Fuck Biden, rot in hell
US signs off on more bombs and warplanes for Israel: Report
The US in recent days authorised the transfer of billions of dollars worth of bombs and fighter jets to Israel even as it publicly expresses concerns about an anticipated military offensive in Rafah.
The Washington Post, citing unnamed officials, reports the new arms packages include more than 1,800 MK84 2,000-pound (900kg) bombs and 500 MK82 500-pound (225kg) bombs.
The United States has rushed air defences and munitions to Israel, but some groups have criticized the Biden administration’s steadfast support of Israel, which they say provides it with a sense of impunity.
‘Outrageous and unacceptable’: US protesters denounce arming Israel
Pro-Palestinian protesters in San Francisco blocked roads after a US warship in port was suspected of being used to carry weapons to Israel. Demonstrators said they’re concerned the vessel, USNS Harvey Milk, may deliver supplies to Israel’s military as it continues its deadly attack on Gaza.
“It is outrageous and unacceptable that our government continues to fund and supply the Israeli military as it carries out genocide against the people of Gaza,” said Lara Kiswani of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center.
‘I didn’t stay silent’: Ex-State Dept official explains resignation over Gaza
Annelle Sheline, a US State Department officer on human rights, says she quit her job to protest American government support for Israel as it continues to bomb and starve the people of Gaza.
“The US has lost all credibility when it comes to advocating for human rights,” she told Al Jazeera. “There are many people in the State Department who are doing very important work on this, but until President Biden is willing to take a stance here their work is not really going to make a difference.
“It’s very important for the United States to uphold the values that it claims to believe in. American moral leadership around the world depends on America standing up for these values.”
Asked about the personal cost of her decision, Sheline said with her young daughter at home she had no choice but to resign.
“If in the future she were to ask me about what I did as this was happening, I want her to know that I didn’t stay silent. I couldn’t continue to watch what was happening and just keep going to work every day.”
It's gotten so bad, Iran can take the moral high ground...
Reaction to killing of unarmed Palestinians contradicts rights claims: Iran
The Iranian foreign ministry says what has been unfolding in Gaza over the past six months is the ultimate test for governments and international organisations about their true commitment to international human rights.
Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson for the foreign ministry, said in a post on X the Israeli killing of two unarmed Palestinians along the Gaza coastline and then burying them with bulldozers, which was exposed by Al Jazeera, is only the latest incident.
Reactions to the killings by countries and officials who claim to be staunch supporters of human rights “clearly show how honest they are in their slogans and claims on human rights”, Kanaani said.
