billion –Limits aid to the Palestinian Authority if "the Palestinians" initiate or support an International Criminal Court investigation against Israel for human rights crimes

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Wow. Michigan Republican Representative Tim Walberg, on Gaza: “We shouldn’t be spending a dime on humanitarian aid. It should be like Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Get it over quick.”

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Students at the University of Virginia have voted 67.87% – 32.13% in favor of the school divesting its $13.6 billion endowment from any “companies engaging in or profiting from the State of Israel’s apartheid regime and acute violence against Palestinians.”

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NEW—With Rep. Jamie Raskin, 37 members of Congress are now calling for a ceasefire. That’s a +13 increase since the Reuters poll was released three days ago, showing 68% of Americans supporting a ceasefire, including about 75% of Democrats and 50% of Republicans.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls South Africa’s 84-page suit accusing Israel of genocide “meritless," and a distraction from ongoing humanitarian efforts. 1 minute later, Blinken cites the United Nations warning that 90% of people in Gaza are dangerously food insecure.

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U.S. Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres smiling and shaking hands with Israel’s Minister of Defense — after Israel killed an American citizen.

יואב גלנט - Yoav Gallant

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Excellent discussion with @RitchieTorres on developments in the war and regional challenges. We value the United States’ steadfast support - Congressman Torres reflects our strong ties and true friendship, as well as the importance of U.S. leadership in the region, at this time.

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Right after Elon Musk hosted Ron DeSantis on Twitter for his presidential announcement, DeSantis signed a bill shielding SpaceX from liability if workers are killed from his rockets blowing up. SpaceX lobbied state officials at least 5 times for the bill.

Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Protecting Elon Musk If His Rockets Explode and Kill Workers

DeSantis signed the bill just one day after his presidential announcement alongside Musk.

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Reminder, the 22 Democrats who voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib:

Marisa Kabas

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I've reached out to the offices of all 22 Democrats who voted to censure Rep. @RashidaTlaib because of her comments on Israel/Palestine to see if they planned to do the same for her Republican colleague from Michigan.

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I am always giving “bad f-king guys” $14 billion, no strings attached

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Biden called Netanyahu a ‘bad f–king guy’ as war in Gaza costs him voters: report

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The “violent confrontation” in question:

The Boston Globe

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A protest at Brandeis University in support of Palestinians in Gaza ended with multiple arrests Friday after police ordered the dozens of demonstrators, including students and alumni, to disperse and a violent confrontation ensued.

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Biden admin: –vetoed UN humanitarian pause –vetoed UN ceasefire/hostage release –sent Israel $254 million of weapons w/o congress –voted No on 153-10 ceasefire/hostage release UN vote –attacked ICJ case –cut $ to UN agency aiding Palestinians –vetoed UN ceasefire/hostage release

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As Nancy Pelosi calls for FBI investigations into millions of Americans calling for a ceasefire, note that there has been little to no congressional attention on two people allegedly chemically attacking a crowd of students on an American college campus:

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NEW: I spoke with Columbia students who were chemically attacked on campus. They've gone to the hospital. Their eyes burn, heads ache, chests hurt. They say administrators haven't reached out to them. Students allege the perpetrators are tied to the IDF.

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School is cancelled in all of Milwaukee (where this debate was held) tomorrow because of how record-breakingly hot it is 👍

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holy shit. Moderators ask for a show of hands of how many candidates believe in human-caused climate change. Not a single candidate raises their hand.

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Not ideal for the United States Ambassador to the United Nations to be getting community noted

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American unions (representing approximately 7,409,500 workers) calling for a ceasefire:

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MENENDEZ: i'm gonna do that $99 million international arms deal you wanted :) EGYPTIAN OFFICIAL:👍

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The bill Congress just passed: –Cuts funding to UNRWA –Sends Israel another $3.8 billion –Limits aid to the Palestinian Authority if "the Palestinians" initiate or support an International Criminal Court investigation against Israel "for alleged crimes against Palestinians"

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The US continues to suspend funding UNRWA — a UN agency that aids Palestinian refugees — and now moves to ban funding for a year as 1.1 million people in Gaza face famine. As Israeli accusations remain unproven, other nations have reinstated funding. Read:

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The day after the US cut funding to UNRWA:

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The bill Congress just passed: –Cuts UNRWA funding –Sends Israel another $3.8 billion –Limits aid to the Palestinian Authority if "the Palestinians" initiate or support an International Criminal Court investigation against Israel for human rights crimes

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The bill Congress just passed: –Cuts UNRWA funding –Sends Israel another $3.8 billion –Limits aid to the Palestinian Authority if "the Palestinians" initiate or support an International Criminal Court investigation against Israel for human rights crimes

U.S. Doubles Down on Defunding UNRWA — Despite Flimsy Allegations

Congress passed a one-year ban on UNRWA funds as several Western countries have resumed funding the U.N. agency aiding Palestinian refugees.

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It's official: President Biden has signed the spending bill, which includes provisions to cut funding to UNRWA (a UN agency that aids Palestinians) & give Israel $3.8 billion, even after the International Court of Justice found it plausibly committing genocide.

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The bill Congress just passed: –Cuts UNRWA funding –Sends Israel another $3.8 billion –Limits aid to the Palestinian Authority if "the Palestinians" initiate or support an International Criminal Court investigation against Israel for human rights crimes

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AP's Matt Lee: What leverage is US using? State Dept spox Matt Miller: "The words of the President…matter" Lee: "Over the top?' That's leverage?" (2 days after Biden called Israel's behavior "over the top," it attacked the last refuge for 1.5 million Palestinians—killing 90+)

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Wild. In Dearborn, Michigan, with 47/48 (98%) of precincts reporting: Uncommitted - 56.22% Joe Biden - 40.37%

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Hi, just following up on these

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Dearborn Mayor rejects meeting w/Biden campaign manager: “Residents have tirelessly protested & organized in demand of a ceasefire. As their mayor, I follow their lead…I will not entertain conversations about elections while we watch a live-streamed genocide backed by our govt.”

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@AHammoudMI

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President Biden’s national campaign manager was sent to Michigan to meet with a group of Arab and Muslim American leaders on Friday. I was invited to attend.

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New: A Florida school district with 48 schools hosting 50,000+ students just released a new list of books to be removed from all libraries. The list ranges from Khaled Hosseini's "The Kite Runner," to Sarah J. Maas's "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

Florida School District Bans Entire Court of Thorns and Roses Series in New Book Ban

The school district banned 23 books, including other bestsellers. Here’s the full list.

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Jan 17—9 days before ICJ trial: State Dept. Spox Matt Miller: "UNRWA has done and continues to do invaluable work to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza at great personal risk to UNRWA members…over 100 UNRWA staff members have been killed doing this lifesaving work."

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An unambiguous call for religious genocide, namely against Jewish people, by the dinner guest of the Republican front runner for President of the United States. Will there be congressional hearings? Breathless, wall to wall coverage in nearly every major U.S. news outlet?

Right Wing Watch

@RightWingWatch

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Antisemitic white nationalist Christian fascist Nick Fuentes says that when his America First movement takes power, all non-Christians will be executed: "When we take power, they need to be given the death penalty ... They must be absolutely annihilated when we take power."

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We now have a record of members of Congress calling for a ceasefire: –Cori Bush –Rashida Tlaib –André Carson –Summer Lee –Delia Ramirez –Jamaal Bowman –Bonnie Watson Coleman –Chuy Garcia –Jonathan Jackson –Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez –Ilhan Omar –Ayanna Pressley –Nydia Velázquez

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NEWS: Bush, Tlaib, Carson, Lee, Ramirez lead colleagues in call for immediate ceasefire

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The phrase “humanitarian pause” is jangling around in my head like coins in a piggy bank, how is hitting Pause on an obliterating bombing campaign in order to give people food and water all just to continue bombing them immediately afterwards a serious proposal

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The bill the Senate just voted 66-33 to advance bans UNRWA funding It also: –makes exception allowing US to set aside more arms for Israel & removes requiring President to notify Congress –imposes stricter scrutiny over Gaza aid Bernie Sanders & Jeff Merkley only Dems voting No

Craig Caplan

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66-33: Senate votes to overcome the final filibuster on the $95B foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan bill, limiting debate to up to 30 hours prior to a final passage vote. 60 votes were needed.

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NEW—31 in Congress now back ceasefire Senate Durbin House Bush Tlaib Carson S Lee Ramirez Bowman W Coleman C Garcia JacksonIL AOC Omar Pressley Velázquez B Lee Jayapal Casar Adams Frost McGovern Castro Escobar McCollum A Green Waters Mfume Beyer Pocan Scanlon Grijalva JohnsonGA

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Since the International Court of Justice ruled four days ago that Israel is plausibly committing genocide, Israeli forces have reportedly killed 668 Palestinians and injured 1149. Also since the trial four days ago:

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Looking forward to the individuals who railed against *hypothetical* instances of pro-Palestinian protestors inadvertently blocking necessary medical care condemning this *actual* instance of people gleefully blocking necessary medical care

Torah Judaism

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Hundreds of Zionist Israelis are blocking trucks carrying humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing point. #GazaStraving

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An Israeli photographer was assaulted by Israeli settlers after he took videos of them burning Palestinian homes. “There were 20 or 30 of them who beat me as I shouted for help, hoping that soldiers would hear me. But they were the soldiers…”

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Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East

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UNRWA says that Israel tortured some of its employees "to make false statements against the Agency, including that the Agency has affiliations with Hamas and that UNRWA staff members took part in the 7 October 2023 atrocities.”

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Motaz posted this more than two hours ago and it is stomach-turning that we have heard nothing from him since

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A quadcopter is above the front of my house door right now. We are terrified and don’t know what to do It was loaded when we first saw it but we couldn’t film it due to darkness and fear of being targeted

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Looking forward to everyone all of a sudden comfortable speaking out on Israel’s behavior to do the same here as well

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Israeli forces assaulting Palestinian worshippers near Al Aqsa Mosque for the last Friday prayer of Ramadan. It’s not just Gaza and it’s not just the last six months. Palestinians have been under Israeli occupation for decades, these are the images of their daily oppression.

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NEW: The UN Security Council has voted 13-0-2 for a hostage release & ramp-up of aid to Gaza. The US delayed this for days until it was watered down, including softening the call for an end to the violence. They got what they wanted. And even after all that, the US abstained.

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Over 200 Brown University students are expected to join a hunger strike tomorrow. They will join 19 students who began striking 6 days ago, demanding the university call for a ceasefire and divest from “companies which profit from human rights abuses in Palestine.”

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Full statement from Tal Mitnick, the Israeli 18-year-old sentenced to prison for refusing to enlist: "I do not want to take part in the continuation of the oppression and the continuation of the cycle of bloodshed, but to work directly for a solution, and therefore I refuse."

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Tonight: Sanders forces a vote on this. If passed, the State Dept. must submit a report on Israel's alleged human rights abuses. After receiving the report, Congress may vote to alter military aid to Israel. If State doesn't report back in 30 days, all military aid is cut off.

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New Bernie Sanders resolution: The State Department must submit a report on Israel’s human rights practices within 30 days, “or all security assistance…is cut off. After the report is received, Congress may…condition, reduce, or terminate the security assistance in question.”

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Israel has killed 5100 Palestinians and 19 journalists, and bombed 42% of all housing in Gaza. 1000+ people are missing in the rubble, including hundreds of kids. And the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK just released a statement doubling down on support for Israel.

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Republican Congressman visits foreign country after it kills American citizen ⬇️

Congressman Juan Ciscomani

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I’m on the ground in Israel this week with a group of my colleagues to hear from the Israeli people, soldiers, and officials about the importance of the United States’ partnership. As Israel defends itself in their war against Hamas terrorists, the U.S.-Israel friendship is more…

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Since the International Court of Justice ruled five days ago that Israel is plausibly committing genocide, Israeli forces have reportedly killed 818 Palestinians and injured 1462. Also since the trial five days ago:

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This woman says she witnessed Israeli soldiers execute women, kids, and babies sheltering inside a school in Gaza. New images from the school show bodies piled up inside.

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NEW: Following our story, Columbia provost sends new campus email. "The New York City Police Department is taking the lead role in investigating what appear to have been serious crimes, possibly hate crimes." Alleged perpetrators banned from campus as investigation continues.

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NEW: I spoke with Columbia students who were chemically attacked on campus. They've gone to the hospital. Their eyes burn, heads ache, chests hurt. They say administrators haven't reached out to them. Students allege the perpetrators are tied to the IDF.

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NEW: Over a dozen former John Fetterman campaign staffers have signed a letter calling for the senator they helped get elected to support a ceasefire. “It is not too late to change your stance and stand on the righteous side of history,” they wrote.

Sen. John Fetterman’s Former Campaign Staffers Urge Him to Support Israel–Hamas Ceasefire

“It is not too late to change your stance and stand on the righteous side of history,” Fetterman's former campaign staff wrote in an open letter.

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Hochul: –Disinvited a union leader from her State of the State for criticizing her –Brought in Hakeem Jeffries to endorse LaSalle –Used her MLK day speech to rally for LaSalle –Now threatens to sue members of her own party after not getting what she wanted

In Major Rebuke, New York Committee Rejects Kathy Hochul’s Court Pick

The committee voted not to advance the nomination of Hector LaSalle, setting up a likely legal fight between the New York governor and state Democrats.

newrepublic.com

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New: The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) — which represents 1.72 million educators, higher education professionals, healthcare workers, and public employees nationwide — has adopted a resolution calling for a ceasefire

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10 days apart 👍

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Channel 4 has seen a confidential Israeli document alleging that UNWRA staffers took part in the 10/7 attack (spurring nations including the US to suspend funding). The outlet reports the document "provides no evidence to support its explosive new claim."

Israel’s evidence of UNRWA Hamas allegations examined

The UN Secretary General has announced an investigation into UNRWA.

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A robocop absolutely stunting while a subway timetable barely flickers overhead is just poetry 🤌

Christian

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SHE AINT NO DIVA 🫡

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The United Nations just voted 172-4 to affirm Palestinian people's right to self-determination. The resolution emphasized achieving "a just, lasting and comprehensive peace settlement between the Palestinian and Israeli sides." The United States was 1 of 4 countries to vote no.

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Wow. So the U.S. is: –not demanding the IDF to not invade Rafah –not conditioning aid on the IDF not killing civilians if they do attack –are simply "urging" the IDF to make a plan to "avoid" killing civilians…and they apparently have no intention of actually scrutinizing it

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Q: Has the IDF provided any plans to protect civilians ahead of any kind of ground invasion? PENTAGON: "I'm not aware of any plan fully presented to the United States to review. Again, we are not asking to check their homework."

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