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Sometimes, on a good day, I think that the very starkness and horror of the occupation will eventually bring it to an end. (David Shulman)
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Yuli Novak, executive director of B'Tselem, fears the return of a status quo where Israel can carry on with “much less criticism, because there is the facade of things being okay.” In the meeting of Trump and Mohammed, you can see the edifice behind that facade rising.
My latest:
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My latest:
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Column | As Trump hosts MBS, Palestinian plight fades from view again
Neither a political process endorsed at the United Nations nor deepening U.S.-Saudi ties change the bleak reality for Palestinians on the ground.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Yuli Novak, executive director of B'Tselem, fears the return of a status quo where Israel can carry on with “much less criticism, because there is the facade of things being okay.” In the meeting of Trump and Mohammed, you can see the edifice behind that facade rising.
My latest:
wapo.st/4idIxRC
My latest:
wapo.st/4idIxRC
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Then you wonder why advanced intelligence and technology extraterrestrials don’t come to this planet
DC plastic surgeons see more Trump insiders getting ‘Mar-a-Lago face’
DC plastic surgeons see more Trump insiders getting ‘Mar-a-Lago face’
DC plastic surgeons see more Trump insiders getting ‘Mar-a-Lago face’
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Then you wonder why advanced intelligence and technology extraterrestrials don’t come to this planet
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"When it comes to the issue of Palestinian rights going forward, I will say that the younger generation, of both Jews and non-Jews, take seriously the idea that we should have a principled, rights-based foreign policy— something I've long believed in"
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
November 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"When it comes to the issue of Palestinian rights going forward, I will say that the younger generation, of both Jews and non-Jews, take seriously the idea that we should have a principled, rights-based foreign policy— something I've long believed in"
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
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10/10 no notes.
Pelosi: "Trump is a vile creature. The worst thing on the face of the earth. Because he's the president of the United States and he doesn't honor the Constitution of the United States."
November 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
10/10 no notes.
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"The homeland for all Jewish people around the world"
*Some restrictions may apply.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
*Some restrictions may apply.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
2 US Jewish women get 10-year ban from Israel for entering IDF zone to aid Palestinian olive harvest
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www.timesofisrael.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"The homeland for all Jewish people around the world"
*Some restrictions may apply.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
*Some restrictions may apply.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
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This is the sort of thing religious wars would have been fought over in the past.
October 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This is the sort of thing religious wars would have been fought over in the past.
Gotta admit. Not even I thought he’d just start writing himself checks. Seriously, ball game’s about over.
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Gotta admit. Not even I thought he’d just start writing himself checks. Seriously, ball game’s about over.
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
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We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender…We shall decimate London, pulverize Ottawa, annihilate Canberra, flatten Paris, vanquish China
September 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender…We shall decimate London, pulverize Ottawa, annihilate Canberra, flatten Paris, vanquish China
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In simpler words: We are honestly clueless, we proudly have no policy, if we have leverage we have no idea how to use it, ergo it’s none of our business anymore, so you geniuses just continue the war and may the force be with you. Exactly what you would expect from a US Secretary of State in 2025
🇺🇸 🇮🇱 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vowed that Washington would provide "unwavering support" to Israel in achieving its goals in Gaza as he called for the eradication of Hamas.
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September 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
In simpler words: We are honestly clueless, we proudly have no policy, if we have leverage we have no idea how to use it, ergo it’s none of our business anymore, so you geniuses just continue the war and may the force be with you. Exactly what you would expect from a US Secretary of State in 2025
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ehud olmert becoming the conscience of israel was not on my bingo card
The former PM of Israel is calling them concentration camps so guess what Netanyahu’s ministers are accusing him of being?
Yes, they’re accusing the former PM of Israel of being an antisemite.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Yes, they’re accusing the former PM of Israel of being an antisemite.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Israeli government and military clash over proposed camp for Palestinians
Military opposed to Gaza ‘humanitarian city’ plan, which a former Israeli PM has likened to a concentration camp
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
ehud olmert becoming the conscience of israel was not on my bingo card
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Another shameful blood libel against the most moral concentration camps on earth
The former PM of Israel is calling them concentration camps so guess what Netanyahu’s ministers are accusing him of being?
Yes, they’re accusing the former PM of Israel of being an antisemite.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Yes, they’re accusing the former PM of Israel of being an antisemite.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Israeli government and military clash over proposed camp for Palestinians
Military opposed to Gaza ‘humanitarian city’ plan, which a former Israeli PM has likened to a concentration camp
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Another shameful blood libel against the most moral concentration camps on earth
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Haaretz's Hagar Shezaf reports that settlers took over the West Bank Palestinian village of Mu'arajat and expelled its population, numbered in the hundreds. This is the largest ethnic cleansing to occur in the West Bank since 1967.
July 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Haaretz's Hagar Shezaf reports that settlers took over the West Bank Palestinian village of Mu'arajat and expelled its population, numbered in the hundreds. This is the largest ethnic cleansing to occur in the West Bank since 1967.
Been on the ground for a couple days now getting ready for Mont Blanc with my last real training run yesterday. If you’re inclined please consider donating to MedGlobal to help them provide urgent medical services and supplies to Palestinians in Gaza. gofund.me/c32a4ce8
Donate to Running for Gaza, organized by Richard Goldwasser
My name is Richard Goldwasser. I live just outside Chicago and I’ll be running the Mont Blanc 23km… Richard Goldwasser needs your support for Running for Gaza
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June 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Been on the ground for a couple days now getting ready for Mont Blanc with my last real training run yesterday. If you’re inclined please consider donating to MedGlobal to help them provide urgent medical services and supplies to Palestinians in Gaza. gofund.me/c32a4ce8
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For expert analysis of the recent American strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, listen to our special episode with @alonpinkas.bsky.social, @sangernyt.bsky.social, @joecirin.bsky.social, and @djrothkopf.bsky.social.
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June 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
For expert analysis of the recent American strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, listen to our special episode with @alonpinkas.bsky.social, @sangernyt.bsky.social, @joecirin.bsky.social, and @djrothkopf.bsky.social.
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youtu.be/fKhPLsIQm80
On June 28, I’ll be running the Mont Blanc 23km and raising money for @medglobalorg which provides medical services and supplies in Gaza. I’m two-thirds of the way to my $5,000 goal with five days left. Pitch in if you can.
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June 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
On June 28, I’ll be running the Mont Blanc 23km and raising money for @medglobalorg which provides medical services and supplies in Gaza. I’m two-thirds of the way to my $5,000 goal with five days left. Pitch in if you can.
gofund.me/4a2d2c6b
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This statement from Mahmoud Khalil on his release from prison is obviously correct. By associating supporting Israel with illiberalism in the US, Trump is going to turn a whole generation against Israel. (www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/n...)
June 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This statement from Mahmoud Khalil on his release from prison is obviously correct. By associating supporting Israel with illiberalism in the US, Trump is going to turn a whole generation against Israel. (www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/n...)
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A thing most USians don't know & really should before expressing any opinion on Iran:
The 1953 coup that brought the Shah to power "was carried out under CIA direction as an act of US foreign policy, conceived & approved at the highest levels of govt."
Iran still feels some kinda way about it.
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The 1953 coup that brought the Shah to power "was carried out under CIA direction as an act of US foreign policy, conceived & approved at the highest levels of govt."
Iran still feels some kinda way about it.
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The U.S. helped oust Iran’s government in 1953. Here’s what happened.
The U.S. has not publicly called for regime change in the current Israel-Iran conflict, but over 70 years ago, it played a key role in ousting Tehran’s government.
wapo.st
June 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A thing most USians don't know & really should before expressing any opinion on Iran:
The 1953 coup that brought the Shah to power "was carried out under CIA direction as an act of US foreign policy, conceived & approved at the highest levels of govt."
Iran still feels some kinda way about it.
🎁🔗
The 1953 coup that brought the Shah to power "was carried out under CIA direction as an act of US foreign policy, conceived & approved at the highest levels of govt."
Iran still feels some kinda way about it.
🎁🔗
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it’s 2025. the US has launched an unprovoked war in the Gulf on false pretenses and the media are all cheerleading for it. I wonder what Jon Stewart will say about this on The Daily Show.
June 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
it’s 2025. the US has launched an unprovoked war in the Gulf on false pretenses and the media are all cheerleading for it. I wonder what Jon Stewart will say about this on The Daily Show.
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it’s 2003. the US has launched an unprovoked war in Gulf on false pretenses and the media are all cheerleading for it. I wonder what Jon Stewart will say about this on The Daily Show.
June 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
it’s 2003. the US has launched an unprovoked war in Gulf on false pretenses and the media are all cheerleading for it. I wonder what Jon Stewart will say about this on The Daily Show.
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Quelle surprise
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says it will not allow nuclear development to stop reut.rs/45urR3P
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says it will not allow nuclear development to stop
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization said on Sunday it would not allow the development of its "national industry" - an apparent reference to the country's nuclear development - to be stopped.
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June 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Quelle surprise
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it’s even more demoralizing when the history you’re repeating is history you were around for the first time
June 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
it’s even more demoralizing when the history you’re repeating is history you were around for the first time
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Barack Obama would not have been president if he hadn’t opposed the war in Iraq. There is an important lesson there for potential 2028 candidates.
the political lesson everyone should take from Iraq is that you will regret being in favor of this sooner or later and the earlier you were against it the better off you’ll be
ignore the media frenzy and stake your position now, it’s the right thing to do and it’s the ambitious thing to do too
ignore the media frenzy and stake your position now, it’s the right thing to do and it’s the ambitious thing to do too
June 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Barack Obama would not have been president if he hadn’t opposed the war in Iraq. There is an important lesson there for potential 2028 candidates.
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Of course he was going to bomb Iran.
Is there an antiwar party in the U.S.?
Is there an antiwar party in the U.S.?
War on Terror Nightmare Arrives As Trump Bombs Iran
Just want to congratulate everyone who said Trump was the president of peace, didn't start any new wars, etc. Is there an antiwar party in America?
www.forever-wars.com
June 22, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Of course he was going to bomb Iran.
Is there an antiwar party in the U.S.?
Is there an antiwar party in the U.S.?
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I clicked play because I thought surely no, this is being misrepresented. Naif that I am.
June 22, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I clicked play because I thought surely no, this is being misrepresented. Naif that I am.
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This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.
June 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This is not about the merits of Iran’s nuclear program. No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the US without the approval of Congress. This is an unambiguous impeachable offense.