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Saturday, June 1, 2024

■ The Week in Review

Invited by Congress, Outraged Critics Say Netanyahu 'Should Be Arrested on the Spot'

"Perhaps," said one progressive critic, the Israeli prime minister "can be arrested for his war crimes on the Senate floor."

By Jon Queally • Jun 1, 2024

Critics Warn Biden's Embrace of Israeli Cease-Fire Plan 'Will Likely Fall Flat'

"You cannot call for peace while sending bombs that burn children sleeping in tents," said one group. "Enough. Stop the weapons."

By Brett Wilkins • May 31, 2024

'I'll Take Up Arms If He Asks': Violent Supporters Rush to Trump After Guilty Verdict

"Trump retains an ironclad ability to mobilize more extreme supporters to action, both at the ballot box and through violence," warned one expert.

By Julia Conley • May 31, 2024

'Historic Win for Accountability': New York Jury Finds Trump Guilty on 34 Felony Counts

"Now it's up to the American people to protect our democracy by holding Trump accountable at the ballot box and ensuring that a convicted fraudster never steps foot in the Oval Office again," said one democracy defender.

By Brett Wilkins • May 30, 2024

US Official Who Resigned Over Gaza Says Report Absolving Israel 'Patently False'

Stacy Gilbert, a 20-year State Dept. veteran, described reading the final NSM-20 report in shock, given the way it contradicted expert consensus. She immediately decided to resign.

By Edward Carver • May 30, 2024

'We Did the Same Thing,' US Official Says After Israel's Rafah Massacre

One Afghanistan-born journalist said John Kirby's admission "does not excuse what Joe Biden's allies in Israel did in Rafah."

By Brett Wilkins • May 29, 2024

'Just Disgusting': Nikki Haley Writes 'Finish Them' on Israeli Bomb

"Biden provided the shells, Republicans autograph them," said one progressive leader. "The U.S. political class is united in its complicity with this genocide."

By Edward Carver • May 28, 2024

'Jaw-Dropping': Mossad Chief Threatened ICC Prosecutor Over Israeli War Crimes Probe

"Bullying won't hide genocide and war crimes," said one anti-war group.

By Julia Conley • May 28, 2024

'US-Backed Massacre' at Rafah Camp Intensifies Fury Over IDF's Gaza Assault

"We will never forget the images emerging from Rafah tonight. Human beings, including babies, were burned alive and torn apart. This genocide must end, it must end now," said one group.

By Julia Conley • May 27, 2024

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■ Opinion

'No One Is Above the Law'—Oh Really, Mr. Biden?

Year after year and decade after decade, the courts have shielded presidents from accountability for perpetuated crimes committed either by the White House or by the president’s administration.

By Ralph Nader • Jun 1, 2024

The ICC Takes on Israel and the US Congressional Mafia

Pro-Israel forces in the U.S. are trying their best to throw sand in the wheels of justice with threats of new sanctions against the International Criminal Court after it requested Israeli and Hamas arrest warrants.

By Medea Benjamin • May 29, 2024

Why Are Any of Us Paying for the Scam That is Medicare Advantage?

These plans are private health insurance provided by private corporations, who are then fully reimbursed by the Medicare trust fund regardless of how much their customers use their insurance.

By Thom Hartmann • May 29, 2024

Israel’s Tents Massacre in Rafah Is a Heinous War Crime

In a flagrant violation of international norms and humanitarian laws, Israel continues to act with total impunity in Gaza, enjoying Western complicity, and emboldened by U.S. unconditional military and diplomatic support.

By Seraj Assi • May 27, 2024