(2025-03-18). The fight to free Mahmoud Khalil and defend freedom of speech. internationalviewpoint.org In the past few days, thousands of people across the United States have demonstrated in support of Mahmoud Khalil, an individual who has come to symbolize President Donald Trump's attacks on immigrants, on Palestinians, on the Palestine solidarity movement, on universities, and on academic freedom and freedom of speech. | – | / |
(2025-03-18). Against the US-Zionist Aggression and Genocide: Victory for Palestine, Victory for Yemen. orinocotribune.com Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network unequivocally condemns the latest US-Zionist assault on Yemen, which has taken the lives of dozens of martyrs and injured many more in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, and Saada Governorate, and urges all supporters of Palestine to stand in defense of Yemen and all those in the region and around the world targeted for their resistance to genocide. | The US' latest bombing of Yemen illustrates vividly once again that this is now and always has been a US-Zionist genocide in Gaza and throughout occupied Palestine, against the Arab nation and against the region as a whole.
(2025-03-18). After A Century Of Monday To Friday, Could The 4-Day Week Finally Be Coming To Australia? #Century #Monday #Friday, #4-Day #Week #Finally #Coming #Australia? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The reality of shorter working hours could be one step closer for many Australians, pending the outcome of the federal election. | The Greens, who could control crucial …
(2025-03-18). UN experts slam US crackdown on pro-Palestine student protesters. presstv.ir A group of UN experts has condemned US authorities' move to arrest and deport pro-Palestine student protesters.
(2025-03-18). Jewish Council of Australia calls on politicians, media to stop exploiting antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-18). Orchestra attempts to silence pianist Jayson Gillham on Palestine a second time. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-18). Sydney uni rescinds threat to suspend trans, refugee student over pro-Palestine messages. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-18). Friday 3/21: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org
(2025-03-18). Friday 3/21: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2025-03-18). After Columbia Revokes Pro-Palestine Protesters' Degrees, Alumna Says to Burn Our Diplomas. indybay.org Academia, exemplified by Columbia University, has surrendered its proclaimed mission of intellectual independence and endeavor, and the academic pursuit of knowledge and social advancement.
(2025-03-18). At least 342 killed as Israel unleashes wave of attacks on Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli assaults across Gaza resume, effectively shattering the fragile ceasefire with Hamas.
(2025-03-18). Israel renews 'extensive' strikes across Gaza, killing over 300, Hamas health ministry reports. haaretz.com The Israeli offensive comes after talks regarding the second stage of the cease-fire have not made significant progress. Hamas: 'Netanyahu's government endangers the fate of the hostages'…
(2025-03-18). The Israeli-American Trump mega-donor behind speech crackdowns. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Trump administration's effort to deport a Columbia University graduate student, Mahmoud Khalil, in retaliation for Khalil's role in campus protests opposing Israel's war in Gaza, showed the lengths the White House is prepared to go to police speech about Israel. The administration's unprecedented decision to seek the deportation of a U.S. permanent resident without bringing any criminal charges has an overlooked ally, however: the largest financier of Trump's three presidential campaigns, Israeli-American billionaire Miriam Adelson.Adelson's support for the administration's campaign to stifle criticism of…
(2025-03-18). Israel ends ceasefire in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel has launched a deadly wave of airstrikes on Gaza, killing hundreds of Palestinians and ending the ceasefire.
(2025-03-18). Ansar Allah warns of "escalatory options" after US airstrikes kill 53 in Yemen. peoplesdispatch.org According to Ansar Allah, Trump falsely claimed that the aggression was launched to protect American maritime interests, while the movement's campaign limitedly targeted Israeli vessels over Gaza's blockade.
(2025-03-18). PSNA calls on NZ govt to condemn renewed Israel air strikes on Gaza — 230 killed. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A national Palestinian advocacy group has called on the Aotearoa New Zealand government to immediately condemn Israel for its resumption today of "genocidal attacks" on the almost 2 million Palestinians trapped in the besieged Gaza enclave. Media reports said that more than 230 people had been killed — many of them children…
(2025-03-18). When Human Rights Principles Are Abandoned at Zionism's Altar. indybay.org The crisis in Gaza has exposed the stark reality that, for many self-proclaimed defenders of human rights, the value of human life is not universal but conditional.
(2025-03-18). Israel strikes across Gaza kill hundreds as ceasefire collapses. scmp.com Palestinian health authorities report at least 326 dead as Israeli military warns of campaign beyond air strikes.
(2025-03-18). Hostages' families: 'Greatest fear came true, Israel chose to give up on hostages'. haaretz.com GAZA: Israel renews fighting in Gaza, killing over 300 ‚ñ SYRIA: IDF strikes Assad regime weapons over concerns groups looking to use them ‚ñ ISRAEL: Netanyahu informs Shin Bet head of his decision to fire him ‚ñ YEMEN: Pentagon says U.S. will use overwhelming lethal force until it achieves objective in Yemen…
(2025-03-18). Israel Resumes Gaza Offensive After Ceasefire Collapse Over Hostage Standoff. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-18). Over 200 killed in Israel's biggest assault on Gaza since ceasefire deal. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a series of most violent attacks in Gaza since the ceasefire deal, Israel military conducted extensive strikes in Gaza killing over 200. | The air strike which took place during the holy month of Ramadan also injured about 150 people in multiple locations, including northern Gaza, Gaza City and the Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis and Rafah in central and southern Gaza Strip. | The Israeli army, in a post on X, said it was currently "conducting extensive strikes on terror targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza Strip" in accordance with the "political echelon". | pic.twitter…
(2025-03-18). Over 300 killed in Israel's biggest assault on Gaza since ceasefire deal. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a series of most violent attacks in Gaza since the ceasefire deal, Israel military conducted extensive strikes in Gaza killing over 300. | The air strike which took place during the holy month of Ramadan also injured about 150 people in multiple locations, including northern Gaza, Gaza City and the Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis and Rafah in central and southern Gaza Strip. | The Israeli army, in a post on X, said it was currently "conducting extensive strikes on terror targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organisation in the Gaza Strip" in accordance with the "political echelon". | pic.twitter…
(2025-03-18). Two Myths About the Gaza Ceasefire. cadtm.org
(2025-03-18). Gaza Truce Shatters As Israel Kills Hundreds, Orders Forced Displacement. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 326 Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli regime launched a massive assault on Gaza, shattering the fragile two-month-old ceasefire with Hamas.
(2025-03-18). Sharp rise in anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian violence in Australia. wsws.org The findings of the Islamophobia Register are an indictment of governments and the media, which have stoked anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian racism to legitimise their support for the Gaza genocide.
(2025-03-18). Gaza ceasefire 'ends' after Israeli airstrikes kill hundreds. newarab.com 
The strikes targeted various locations, including Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah, marking the most significant military operation in Gaza since the ceasefire began on January 19. | Medics and local witnesses reported more than 200 Pa…
(2025-03-18). Israel strikes on Gaza kill hundreds including Israeli captive. newarab.com 
A massive At least 404 Palestinians were killed and over 500 others wounded in overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza as Hamas slams Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for sabotaging a ceasefire deal. | The captive, who has not…
(2025-03-18). Hunger on faces: Israel kills hundreds of 'starving Gazans'. newarab.com 
The silence of a The sudden Israeli bombardments targeted various residential homes and tents across the
(2025-03-18). "Israel" today massacres at least 244 martyrs in Gaza, most of whom were children. indybay.org The Israeli occupation resumes its genocide on Gaza, carrying out extensive airstrikes on the blockaded strip, resulting in scores of martyrs. The White House acknowledged that the Israeli occupation had consulted with the US before launching the strikes but did not disclose details of the discussions.
(2025-03-18). Hitler pretext alert: Israel prepares to genocide Gaza again. indybay.org Western Israeli ziomedia including Drudge and Daily Express US are actively propagating the Israeli claim that Hamas is planning to invade Israel. This was the very pretext that was deployed by Hitler against Poland, claiming that Poland was planning to attack Germany in order to justify his full scale invasion of Poland.
(2025-03-18). Israel Restarts Large-Scale Bombing of Gaza, Over 200 Killed. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military on Tuesday morning began launching large-scale airstrikes on the besieged Gaza Strip, marking the full-scale resumption of Israel's genocidal war. As of about 5: 00 am Gaza time, Al Jazeera reported that over 200 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes on homes and tents sheltering displaced Palestinians across the Strip. Pictures and …
(2025-03-18). Why alternative media are 'down' on Trump. gilbertdoctorow.com It never ceases to amaze me how my colleagues in the non-mainstream media express unqualified negativity towards Donald Trump. Trump's 'green light' to Israel to resume aerial bombardment of Gaza to force Hamas to accept its revised terms of Phase 2 of the cease-fire is taken as proof that Trump is wedded to the Israeli …
(2025-03-18). Iran Condemns Israeli Strikes on Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the new round of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
(2025-03-18). One million children in Gaza 'struggling to survive', UNICEF warns. presstv.ir UNICEF has warned that "one million" Palestinian children in Gaza are "struggling to survive" amid Israel's blockade of aid shipments and power supply to the besieged strip.
(2025-03-18). Israeli strikes kill at least 413 in Gaza Ramadan massacre. newarab.com 
(2025-03-18). Israel reanuda la guerra en Gaza y promete abrir las "puertas del infierno" cubadebate.cu Poco después de que Israel rompiera el cese al fuego y atacara objetivos de Hamás en el norte de la Franja de Gaza, el ministro de Defensa israelí, Israel Katz, afirmó que "las puertas del infierno se abrirán en Gaza" y que el grupo palestino será golpeado con una fuerza que "nunca antes ha visto", según reporta The Times of Israel.
(2025-03-18). 8 March: Solidarity with women in Gaza, the DR of the Congo, and of the world at large. cadtm.org
(2025-03-18). Discontent in Somaliland over Trump's Gaza displacement plan. newarab.com 
With On 14 March, an Associate…
(2025-03-18). Global outrage as hundreds killed in Gaza Ramadan massacre. newarab.com 
(2025-03-18). Nobody is expelling Palestinians from Gaza: Trump. ummid.com In a complete shift from his earlier stance to 'takeover' Gaza and forcibly displace Palestinians from there, U.S. President Donald Trump Thursday March 13, 2025 said Palestinians will not be expelled from the enclave.
(2025-03-18). Thursday 3/20: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-03-18). Teach-in, march protest university's role in genocide. workers.org 
Buffalo, New York A group of students and staff joined up for a teach-in and march starting at the administration building on University of Buffalo's North Campus in New York state, on March 14. The event was in protest of the direct connection between the university and the genocide in . . . |
(2025-03-18). California district attorney files charges against UC Santa Cruz student nearly year after anti-genocide protests. wsws.org The fact that the charges are only being filed now, nearly a year after the protest took place, underscores their concocted character.
(2025-03-18). Netanyahu's move to fire security agency chief threatens new crisis in Israel. scmp.com Opponents organised protests on Monday after Ronen Bar's dismissal while a former court president warned against the 'dangerous' move.
(2025-03-18). Ukrainian socialist: 'Trump, Putin and Netanyahu are leading a global axis of extreme reaction'. greenleft.org.au 
In the second part of his interview with Green Left's Federico Fuentes, Ukrainian democratic socialist Denys Pilash speaks about the rising global axis of extreme reaction being spearheaded by the United States, Israel and Russia and the need for a renewed internationalism.
(2025-03-18). Netanyahu's testimony: PM denies instructing ministry director general to aid media mogul. haaretz.com Netanyahu vehemently argued that he did not talk about regulating media company Bezeq with former director general Shlomo Filber ‚ñ The prime minister's convoy was greeted by demonstrators protesting the dismissal of Shin Bet chief…
(2025-03-18). Netanyahu denies instructing ministry director general to aid media mogul. haaretz.com Netanyahu vehemently argued that he did not talk about regulating media company Bezeq with former director general Shlomo Filber ‚ñ The prime minister's convoy was greeted by demonstrators protesting the dismissal of Shin Bet chief…
(2025-03-17). Report Accuses Israel Of Gender-Based, Sexual Violence Against Palestinians. popularresistance.org A new report released by the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory accuses Israel of systematically employing sexual, reproductive, and gender-based violence against Palestinians during its assault on Gaza. The findings, presented alongside public hearings in Geneva, also highlight the systematic destruction of reproductive healthcare facilities in Gaza and describe a "broader strategy to undermine Palestinian self-determination." The report finds that Israel's conduct has amounted to carrying out "genocidal acts" under international law, in addition to war cri…
(2025-03-17). Who Does Spiderman Vote For? Study Shows People Project Their Political Views Onto Fictional Heroes And Villains #Does #Spiderman #Vote #For? #Study #Shows #People #Project #Their #Political #Views #Onto #Fictional #Heroes #Villains #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | From a very young age, we're socialised to view the world as being made up of goodies and baddies . When you're a child fooling around with your friends in the …
(2025-03-17). Excerpts from 'Understanding Palestine and Israel'. ips-dc.org 
(2025-03-17). How Miami Beach Became a Lab for Pro-Israel Censorship Laws. mintpressnews.com A campaign to punish a small independent theater for screening No Other Land is just the latest move in Miami Beach's growing crackdown on Palestine solidarity, making the city a model for nationwide suppression.
(2025-03-17). From Global Anti-Imperialism to the Dandelion Fighters, China's Solidarity with Palestine from 1950 to 2024. orinocotribune.com 
By Zhang Sheng — Mar 12, 2025 | Frontier of global anti-imperialist struggle: China's perceptions of the Palestinian struggle from 1955 to 1976
| China is probably one of few states which flipped its diplomatic stance on the "Palestinian-Israeli conflict" in the most dramatic manner from the 1950s to 1970s. In only 20 years, the People's Republic of China (PRC)'s official foreign policy dramatically changed from almost establishing diplomatic relations with Israel in 1950 to denying any legitimacy of the Israeli state in the 1960s to 1970s. As I aim to demonstrate in this article, the Maoist era, espec…
(2025-03-17). A 12-year-old Palestinian girl arrested, tortured for drawing Palestinian flag. presstv.ir Taqwa Ghazawi, a 12-year-old Palestinian girl, was abducted by Israeli forces in occupied Al-Quds as she left her school. She was charged with drawing and writing Palestinian national slogans.
(2025-03-17). Coalition Promises Australian Version Of United States' RICO Act To Target CFMEU #Coalition #Promises #Australian #Version #United #States' #RICO #Target #CFMEU #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a Coalition government would introduce legislation, based on an American law used to pursue the Mafia, to enable police to …
(2025-03-17). Trump Is Surveying Australian Academics About Gender Diversity And China What Does This Mean For Unis And Their Research? #Trump #Surveying #Australian #Academics #About #Gender #Diversity #China #What #Does #This #Mean #Unis #Their #Research? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Shortly after taking office, US President Donald Trump issued executive orders banning federal funding on so-called woke research. | This is part of his broader ban on …
(2025-03-17). Chewing Gum Is Plastic Pollution, Not A Litter Problem #Chewing #Plastic #Pollution, #Litter #Problem #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year … from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of …
(2025-03-17). The world must not accept the 'new normal' in Palestine. aljazeera.com As violence escalates in Gaza and the West Bank, the international community is obliged to act to stop it.
(2025-03-17). Universities Australia's conflation of antisemitism with anti-Zionism is dangerous. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-17). Palestine Action Group Files Legal Challenge over 'Anti-Protest' Laws in NSW. palestinechronicle.com
(2025-03-17). Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Move To Deport Students Over Pro-Palestine Protests. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-17). Israeli Blockade Prevents 1 Million Children in Gaza From Meeting Basic Needs. truthout.org After a four-day mission to the West Bank and Gaza, a top official for the United Nations' children's welfare agency on Sunday described the effects that Israel's blockade on all humanitarian aid into the latter territory has had on roughly 1 million children in recent weeks, and demanded that lifesaving essentials — currently "stalled just a few dozen kilometers outside the Gaza Strip" — be… |
(2025-03-17). Group claiming credit for Mahmoud Khalil arrest demanded "blood" of Gaza babies. electronicintifada.net
(2025-03-17). Gaza children face dire health crisis, in dire need of vital necessities: UNICEF. presstv.ir UNICEF has said the Children of Gaza greatly suffer from the lack of the most basic health services and supplies.
(2025-03-17). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-03-17). Latest Israeli attacks kill 14 Palestinians in central Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime presses ahead with its blatant violations of the Gaza ceasefire, as the regime's forces kill and injure more civilians across the besieged territory.
(2025-03-17). Trump Is Bombing Yemen For Israel: The US is bombing Yemen again after Houthi leaders announced that their blockade on Israeli shipping would resume due to Israel's siege on Gaza. Trump could have used Washington's immense leverage over Israel to force Netanyahu to honor the ceasefire agreement and allow aid into Gaza. Instead he let the IDF lay siege to Gaza and started bombing Yemen for Israel, because he's a warmongering Israel cuck. thealtworld.com The US is bombing Yemen again after Houthi leaders announced that their blockade on Israeli shipping would resume due …
(2025-03-17). Historic Lawsuit Filed Challenging Trump's Attack On Free Speech. popularresistance.org A Cornell professor and two graduate students are suing the Trump administration for violating the First Amendment as it seeks to deport international students protesting Israel's war on Gaza under the guise of protecting national security. | Trump's salvo of executive orders targeting what amounts to student thought crimes means the Cornell scholars "now fear government retaliation for engaging in constitutionally protected expression critical of U.S. foreign policy and supportive of Palestinian human rights," according to the lawsuit, filed Saturday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District.
(2025-03-17). Six years after Christchurch massacre in New Zealand by fascist Brenton Tarrant. wsws.org Australian and New Zealand leaders have hypocritically condemned Islamophobia, even as they embrace the fascist Trump and back the Gaza genocide.
(2025-03-17). Pakistani architect declines prestigious Israeli prize due to 'continuing genocide in Gaza'. haaretz.com 'All violence is unacceptable to me on any side of a conflict,' Yasmeen Lari wrote in refusing a Wolf Foundation prize. 'Gaza is unfortunately now one of the worst situations in terms of displacement'…
(2025-03-17). Israeli Military Kills 14 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com
(2025-03-17). 16 yrs ago, Chas Freeman was smeared out of a job at DNI, too. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Almost exactly 16 years after the Israel lobby won a bitter high-profile battle against a key appointment by the then-director of national intelligence, it seems to have one won another, virtually without firing a shot.The abrupt withdrawal this week of the appointment of Daniel Davis, who has criticized Israel's conduct of its war in Gaza, as deputy director of national intelligence for mission integration under DNI Tulsi Gabbard
(2025-03-17). Iran committed to regional diplomacy; neighbors our 'top priority': FM Araghchi. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasizes that neighboring countries remain a top priority for the Islamic Republic.
(2025-03-17). Palestinians in Gaza suffer extreme hunger under Israeli blockade. aljazeera.com Millions of people in Gaza are facing severe food and water shortages as Israel continues to block aid.
(2025-03-17). Eyewitnesses recall Israeli attack on youth carrying firewood in Gaza. aljazeera.com Eyewitnesses recall an Israeli strike and quadcopter attack that killed three young Palestinian men and injured others.
(2025-03-17). 'First we need to bring back the hostages. Only then we will deal with Hamas once and for all'. haaretz.com 'We're speaking, quietly and humbly, with the people who are managing these matters. We look them in the eye and tell them they have no privilege to do anything other than bring back the hostages,' says the father of senior IDF commander Asaf Hamami whose body is still held in Gaza by Hamas…
(2025-03-17). Trump is an aggressive bully, but he did for the hostages what Israel and global institutions could not. haaretz.com Faced with failure by the Red Cross in Gaza and by politics in Israel, the hostages' families turned to U.S. President Donald Trump. Here's why this is a dissolution of the world order…
(2025-03-17). Five reportedly killed in Israeli drone strikes in central, southern Gaza. haaretz.com The IDF attacks targeted the southern city of Rafah, the Bureij refugee camp and central Gaza, according to reports. The IDF said one strike targeted Gazans who were trying to plant an explosive device near Israeli troops…
(2025-03-17). Captured Gaza documents reveal Hamas' preparations for October 7 attack. haaretz.com Documents confirm that Hamas' intensifying public threats against Israel were not just empty boasts, but that Hamas leadership, along with Iran and Hezbollah, saw Israel's destruction as an attainable objective…
(2025-03-17). Israel says negotiators discussing hostages with mediators in Egypt. scmp.com Israeli strikes kill 14 people in Gaza over past day, Palestinian doctors say; Israel said forces intervened to thwart 'terrorist' threats.
(2025-03-17). Social Security, rising prices, Gaza war key issues in Florida special elections. peoplesworld.org 
DELAND, Fla.—Social Security, rising prices and Israel's war on Gaza and Gazans are key issues in two special elections for U.S. House seats from Florida. Mail voting has already started but formal Election Day is April 1. The elections draw national attention because of the slim Republican House majority, currently 218-213 with two vacancies in …
(2025-03-16). Envoy: Beijing backs plan to rebuild Gaza. ecns.cn China supports the Gaza Strip reconstruction plan jointly adopted by Egypt and other Arab nations, as "Gaza is the homeland of the Palestinian people".
(2025-03-17). For the hostages in Gaza, the Red Cross is neutral – but we are not bystanders. icrc.org Neutrality provides us with the ability to try and influence both sides to act in accordance with the laws of war…
(2025-03-17). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures February 2025. icrc.org 9 May 2024 — 9 February 2025…
(2025-03-17). 'The most painful thing is the uncertainty': Two months after cease-fire, Gazans are still searching for loved ones. haaretz.com Amid desperate search efforts and countless rumors about the fate of their loved ones, many Gazans are facing an exhausting quest for the truth. The search for the thousands of missing people is likely to haunt them for years to come…
(2025-03-17). Help us. Stop now the genocide in Syria! defenddemocracy.press
(2025-03-17). Genocide, Antisemitism and Freedom of Expression: The Failure of Our Universities. counterpunch.org 
The complicity of University Administrators in this project of censorship is more than disturbing. These Officials have turned what are supposed to be spaces for the free and open exchange of ideas into surveilled and policed camps of fear and paranoia. How did this occur?
(2025-03-17). Why is Netanyahu firing Israel's chief of internal security? aljazeera.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed for a vote to fire his internal security chief.
(2025-03-17). Former senior security officials urge Israeli public to protest Netanyahu's dismissal of Shin Bet chief. haaretz.com A forum of former senior security officials decried the firing of the Shin Bet director during an emergency press conference held on Monday, calling it an attempt to amass unprecedented power and demand loyalty from an organization meant to remain politically neutral…
(2025-03-17). Netanyahu's firing of Shin Bet head is Israel's 'Weimar moment'. haaretz.com Israel's opposition parties should resign collectively to protest Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, but that most likely won't happen. It will fall on the public to save Israeli democracy, and the public must flood the streets…
(2025-03-17). Israeli lawmaker urges gov't to revoke antisemitism confab invites to European far-rightists. haaretz.com 'Inviting representatives of extremist parties with antisemitic roots undermines the foundations of the Israeli, Jewish and international struggle against antisemitism,' opposition MK Gilad Kariv wrote in a letter to Netanyahu and two ministers…
(2025-03-17). Israel's lost taboo: How Netanyahu's party is officially embracing Europe's far-right extremists. haaretz.com Netanyahu's party is supercharging its alliance with European far-right nationalists, despite their antisemitism and neo-Nazi ties. The Israeli government's upcoming antisemitism confab, packed with far-right politicians, is set to cement a once-unthinkable pact. The Likud is now an 'integral part of the extreme, illiberal populist right,' one analyst says…
(2025-03-17). Uninhibited Netanyahu moves to take control of Israel's Shin Bet by firing its chief. haaretz.com Netanyahu isn't just removing Shin Bet director Ronen Bar — he's likely to install a compliant replacement who'll follow his orders unquestioningly. If he succeeds, the PM will come dangerously close to achieving full control over the Shin Bet…
(2025-03-17). Netanyahu's Decision To Sack Shin Bet Chief Draws Political, Legal Backlash. themedialine.org 