Investigative journalist and founder of the Empire Files Abby Martin talks about the implications Julian Assange’s case has for journalism; if what happened in Bolivia was a coup, and if it’s part of a trend unfolding throughout Latin America; and her latest documentary film, “Gaza Fights for Freedom.”
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Empire Files: Gaza Fights For Freedom (Trailer)
The Empire Files partners with Gazan journalists for a documentary on the Great March of Return.
2021 was the deadliest year for Palestinians since 2014, says Israeli human rights group
According to analysis, Israeli forces and settlers killed over 300 people in the occupied territories and left nearly 900 homeless.
Gaza Water Crisis: Political Solution Needed, not a Technological One
Water contamination is a serious problem in Gaza, but supposedly well-intentioned reports that call attention to the crisis offer only technical solutions that are not only unworkable, they completely ignore the Israeli blockade Story Transcript GREG WILPERT: It’s The Real News Network, and I’m Greg Wilpert, joining you from Baltimore. One of the most acute […]
Lieberman Quits Netanyahu For Not Being Violent Enough to Gaza
The resignation of far-right Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman in protest of the Gaza truce could trigger early elections as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu already grapples with the biggest corruption scandal in Israel’s history. We speak to author and Real News correspondent Shir Hever Story Transcript AARON MATE: It’s The Real News. I’m Aaron Mate. […]
UN Commission Report Accuses Israel of War Crimes in Gaza
International law professor Kevin Jon Heller discusses the report of the UN Human Rights Council, which says Israel must be held accountable for war crimes committed against unarmed civilians and that Israeli courts do not hold them accountable Story Transcript MARC STEINER: Welcome to The Real News Network. I’m Marc Steiner. It’s great to have […]
2021 in review: A year of struggle and victories for the Palestinian cause
2021 was a watershed year for Palestinians. The struggle for Palestinian freedom and liberation saw unprecedented levels of global solidarity and unity amongst Palestinians despite their forced fragmentation. The year did not come without its challenges, however.
Dimitri Lascaris Reporting From the Gaza Freedom Flotilla
A candidate of Sweden’s feminist party and one of the flotilla’s captains talk about their participation in the effort to break the Gaza blockade
Gaza on the Brink (2/2)
We speak with Sari Bashi about how the occupation of Gaza and the de-development policies of Israel, denies Gazan’s electricity, water and right to produce and travel, making it an unlivable place Story Transcript SHARMINI PERIES: Welcome back to my conversation with Sari Bashi. She’s the author of a chapter in a book, “Moment of […]
‘It is illegal for US aid to support human rights violations’ – Sen. Bernie Sanders
Amid international outcry over the violence Israeli forces are unleashing on occupied Palestinians, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Sunday that lawmakers must “take a hard look” at the nearly $4 billion in military aid the U.S. sends to Israel annually.