Israel Aid Bill Fails in House as Progressives Slam ‘Blank Check for Netanyahu’
"Each U.S.-made or funded bomb dropped in Gaza further jeopardizes the chances of long-lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians," said Rep. Delia Ramirez.
"Each U.S.-made or funded bomb dropped in Gaza further jeopardizes the chances of long-lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians," said Rep. Delia Ramirez.
"This is a direct result of the impunity Washington has provided Israel," said one analyst.
"This inequality is no accident; the billionaire class is ensuring corporations deliver more wealth to them at the expense of everyone else," said Oxfam's interim executive director.
"The evidence of genocidal intent is not only chilling, it is also overwhelming and incontrovertible."
"Yet again, women's lives are at the mercy of this extreme Court stacked by Donald Trump."
"While most Americans predominantly live off the income they earn from a job—income that is taxed all year, every year—the very richest households live lavishly off capital gains that may…
"Biden's support for Israel's Gaza war ties the U.S. to Israel's escalatory cycle that may result in American soldiers dying in yet another Middle East war," warned one analyst.
"I cannot stay silent as this administration turns a blind eye to the atrocities committed against innocent Palestinian lives," wrote Tariq Habash, who worked in the Education Department.
"If Israel wants to kick-start a major war with Hezbollah, bombing a target in Beirut is exactly the way to do it," said one analyst.
"So long as Netanyahu faces no consequences, even more innocent civilians will face death and starvation," said one U.S. lawmaker.
"The U.S. cannot afford to be further isolated by vetoing this resolution," said one human rights advocate.
"I do not believe that we should give the right-wing extremist Netanyahu government an additional $10.1 billion with no strings attached."
Work stoppages were also held in Jordan, Lebanon, and elsewhere to demand an end to the Israeli onslaught.
"From opposing fascism in WWII to mobilizing against apartheid South Africa and the Contra war, the UAW has consistently stood for justice across the globe," said United Auto Workers president…
"The super-rich are plundering and polluting the planet to the point of destruction and it is those who can least afford it who are paying the highest price."