Category Archives: US Campaign for Palestinian Rights

Military Aid, Lobbies, and Mainstream Media

Does U.S. Policy on Israel and Palestine Uphold Our Values? Chicago Hearing, April 18, 2010

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US can raise the pressure on Israel without cutting aid

Christian Science Monitor The Obama administration sees Israel’s recent decision to build more housing in Jerusalem as an impediment to Middle East peace talks. But threatening to cut off the $2.8 billion in aid the US gives Israel each year … Continue reading

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U.S. Can’t Afford Military Aid to Israel

Huffington Post In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama pledged to “go through the budget line by line to eliminate programs that we can’t afford and don’t work.” One week later, he sent his FY2011 budget request … Continue reading

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Netanyahu & Obama Discuss Mideast Policy

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Efforts to Create a More Just U.S. Foreign Policy Toward Palestine

Radio Islam Interview

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Gaza War Lends Urgency to Obama’s Mideast Agenda

Inter Press Service Analysis by Helena Cobban* WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (IPS) – On Thursday, his second full day in office, Pres. Barack Obama took some bold steps that could have wide and positive repercussions in the Middle East. He signed … Continue reading

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Reston Impact–Terror in Gaza: The Occupation Continues

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Policy Watch: Josh Ruebner Discusses the Crisis in Gaza

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Talk Nation Radio: Phyllis Bennis and Josh Ruebner on Israeli Gaza Assault

Talk Nation Radio: Phyllis Bennis and Josh Ruebner on Israeli Gaza Assault

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U.S. Steps Up Efforts to Prolong Iraq Occupation

June 16, 2008 · By Phyllis Bennis UFPJ Talking Points #59: U.S. trying to “legalize” permanent occupation of Iraq; Shifting discourse on Israel-Palestine The Bush administration is escalating its efforts to make permanent its occupation of Iraq through imposing a … Continue reading

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