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Settlers Beat Washington Post Photographer in Coordinated West Bank Olive Harvest Assault
middle-east3 days ago

Settlers Beat Washington Post Photographer in Coordinated West Bank Olive Harvest Assault

On October 16, 2026, masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian olive pickers and Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine in Abu Falah, West Bank. Levine, 64, was kicked approximately 50 times and stripped of her equipment despite wearing press gear. The incident is part of a broader surge in settler violence targeting the annual olive harvest, with at least 170 attacks recorded since late September. While Israeli police opened an investigation, witnesses reported that soldiers did not intervene to stop the assault and instead fired tear gas at Palestinians. The violence has intensified as Israel’s elections approach, with new military restrictions limiting Palestinian access to agricultural land.

via Al Jazeera|
#heidi-levine#israeli-settlers#middle-east
Judge clears path for deportation of Milwaukee mosque leader, but legal battles continue
politics19 days ago

Judge clears path for deportation of Milwaukee mosque leader, but legal battles continue

A U.S. immigration judge ruled that Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, is deportable on national security grounds. The decision relies on a 2025 memo by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which cited Sarsour's pro-Palestinian advocacy as a threat to foreign policy. Although the judge rejected claims that Sarsour lied on immigration forms, he accepted the government's argument that Sarsour's past convictions in Israel justify removal. Sarsour, a lawful permanent resident since 1993, plans to appeal, arguing that deportation would expose him to torture. The ruling does not mandate immediate removal, and Sarsour remains in the U.S. while legal proceedings continue. The case highlights tensions between free speech protections and executive power in immigration matters.

via KSL.com|
#first-amendment#immigration#judiciary
Judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader deportable under foreign policy law
civil-rights-news19 days ago

Judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader deportable under foreign policy law

A US immigration judge ruled that Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, can be deported under a rarely used law allowing the Secretary of State to remove non-citizens for foreign policy reasons. Sarsour, a permanent resident for nearly 30 years, was detained in March after Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited his advocacy for Palestinian rights as a threat to US interests. His lawyers plan to appeal, arguing that deportation would risk torture. The ruling does not mandate immediate removal, and Sarsour remains in the US while legal challenges continue.

via Al Jazeera|
#civil-rights-news#free-speech#immigration
Judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader deportable, but legal battles continue
us-politics19 days ago

Judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader deportable, but legal battles continue

A US immigration judge ruled that Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, can be deported under a rarely used foreign policy provision. Sarsour, a lawful permanent resident for nearly 30 years, was detained in March after Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited his advocacy for Palestinian rights as a threat to US interests. While the judge accepted the government's claim that Sarsour is removable, the ruling does not mandate immediate deportation. Sarsour’s attorneys plan to appeal, arguing that returning him to Israel or Jordan would risk torture. The case highlights tensions between national security claims and free speech protections for pro-Palestinian activists.

via AP News|
#first-amendment#immigration#national-security
Settlers torch homes and block court-ordered return of Palestinian family in West Bank
conflict-and-security20 days ago

Settlers torch homes and block court-ordered return of Palestinian family in West Bank

Over 100 Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Jalud, setting fire to homes and preventing the Tubasi family from returning to their property despite a recent court order. The incident highlights a surge in settler violence in the West Bank, with the UN recording over 1,600 attacks this year. While Israeli authorities condemned the violence, critics note that few perpetrators are prosecuted, and the family was forced to evacuate again at gunpoint.

via BBC|
#benjamin-netanyahu#conflict-and-security#israeli-settlers
US Ambassador Huckabee Labels Violent West Bank Settlers 'Terrorists' in Diplomatic Rebuke
international1 month ago

US Ambassador Huckabee Labels Violent West Bank Settlers 'Terrorists' in Diplomatic Rebuke

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee has explicitly labeled violent Israeli settlers as 'terrorists,' marking a significant escalation in diplomatic language regarding the West Bank. During a meeting with Palestinian American residents, Huckabee stated that while the US Embassy cannot investigate criminal activity, it must inform the Israeli government that specific crimes and acts of terror cannot continue without proper investigation and adjudication. This stance follows recent incidents of settler violence, including the siege of the Qusra outpost, where Huckabee previously condemned attackers as 'Israeli terrorists.' The comments highlight growing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem over the protection of Palestinian civilians and the expansion of settlements in occupied territories.

via AP News|
#international#mike-huckabee#palestinian-rights
NBC Crew Injured by Settlers in West Bank Amid Rising Violence
international1 month ago

NBC Crew Injured by Settlers in West Bank Amid Rising Violence

A four-person NBC News team and a Palestinian woman were attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank village of Jalud on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The assailants, arriving in a vehicle with Israeli license plates, struck the group with sticks and rocks while the crew interviewed Aida Ahmed Abdullah, a 51-year-old woman displaced from her home by settlers. All four journalists, including correspondent Matt Bradley, sustained injuries and were treated, while Abdullah was hospitalized by the Red Crescent. Israeli security forces described the incident as a riot involving dozens of individuals, while Netanyahu condemned the violence. The attack occurred during a significant surge in settler violence, with 76 Palestinians killed in the West Bank this year.

via Mediaite|
#international#israeli-settlers#matt-bradley
Masked Settlers Assault NBC Crew and Palestinian Woman in West Bank
middle-east1 month ago

Masked Settlers Assault NBC Crew and Palestinian Woman in West Bank

On Saturday, masked Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian woman and an NBC News team in the West Bank village of Jalud, injuring five people. The assailants used sticks and rocks, while Israeli security forces later described the perpetrators as rioters who barricaded themselves in a Palestinian home. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the violence, attributing it to a small group of law-breakers, amid a broader surge in settler aggression across the region.

via The Guardian|
#israeli-settlers#jalud#middle-east
Religious Jews form 'protective presence' to shield Palestinians from settler violence in West Bank
middle-east1 month ago

Religious Jews form 'protective presence' to shield Palestinians from settler violence in West Bank

A small but growing movement of Israeli Jews, primarily religious, is actively intervening in the West Bank to protect Palestinian families from violent settler attacks. These activists, who cite Jewish ethical texts as their motivation, face physical retaliation from extremist settler groups. The movement highlights a deep internal conflict within Israeli society over the interpretation of religious duty and national security.

via France 24|
#bnei-avraham#israeli-settlers#jewish-activism
Jesse Jackson: A Global Voice for Justice and Diplomacy
world7 months ago

Jesse Jackson: A Global Voice for Justice and Diplomacy

Jesse Jackson fused U.S. civil rights with global justice, pushing Palestinian self-determination, opposing apartheid, and using diplomacy to free hostages in Syria, Cuba, Iraq, and Serbia; his international activism helped mainstream progressive views within the Democratic Party and inspired a generation, with his legacy resonating worldwide even as Gaza concerns re-emerged at contemporary conventions.

via The Guardian|
#anti-apartheid#civil-rights#diplomacy
UN Blacklists 68 Companies Over Settlement Rights Violations
world1 year ago

UN Blacklists 68 Companies Over Settlement Rights Violations

The UN has added nearly 70 companies to its blacklist for allegedly supporting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, highlighting concerns over human rights violations and international law. The list now includes 158 companies from various countries, mainly involved in construction, real estate, and related sectors, with some companies removed and others added. The move aims to pressure businesses and governments to prevent complicity in rights abuses amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions.

via AP News|
#companies-list#human-rights-violations#israeli-settlements