(2025-04-11). 50 years since the fall of Saigon — build the movement to liberate Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
Jim McIlroy writes: "Saigon liberated! A victory for all humanity," was the cover headline of Australian socialist publication Direct Action (DA), on May 2, 1975, as the world celebrated the historic victory of the National Liberation Front over the United States-backed puppet regime in South Vietnam.
(2025-04-11). Scholar: Without strong response, Arabs risk falling under Israeli control. presstv.ir An Arab scholar has warned that without a robust Arab response, the Levant region risks falling under complete Israeli dominance.
(2025-04-11). 'Not much time left' to save Palestinians, warns UN Rapporteur. presstv.ir The United Nations' special rapporteur on Palestine has warned there is "not much time left" to save the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
(2025-04-11). More Palestinians killed as Israel intensifies 'dismembering' Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli relentless air and artillery strikes have killed at least 45 people across Gaza since Wednesday.
(2025-04-11). Houthi: Israel has no interest in peace, seeks to obliterate Palestine. presstv.ir Houthi says solid evidence shows that the occupying Tel Aviv regime has no interest in peace, and is seeking to completely obliterate the Palestinian issue.
(2025-04-11). Israel's hawkish minister, husband accused of sex abuse by daughter. presstv.ir The daughter of an Israeli minister filed a complaint against both her parents and one of her brothers for sexually assaulting her.
(2025-04-11). Sunday 4/13: Fly a Kite for Palestine: Santa Barbara. indybay.org Santa Barbara City College West Campus | 800-860 Shoreline Dr. | Santa Barbara, CA…
(2025-04-11). US revokes 600 student visas in pro-Palestine activism crackdown. newarab.com 
The Trump administration has Inside Higher Ed, a US website that provides data on the higher education community in the US, has identified hundreds of cases where foreign students have had their legal status changed by t…
(2025-04-11). Beyond Outrage: Israel's Execution of Medical Workers. counterpunch.org 
(2025-04-11). Luke Thomas: Fighting for Palestine, UFC's Monopoly, Saudi Sportswashing. counterpunch.org Combat sports journalist Luke Thomas joins Eric Draitser on CounterPunch for a discussion of the politics of MMA, Boxing, and combat sports broadly. The discussion explores the inspiration of Belal Muhammad for Palestinian solidarity and resistance, the right-wing politics and culture of the UFC, the motivations for the Saudi government's move into sports, the role
(2025-04-11). Student and Faculty Repression on US Campuses: the Palestine Exception. counterpunch.org 
Thanks to Donald Trump, the 45th AND the 47th President of the Greatest Democracy on Earth (NOT!)—liberal white Euro-America now knows what the two-thirds world (also referred to as the Third World or the Global South)-has always known in its gut— albeit those of us from the ( so-called) global south who immigrated to the
(2025-04-11). China breaks taboo on discussing Palestine's armed resistance, sparking call for legal clarity. peoplesworld.org 
On Feb. 22, 2024, China's Ambassador to The Hague, Zhang Jun, uttered the unexpected. His testimony, like that of a number of others, was meant to help the International Court of Justice (ICJ) formulate a critical and long-overdue legal opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestine. Zhang articulated the Chinese position, which, …
(2025-04-11). Glimpses of Palestine Part 2: Boycotts and bitter oranges. greenleft.org.au 
Sydney-based Palestinian activist Khaled Ghannam recently travelled to Jordan and the occupied West Bank in Palestine. This is the part two of his account.
(2025-04-11). Wednesday 4/30: Virtual Delegation: Birzeit. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/42oLXt7…
(2025-04-11). Lawyer Representing Pro-Palestine Protester Detained at Airport, Phone Seized. truthout.org A lawyer who represents a pro-Palestinian student protester in Michigan was detained Sunday at the Detroit Metro Airport on his way back from a family vacation. Dearborn attorney Amir Makled was separated from his wife and children and asked to surrender his cellphone by Border Patrol agents. "This wasn't something that was random," says Makled. "They had a whole profile about me. |
(2025-04-11). 'People are hiding in their apartments': Inside Trump's assault on universities. therealnews.com 
International students are being abducted and disappeared by ICE in broad daylight. Life-saving research projects across the academy are being halted or thrown into disarray by seismic cuts to federal grants. Dozens of universities are under federal investigation for their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, their allowance of trans athletes to compete in college sports, and their tolerance of constitutionally protected Palestine solidarity protests. In today's urgent episode of Working People, we get a harrowing, on-the-ground view of the Trump administration's all-out assault on institutions of hig…
(2025-04-11). New Jersey Peace Action in DC for Peace and Cease Fire in Gaza, Apr 10. fightbackbetter.com Down on Capitol Hill today with @nj.peaceaction advocating for the people of #Gaza. We are demanding a ceasefire and for independent aid organizations…
(2025-04-11). Strike Highlights Palestinian Frustrations With 'Symbolic' Protest. popularresistance.org Palestinians across the West Bank observed a general strike on Monday protesting the renewed Israeli genocide in Gaza. The strike was observed in all West Bank cities and towns and joined by all civil society bodies. The Palestinian Teachers' Union announced the halt of all classes, while the Palestinian Bar Association announced that all lawyers and judges were called to abstain from attending court hearings. The "national and Islamic forces," the coalition of all Palestinian political parties, also called for the general strike. It was observed by all of Palestinian society in the West Bank, including businesse…
(2025-04-11). Gulf-Backed Genocide: How Arab Monarchies Fuel Israel's War Machine. orinocotribune.com By Mawadda Iskandar — Apr 10, 2025 |
(2025-04-11). Israeli Reservists Dismissed Over Protest Letter Demanding End To War. popularresistance.org Around 1,000 Israeli reservist soldiers from the air force have signed a letter of protest demanding the prioritization of returning captives from Gaza over the continuation of the war, which they say is being led for personal and political reasons. | Ten percent of the signatories are active reservists, while the others are either retired or no longer in service. | "We, reserve and former air force personnel, demand the immediate return of the hostages — even if it requires an immediate cessation of hostilities. At this time, the war serves primarily political and personal interests, not security ones," re…
(2025-04-11). Trump's Gaza Riviera real estate dream is already under way — in Albania. defenddemocracy.press Nick Squires in Zvernec, Albania Febr. 9, 2025 US president's Middle Eastern plan has far-reaching tentacles from the Kushners to the Balkan country's 'only island' Featured Image: Albania's government has approved a ‚Ǩ1.4 billion ( £1.2 billion) project by Jared Kushner to transform Albania's only island into a tourist destination A marsh harrier sweeps across a meadow of …
(2025-04-11). Factchecking the leaders on cost of living, budget repair and Gaza. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-11). Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Air Strike Kills 10, Including 7 Children. latintimes.com The Israeli military said it was looking into the attack, adding in a separate statement that it had struck approximately 40 "terror targets" across Gaza over the past day.
(2025-04-11). IDF faces internal dissent over Gaza war. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — As hundreds of soldiers and thousands of academics join an expanding petition calling on the government to halt the military assault and ensure the release of Israeli captives, opposition to the current conflict in Gaza is spreading in Israeli society.Over 2,000 university professors and reservists from Unit 8200, a crucial military intelligence unit, signed a petition stating that diplomatic diplomacy, not more military escalation, is the only practical way to rescue prisoners, according to Israeli media. The government's strategy was criticized for prioritizing political goals above national se…
(2025-04-11). Trump says hostage deal in Gaza nearing completion. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that progress is being made toward securing the release of hostages held in Gaza. He confirmed that Washington is in active communication with both Israel and Hamas to resolve.The announcement follows a statement by Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, who revealed that the U.S. is working on a comprehensive agreement between Israel and Hamas, expected to be announced soon. According to Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth, the deal may include a call for a ceasefire within the coming weeks, followed by direct negotiations.Witkoff also met with families of the…
(2025-04-11). Injuries reported following an Israeli airstrike targeting a group of people in the vicinity of a school east of Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-11). Israeli media: Around 150 retired and reserve officers in the Israeli navy signed a letter demanding Israeli government to stop the war on Gaza and to secure the return of the captives. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-11). Israeli Channel Kan: Draft were exchanged between 'Israel' and Egypt regarding the Egyptian proposal for the release of detainees and a ceasefire in Gaza. This proposal aims to merge the two proposals presented by American mediator Steve Witkoff. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-11). American surgeons return from Gaza and forget the nightmare. haaretz.com Feroze Sidhwa and Mark Perlmutter say American hospitals would be overwhelmed by the kind of suffering they witnessed in Gaza. They're hoping Israelis wake up…
(2025-04-11). Israeli army intercepts drone launched the IDF soldier wounded in Gaza. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF soldier seriously wounded in southern Gaza ‚ñ GAZA: 26 Gazans killed in past 24 hours, over 100 wounded ‚ñ IRAN: Giving 'genuine chance' to talks with U.S., foreign ministry says…
(2025-04-11). Israeli report: Only 25% of Hamas tunnels destroyed after months of war. presstv.ir Israeli military sources estimate that Israel's strikes on Gaza have destroyed only a quarter of the tunnel network and defense capabilities of Palestinian resistance movement Hamas.
(2025-04-11). Mostly women, children killed as Israel expands Gaza onslaught. presstv.ir Israeli strikes have killed at least 13 people, including seven children, across the Gaza Strip, Gaza's civil defense agency said.
(2025-04-11). 150 Israeli former naval officers join calls to end to Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-04-11). Gaza: Israeli attacks continue amid 'progress' in captive talks. newarab.com 
At least 12 Palestinians have been killed in fresh Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn on Friday. | Ten members of the same family were killed when Israeli forces shelled a house in Khan Younis, Palestinian news agency WAFA is reporting. | Another five were wounded in the attack, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. | A drone attack in Beit Lahia killed two civilians and wounded several others, according to WAFA. | The attacks came a few hours after US President Donald Trump claimed progress in ongoing talks to broker a prisoner-swap agreement between Hamas and Israel. | "We're getting close" to agreeing a deal…
(2025-04-11). Israel, Egypt discuss Gaza truce proposal as NGOs declare famine. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister The draft document reportedly aims at bridging a compromise between an…
(2025-04-11). We need to talk about Sudan. newarab.com 
I recently attended an interview with the Egyptian-Canadian writer and journalist Omar El Akkad ahead of the publication of his book, One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. | The book was born from a viral tweet sent shortly after bombardment began in Gaza in October 2023. El Akkad wrote: "One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this."
(2025-04-11). Trump administration to roll out red carpet for genocide cheerleader Itamar Ben-Gvir. peoplesworld.org 
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the head of the Kahanist, fascist Otzmat Yehudit (Jewish Power) Party in Israel, is set to make an official visit to the United States following the Passover holiday. This marks his first formal diplomatic trip abroad since becoming one of the most notorious faces of Israel's far-right political establishment. Ben-Gvir, who briefly resigned …
(2025-04-11). Netanyahu's Shin Bet Scandal: Who Holds the Power? counterpunch.org 
In just 24 hours, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated Eli Sharvit as the new chief of Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, only to quickly retract the nomination. This episode highlights the lack of coherence in Netanyahu's leadership, reinforcing the perception that decisions at the highest levels of government are made impulsively and without
(2025-04-11). Israeli media quotes Netanyahu: Anyone who encourages refusal to serve in the Army will be dismissed immediately. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-11). How attempts to politicize Shin Bet could become a stunning own goal. haaretz.com Netanyahu has used new tactics to shift the narrative against Shin Bet as an investigation into his aides threatens to reveal his secrets. Within the agency, morale is low, with many feeling Bar was wronged as frustration grows…
(2025-04-11). Poll: Majority of Israelis think that Netanyahu was aware of Qatargate. haaretz.com The number of Israelis who believe bringing the hostages back is more important than eliminating Hamas rose from 62 percent to 68 percent, a poll by the Israel Democracy Institute shows…
(2025-04-11). Report: Israel-Hamas negotiations since Netanyahu confidant took charge. haaretz.com Netanyahu's decision to appoint Ron Dermer as chief negotiator has led to a 'significant difference in momentum,' a source tells CNN…
(2025-04-11). Why did Netanyahu accept High Court decision? haaretz.com Maybe it was the fear of mass protests and strikes. Perhaps it was the trauma of the Oval Office that caused Netanyahu to heed the ruling. Or it just might be, that he's trying to change the coverage and kill democracy in silence…
(2025-04-11). "Qatar Gate" threatens Netanyahu and Hamas, strengthens Egypt, and embarrasses Qatar and the USA. unitedworldint.com Details and repercussions of the affair. By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt The "Qatar Gate" affair has shaken Israel, not only because it is yet another corruption scandal hounding Benjamin Netanyahu, even if his involvement has not been revealed, but also because it is a bribery scandal benefiting Doha and aimed at tarnishing Egypt's image, …
(2025-04-10). France Looks to Imprison Pro-Palestine Activists. counterpunch.org 
Attacks on the movement for Palestine are escalating. Following the high profile detainment of political prisoner and Palestine movement activist, Mahmoud Khalil, several other pro-Palestine students and researchers across the United States have been abducted by federal agents and threatened with deportation by the Trump administration. The escalation of attacks on the movement for Palestine
(2025-04-10). The Ecology of Occupation: Palestine's Struggle for Land and Life. counterpunch.org 
In the fractured and scarred landscapes of Palestine, where the earth's skin is etched with memories of violence, dispossession, and resistance, there lies an unspoken tragedy. An ecological tragedy. Beyond the suffocating walls of the occupation, beneath the rubble of homes and the twisting olive trees, there is a landscape slowly being strangled, not only
(2025-04-10). Is Recognition the Key to Ending Israel's Brutality? thinktank.pk The enduring Israeli-Palestinian conflict has prompted varied international responses, notably France's recent initiative to recognize Palestine as a state. The collaboration with Saudi Arabia, the complex positions of Arab nations, the U.S.'s role, and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza all contribute to the multifaceted nature of this enduring conflict. France's Move Toward Recognizing Palestine …
(2025-04-10). Iran's foreign minister: Oman talks a 'test to gauge US seriousness'. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran's talks in Oman on Saturday are an opportunity to test the seriousness of the United States which has a record of dealing in bad faith.
(2025-04-10). France could recognize the state of Palestine in June. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Following his visit to Egypt, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Paris may recognize the State of Palestine "in June" during a conference on Palestine to be held in New York, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia."We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months," the French president revealed in an interview with France 5 television yesterday. He added: "Our goal is to co-chair this conference with Saudi Arabia in June, where we can achieve mutual recognition (of a Palestinian state) with several parties."üî¥ La France pourrait reconnaàÆ…
(2025-04-10). Trump Administration Revokes Hundreds Of Student Visas. popularresistance.org The Trump administration has reportedly revoked hundreds of student visas, amid a widening crackdown on the U.S. Palestine movement. | In recent days, dozens of schools have announced that draconian measures by the Trump administration have targeted some of their students. The list includes UC Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford, Ohio State, Minnesota State University, the University of Kentucky, Northeastern, and Harvard. | Last month Secretary of State Marco Rubio guessed that he had revoked about 300 visas since arriving in office. | "I don't know actually if it's primarily student visas," Rubio told reporters.
(2025-04-10). Zionist fight club-charity removed from Palestine rally. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-10). I may not like what you say, but I will fight for your right to say it… on the revocation of Rutgers Student Visas for Palestine Advocacy. fightbackbetter.com We are living in very dangerous times. I don't think I'm saying anything most readers of fightbackbetter.com don't already know.
(2025-04-10). UN Special Rapporteur warns not much time left to save Palestinians. radiohc.cu Paris, April 10 (RHC) ⚪ The United Nations' Special Rapporteur on Palestine has warned that there is "not much time left" to save the Palestinian people as Israel continues its relentless onslaught on the Gaza Strip and its ongoing oppression in the West Bank.
(2025-04-10). Anti-war student protesters at Stanford University charged with felonies. radiohc.cu San Francisco, April 11 (RHC) ⚪ U.S. authorities have charged 12 protesters with felony vandalism for participating in a June 2024 pro-Palestine demonstration at Stanford University in California.