Despite setbacks, Western Sahara continues struggle for self-determination
Mahjoub Maliha of CODESA (Collective of Saharawi Human Rights Defenders) speaks to Peoples Dispatch on the developments since last November in Western Sahara and the way ahead for the Saharawi struggle for self-determination
The world stands with Palestine
Amid the bombing siege of the Gaza Strip and the brutal repression of worshipers in al-Aqsa Mosque, protests against Israeli aggression and in solidarity of the Palestinian struggle have been organized globally
US to restore relations with Palestinians but will continue “steadfast support” to Israel
The Biden administration has also said it will support the two-state solution. However, it has already made clear it will not reverse its predecessor’s shifting of the US embassy to Jerusalem in violation of international law
Donald Trump’s final act: Snuffing out the promise of democracy in the Middle East
In the context of the 10-year anniversary of the “Arab Spring,” Vijay Prashad discusses Donald Trump’s efforts to crush the aspirations of the people in the Middle East
Palestinian Authority to restore ties with Israel
The PA had cut ties with Israel in May after it announced plans to annex parts of the West Bank. The proposal for restoration of relations comes after assurances by Israel of a return to the status quo before May
Israel’s man in Washington
The Donald Trump administration has used all possible means to help Israel secure greater acceptability in international politics and intensify its oppression of the Palestinian people
Netanyahu says proposed annexation of occupied Palestinian territory may be delayed
Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly told his party colleagues that the annexation of parts of Occupied Palestinian territories and Jordan Valley would be delayed due to diplomatic and security considerations
Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian man on his sister’s wedding day
27-year-old Ahmed Erekat was left to die, bleeding on the ground at an Israeli military checkpoint while he was on his way to pick up his sister and mother from a salon
What does the Israeli annexation plan mean for Palestinians?
On July 1, Israel is set to begin the annexation of as much as 30% of the West Bank. This move violates multiple international laws and treaties and has been met with widespread protests.
On Nakba Day, Palestinians vow to continue resistance
This year, despite the COVID-19 quarantine, Palestinians across the world will mark the Nakba
US gives green signal to Israeli annexation of parts of occupied West Bank
In a clear violation of international law and the Geneva conventions, the new Netanyahu-Gantz unity government in Israel plans to annex illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley
Ep 86: Bolivia’s ‘second coup’ and more…
We also take a look at the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine, and the general strike in Greece.
- Israel approves illegal settlement plan for over 9,000 housing units in Jerusalem
- Turkish women demanding end to violence attacked by security forces
- Three men involved in Ahmaud Arbery’s murder found guilty, set to face life sentences
- Australia bans Hezbollah in totality, designates it a “terrorist organization”
- At least 27 refugees die attempting to cross English Channel
