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Noam Chomsky Slams Israeli Interference in US Politics as Far Greater Than Russian

In an interview on Democracy Now, the renowned linguist said that Russian interference in the U.S. elections was minor in comparison to open Israeli interference.

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The renowned American political dissident, MIT linguist, and author Noam Chomsky came out in criticism of the media’s portrayal of what he considers trivial issues – the Russia investigation, U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and Trump’s cozying up to Russia's Putin. Chomsky was interviewed by Amy Goodman on Democracy Now - an

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Nikki Haley: US to Withhold Funding for Palestinian Refugees ‘Until They Join Peace Process’

U.S. is UNRWA’s leading funder, providing more than $300m per year. It’s unclear whether Haley’s statement applies to all U.S. aid, though her comments will be perceived as an attempt to coerce Palestinians into peace talks.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks during a meeting with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, not seen, in his residence in Jerusalem, Israel, June 7, 2017. (Debbie Hill/AP)

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Tuesday that Trump administration wants to stop funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, the agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees, until they "return to the negotiating table" with Israel. It was not immediately clear from Haley's comments if she was referring only

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After Israel, Saudi Arabia Trips, the Alt-right Is Ready to Dump Trump

Trump’s overtures to the Sunni Muslim world and worshipping at the Western Wall, in a gesture to Jews, irks white nationalists and the far-right in American politics.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to the Middle East scored him points in the mainstream media, but profoundly peeved his earliest supporters, the so-called “alt-right,” who had arguably propelled him into the presidency. That images of Trump sword-dancing with Saudis, in a gesture to the Sunni Muslim world, and worshipping at the Western Wall,

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Trump Deletes Tweet Saying It Was ‘An Honor’ With Palestinian President

The tweet, posted on the president’s personal account shortly after the White House meeting, was deleted after it has been shared by thousands.

President Donald Trump shakes hands with with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in Washington. (AP/Evan Vucci)

A tweet posted on U.S. President Donald Trump's personal account on Wednesday saying it was "an honor" to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was removed a day later. The tweet, posted shortly after the two leaders met at the White House, said Trump was hoping to get "something terrific" agreed between Israel and the Palestinians. The

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WATCH: Israeli Settlers Attack, Injure Activists Accompanying Palestinian Shepherds

Activists accompanying Palestinian shepherds near a West Bank settlement were attacked by settlers on Friday. Settlers threw stones at the activists, who belong to the Ta’ayush organization, and tried to hit them with clubs near the Baladim outpost. Four of the activists were lightly hurt, according to a complaint filed with the police. skip – fbshare […]

Activists accompanying Palestinian shepherds near a West Bank settlement were attacked by settlers on Friday. Settlers threw stones at the activists, who belong to the Ta'ayush organization, and tried to hit them with clubs near the Baladim outpost. Four of the activists were lightly hurt, according to a complaint filed with the police. skip -

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Mossad Turned French Spies Into Double Agents After Joint Syria Op

Le Monde reveals how Israeli espionage agency allegedly exploited a successful chemical weapons operation to get French counterparts to become sources; former head of French counterintelligence agency being questioned as suspect in case.

Police officers guard the General Directorate for Internal Security headquarters in Levallois Perret, outside Paris, 2015. (Photo: Christophe Ena/AP)

PARIS – An internal report written by French intelligence, parts of which were published in the daily newspaper Le Monde on Sunday, reveal efforts by the Mossad to develop relationships with French spies, “to the point of crossing the line of turning them into double agents.” The audit report recommends investigating Bernard Squarcini, the head

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Amnesty International: Credible Evidence Turkey Torturing, Raping Post-Coup Detainees

‘Reports of abuse including beatings and rape in detention are extremely alarming, especially given the scale of detentions that we have seen in the past week,’ Amnesty International’s Europe director John Dalhuisen says.

Turkish military personnel who were aboard a Blackhawk military helicopter are transferred to a prosecutor's office in the city of Alexandroupolis, northern Greece, Sunday July 17, 2016.

Amnesty International reported on Sunday it has credible evidence that post-coup detainees in Turkey are being beaten and tortured, including by rape. In a statement posted on its website, the human rights organization  demanded independent monitors be given immediate access to detainees being held in sports centers, police headquarters and

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