Last week, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she would vote against any military aid to Israel, even weapons deemed “defensive.” As support for Israel craters across the U.S., the issue of military aid has become the latest litmus test for Democrats.
After a community leader in Milwaukee was detained by ICE, activists are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on dissenting Palestinian voices.
Wisconsin resident Salah Sarsour was detained by ICE on March 30. The Trump administration is accusing him of lying on his Green Card application. But those close to him say he’s a ‘political prisoner’ being targeted for his criticism of Israel.
A Democratic National Committee resolution on rejecting AIPAC spending is largely symbolic, but it will put Democrats on the record regarding a lobbying group that is already a hot-button issue among presidential hopefuls.
The plan to assassinate Nerdeen Kiswani was the result of a years-long harassment campaign against the activist, carried out by a wide network of Zionist organizations and elected officials who have promoted violence against Palestinians.
Alexander Heifler, accused of plotting to assassinate Nerdeen Kiswani, was part of a group influenced by Meir Kahane and the Jewish Defense League. What is the JDL, who is Kahane, and how do they continue to inspire Zionist violence?
Alexander Heifler, 26, was arrested over an alleged plot to firebomb the home of Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani. Heifler was reportedly a member of the extremist group the “JDL 613 Brotherhood” and planned to flee to Israel after the attack.
Presidential hopeful Gavin Newsom claimed Israel is an apartheid state, then backtracked days later. While this may satisfy political donors, voters will likely see things differently.
The upcoming No Kings protest could be the biggest anti-Trump event ever, but opposing the war on Iran doesn’t seem to be on the agenda.