‘Palestinians in Gaza are not starving, they are BEING starved’: JVP
The progressive US Jewish group Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) has stressed that Israel, which has been besieging Gaza, is responsible for hunger in the territory.
“Palestinians in Gaza are not starving, they are BEING starved. By the Israeli military,” JVP said in a social media post.
Palestinians in Gaza are not starving, they are BEING starved. By the Israeli military. pic.twitter.com/uKwKEQqpRo
— Jewish Voice for Peace (@jvplive) February 27, 2024
US wants assurances Israel uses provided weapons in line with international law
A report from US news site Axios says that US President Biden’s administration has given Israel until mid-March to sign a letter that guarantees any US weapons provided to Israel will be used in accordance with international law and assures that Israel will allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The report cites three US and Israeli officials.
This request follows a memo issued on February 8, which states that, before the US supplies any country with weapons, it must give “credible and reliable written assurances” that the weapons will be used in accordance with international humanitarian law.
Should Israel fail to provide assurances to the US, weapons transfers will be paused, says Axios.
More theater since the US doesn't believe Israel is doing anything wrong anyway and find anything Israel says credible and reliable just on the basis that it comes from Israel.
Arab-American Michigan mayor votes ‘uncommitted’ for Gaza victims
Abdullah Hammoud, the mayor of Dearborn – a Detroit suburb – cited Palestinian grandfather Khaled Nabhan who was filmed kissing the eyes of his granddaughter Reem after she was killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza last year, as he shared a photo of his ballot.
Many progressives in Michigan are voting “uncommitted” in the Democratic presidential primaries in protest against Biden’s “unwavering” support for the war on Gaza.
For our grandfather Khaled and the soul of his soul Reem,
For the 100,000 killed, wounded, and missing,
For the hope of a Free Palestine.
Vote “Uncommitted” on the Democratic Presidential Primary Ballot. pic.twitter.com/GDv8QG4SVi
— Abdullah H. Hammoud (@AHammoudMI) February 27, 2024
