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June 29, 2017

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34 House Dems condemn Israeli charges against Issa Amro — follower of civil rights movement and Gandhi

By Philip Weiss

In yet another sign that the Democratic left is determined to stand up for Palestinian human rights, 34 congresspeople have signed letters supportive of Issa Amro, the courageous and non-violent leader of protest actions in occupied Hebron who has been accused by Israel of a series of absurd charges going back to 2010, including “insulting a soldier,” “assault” and demonstrating without a permit.


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Netanyahu says Israel’s ‘hand is outstretched to peace’ — but he makes a fist

By Philip Weiss

In a speech to visiting young Jews, Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's "hand is outstretched to peace," but he twice makes a fist as he says it.


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Two babies with heart defects die in Gaza after P.A. fails to let them leave

By Kate

Two babies born with life-threatening conditions died in Gaza this week after they didn’t receive permission from the Palestinian Authority to get medical treatment in Israel, the Health Ministry in Gaza said, according to Haaretz. Both babies had heart defects. One died Monday, the second Tuesday.


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‘A camera and not a gun’: photojournalism as my weapon for justice

By Hamde Abu Rahme

Photojournalist Hamde Abu Rahme writes, "Palestinian journalists defy the continuous harassment and abuse, and thanks to the internet and outlets like Mondoweiss, we are succeeding. Using the web’s broad and rapid global reach, we are exercising our fundamental right to freedom of expression and challenging Israel’s constant portrayal of Palestinians as violent terrorists. If you are among those around the world who believe in what I do—in the value of journalism in exposing Israel’s crimes—please decide how you will give material impact to that belief. You can buy my book. And you can donate to Mondoweiss, which supports the work of me and others seeking to spread the truth."


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