The Australian Labor Party, which suspended a senator for breaking with the party to vote for recognition of Palestine, never heard of JFK’s concept of Senate courage, reports Joe Lauria.
Profiles in Cowardice
Category: International
Australia’s Palestine Problem
If progress on a peace process leading to a two-state solution remains Australia’s sole pathway to recognition of a Palestinian state, Palestinians have been hung out to dry, writes Stefan Moore.
ICJ: Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territory Is Illegal
The vote at the International Court of Justice against Israel’s occupation was 11-4. The court also voted to call on Israel to evacuate all settlers from the West Bank.
The Trump Assassination Attempt & US Political Violence
The assassination attempt on the former U.S. president was a minor affair compared to the treatment that Washington doles out around the world and even against its own people, writes Margaret Kimberley.
Israeli Lawmakers Vote Against Palestinian Statehood
The Knesset vote against a two-state solution comes as Netanyahu prepares for a trip to the United States and negotiations on a hostage deal that could include discussions of Palestinian sovereignty.
Yemen’s Blockade Bankrupts Israel’s Port of Eilat
The CEO of the Port of Eilat, who has been vocal about its dire economic condition for months, is now appealing for financial support from the Israeli government, Robert Inlakesh reports.
Patrick Lawrence: ‘Brain Dead’ & Dangerous, NATO Proceeds
The trans–Atlantic alliance’s true purpose of global dominance is too objectionable to profess. Instead, it operates on the basis of fantastic conjurings, which no member questions.
New Zealand as US ‘Force Multiplier’ in Asia Pacific
New Zealand is ramping up its U.S. sycophancy to get a prime place in Washington’s growing militancy in the region, reports Mick Hall.
Appeals Court Dismisses Biden Genocide Complicity Case
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco dismissed the Center for Constitutional Law case seeking to stop the Biden administration from aiding Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
China Ignorance on the Hill
As the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing drew on, the claims about China grew more and more unhinged, writes Megan Russell.