A Palestinian law student from the University of Toledo gave a powerful graduation speech, questioning the status quo in the US, and why they are sending billions of dollars to Israel, a state convicted of war crimes and on trial for genocide.
Norman Finkelstein is asked if he believes there is "very rampant anti-Semitism in the US" by an interviewer who claims he himself has experienced it. Here is his response:
It's time to stop with this nonsense. Yes they do. As stated by IDF soldier after IDF soldier, as reported in detailed journalistic investigations and as we have literally seen in video. Israel intentionally targets civilians.
Total annihilation. All backed and facilitated by Washington and London. Democrat and Republican. Labour and Tory
Nothing will be the same again. The mask is off. And it’s never going back on
Look at the unprecedented level of destruction the world has allowed Apartheid-Israel to get away with in Gaza.
Know that the killing machine in that devastated ghetto is still running full throttle.
What a shame.
"I feel deep, profound embarrassment on behalf of the human race!"
Dave Smith becomes emotional after seeing the devastation in Gaza, claiming that no one from Israel will be held accountable.
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1. Israel puts its own "key war-making facilities" under residential neighborhoods in the heart of Tel Aviv. 2
2. Israel bombed plenty of Gazan buildings and sites where there were no Hamas targets whatsoever, either above or below ground. They shot kids in the head.
3. Israel is not a "neighbor" of Gaza - its the illegal occupier and has been since 1967, under international law.
Read that again.
A 94 year old Jewish human rights lawyer arrested under terrorism legislation - for opposing genocide.
I interviewed her before she was arrested.
It's not Margaret Owen who is a terrorist.
It's the people who helped Israel wipe Gaza from the face of the earth
Taking a principled stand is a hard decision to take but the easiest one to live with.
Bravo 🙌
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn from Ireland’s Nations League match against Israel and released a statement:
“Representing my country means everything to me. I have the utmost respect for every single one of my teammates, the manager, his staff and the Irish people.
However, I have reached a decision that I have not taken lightly. I am a man of strong faith and try my best to be a person of character and principle. Therefore, I feel it would be wrong to participate in the upcoming fixtures against Israel.
My decision is based purely upon my personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong.
It is important to note that my stance is not in opposition to the Israeli people or the Jewish community, but against the atrocities in the region.
There are few times in life when you get a chance to stand up for something bigger, and I strongly believe that this is one of them.”
#GavinBazunu
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn from Ireland’s Nations League match against Israel and released a statement:
“Representing my country means everything to me. I have the utmost respect for every single one of my teammates, the manager, his staff and the Irish people.
However, I have reached a decision that I have not taken lightly. I am a man of strong faith and try my best to be a person of character and principle. Therefore, I feel it would be wrong to participate in the upcoming fixtures against Israel.
My decision is based purely upon my personal belief that the killing of innocent people is wrong.
It is important to note that my stance is not in opposition to the Israeli people or the Jewish community, but against the atrocities in the region.
There are few times in life when you get a chance to stand up for something bigger, and I strongly believe that this is one of them.”