Almost every released Palestinian prisoner has described being subjected to torture or other forms of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. Many emerge so severely emaciated that their own families struggled to recognize them.

Historically, Palestinians have had high rates of literacy, far exceeding global averages. “Education is a central part of Palestinian society’s sense of itself—it’s a crucial crucible for belonging, identity, collective politics.”

Israel is increasing its de facto control and imposing severe restrictions on roughly 65 per cent of Gaza. This deprives over 2 million residents of essential resources, prevents their return to their lands and homes, and makes large parts of Gaza prohibited zones. This effectively amounts to an unlawful annexation & seizure of land.

We have seen a major escalation between the US and Iran over the past 24 hours, but it is likely only a prelude to what appears to be coming next week

Israel has retained at least six firms, and budgeted $700M to reshape US public opinion about the “Jewish State” in the past year. Three dozen new people, many of them marketing professionals, have registered as foreign agents for Israel.

“I definitely think you have seen this very discreet, extremely well-funded campaign to try to derail the negotiation and try to derail the deal,” the vice president told Rogan. Vance referenced a Time article saying former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale received $45 million from Israel to ensure the U.S. stayed in the war by targeting conservatives with Israeli propaganda

A reporter recounts torture in custody, a near-fatal stroke and his determination to bear witness

Tlaib calls for UAW federal monitor Neil Barofsky to resign after recording undercuts his claims about interactions with union President Shawn Fain

“If he’s willing to throw the entire control of the Senate to the other party over Israel, then he’s dismissing the interests of his own state and constituents,” said one critic.

Government removes legal protections for Nile crocodiles as Ben Gvir pushes for detention compound ringed by reptiles