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`The Answer to BDS is Jewish Power`

You may note that Cohen doesn’t refer to the ‘Israeli Lobby’ or the ‘Zionist federation.’ He is precise and accurate. He points at ‘Jews’, ‘their power’ and the ability to ‘wield it.’

(LONDON) - While the BDS and Electronic Abunimah make a continuous and relentless effort to stop us from talking about ‘Jewish Power', Ben Cohen and The Algemeiner stated today, in the open, that “The Answer to BDS is Jewish Power.”

Escalation on the Border - Israel Strikes Gaza After Defense Ministry Employee Killed in Border

3-year-old Palestinian killed as IDF attacks six targets in Gaza; Defense Minister: Gaza won't be quiet as long as Israel isn't quiet; IDF shoots Palestinian near security fence.

(TEL AVIV Ha'aretz) - The Israel Defense Forces struck targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday afternoon, hours after a contract worker employed by Israel's Defense Ministry was shot and killed Tuesday by gunfire originating from the coastal territory.

The Israel Air Force attacked six separate sites across the territory linked to Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. Palestinians said that a 3-year-old girl was killed in one of the attacks on the Al-Maghazi refugee camp, and that her mother and brother were wounded.

Israeli Soldiers Invade Nablus, Jenin

In addition, official sources in the besieged Gaza Strip have reported that Israeli occupation decided to allow 230 trucks into the coastal region.

(WEST BANK Occupied Palestine) - Israeli soldiers invaded the northern West Bank districts of Nablus and Jenin, and installed a number of roadblocks on various main roads.

Local sources state that undercover soldiers of the Israeli military infiltrated Al-‘Arqa village, but no arrests or home invasions were reported.

Xmas Greetings to the UK Government...

... and a reminder of the misery its inaction perpetuates across the Holy Land "So this is Christmas And what have you done?"

(LONDON) - Hello, the holly­decked halls of Westminster. Be of good cheer, all you chaps in your little festive bubble. I thought you might enjoy this Xmas message from Lennon/Ono... my era but oh so relevant today.

At this important time who can forget how the British government, after its eager support for the Iraq war and its antics in Afghanistan and Libya, was itching to unleash more death and destruction a few weeks ago, this time on the Syrians while simultaneously imposing relentless hardships on the citizens of Iran?

The Enduring Power of Zionism`s Propaganda Lies

A still smallish but growing number of North American and European Jews are beginning to speak out and distance themselves from the Zionist monster.

(LONDON) - Evidence that the mainstream media is not prepared to balance Zionism’s propaganda lies with the truth of history as it relates to the making and sustaining of the conflict in and over Palestine that became Israel was on display in the BBC’s obituary tribute to David Coleman who died at the age of 87 on 21 December.

The face and voice of BBC Television’s sports coverage for the best part of half a century, he was in Munich for the 1972 Olympics where, according to the commentary of the BBC’s tribute to him, “Arab gunmen held hostages and then killed the Israeli athletes.”

Leading Native American Group Joins Academic Boycott of Israel

The council of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) declares its support for the boycott of Israeli academic institutions.

(SALEM) - Years of conflict have greatly impacted the ability of Palestinians to receive an education. This critical issue has now prompted one of America's leading Native American group's to join the US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel.

The Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, says the decision came after much discussion. In fact they wrote their own declaration of support, rather than simply adding their name to the existing declaration.

Will Israel Lift the Blockade and Save Gaza from Drowning?

Two deaths have been reported by the Ministry of Health in Gaza, and hundreds suffered weather-related injuries

(SALEM) - During the last six days, nearly 7,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the Gaza strip, forced to evacuate their homes due to heavy rains from the winter storm, called Alexa, which caused floods and torrents of raging water through the streets.

"Large swathes of northern Gaza are a disaster area with water as far as the eye can see." Mother Nature is not the only force causing havoc and chaos for Gaza.

Right to Resist Oppression

"It is time for progressives in the U.S. to openly and clearly support resistance to the monster that the US has become, and the entities it supports, like Israel, and increasingly this means rejecting the false language of the pacifist." - Richard Hugus, critic of progressive injustice

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - In August 2004, Richard Hugus, critic of progressive injustice, wrote an article on the “Lies of the Israeli Peace Movement”. What Hugus wrote almost ten years ago has as much forgotten or neglected relevance today.

In an announcement for a meeting, the public was invited to hear from “bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families supporting peace, reconciliation and tolerance.” Referring to a meeting between Jews and Palestinians, Hugus points to Progressives like Noam Chomsky.

If Talks Fail, Boycotts Will Arrive `On Steroids`

Kerry has five months left in his self-imposed time frame to reach a peace agreement. He is trying everything in his diplomat notebook. He warns Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu of a flood of boycotts he could face.

(CHICAGO) - John Kerry returned for talks in Jerusalem and Ramallah this week, bringing a warning that if the peace talks fail, Israel could confront a “boycott campaign on steroids“.

The U.S. Secretary of State also brought a “framework agreement” for the two sides to discuss. Learning of the contours of the proposed agreement, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was quick to voice his opposition.

ISRAEL: Jewish Mom Makes Case for Intactivism

What kind of a state is this?! What is this? Where do we live? Could the Religious Court force upon me anything during the divorce? In particular, religious oppression, unnecessary cutting of the penis of a helpless baby?

(TEL AVIV) - “Help! I’m asking for the help of the public! I am a mother to a baby. The Rabbinical Court is forcing me to cut my year old son against my will (circumcise him) while subjecting me to heavy financial sanctions daily!

After my exposure to the information regarding circumcision, I refuse to mutilate my baby. I don’t have the right and I do not agree! He was born whole and he will stay whole! His integrity is his full right!