MORAL EQUIVALENCY
Blinken: Oct. 7 Can’t Be A License For Israel To Dehumanize Others: Tovah Lazaroff, Jerusalem Post, Feb. 8, 2024 — Israel mustn’t lose sight of the humanity of the Palestinians in Gaza, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said as he urged the government to do more to protect civilians in the enclave.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Votes to Cut Off U.S. Aid to UNRWA: Marc Rod, Jewish Insider, Feb. 7, 2024 — The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted 30-19 on Tuesday to advance a bill immediately and permanently cutting off all U.S. aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in response to allegations that some of its employees were involved in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, in addition to long-running issues that have plagued the Palestinian aid agency.
The Fraudulent Case Against ‘Violent Settlers’: Liel Leibovitz, Tablet, Feb. 7, 2024
Why is Biden Sanctioning Jewish Settlers In The West Bank Now?: Editorial, Jerusalem Post, Feb. 5, 2024
Iran’s Growing Role in Judea and Samaria: Iran’s Growing Role in Judea and Samaria: Irina Tsukerman, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Feb. 5, 2024
Without UNRWA There Would Be No Hamas — It Must Be Dismantled: Einat Wilf, National Post, Feb. 1, 2024
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Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire From West Bank At Kibbutz Meirav; No Injuries: Emanue; Fabian, Times of Israel, Feb. 6, 2024 — Palestinian gunmen in the West Bank opened fire at the nearby northern Israeli community of Kibbutz Meirav, the IDF says.
UNRWA Has Subjugated the Palestinian People: Raymond J. de Souza, National Post, Feb. 4, 2024 — There has been much wringing of hands, furrowing of brows and raising of eyebrows over the “news” that some employees of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) participated in the terror attacks of Oct. 7. Some pearls have even been clutched.
Amid US Pressure, PA Announces Administrative Reforms: JNS, Jan. 31, 2024 — Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced a series of administrative reforms on Monday aimed at reducing widespread corruption and improving ties with the United States.
US, Arab States “Mull Stripping Abbas of PA Power” In Plan For Post-War Gaza: Caliberaz, Jan. 29, 2024 — Arab, Israeli, and US officials have reportedly discussed transferring power from Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas, as part of secret talks on the future of war-ravaged Gaza, The New Arab informs, Caliber.Az reprints the article.
