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Paper wet with tears: another anniversary of the Egypt-Israel peace treaty

The peace treaty was signed on 26 March 1979 by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat, with the mediation of then-US president Jimmy Carter. Known at the time as the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty, it was a…

Sofia Orr, young Israeli conscientious objector: “My generation wasn’t born to kill or get killed”

Sofia Orr was sentenced yesterday to a second 20 days term in military prison for refusing to enlist in the Israeli army. Here is a letter she wrote about the shooting of Palestinians trying to get food. In a recent…

State of the Union: War and Genocide Are Still the American Way

President Biden’s State of the Union address made one thing clear: war, genocide, and militarism remain the American way. From Gaza to Ukraine, from the Middle East to the borders of our nation, the toll of violence from militarism is…

Hundreds of Activists Block D.C. Streets, Deliver People’s SOTU Calling for End to Genocide

Ahead of last night’s State of the Union, hundreds of protesters blockaded roads outside the White House and near the Capitol, delaying President Biden’s speech. This is Ahmad Abuznaid with the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, speaking from one of…

Starving Gaza. An ARCI report from Rafah

We publish the report sent from the Rafah crossing, on the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, by ARCI President Walter Massa, a member of the Italian delegation organized by AOI (1), in collaboration with ARCI (2) and Assopace…

When will we stop fueling an endless cycle of hatred and violence?

When will we recognize the wisdom and leadership of the inspiring, world-wide Jewish community who are showing the only way to peace and justice for all? By Kathleen Ruff It is not possible to say you support human rights and…

In Global Day of Action on Gaza, Protesters Condemn U.S. Arming of Israel

Major protests against Israel’s assault on Gaza were held Saturday in a worldwide day of action. In San Francisco, police fired pepper spray and hit protesters with batons as a march passed the Israeli Consulate. Thousands also marched in New…

World Mobilization against Genocide and in favor of laRouche’s “Oasis Plan”

ONLY DEVELOPMENT CAN GUARANTEE LASTING PEACE Feb. 24, 2024.- While the United States vetoed for the third time at the UN Security Council the resolution presented by Algeria calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, arguing that “to demand an…

Jewish Voice for Peace Protest at 30 Rock Precedes Biden’s “Late Night” Appearance

On Monday afternoon, dozens of Jewish protesters and their allies demonstrated at the headquarters for NBC television in New York City, demanding that President Joe Biden — who was appearing there later in the day — call for an Israeli ceasefire in…

New sentence for Israeli conscientious objector Tal Mitnick

Refuser Tal Mitnick was sentenced yesterday to a third prison term of 45 days after serving two 30-day sentences, amounting to 105 days in prison. After his expected release in April, Mitnick is likely to be imprisoned again for his…

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