There are reports of a new ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after a botched Israeli raid led to its worst bombings of the territory since 2014. We discuss Israel’s latest attacks on civilian infrastructure with Dr. Basem Naim, former Minister of Health in Gaza Story Transcript AARON MATE: It’s The Real News. I’m Aaron Mate. […]
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Has The Coronavirus Crisis Softened Hamas?
The Gaza Strip lacks protective gear, clean water, and ventilators, putting immense pressure on Hamas to sign a ceasefire agreement with Israel. But the Israeli side isn’t as eager to make a deal. Production: Genevieve Montinar, Bababtunde OgunfolajuStudio: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju
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Palestine Knows the Difference between Apartheid and Quarantine
No Israeli city is facing closure, even though the coronavirus is more widespread in Israel than in Palestinian cities. The Israeli siege has protected the Gaza Strip from coronavirus so far, but what if the infection crosses the fence? Story Transcript This is a rush transcript and may contain errors. It will be updated. Kim […]
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International Criminal Court Prepares to Try Israelis over War Crimes
Shawan Jabarin of the Al-Haq human rights organization discusses the International Criminal Court decision to prepare a lawsuit against the state of Israel regarding war crimes committed against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip. Israeli authorities are already panicking.
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Germany Plays Key Role in Undermining ICC Case Against Israel
Professor Norman Finkelstein outlines the obstacles to holding Israel accountable for war crimes at the International Criminal Court. One of Israel’s main allies in undermining the effort is Germany. Story Transcript This is a rush transcript and may contain errors. It will be updated. Greg Wilpert: It’s The Real News Network. I’m Greg Wilpert in […]
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Trump Pursues Israel ‘Peace Plan’ to Break off Gaza, Without Input from Palestinians
While US President Trump reportedly hopes to use Gulf funding to pressure Egypt to take over Gaza, splitting it from the West Bank, expert Phyllis Bennis warns no Israel peace deal is possible when “there is no Palestinian voice” involved
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Israel’s Massacres of Gaza Protesters Forces Liberal Zionists to Face Oppressive Reality
As Natalie Portman refuses to attend an award ceremony in Israel, journalist Ali Abunimah says liberal Zionists are increasingly unable to ignore the brutal oppression of Palestinians Story Transcript BEN NORTON: It’s The Real News, I’m Ben Norton. As the Israeli military continues to mow down unarmed protesters in the illegally occupied Gaza Strip on […]
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Netanyahu Kills Palestinians to Keep Opposition From Forming Government
Provoking a conflict with Gaza led to the deaths of 32 Palestinians. But was the real objective the creation of an emergency government so Netanyahu can remain in power? Story Transcript MARC STEINER: Welcome to The Real News Network. I’m Marc Steiner. Great to have you all with us once again. I have to say […]
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Is Gaza Massacre a Turning Point for BDS and Anti-Occupation Activism? (3/3)
In the final part of our interview, Jewish Voice for Peace’s Rebecca Vilkomerson discusses coalition building within the Palestinian solidarity movement and using tactics like Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) to challenge the Israeli occupation Story Transcript AARON MATÉ: It’s The Real News, I’m Aaron Maté, continuing with Rebecca Vilkomerson. She is executive director of […]
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Palestine Is Occupied, Segregated, And About To Face COVID-19
Israel’s military control of Gaza and the West Bank has only grown more brutal during the pandemic. Workers are held in quarantine, prisoners have been infected, and Israel is withholding money that could be used to help contain the outbreak. Story Transcript Welcome to the Real News, I’m Taya Graham. Israeli Journalist Gideon Levy says […]
