Over the weekend, I traveled to UC Berkeley to deliver a paper at an Islamophobia academic conference. This was the 10th anniversary of the event (I spoke at last year's as well) hosted by the Islamophobia Research and Documentation Project. The series was founded by Prof. Hatem Bazian, who also co-founded Zaytuna College, the first U.S. undergraduate … [Read more...]
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Raise Israeli Aid Cut in Response to West Bank Annexation
Congressional Democrats have begun responding to Bibi Netanyahu's election promise to annex major settlements in the West Bank. Four pro-Israel House members offered a milquetoast warning to Netanyahu not to take any measures which would preclude a two-state solution. This statement is ludicrous because not only does Bibi oppose two-states, there isn't a … [Read more...]
Sudan Democratic Awakening, Libya Civil War Pose Regional Threat, Invite Saudi Meddling
You can forget that claim you hear from Trump, Netanyahu and MBS that Iran is the greatest sponsor of state terrorism in the world. That award goes to Saudi Arabia hands down. First, it spent and wasted billions building up ISIS and arming it in order to topple the Syrian Alawite regime. It did so, at least in part, because its Shia arch-enemy, Iran, was … [Read more...]
Netanyahu Wins and Will Be Next Prime Minister of the Judeo-Ethno-State
UPDATE: Haaretz columnist Anshel Pfeffer has just tweeted that the final votes tabulated form the IDF count do NOT put Bennett's New Right party into Knesset. Meretz has also gained a seat. In the midst of a very dark election, these developments are some consolation. Looks like the soldiers vote has not put Bennett/Shaked over the threshold. Yamin … [Read more...]
