A judge dismissed a suit against Biden on technical grounds, but affirmed the recent ICJ decision in strong terms. This was actually an enormous victory, even though some may have been disappointed with the outcome. I elaborate in the latest edition of the Cutting Through newsletter.
It gets tiresome pointing out the hypocrisy and double standards of the United States and its allies. But in this genocide it has reached such stunning new heights of racist cynicism that it bears repeating often. The latest Cutting Through Newsletter explores the potentially calamitous impact of the US and over a dozen other countries cutting funds to Gaza when they are already desperately inadequate.
Immediately following the October 7 attacks, Joe Biden made the decision to let Israel, and specifically Benjamin Netanyahu lead the policy on Gaza. The result has been a disaster for the people of Gaza, while also undermining U.S. and regional security and interests and leaving over 100 Israeli hostages in grave peril in Gaza. On top of it all, Biden’s decisions–both the active ones and the ones he has abdicated…
Telling the world you stand with Israel at this moment is a provocative and racist statement that supports genocide. It’s certainly free speech and protected, but it should not be socially insulated. The latest Cutting Through newsletter explores this point. Also, this edition of the newsletter marks the opening of paid subscriptions. With the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza and the 2024 election season about to take off, I am…
Sahar Aziz and I spoke with Tina-Desiree Berg of Status Coup News about our report, Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine–Israel Discourse and a whole range of issues around Israel, Gaza, Palestine, and US policy. Check it out here.