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Palestinian rights advocates say they hold no hope of Joe Biden becoming a vociferous critic of Israel, nor of their ability to have any major influence on him.. But they also say that they have no choice but to deal with Biden
on May 11, 2020
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Palestinians from across the political spectrum are making it clear that the agreement between rivals Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz to form a unity government will lead to the expansion of Israel's apartheid regime.
on April 21, 2020
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz agreed on the formation of a national government. Gantz and Netanyahu are committed to upholding Israeli apartheid. Now they’re planning to formally annex the West Bank.
on April 21, 2020
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After much fanfare and three rounds of Israeli elections in less than twelve months, the leading contenders Netanyahu and Gantz are coming together over illegally expanding their control over Palestinian land. How? By annexing the occupied West Bank.
on April 7, 2020
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Meet Iman Khatib-Yasin, the first hijab-wearing Palestinian woman to serve in Israel's government. Her platform: end discrimination, fight for women's rights, highlight the role of Israel's apartheid system in oppressing Palestinian women.
on April 7, 2020
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For International Women’s Day we’re honoring Palestinian women. Meet Tahanie Aboushi, a New York City based attorney and civil rights advocate. She’s dedicated to ending mass incarceration—oh, and she’s running to be Manhattan’s next district attorney.
on March 9, 2020
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Netanyahu is the projected winner of Israel's third round of elections, but he doesn't have the parliamentary majority. What does this mean? It means there's room for the Palestinian Joint List to have a sway in Israel's Knesset.
on March 3, 2020
Today is Super Tuesday. Here's one Palestinian-American's take on why Sander's deserves the Palestinian vote: "The movement behind Bernie Sanders will not let the suffering of the Palestinian people go unnoticed...That’s why Sanders has my vote."
on March 3, 2020
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While Israelis were casting their vote yesterday, Palestinians living under occupation in Gaza and the West Bank were effectively put on lockdown. All crossings and entry roads were shut down, completely restricting mobility for millions of Palestinians.
on March 3, 2020