An Israeli journalist reports (Hebrew) that the intelligence chiefs of the major Sunni regimes met secretly with Israeli Mossad boss, Yossi Cohen, to discuss the upcoming Trump peace plan. The meeting was held in the Jordanian city of Aqaba under the auspices of Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt. A surprise participant was Palestinian security chief, … [Read more...]
Kushner’s ‘Fantasia’ in a Minor Key
The New Arab reports, based on apparent Egyptian sources, that a significant portion of Jared Kushner's vaunted deal of the century will involve baubles offered to the al-Sisi regime in return for taking responsibility for Gaza. The story is both eye-opening and shocking in its audacity and presumption. It foresees the Gulf States ponying up nearly … [Read more...]
Global Xenophobia and Historical Amnesia
I saw a photo in the NY Times today of African immigrants who'd survived a Mediterranean crossing after being picked up by a humanitarian relief ship. The ship has been refused docking privileges in ports in Italy and Malta. No one wants these refugees from starvation, civil war, and tribal conflict. Shame on Europe. Shame on these amnesiacs who don't … [Read more...]
Echoing Anti-Palestinian MK Lies, GOP Claims Children Separated From Parents at Border Are Neither Families, Nor Children
The myriad ways in which the Israeli national security state oppresses Palestinians have seeped into American security and counter-terror practice. Everything from armed drones used in targeted assassinations to racial profiling at checkpoints and airports, to the militarization of police, to cyber-surveillance of social media discourse: each of these … [Read more...]
