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Only 17 House members say no to resolution condemning American’s right to boycott Israel

The Progressive Wing Posted on July 24, 2019 by Subir GrewalJuly 24, 2019

The anti-BDS laws are being proposed and promoted by Republicans who have made a political calculation about their conservative, evangelical base’s priorities. The conservative, evangelical movement was courted by the Israeli right-wing several decades ago. Even 35 years ago though, much of the American Jewish community understood what an alliance with conservative, evangelical movement meant: But while many Jewish leaders have openly welcomed the evangelicals’ eagerness to build ties, others say they are uneasy. They say they harbor deep doubts about the wisdom of alliances with conservative Christian groups that, they feel, want ultimately to convert the Jews and, on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ilhan Omar, Israel, Palestine, Rashida Tlaib

For a moment, let’s talk about Palestinian’s feelings

The Progressive Wing Posted on March 7, 2019 by Subir GrewalMarch 7, 2019

Over the past few days, we have discussed how the wrong words used in service of advocacy for Palestinian rights may cause offense to some Jewish-Americans. It is right and proper to have this discussion. In the pursuit of a better world, in our search for the right path to a better foreign policy, we should not inadvertently cause harm to our allies and innocents. Nor should we further any form of bigotry. Let’s also stop for a moment and consider the feelings of Palestinians, Palestinian-Americans and their allies. They have been largely absent from most commentator’s consideration during this week’s debate. By conjunction, let … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, BDS, Foreign Policy, Gaza, Israel-Palestine, Palestine, refugees, U.S. Congress | Tagged Israel, Palestine

5/15 News Roundup – Activists Arrested As ‘Poor People’s Campaign’ Revived; Sanders Condemns Attacks On Gaza Protesters & More

The Progressive Wing Posted on May 15, 2018 by LieparDestinMay 15, 2018

Hundreds arrested as activists pick up where Martin Luther King left off

Hundreds of low-wage workers, faith leaders, civil rights organizers and liberal activists were arrested in demonstrations in Washington and outside statehouses across the US on Monday as they resumed the work Martin Luther King left unfinished.

Fifty years after King launched the Poor People’s Campaign against economic inequality, militarism and racial injustice, demonstrators revived that fight, kicking off 40 days of nonviolent action.

The new effort, The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, is being led by co-chairs William Barber, a pastor at Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and Liz Theoharis, an ordained minister and anti-poverty campaigner from New York City.

In Washington, the group gathered on the lawn outside the US Capitol to hear Barber declare: “Something’s wrong in America.”

Their action on Monday, Barber continued, was not just a commemoration of King’s anti-poverty efforts, it was a new call-to-arms.

“We are here to have a reconsecration and a re-engagement because you do not commemorate the death of [a] prophet,” Barber said, his voice building as he spoke. “You go to where they were killed, reach down in the blood, pick up your baton and carry it the next round of the way. Now who’s ready?”

The crowd parted and Barber and Theoharis led a procession of activists trained in civil disobedience toward the street, where they were prepared to be arrested. Two-by-two the demonstrators walked, representing nearly three-dozen states and Native American reservations.

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Israel, News, Open Thread, Palestine, Poor Man's Campaign

An eye for an eyelash: Sec. Pompeo visits Israel, supports snipers shooting 14 year olds.

The Progressive Wing Posted on April 30, 2018 by Subir GrewalApril 30, 2018

  Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, speaking in Jordan at the end of a four-day, four-nation tour through the Middle East, expressed support on Monday for Israel and its response to weekly protests in Gaza that have left dozens of people dead. “We do believe the Israelis have the right to defend themselves, and we’re fully supportive of that,” he said at a news conference with Ayman Safadi, the Jordanian foreign minister, when asked about the protests. — www.nytimes.com/… Let us be clear, what Pompeo called “defense” was a nuclear-armed state sending young men and women to shoot at protesters in Gaza, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaza, Israel-Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace, Palestine, War | Tagged Chuck Schumer, Gaza, Middle East, Mike Pompeo, Palestine

Nikki Haley blocks UN Palestinian rights statement as Israeli troops kill journalist in press vest.

The Progressive Wing Posted on April 7, 2018 by Subir GrewalApril 7, 2018

The United States for a second week in a row blocked a UN Security Council statement supporting the right of Palestinians to “demonstrate peacefully” and endorsing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ call for an independent investigation into deadly protests in Gaza. Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour told reporters at UN headquarters in New York on Friday evening that 14 of the 15 council nations agreed to the statement, but the United States, Israel’s closest ally, objected. — www.timesofisrael.com/… Nikki Haley’s move to block a recognition of Palestinian’s rights was opposed by the Palestinian ambassador to the UN. Trump’s mid-east envoy, Jason Greenblatt said … Continue reading →

Posted in BDS, Gaza, Israel-Palestine, Palestine | Tagged Gaza, Israel, Nikki Haley, Palestine

Congress largely silent as close ally shoots 750 protesters, kills 17 to stifle demonstration.

The Progressive Wing Posted on April 3, 2018 by Subir GrewalApril 3, 2018

Tens of thousands of Gazans walked toward the border facing a heavily armed Israeli line. They walked toward rifles and drones. Israel had announced its deployment of a hundred snipers authorized to use live ammunition. And fire they did; the United Nations reports 15 dead and 1,416 wounded, including 750 hit by live ammunition, of whom 20 are in critical condition. […] The Israeli army additionally militarizes a belt of Gaza’s agricultural land, intruding a further 300 to 500 meters into Gaza. That is the zone in which live fire is being used. Gazans are walking and being killed, on … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaza, Israel-Palestine | Tagged Gaza, Israel, Middle East, Palestine

Israel bans Code Pink and Jewish Voice for Peace from entering country while NYT forgets Gaza exists

The Progressive Wing Posted on January 7, 2018 by Subir GrewalJanuary 7, 2018

The New York Times’ Jerusalem bureau chief, David Halbfinger has a lengthy article about how recent Trump administration and Israeli actions have led Palestinians to more seriously consider changing their position to advocate for a single state with equal rights for all. It’s titled: As a 2-State Solution Loses Steam, a 1-State Plan Gains Traction: The Israeli right, emboldened by President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, is not the only faction arguing for a single state between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. The Palestine Liberation Organization has also begun to ask whether that might not be such a bad … Continue reading →

Posted in BDS, boycott Israel, Gaza, Israel-Palestine, Jewish Voice for Peace, Palestine, refugees | Tagged Gaza, International, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, West Bank

DSA votes for BDS. NYT’s Jerusalem bureau chief says they self-censor and Israel practices apartheid.

The Progressive Wing Posted on August 7, 2017 by Subir GrewalAugust 7, 2017

90% of the delegates to the Democratic Socialists of America 2017 convention voted to adopt Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS). The text of the resolution read: 1. Democratic Socialists of America declares itself in solidarity with Palestinian civil society’s nonviolent struggle against apartheid, colonialism, military occupation and for equality, human rights, and self-determination. 2. Democratic Socialists of America responds to Palestinian Civil Society’s call by fully supporting BDS. 3. Democratic Socialists of America affirms that any political solution to the ongoing crisis must be premised on the realization of basic human rights, including all rights outlined in the BDS call. … Continue reading →

Posted in BDS, boycott Israel, Israel-Palestine | Tagged BDS, Democratic Socialists, DSA, Gaza, International, Israel, Jerusalem, media, Middle East, New York Times, Palestine, West Bank

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