Michael Laxer
"Deadly milestone" passed as over 500 Palestinians killed in West Bank since October 7
Israeli forces including and armoured bulldozer during an attack on the town of Deir al-Ghosoun in Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank, May...
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Michael Laxer
Jun 31 min read
Republic of Maldives announces plan to ban Israeli passports due to genocide
The Republic of the Maldives has announced that it plans to ban all Israeli passport holders from the country due to the ongoing genocide...
Michael Laxer
Jun 16 min read
Lula's Gaza Rhetoric is not enough
Although Lula da Silva called Israel’s war against Palestinians a genocide, the Brazilian president is yet to follow that up with...
Michael Laxer
May 304 min read
As Warned, US-Backed Israeli Attack on Rafah Has Unleashed Humanitarian Nightmare
Experts said a military assault of this kind by the Israelis would unleash "a slaughter of civilians." It did. They also predicted it...
Michael Laxer
May 291 min read
Hamtramck, Michigan City Council backs BDS movement
The Hamtramck, Michigan City Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday (May29) to support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS)...
Michael Laxer
May 284 min read
Israel’s Tents Massacre in Rafah Is a Heinous War Crime
In a flagrant violation of international norms and humanitarian laws, Israel continues to act with total impunity in Gaza, enjoying...
Michael Laxer
May 282 min read
Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognize the State of Palestine
Despite furious opposition from the government of Israel, the governments of Spain, Ireland and Norway have all formally, officially...
Michael Laxer
May 274 min read
'U.S.-Backed Massacre' at Rafah Camp Intensifies Fury Over IDF's Gaza Assault
"We will never forget the images emerging from Rafah tonight. Human beings, including babies, were burned alive and torn apart. This...
Michael Laxer
May 243 min read
ICJ Orders Israel to 'Immediately Halt Its Military Offensive' in Rafah
Defense lawyers for Israel did not convince the International Court of Justice that the ongoing evacuation operation in the southern Gaza...
Michael Laxer
May 236 min read
The Atlantic’s Sloppy Reporting on UN Gaza Statistics Jeopardizes Its Credibility
The whole exercise of asking whether these numbers are accurate is just distraction and obfuscation. Image via the Palestinian People's...
Michael Laxer
May 224 min read
Why Chile has a Palestinian football team – the bigger history
Supporters of Club Deportivo Palestino at a match v Deportes Copiapó, at Estadio Municipal de La Cisterna, Santiago, Chile. Carlos yo /...
Michael Laxer
May 201 min read
UC Santa Cruz workers strike in protest of attacks on Palestinian solidarity demonstrations
Image via UAW 4811 on X After a vote by United Auto Workers Local 4811 members last week overwhelmingly supported going on strike, local...
Michael Laxer
May 204 min read
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan files applications for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yaov Gallant
Image via video screenshot on X In a move clearly calculated to put pressure on the government of Israel to end its attacks in Gaza, ...
Michael Laxer
May 184 min read
Israel’s Assault on Gaza Proves the Nakba Never Ended
What followed the initial displacement and killing of Palestinians in 1948 has been one of the most violent, costly, and protracted...
Michael Laxer
May 171 min read
UAW University of California workers vote to strike over Palestine protest crackdown
Image via UAW Local 4811 Members of the union representing academic workers at the University of California (UC) system -- UAW Local 4811...
Michael Laxer
May 165 min read
The Journalists of Gaza Taught the World Why Outrage and Protest Were Required
There is no award or accolade that can do justice to the incredible craft and courage of Palestinian reporters working on the frontlines...
Michael Laxer
May 148 min read
Arsenal of Genocide: The American Weapons Destroying Gaza
While decades of even deadlier U.S. war-making in the greater Middle East failed to provoke a sustained mass protest movement, the...
Michael Laxer
May 141 min read
Mass demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine across Greece
The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that on Monday May 13, thousands of students responded to the call of the Student Unions of...
Michael Laxer
May 122 min read
Egypt joins South Africa in ICJ genocide case
Various Sources Egypt has announced that it will join South Africa in supporting its genocide case against Israel at the International...
Michael Laxer
May 115 min read
South Africa Urges ICJ Action as Israeli War Cabinet Expands Rafah Assault
"Despite repeated orders by the court, Israel has not changed its conduct," South Africa's urgent request states. "It has doubled down on...
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