Palestine
US, Arab allies call for intervention in Syria after bombing of Palestinian camp
By Jean Shaoul, December 20, 2012
All media reports of the bombardment of Yarmouk stress that the Syrian government is guilty of a crime and must pay a price.
Israel to expand settlements after UN vote on Palestine
By Bill Van Auken, December 1, 2012
In a provocative response to the UN’s recognition of Palestine as a nonmember state, the Netanyahu government is pushing ahead with 3,000 new housing units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Israeli forces break Gaza ceasefire as Netanyahu outlines his political calculations
By Jean Shaoul, Chris Marsden, November 24, 2012
The ceasefire that brought to an end Israel’s eight-day blitzkrieg against Gaza is already under strain, after Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man on the border.
Bombardment of Gaza portends further criminal wars in Middle East
By Chris Marsden, November 23, 2012
For eight days, the Israel Defense Forces rained down devastation on Gaza that has left it in ruins. More than 150 Palestinian lives were lost, including 40 children.
US and Egypt announce ceasefire in Israeli assault on Gaza
By Jean Shaoul, November 22, 2012
After supporting a ceaseless bombardment for the last eight days of densely populated Gaza neighborhoods, the US was concerned that the conflict could threaten its broader agenda in the Middle East.
Israel continues blitz against Gaza amid truce talks
By Bill Van Auken, November 21, 2012
Israeli warplanes continued to pound Gaza Tuesday, inflicting mounting civilian casualties amid predictions that an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire would soon take effect.
Stop the massacre in Gaza!
By Bill Van Auken, November 20, 2012
The Israeli leadership, the Obama administration and the corporate media all invoke the “right of self-defense” to justify the onslaught against Gaza that has already killed and maimed hundreds of Palestinian civilians.
Death toll mounts from Israeli air strikes in Gaza
By Patrick Martin, November 19, 2012
Israeli warplanes and gunboats intensified their attacks on Palestinian homes and institutions throughout the Gaza Strip over the weekend, bringing the death toll to more than 75.
Israel calls up 75,000 troops as bombing continues in Gaza
By Bill Van Auken, November 17, 2012
The Israeli military boasted of carrying out more than 500 air strikes against densely populated Gaza since launching its offensive on Wednesday.
Israel masses troops on Gaza border as bombardment intensifies
By Bill Van Auken, November 16, 2012
Israeli warplanes carried out hundreds of air strikes against the densely populated Gaza Strip Thursday as Israel mobilized troops on the Palestinian territory’s border.
Israel launches offensive against Gaza
By Bill Van Auken, November 15, 2012
In its most intense attack on Gaza since the Operation Cast Lead invasion of 2008-2009, Israel carried out a bombardment of the Palestinian territory, beginning with the assassination of a top Hamas leader.
Protests against Palestinian Authority austerity measures
By Jean Shaoul, September 14, 2012
The Palestinian Authority, the Palestinian trade unions and Israel are united in opposing a growing tide of protests in the West Bank.
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