Category Archives: USA

There is something rotten in Washington

Scott Ritter is harassed by FBI for calling for peace while Israel’s Lobby overthrows elections By Philip Giraldi, 8/08/24 But that was two weeks ago. More recently the fun fair on the Potomac turned its guns on a major critic … Continue reading

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Media Complicity in Gaza’s Struggle

Background:Many of the US and western media have been reluctant to use the word genocide in relation to Israel’s onslaught on Gazans. Since 7/10/23 they have been downplaying Israeli crimes against Palestinians, and signalling to Israel that it can continue … Continue reading

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Edward Said: “ You cannot victimise somebody else just because you yourself were victimised.”

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To the Israeli Soldier Who Murdered Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi

By Chris Hedges  I know you. I met you in the dense canopies in the war in El Salvador. It was there that I first heard the single, high-pitched crack of the sniper bullet. Distinct. Ominous. A sound that spreads … Continue reading

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Elon Musk’s X: The Platform of His Anti-Palestinian Crusade

Phalapoem editor, 4/01/2025 Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has long been a polarizing figure in global discourse. While many hail him as a technological visionary, others criticize his actions and rhetoric in areas … Continue reading

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Big Tech’s complicity in genocide: The unforgivable silence of online platforms

By Ziyad Motala, 23 September 2024 Source A damning report, “Palestinian Digital Rights, Genocide, and Big Tech Accountability”, by 7amleh, a Palestinian-led non-profit organisation that is focused on protecting the human rights of Palestinians, has laid bare the disturbing and active … Continue reading

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AIPAC and Its Influence on American Politics

By Admin, 27/11/2024 Don’t miss this one The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is one of the most powerful lobbying organizations in the United States, known for its unwavering support of Israel and its influence on American politics. Founded … Continue reading

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‘Stop the Ethnic Cleansing’: Watch and Read the Most Powerful Oscars Speech for Years 

Remarkable and historic speeches from both Palestinian co-director Basel Adra and Israeli co-director Yuval Abraham, after their film ‘No Other Land’ won the Oscar for Best Documentary. MEHDI HASAN, MAR 03, 2025 Source: zeteo.com Hollywood has been cracking down on … Continue reading

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield: The Cruel Face of America 

Background On 22/12/23, the UN has passed a resolution to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza, following several delays over the last week as the United States lobbied to weaken the language regarding calls for a ceasefire. The resolution, which calls … Continue reading

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In Handala’s Playground: Season 2, Episode 9: Israeli Security Without Humanity

S.T. Salah, 19/12/25 Handala (hands clasped behind his back, back to the reader): You stand in a uniform and call it order. Tell me — what name do you give the empty cup you hand a man who asks only … Continue reading

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The Ceasefire Charade

Chris Hedges, 15/01/25 Source Israel, going back decades, has played a duplicitous game. It signs a deal with the Palestinians that is to be implemented in phases. The first phase gives Israel what it wants — in this case the … Continue reading

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Pro-Israel money pours in to unseat progressives in congressional races

Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush face formidable challenges but Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and Summer Lee in stronger positions Alice Herman, Joan E Greve and Will CraftWed 17 Apr 2024 12.00 BST Quarterly campaign finance reports reveal the Democratic representatives Jamaal Bowman of … Continue reading

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Child Abusers are Slaughtering Babies in Gaza

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