There’s a big reason Joe Biden is losing younger voters: Israel and Palestine The US president’s hawkish support for Israel has alienated younger voters, progressives, and Arab and Muslim Americans The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2023
Scholar on "from the river to the sea" There is a risk that tarring the slogan as antisemitic taps into longer history of silencing Palestinian voices Salon · Nov 17, 2023
'From the river to the sea' – a Palestinian historian explores the meaning and intent of scrutinized slogan What does the call “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” mean to Palestinians who say it? And why do they keep using the slogan despite the controversy that surrounds its use? The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023
Everyone loves diversity and inclusion – until you stick up for Palestinians I was invited to a school panel that wasn’t even about Israel and Palestine. Then, some parents accused me of ‘hate speech’ The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2023
Anti-Palestinian sentiment rises amid bipartisan US support for Israel Both Republican and Democratic politicians have shown staunch support for Israel despite mounting death toll in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2023
‘I will not be silenced’: Rashida Tlaib won’t stop fighting for Palestinian rights The first Palestinian American woman in Congress was formally rebuked this week, but allies say she’ll keep speaking up for peace and justice The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2023
Pro-Israel groups target US lawmakers critical of Israel’s war ahead of primaries Rashida Tlaib and other Democratic ‘Squad’ members – and one Republican – are targets of attack ads as critics support opponents The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2023
Netanyahu hails censure of Rashida Tlaib The Israeli prime minister said Democratic lawmaker was calling for ‘elimination of the Jewish state’ The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2023
Outrage grows after ‘chilling call for genocide’ by Florida Republican Calls to censure Michelle Salzman, who said, ‘All of them’ when Democrat asked: ‘How many [dead Palestinians] will be enough?’ The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2023
‘From the river to the sea’: Why a 6-word phrase sparks fury and passion over the Israel-Hamas war The Jordan River is a winding, 200-plus-mile run to the east of Israel and the occupied West Bank The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
'From the river to the sea': Why a 6-word phrase sparks fury and passion over the Israel-Hamas war The Jordan River is a winding, 200-plus-mile run to the east of Israel and the occupied West Bank The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
How interpretations of the phrase 'from the river to the sea' made it so divisive It's a nod to the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea and the tensions between Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews who live there. But what does it actually mean? WEKU · Nov 9, 2023
Trump slams ‘weak and ineffective’ rivals at rally during GOP debate Former president held rally in Florida at same time as latest GOP debate The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Criticism of Israel exposes generational and ideological rifts in Democratic party Some US progressives call for ceasefire while others continue to staunchly support Israel’s actions, seemingly splitting the group The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023
The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2023 Supporters rally around Rashida Tlaib after censure while White House denounces use of slogan Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks out in defense of progressive congresswoman censured over criticism of Israel’s attacks in Gaza
Salon · Nov 8, 2023 GOP ignores "genocidal rhetoric" on Gaza 22 Democrats joined Republicans to censure Tlaib over her comments about Israel
WEKU · Nov 8, 2023 Up First briefing: Abortion advocates see election wins; congenital syphilis rises Ohio votes to amend its state constitution to enshrine abortion rights. The number of babies born with syphilis is 10 times what it was a decade ago.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 First Thing: Families flee past tanks as Israel begins to storm Gaza City Civilians given four-hour window to leave encircled capital but fears many are still trapped. Plus, Salman Rushdie on peace, Barbie and what freedom cost him
Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023 Who is Rashida Tlaib, why was the Palestinian-American lawmaker censured? The congresswoman says she will not be silenced as politicians accuse her of supporting the destruction of Israel.
France 24 · Nov 8, 2023 🔴 Live: Some 50,000 Gazans flee south in a single day, Israeli army says Israel's army said Wednesday that 50,000 civilians had fled north Gaza for the south on Wednesday, hours after Israel said it was tightening its "stranglehold" on Gaza City, the most populous city in the Hamas-controlled enclave. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).
Al Jazeera · Nov 8, 2023 US House votes to censure Rashida Tlaib over Israel-Hamas war comments House votes 234-188 to reprimand Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress, who said she would not be silenced.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 Democrats join GOP in censuring Rashida Tlaib over Israel-Palestine comments Democrats have criticised the sole Palestinian-American congresswoman for repeating the slogan ‘from the river to the sea’
Roll Call · Nov 7, 2023 House censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib over response to Israel-Hamas war - Roll Call The Republican push to censure Congress’ only Palestinian American got support from 22 Democrats, along with warnings of a slippery slope.
The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2023 ‘I will not be silenced’: Rashida Tlaib hits back at congressional censure motion Sole Palestinian American in US Congress defends her criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza and urges lawmakers to call for ceasefire
WEKU · Nov 7, 2023 House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for Israel-Hamas war comments The House voted late Tuesday night to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., over her comments related to Israel and Palestinians.