History shows that those committing atrocities on the world stage don’t wake up one day and spontaneously end their crimes. Israel won’t end Palestinian oppression on its own, outside pressure is the only hope. Robert Lord writes, “Sanctions are not yet a serious topic of discussion in U.S. political discourse. And they need to be. The best hope for Palestinians is a change in American public opinion.”
Isaac Herzog, the chair of the Jewish Agency and former leader of the Zionist left…
Former Congressional candidate Bob Lord shares his journey from courting AIPAC for campaign donations to supporting Palestine solidarity. If you, like Bob, believe that the voices in Mondoweiss make a difference for justice in Palestine, please contribute today to continue and expand the work you value.